Raster-Noton is a german record label which is run by Olaf Bender and Carsten Nicolai, created when the two labels, Rastermusic and Noton joined together in 1999. The two artists also release their own music on this label under their respective monikers, Byetone (Bender) and Alva Noto (Nicolai).
The label has a specific "brand" and style of music and art. The sound of many of the artist on the label is very similar to each other, although they perform and write in completely different manners. Glitch and drone music, with a vast array of effects is the sound you expect to hear from a label like
Raster-Noton. And it isn't just the music that sets the brand of the label away from other similar labels.
When you flick through the album covers of the many releases that
Raster -Noton has (the label houses some circa 58 artists), it becomes clear that the art direction of the label has a specific look and feel too. Minimalism and experimentation is the way that this label sells itself and this is carried through the art. Good examples can be found from
Alva Noto (
Unitxt,
Univrs,
Xerrox vol 1 &
vol 2),
Frank Bretschneider (
Rhythm,
EXP),
Byetone (
Death of a Typeographer,
Symeta) and the labels latest in house EP Series
Unun which has had a variety of artists such as
NHK,
AOKI Takamasa and
Mika Vainio showcasing their music.
If you like experimental music and especially the glitch experimental electronica scene, add Raster-Noton to your browser bookmarks and make sure to keep checking back on a regular basis, I do.
Visit Link 1: http://www.raster-noton.net/
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