Brainfeeder is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California, founded by Flying Lotus in 2008, focusing on electronic music and instrumental hip hop.[3] It has signed artists such as Ras G,[4] Samiyam,[5] The Gaslamp Killer,[6] Thundercat,[6] The Underachievers,[7] Lapalux,[8] Daedelus,[9] and Mr. Oizo.[10]
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Founded | 2008 |
Founder | Flying Lotus |
Distributor(s) | Alpha Pup Records (U.S.)[1] Ninja Tune (Rest of World)[2] |
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Country of origin | United States |
Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Official website | www |
History
In 2007, Brainfeeder debuted as the name of a four-hour radio broadcast by Flying Lotus and his friends on Dublab. It is also the name of the first track on Flying Lotus's album Los Angeles.[11] In 2008, Brainfeeder officially launched as a record label.[11] In 2010, Ninja Tune offered Brainfeeder a deal to manufacture, distribute and promote the catalogue worldwide, with Alpha Pup Records remaining as the U.S. digital distributor.[11] In that year, Brainfeeder was listed by LA Weekly as the most exciting Los Angeles indie label.[12] In 2012, it was named "Label of the Year" at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards.[11]
Roster
- Austin Peralta
- Captain Murphy
- Daedelus
- DJ Paypal
- Dorian Concept
- Flying Lotus[nb 1]
- Genevieve Artadi
- George Clinton
- Georgia Anne Muldrow
- Hakushi Hasegawa[14]
- Hiatus Kaiyote
- Iglooghost
- Jaga Jazzist
- Jameszoo
- Jeremiah Jae
- Kamasi Washington
- Lapalux
- Locust Toybox
- Lorn
- Louis Cole
- Martyn
- Matthewdavid
- Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
- Mono/Poly
- Mr. Oizo
- Ras G
- Ross from Friends
- Ryat
- Samiyam
- Taylor McFerrin
- Teebs
- Terence Etc.
- The Gaslamp Killer
- Thundercat
- Tokimonsta
- The Underachievers
Brainfeeder Films
In July 2016, Flying Lotus announced that a new film division was in work,[15] and Brainfeeder Films was founded as a film finance and production company with Eddie Alcazar that September.[16]
Notes
References
External links
- Official website
- Brainfeeder discography at Discogs