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| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Taylor Deupree |
| Genre | Experimental electronic |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Pound Ridge, New York |
12k is an American independent record label. It is based in Pound Ridge, New York, United States. A record label is a company that helps musicians record and sell their music.
Taylor Deupree started 12k on January 1, 1997. The label focuses on a special type of music called experimental electronic music. This music often uses digital sounds and new ideas. Since it began, 12k has released over 100 albums. It is known as one of the best electronic music companies. Famous artists like Alva Noto and Frank Bretschneider have released music with 12k.
Artists on 12k
Many talented musicians have released their music through the 12k label. Some of these artists include Arovane, Taylor Deupree himself, Richard Chartier, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Machinefabriek. These artists create unique sounds that fit the label's style.
Other Labels by 12k
12k also has other record labels that release different kinds of experimental music. These include a label called Line and another called Happy.
Artists on Line
The Line label features artists who also create experimental sounds. Some artists who have released music on Line include Richard Chartier, Miki Yui, and Alva Noto.
Artists on Happy
The Happy label has featured artists like Piana and Gutevolk.
See also
- List of record labels
