Labels
Formed back in the heady days of 1987 at the start of the "acied" explosion, Acid Jazz was the first of the groundbreaking new indie labels and paved the way for the likes of Mo' Wax, Wall Of Sound and Talkin' Loud…
In addition to pioneering the introduction of techno and rave music in America, Instinct became known for its parallel emphasis on the acid jazz scene. This Is Acid Jazz series was one of the most popular acid jazz series in the U.S.
Formed in London in 1990 by Matt Black and Jonathan More, the duo known as Coldcut, Ninja Tune has established itself as one of the world's leading independent record labels.
The first release from Talkin' Loud was a self-titled compilation in 1990 featuring artists Galliano, Jalal of the Last Poets, Incognito, Young Disciples, Wild & Peaceful, and Ace of Clubs.
The task of defining Mole borders on sheer impossibility, as Mole manages to metamorphose into almost anything without losing its distinctive identity. Mole moves in the realm of electronic music, that much is for sure.
Compost Records evolved in its 25 years of existence from a small one-man bedroom label to a very productive, highly acclaimed label trademark located in Munich.
With start-up capital of one thousand dollars and little knowledge of the record business, the Luv N' Haight record label (named after the Sly & the Family Stone song) was launched. In 1993 the company incorporated as Ubiquity Recordings.
Dorado Records was founded in 1992 by Ollie Buckwell in Soho, London. Key signings in the early years were D*Note, Outside, Jhelisa and Brooklyn Funk Essentials, and the label released many classic recordings.