Commmons is a Japanese record label founded by Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. Avex Group, Japan's biggest independent record label, is its official parent company.
| Commmons | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Avex Group |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Ryuichi Sakamoto, Max Matsuura |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | Rhythm Zone (via Avex Marketing) |
| Genre | J-pop, electropop, new-age |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Location | Aoyama, Tokyo |
| Official website | http://www.commmons.com/index.html |
History
editCommmons was founded in 2006 by Sakamoto with the help of Avex and its founder and president, Max Matsuura. The word Commmons has three M's because the 3rd M stands for music. On the initiative's "About" page, the label is described as a project that "aims to find new possibilities for music, while making meaningful contribution to culture and society."[1]
Distribution
editIt is distributed by Rhythm Zone, Avex's urban and R&B record label, and uses the catalog code "RZCM-4****". It also serves as a distributing label for Thrill Jockey and Raster-Noton in Japan.
Artists
edit- Aoki Takamasa
- Asa-Chang & Junray
- Boredoms
- Christian Fennesz
- Kotringo
- OOIOO
- Open Reel Ensemble
- Ryuichi Sakamoto (Founder)
- Penguin Cafe Orchestra
- Sōtaisei Riron (Mirai Records/commmons)
- Takeshi Ueda
- Yellow Magic Orchestra
Slogan
editCommmons' official slogan is Think Global, Act Local.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "about commmons". Commmons. commmons/AMI. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
