Brainfeeder

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Brainfeeder
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Founded2008 (2008)
Founder Flying Lotus
Distributor(s) Alpha Pup Records (U.S.) [1]
Ninja Tune (Rest of World) [2]
Genre
Country of origin United States
LocationLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Official website www.brainfeedersite.com

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] Genevieve Artadi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kit Sebastian and Mr. Oizo. [10]

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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

Brainfeeder Films

In July 2016, Flying Lotus announced that a new film division was in work, [16] and Brainfeeder Films was founded as a film finance and production company with Eddie Alcazar that September. [17]

Notes

  1. ↑ While Flying Lotus founded Brainfeeder, he remains signed to Warp Records for his own major physical releases. [13]

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References

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  6. 1 2 MacInnes, Paul (19 November 2011). "Two nights in the life of Brainfeeder, LA's low end high-flyers". The Guardian .
  7. ↑ Meara, Paul (17 September 2012). "Label Profile: Brainfeeder Adds NY Duo The Underachievers To Its Roster". Complex .
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  14. ↑ "Hakushi Hasegawa signed with Brainfeeder and released "Mouth Flash" | NiEW". NiEW - The media for the culture of asia and Japan such as music, film, art, fashion and more. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  15. ↑ "Salami Rose Joe Louis".
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  17. ↑ Punter, Jennie (September 9, 2016). "Toronto: Flying Lotus, Eddie Alcazar Team for Brainfeeder Films". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.


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