Dim Mak started in 1996 in order to release a 7" from obscure SoCal hardcore ensemble Stickfigurecarousel, Dim Mak's soon roster grew to include bands outside of hardcore and punk to garage rock and roll, disco punk and new wave.

The label has released records by he Coup, The Kills, Whirlwind Heat, Soledad Brothers, Automato, Panthers, The Gossip, Young People, Das Oath, Paradise Island, Pearlene, Lion Fever, Dance Disaster Movement, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Mr. David Viner, The Von Bondies, Bluebird, Die Monitr Batss, From Monument To Masses, The Red Light Sting, Envy, Miracle Chosuke, Battles, Libretto & Lifesavas, Dollhouse, Tokyo Sex Destruction, Bloc Party, Deep Jail, Edy Crahp, Juss Ske.