Raster-Noton
Raster-Noton was a German electronic music record label. It was established in 1999 in Chemnitz, Germany. It emerged from the fusion of Rastermusik, founded by Olaf Bender and Frank Bretschneider in 1996, and Noton (Archiv für Ton und Nichtton), a sub label that was run by Carsten Nicolai. In 2017, the label split into two entities: Raster, to be run by Bender, and Noton, focusing on Nicolai's output.
| Raster-Noton | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Olaf Bender, Carsten Nicolai and Frank Bretschneider |
| Genre | Electronic Glitch Experimental |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Location | Chemnitz |
| Official website | raster-media |
"raster-noton. archiv für ton und nichtton" is meant to be a platform — a network covering the overlapping border areas of pop, art, and science. It realizes music projects, publications, and installation works. A common idea behind all releases is an experimental approach — an amalgamation of sound, art, and design, which is apparent in the music and visible from the artwork and cover design.
The collective label's aesthetic focuses on rhythmic, minimal electronic music alternating between playful pop and introspection.