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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.

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

• Aoki Takamasa
• Asa-Chang & Junray
• Boredoms
• Christian Fennesz
• Kotringo
• OOIOO
• Ryuichi Sakamoto (Founder)
• Penguin Cafe Orchestra
• Sōtaisei Riron (Mirai Records/commmons)
• Takeshi Ueda
• Yellow Magic Orchestra

Slogan

Commmons' official slogan is Think Global, Act Local.

See also

• Avex Group
• List of record labels

References

External links

• Official website
  • Commmons Mart
  • Commmons Mag
• Commmons on Facebook
• Commmons on Twitter
• Commmons' channel on YouTube
• Official blog