Because Music
Because Music is a record label based in France. The label was founded in 2004 by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa upon their exit from major labels. Music has acts such as Justice, Christine and the Queens, Oklou and Shygirl on their roster.
Because Music
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- Founded
- 2004.
- Headquarters
- Paris.
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Because Music is a record label based in France. The label was founded in 2004 by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa upon their exit from major labels. Music has acts such as Justice, Christine and the Queens, Oklou and Shygirl on their roster.
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Because Music France
Because Music France
Because Music was founded in late 2004, by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa. Early successes for the label included Justice, Mercury Music Prize nominated Metronomy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Amadou & Mariam. The label co-founded the We Love Green pop festival in 2009.
Because Music UK
Because Music UK
Because Music UK was founded in 2005. In 2017, Because acquired the catalogues of over 60 artists from Warner Music Group, including Mano Negra, The Beta Band, and most of London Records. Because Music UK has artists such as Bananarama and Goldie.
Because Music US
Because Music US
In 2017, Because signed a deal with Caroline Distribution (now Virgin Music) (a Universal Music division) for distribution of Because's releases starting in 2019. Before, the distribution was held by Warner Music's Alternative Distribution Alliance and Vice Records.
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Because Music is recorded from 2004.
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Because music won best independent label at The A&R Awards in 2016. In 2017 Because Music was named Best Independent Label at the AIM Independent Music Awards.
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- 1.Universal Music - Because Music And Caroline International Launch Global Partnership to expand artist and label services. 29 November 2017.
- 2.Universal Music - Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label And Artist Services. 18 February 2021.
- 3.Galbraith, Callum. BECAUSE MUSIC AND CAROLINE INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ARTIST AND LABEL SERVICES. UMG. 2017-11-29.
- 4.Emmanuel de Buretel, producteur, éditeur, manager, veut souffrir et construire. 2007-12-27.
- 5.Because Music's Emmanuel de Buretel: 'We don't follow the hype – we trust our ears'. Music Business Worldwide. 2016-06-23.
- 6.Because Music's Emmanuel de Buretel: 'We don't follow the hype – we trust our ears'. Music Business Worldwide. 2016-06-23.
- 7.Because.tv. Because Music.
- 8.Le Figaro.fr - Connexion compte Figaro. connect.lefigaro.fr.
- 9.BECAUSE MUSIC LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
- 10.Because buys Beta Band catalogue, other deals imminent as Warner divestment deadline day looms.
- 11.Because officially acquires London Records catalogue - Music Business Worldwide. 11 August 2017.
- 12.Rhian Emanuel promoted to MD, Because Music UK, Laura Kelly appointed MD, London Records. Music Business Worldwide. 2023-05-04.
- 13.Because Music. Music Business Worldwide. 2021-01-15.
- 14.The A&R Awards. Music Business Worldwide. 2021-01-22.
- 15.AIM AWARD WINNERS 2017. HITS Daily Double.
- 16.Galbraith, Callum. BECAUSE MUSIC AND CAROLINE INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ARTIST AND LABEL SERVICES. UMG. 2017-11-29.
- 17.Artists Archive - Because Music. Because Music.
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