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
was founded in 2006 by Sakamoto with the help of Avex and its founder and president, Max Matsuura. The word has three M's because the third '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."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
- Open Reel Ensemble
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Penguin Cafe Orchestra
- Sōtaisei Riron
- Takeshi Ueda
- Yellow Magic Orchestra