Proper Records, powered by Utopia, is an English record label founded by Malcolm Mills. Commencing with a handful of releases, the label grew in stature and renown through its Properbox series. These days, the label has become better known for releasing new albums by renowned and contemporary artists such as Richard Thompson, Joan Baez, Gretchen Peters, Tom Russell, Mary Gauthier, Cowboy Junkies, Ben Glover, Loudon Wainwright III, Paul Brady, Allison Moorer, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe and many more.