N5MD

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n5MD
N5MD records logo.jpg
Founded2000 (2000)
FounderMike Cadoo
Distributor(s) Redeye (Global, ex. UK)
SRD (UK / EU)
P*Dis / Inpartmaint (JP)
n5B2B (Iceland)
Genre Electroacoustic, Post-Rock, Post-classical, Experimental, Ambient, Electronica
Country of originUnited States
Location Oakland, California
Official website n5md.com

n5MD is an American record label based in Oakland, California. The label was founded by Mike Cadoo in 2000. [1] [2]

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n5MD started out as a MiniDisc-only label, the label name meaning "No Fives, Minidiscs!" But when Sony DADC Austria stopped manufacturing pre-recorded MDs, n5MD changed over to CDs, continuing to release a few 7" records and eventually moving to 12". Much of the back catalog is available for purchase in MP3 format from the label's web site. [3] [4]

The label specializes in more emotive styles of contemporary music, with their releases branching between post-rock, [5] post-classical, experimental music and electronica. [6] [7] The label has released over 100 albums to date. [3] [8] [9] [10] [11]

n5MD signed with Redeye Worldwide in October 2017 for North American physical and worldwide digital distribution. [12]

Active roster

Alumni

See also

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