Because Music is a record label based in France.
History
Because Music France
Because Music was founded in late 2004, by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa. Early successes for the label included Justice, Mercury Music Prize nominated
Metronomy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Amadou & Mariam.
The label co-founded the We Love Green pop festival in 2009.
Because Music UK
Because Music UK was founded in 2005.
In 2017, Because acquired the catalogues of over 60 artists from Warner Music Group, including Mano Negra, The Beta Band,
Because Music UK has artists such as Bananarama and Goldie.
Because Music US
In 2017, Because signed a deal with
Virgin Music (now Virgin Music) (a
Universal Music division) for distribution of Because's releases starting in 2019. Before, the distribution was held by
Warner Music's Alternative Distribution Alliance and
Vice Records.
Awards
Because music won best independent label at The A&R Awards in 2016.
In 2017 Because Music was named Best Independent Label at the AIM Independent Music Awards.
Notable artists
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