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Brainfeeder is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California, founded by Flying Lotus in 2008, focusing on electronic music and instrumental hip hop.cite-ref-3[3] It has signed artists such as Ras G,cite-ref-4[4] Samiyam,cite-ref-5[5] The Gaslamp Killer,cite-ref-guardian-6-0[6] Thundercat,cite-ref-guardian-6-1[6] The Underachievers,cite-ref-7[7] Lapalux,cite-ref-8[8] Daedelus,cite-ref-9[9] Genevieve Artadi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kit Sebastian and Mr. Oizo.cite-ref-10[10]

• History

• Roster

• Brainfeeder Films

• Notes

• References

• External links

In 2007, Brainfeeder debuted as the name of a four-hour radio broadcast by Flying Lotus and his friends on Dublab. It is also the name of the first track on Flying Lotus's album Los Angeles.cite-ref-thefader-11-0[11] In 2008, Brainfeeder officially launched as a record label.cite-ref-thefader-11-1[11] In 2010, Ninja Tune offered Brainfeeder a deal to manufacture, distribute and promote the catalogue worldwide, with Alpha Pup Records remaining as the U.S. digital distributor.cite-ref-thefader-11-2[11] In that year, Brainfeeder was listed by LA Weekly as the most exciting Los Angeles indie label.cite-ref-12[12] In 2012, it was named "Label of the Year" at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards.cite-ref-thefader-11-3[11]

• Austin Peralta

• Captain Murphy

• Daedelus

• DJ Paypal

• Dorian Concept

• Flying Lotuscite-ref-14[nb 1]

• Genevieve Artadi

• George Clinton

• Georgia Anne Muldrow

• Hakushi Hasegawacite-ref-15[14]

• Hiatus Kaiyote

• Iglooghost

• Jaga Jazzist

• Jameszoo

• Jeremiah Jae

• Kamasi Washington

• Kit Sebastian

• Lapalux

• Locust Toybox

• Lorn

• Louis Cole

• Martyn

• Matthewdavid

• Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

• Mono/Poly

• Mr. Oizo

• Ras G

• Ross from Friends

• Ryat

• Salami Rose Joe Louiscite-ref-16[15]

• Samiyam

• Taylor McFerrin

• Teebs

• Terence Etc.

• The Gaslamp Killer

• Thundercat

• Tokimonsta

• The Underachievers

In July 2016, Flying Lotus announced that a new film division was in work,cite-ref-17[16] and Brainfeeder Films was founded as a film finance and production company with Eddie Alcazar that September.cite-ref-18[17]

cite-note-14nb 1. ↑ While Flying Lotus founded Brainfeeder, he remains signed to Warp Records for his own major physical releases.cite-ref-13[13]

cite-note-11. citerefreeves2009Reeves, Mosi (20 January 2009). "Brainfeeder". Electronic Musician. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2012.

cite-note-22. "Brainfeeder partner with Ninja Tune". CMU. 10 February 2010.

cite-note-33. ↑ citerefpescovitz2011Pescovitz, David (1 July 2011). "Brainfeeder's "beat music" scene". Boing Boing.

cite-note-44. ↑ "Label Profile: Brainfeeder Records". Clash. 26 July 2010.

cite-note-55. ↑ citerefotis2011Otis, Erik (17 July 2011). "Samiyam "Sam Baker's Album" on Brainfeeder". Sound Colour Vibration. Archived from the original on 2011-11-06. Retrieved 2013-07-04.

cite-note-guardian-66. ↑ citerefmacinnes2011MacInnes, Paul (19 November 2011). "Two nights in the life of Brainfeeder, LA's low end high-flyers". The Guardian.

cite-note-77. ↑ citerefmeara2012Meara, Paul (17 September 2012). "Label Profile: Brainfeeder Adds NY Duo The Underachievers To Its Roster". Complex.

cite-note-88. ↑ citerefgieben2013Gieben, Bram E. (13 March 2013). "Lapalux in interview: Brainfeeder's latest prodigy talks his psychedelic debut". The Skinny.

cite-note-99. ↑ citerefturner2014Turner, David (24 September 2014). "Stream The Light Brigade by Brainfeeder's Daedelus". The Fader.

cite-note-1010. ↑ citerefjackson2014Jackson, Glenn (14 November 2014). "Listen to Mr. Oizo's Upcoming LP for Brainfeeder in Full". XLR8R.

cite-note-thefader-1111. ↑ citereffintoni2015Fintoni, Laurent (26 August 2015). "How Flying Lotus Built Brainfeeder, His Spiritual Little Empire". The Fader. Retrieved 14 June 2016.

cite-note-1212. ↑ citereftewksbury2010Tewksbury, Drew (28 December 2010). "Top 10 Most Exciting L.A. Indie Labels of 2010". LA Weekly. Retrieved 14 June 2016.

cite-note-1313. ↑ "Warp Records: Flying Lotus Artist Page". Warp Records. Retrieved 5 February 2017.

cite-note-1514. ↑ "Hakushi Hasegawa signed with Brainfeeder and released "Mouth Flash" | NiEW". NiEW - The media for the culture of asia and Japan such as music, film, art, fashion and more. Retrieved 2023-09-11.

cite-note-1615. ↑ "Salami Rose Joe Louis".

cite-note-1716. ↑ citerefschwartz2016Schwartz, Danny (July 7, 2016). "Flying Lotus Launches Brainfeeder Film Division". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

cite-note-1817. ↑ citerefpunter2016Punter, Jennie (September 9, 2016). "Toronto: Flying Lotus, Eddie Alcazar Team for Brainfeeder Films". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.

• Official website

• Brainfeeder discography at Discogs