Commmons

Not to be confused with commons.

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.

commmons
Parent company	Avex Group
Founded	2006
Founder	Ryuichi Sakamoto, Max Matsuura
Status	Active
Distributor(s)	Rhythm Zone (via Avex Marketing)
Genre	J-pop, electropop, new-age
Country of origin	Japan
Location	Aoyama, Tokyo
Official website	http://www.commmons.com/index.html

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 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."^[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
• Open Reel Ensemble
• 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