Because Music

Because Music on vinyl: pop and electronics from Paris

In short: Because Music is an independent label from Paris, founded at the end of 2004. It stands for French pop, electronic music and music from around the world – from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Manu Chao to Amadou & Mariam from Mali and the band Parcels. The Vinyl Room currently has 12 records on Because Music.

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Synth-pop & disco

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→ Charlotte Gainsbourg · Parcels · Air · Nu-disco

What makes Because Music special?

Charlotte Gainsbourg is here with “5:55”, which she recorded with Air, and “IRM”, produced by Beck. Manu Chao brings his mix of rock, reggae and Latin with “La Radiolina”, Amadou & Mariam from Mali Afro-pop with “La Confusion”. Parcels, an Australian band based in Berlin, play elegant disco-pop on “Parcels” and “Day/Night”.

French electronics: Cassius with “Ibifornia”, Gaspard Augé of Justice with “Escapades” and Nicolas Godin of Air with “Contrepoint”, inspired by Bach. Plus Little Dragon with “Nabuma Rubberband” and Shygirl with “Nymph”.

FAQ

Where does Because Music come from? From Paris, founded at the end of 2004.

Who are Parcels? A band from Australia, based in Berlin, combining disco, funk and pop.

What is the connection to Air? Air’s Nicolas Godin released his solo album “Contrepoint” here, and Charlotte Gainsbourg’s “5:55” was made with Air.

What do you have on Because Music? Records from the 2000s to the 2020s – 12 records in all.