Brainfeeder | |
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Founded | 2008 |
Founder | Flying Lotus |
Distributor(s) |
Alpha Pup Records (U.S.) Ninja Tune (Rest of World) |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Official website | www |
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, and Mr. Oizo.
In 2007, Brainfeeder debuted as the name of a four-hour radio broadcast by Flying Lotus and his friends on Dublab. 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.