Because Music

Because Music is an independent record label originating from France. Its main headquarters are based in Paris with offices also located in London. It holds an exclusive license for all artists on Ed Banger Records. Artists on the label...

In this article: Fredo Viola, Metronomy, DJ Mehdi, Sebastian, Ed Banger Records, Manu Chao, Uffie, Mr Oizo, and Syd Matters

...has become an unlikely hit in France, much to the delight of Ms Ringer's record label. 'We've had incredible media exposure for this,' a Because Music spokesman admitted. 'It's worthy of the launch of the most hyped singles. France play...

In this article: Raymond Domenech, France, World Cup, and Paris St Germain

...below. He could have been a porn start himself with that stache. "We've had incredible media exposure for this," said a spokesman for Because Music, her production company. "It's worthy of the launch of the most hyped singles. " She...

In this article: Catherine Ringer, Brady Quinn, Mitch Mustain, Bruce Weber, Raymond Domenech, Braylon Edwards, and World Cup

...a spooky Marie Celeste-style merry-go-round - or at least, one on which the horses have red eyes. Oooo. Metronomy - 'Not Made For Love EP' (Because Music) I get rather worried when I can feel the tendrils of a critical consensus gathering...

In this article: Thom Yorke, Metronomy, Beirut, Sea Containers, Reckoner, and Pulled Apart by Horses

Everyone's got their favorite obscure obsessions, right? One of mine snuck into my brain today and wouldn't let go -- electronic art combo Propaganda. Their debut album, A Secret Wish, hinted at greatness, but the band disbanded soon after.

In this article: Claudia Brucken and A Secret Wish

But can Viola's blending of "21st-century electronics and the human voice" fare so well when separated from the "multimedia visuals"? (And will it ever be possible to talk about his music without all that quote-unquote finger flexing?) Such...

In this article: Fredo Viola, Brian Eno, and Beach Boys

Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspard Auge are attracting millions of MySpace hits, shifting records and selling out gigs. And they trash hotels, too. For a dance duo, they're very rock'n'roll, discovers Marcus O'Dair Friday, 9 January 2009 Dance...

In this article: Justice, Xavier de Rosnay, Gaspard Auge, DVD, D.A.N.C.E, Pedro Winter, Ed Banger, Grammy, and MySpace

AMADOU & MARIAM'S NEW ALBUM, WELCOME TO MALI TO BE RELEASED IN THE U.S. MARCH 24 BY BECAUSE MUSIC/NONESUCH RECORDS The singer Mariam Doumbia and her husband, the guitarist/vocalist Amadou Bagayoko, have been making music together since...

In this article: Amadou & Mariam, Damon Albarn, Bamako, Nonesuch Records, Mali, U.S., Hard-Fi, Johnny Marr, and Tiken Jah Fakoly

Amadou & Mariam first reached a wide international audience with 2005's 'Dimanche a Bamako', which had a much poppier vibe than earlier material thanks to the production input of Manu Chao. With this spirited follow-up, the Malian couple...

In this article: Amadou & Mariam, Dimanche a Bamako, Manu Chao, Keziah Jones, and Mali

The breathless hype about Glasvegas may hoist their grandiose plod into the charts, but to my ears, there's no argument about which is the most entertaining and innovative of this week's young British contenders. Fresh from his...

In this article: Nights Out, Metronomy, Itch, Roots Manuva, Joseph Mount, and London