NON Records

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NON Records is an independent record label based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2010 by musician and graphic designer Bear Damen,[1] the label is known for electronic music with an emphasis on analog recording techniques. The current roster of artists included Bear Damen himself, as well as Palmbomen, THE BENELUX, Renkas, Marius, and HyperHyper.

History

NON Records began as a collaborative effort headed by Bear Damen in Amsterdam. The label emerged from a shared interest in creating electronic music for an international audience with a focus on analog recording techniques.[2] Damen's home in Amsterdam served as both the headquarters and recording studio when the label was launched in 2010.[3] In addition to being a recording artist, Bear is also works for the graphic design bureau Unknown User, responsible for the label's album and promotional artwork.[4]

Dutch artist and longtime friend Kai Hugo contributed the first release with his then girlfriend as 'Ganz Nackish'. This project was later abandoned when Hugo shifted his music to a slightly different direction as Palmbomen, which served as the label's fourth official release. Other Amsterdam-based artists including Kiev-born Renkas, four member electro-rock group THE BENELUX, and Damen himself also released EPs under NON.[1]

Current status

NON Records began to gain popularity within Amsterdam, securing a monthly showcase party at celebrated music venue the Melkweg under the name 'NON Night'.[5] Soon artists began touring regularly outside of Europe, hosting showcases at South by Southwest in Austin[6] and the Winter Music Conference in Miami.[7] Artists of the label have been covered by media outlets Vice Magazine, 3VOOR12, Hipster Runoff, and others.[8] The label has since moved to an office in Amsterdam and now includes in addition to the founding members Dutch artists Marius, HyperHyper, and Los Angeles -based artist Kristine. Palmbomen recently has returned to the US for a tour in the summer of 2013, and again in March 2014 with UK-based DJ In Flagranti. Coinciding with the US tours is Palmbomen's decision to relocate permanently to the Los Angeles to focus on a new house music project. The remainder of the NON roster has no plans at this point to follow Palmbomen.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "POP-UP: NON Records". hard//hoofd. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  2. ↑ "Krijg Nou Het Apparatenzuur | Vice". Viceland.com. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  3. ↑ "POP-UP: NON Records". hard//hoofd. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  4. ↑ "THE ART OF NON RECORDS, 27/12/10 BAR STRUIK at". Vagegasten.nl. 2010-12-24. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  5. ↑ "Non Records – Eerst de Melkweg, daarna de wereld | indeklinch". Klinch.melkweg.nl. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  6. ↑ Joost van Bellen. "Joost van Bellen op SXSW: Lange wachtrijen voor Duran Duran tot leegte bij Palmbomen". 3voor12. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  7. ↑ Tracy, Liz (2011-03-08). "Bar's Diverse WMC Lineup Includes Dubstep, Palmbomen, Dino Felipe, and Barbecue - Miami Music - Crossfade". Blogs.miaminewtimes.com. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  8. ↑ "chillwave". Hipster Runoff. Retrieved 2012-03-24.

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