Commmons
Commmons | |
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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 |
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.
History
Commmons 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
It 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
- 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
Commmons' official slogan is Think Global, Act Local.
See also
References
- ^ "about commmons". Commmons. commmons/AMI. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Commmons Mart
- Commmons Mag
- Commmons on Facebook
- Commmons on X
- Commmons' channel on YouTube
- Official blog
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