Commmons

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.

Commmons
Parent companyAvex Group
Founded2006
FounderRyuichi Sakamoto, Max Matsuura
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Rhythm Zone (via Avex Marketing)
GenreJ-pop, electropop, new-age
Country of originJapan
LocationAoyama, Tokyo
Official websitehttp://www.commmons.com/index.html

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

Slogan

Commmons' official slogan is Think Global, Act Local.

See also

References
  1. "about commmons". Commmons. commmons/AMI. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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