Brainfeeder
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. It has signed artists such as Ras G, Samiyam, The Gaslamp Killer, Thundercat, The Underachievers, Lapalux, Daedelus, Genevieve Artadi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kit Sebastian and Mr.
Brainfeeder
- Name
- Brainfeeder
- Founded
- 2008
- Founder
- Flying Lotus
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles
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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. It has signed artists such as Ras G, Samiyam, The Gaslamp Killer, Thundercat, The Underachievers, Lapalux, Daedelus, Genevieve Artadi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kit Sebastian and Mr.
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• Name — Brainfeeder • Founded — 2008 • Founder — Flying Lotus • Genre — * Electronic • hip hop • jazz • experimental • Distributor — Alpha Pup Records (U.S.) Ninja Tune (Rest of World) • Country — United States • Location — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Website — www.brainfeedersite.com
History
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. In 2008, Brainfeeder officially launched as a record label. 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. In that year, Brainfeeder was listed by LA Weekly as the most exciting Los Angeles indie label. In 2012, it was named "Label of the Year" at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards.
Roster
Roster
• Austin Peralta • Captain Murphy • Daedelus • DJ Paypal • Dorian Concept • Flying Lotus • Genevieve Artadi • George Clinton • Georgia Anne Muldrow • Hakushi Hasegawa • Hiatus Kaiyote • Iglooghost • Jaga Jazzist • Jameszoo • Jeremiah Jae • Kamasi Washington • Kit Sebastian • Lapalux • Locust Toybox • Lorn • Louis Cole • Martyn • Matthewdavid • Miguel Atwood-Ferguson • Mono/Poly • Mr. Oizo • Ras G • Ross from Friends • Ryat • Salami Rose Joe Louis • Samiyam • Taylor McFerrin • Teebs • Terence Etc. • The Gaslamp Killer • Thundercat • Tokimonsta • The Underachievers
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Brainfeeder Films
In July 2016, Flying Lotus announced that a new film division was in work, and Brainfeeder Films was founded as a film finance and production company with Eddie Alcazar that September.
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- 1.Reeves, Mosi. Brainfeeder. Electronic Musician. 20 January 2009.
- 2.Brainfeeder partner with Ninja Tune. CMU. 10 February 2010.
- 3.Pescovitz, David. Brainfeeder's "beat music" scene. Boing Boing. 1 July 2011.
- 4.Label Profile: Brainfeeder Records. Clash. 26 July 2010.
- 5.Otis, Erik. Samiyam "Sam Baker's Album" on Brainfeeder. Sound Colour Vibration. 17 July 2011.
- 6.MacInnes, Paul. Two nights in the life of Brainfeeder, LA's low end high-flyers. The Guardian. 19 November 2011.
- 7.Meara, Paul. Label Profile: Brainfeeder Adds NY Duo The Underachievers To Its Roster. Complex. 17 September 2012.
- 8.Gieben, Bram E. Lapalux in interview: Brainfeeder's latest prodigy talks his psychedelic debut. The Skinny. 13 March 2013.
- 9.Turner, David. Stream The Light Brigade by Brainfeeder's Daedelus. The Fader. 24 September 2014.
- 10.Jackson, Glenn. Listen to Mr. Oizo's Upcoming LP for Brainfeeder in Full. XLR8R. 14 November 2014.
- 11.Fintoni, Laurent. How Flying Lotus Built Brainfeeder, His Spiritual Little Empire. The Fader. 26 August 2015.
- 12.Tewksbury, Drew. Top 10 Most Exciting L.A. Indie Labels of 2010. LA Weekly. 28 December 2010.
- 13.Warp Records: Flying Lotus Artist Page. Warp Records.
- 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.
- 15.Salami Rose Joe Louis.
- 16.Schwartz, Danny. Flying Lotus Launches Brainfeeder Film Division. HotNewHipHop. July 7, 2016.
- 17.Punter, Jennie. Toronto: Flying Lotus, Eddie Alcazar Team for Brainfeeder Films. Variety. September 9, 2016.
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