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==History==
==History==


Astralwerks was founded in New York City in July 1993<ref name="Spin20">{{cite magazine | last=Sherburne| first=Philip| title =20 Werks of Wonder: Two Decades of Astralwerks | magazine =Spin| date =30 July 2013| url =https://www.spin.com/2013/07/20-best-astralwerks-albums-bassment-jaxx-air/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> by Brian Long as an electronic and dance imprint of [[Caroline Records]].<ref name="NPR">{{cite news | last=Matos| first=Michaelangelo| title =How The Major Labels Sold 'Electronica' To America| newspaper =| publisher =NPR| date =18 August 2011| url =https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2011/08/18/139747383/how-the-major-labels-sold-electronica-to-america| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> Long had previously helped curate an electronic music compilation that was released on Caroline called ''Excursions in Ambience''.<ref name="Spin20"/> Caroline's parent company, [[Virgin Records]], sold the label to [[Thorn EMI]] soon after Astralwerks' foundation.<ref name="Veer">{{cite news | last=Down| first=Buck E.| title =MUSIC: Combine to be honored with Lifetime Award| newspaper =| publisher =VEER Magazine| date =7 February 2019| url =https://veermag.com/2019/02/music-combine-to-be-honored-with-lifetime-award/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> The first album released on Astralwerks was ''[[Tales of Ephidrina]]'' by Amorphous Androgynous, an alter ego of [[The Future Sound of London]]. In 1994, Peter Wohelski was brought on as the head of [[Artists and repertoire|A&R]]. Wohelski is credited with discovering the Chemical Brothers and bringing them into the Astralwerks fold. Their 1995 debut studio album, ''[[Exit Planet Dust]]'', sold 750,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="NPR"/> The duo's 1997 follow-up, ''[[Dig Your Own Hole]]'', reached number 14 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.<ref name="Spin20"/>
Astralwerks was founded in New York City in July 1993<ref name="Spin20">{{cite magazine | last=Sherburne| first=Philip| title =20 Werks of Wonder: Two Decades of Astralwerks | magazine =Spin| date =30 July 2013| url =https://www.spin.com/2013/07/20-best-astralwerks-albums-bassment-jaxx-air/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> by Brian Long as an electronic and dance imprint of [[Caroline Records]].<ref name="NPR">{{cite news | last=Matos| first=Michaelangelo| title =How The Major Labels Sold 'Electronica' To America| publisher =NPR| date =18 August 2011| url =https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2011/08/18/139747383/how-the-major-labels-sold-electronica-to-america| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> Long had previously helped curate an electronic music compilation that was released on Caroline called ''Excursions in Ambience''.<ref name="Spin20"/> Caroline's parent company, [[Virgin Records]], sold the label to [[Thorn EMI]] soon after Astralwerks' foundation.<ref name="Veer">{{cite news | last=Down| first=Buck E.| title =MUSIC: Combine to be honored with Lifetime Award| publisher =VEER Magazine| date =7 February 2019| url =https://veermag.com/2019/02/music-combine-to-be-honored-with-lifetime-award/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> The first album released on Astralwerks was ''[[Tales of Ephidrina]]'' by Amorphous Androgynous, an alter ego of [[The Future Sound of London]]. In 1994, Peter Wohelski was brought on as the head of [[Artists and repertoire|A&R]]. Wohelski is credited with discovering the Chemical Brothers and bringing them into the Astralwerks fold. Their 1995 debut studio album, ''[[Exit Planet Dust]]'', sold 750,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="NPR"/> The duo's 1997 follow-up, ''[[Dig Your Own Hole]]'', reached number 14 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.<ref name="Spin20"/>


Other albums released under Astralwerks in its first five years included [[Seefeel]]'s ''[[Quique]]'' (1994), [[Schematic Records|Soul Oddity]]'s ''Soul Oddity'' (1996), [[Mike Paradinas|µ-Ziq]]'s ''[[Lunatic Harness]]'' (1997), [[Photek]]'s ''[[Modus Operandi (Photek album)|Modus Operandi]]'' (1997),<ref name="Spin20"/> and Fatboy Slim's ''[[You've Come a Long Way, Baby]]'' (1998), among many others.<ref name="Complex20">{{cite magazine | title =The 20 Most Important Artists on Astralwerks| magazine =Complex| date =6 August 2013| url =https://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/105594-the-20-most-important-artists-on-astralwerks/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> 1999 saw the releases of [[Basement Jaxx]]'s ''[[Remedy (Basement Jaxx album)|Remedy]]''<ref name="Spin20"/> and [[Cassius (band)|Cassius]]' ''[[1999 (Cassius album)|1999]]'', the latter of which had three singles peak in the top 30 of the [[Dance Club Songs|U.S. Dance chart]].<ref name="Complex20"/> That year, Peter Wohelski also left his position as general manager of the label<ref name="Pitchd">{{cite news | last=Echlin| first=Hobey| title =pitch'd| newspaper =Metro Times| publisher =| date =28 April 1999| url =https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/pitchd/Content?oid=2188752| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> and was replaced by Errol Kolosine.<ref name="Bill1999">{{cite magazine | last=Siegler| first=Dylan| title =Astralwerks' Chemical Brothers Aim Beyond Dancefloor| magazine =Billboard| date =12 June 1999| url =https://books.google.com/books?id=uw0EAAAAMBAJ&q=%22astralwerks%22+%22errol+kolosine%22&pg=PA15| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> In the early 2000s, Astralwerks releases included [[Air (band)|Air]]'s 2001 album, ''[[10 000 Hz Legend]]'' (which reached number 88 on the ''Billboard'' 200) and the 2003 re-issue of [[Motorbass]]' ''[[Pansoul]]''.<ref name="Spin20"/> In 2005, the label released [[Kraftwerk]]'s first live album, ''[[Minimum-Maximum]]'', and a [[Brian Eno]] compilation called, ''[[More Music for Films]]''.<ref name="Complex20"/>
Other albums released under Astralwerks in its first five years included [[Seefeel]]'s ''[[Quique]]'' (1994), [[Schematic Records|Soul Oddity]]'s ''Soul Oddity'' (1996), [[Mike Paradinas|µ-Ziq]]'s ''[[Lunatic Harness]]'' (1997), [[Photek]]'s ''[[Modus Operandi (Photek album)|Modus Operandi]]'' (1997),<ref name="Spin20"/> and Fatboy Slim's ''[[You've Come a Long Way, Baby]]'' (1998), among many others.<ref name="Complex20">{{cite magazine | title =The 20 Most Important Artists on Astralwerks| magazine =Complex| date =6 August 2013| url =https://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/105594-the-20-most-important-artists-on-astralwerks/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> 1999 saw the releases of [[Basement Jaxx]]'s ''[[Remedy (Basement Jaxx album)|Remedy]]''<ref name="Spin20"/> and [[Cassius (band)|Cassius]]' ''[[1999 (Cassius album)|1999]]'', the latter of which had three singles peak in the top 30 of the [[Dance Club Songs|U.S. Dance chart]].<ref name="Complex20"/> That year, Peter Wohelski also left his position as general manager of the label<ref name="Pitchd">{{cite news | last=Echlin| first=Hobey| title =pitch'd| newspaper =Metro Times| date =28 April 1999| url =https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/pitchd/Content?oid=2188752| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> and was replaced by Errol Kolosine.<ref name="Bill1999">{{cite magazine | last=Siegler| first=Dylan| title =Astralwerks' Chemical Brothers Aim Beyond Dancefloor| magazine =Billboard| date =12 June 1999| url =https://books.google.com/books?id=uw0EAAAAMBAJ&q=%22astralwerks%22+%22errol+kolosine%22&pg=PA15| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> In the early 2000s, Astralwerks releases included [[Air (band)|Air]]'s 2001 album, ''[[10 000 Hz Legend]]'' (which reached number 88 on the ''Billboard'' 200) and the 2003 re-issue of [[Motorbass]]' ''[[Pansoul]]''.<ref name="Spin20"/> In 2005, the label released [[Kraftwerk]]'s first live album, ''[[Minimum-Maximum]]'', and a [[Brian Eno]] compilation called, ''[[More Music for Films]]''.<ref name="Complex20"/>


In 2007, EMI reorganized its distribution arm, which ultimately saw Glenn Mendlinger take over for Errol Kolosine as Astralwerks' general manager.<ref name="Variety2007">{{cite magazine | last=Gallo| first=Phil| title =Caroline faces changes| magazine =Variety| date =2 February 2007| url =https://variety.com/2007/music/markets-festivals/caroline-faces-changes-1117958601/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> In 2009, the label released [[David Guetta]]'s ''[[One Love (David Guetta album)|One Love]]''. The lead single off that album, "[[When Love Takes Over]]," would go on to win a [[Grammy Award]]. In 2012, the label released [[Swedish House Mafia]]'s ''[[Until Now (Swedish House Mafia album)|Until Now]]'' which featured the single "[[Don't You Worry Child]]." The album reached number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 while the single made it to number 6 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Complex20"/>
In 2007, EMI reorganized its distribution arm, which ultimately saw Glenn Mendlinger take over for Errol Kolosine as Astralwerks' general manager.<ref name="Variety2007">{{cite magazine | last=Gallo| first=Phil| title =Caroline faces changes| magazine =Variety| date =2 February 2007| url =https://variety.com/2007/music/markets-festivals/caroline-faces-changes-1117958601/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> In 2009, the label released [[David Guetta]]'s ''[[One Love (David Guetta album)|One Love]]''. The lead single off that album, "[[When Love Takes Over]]," would go on to win a [[Grammy Award]]. In 2012, the label released [[Swedish House Mafia]]'s ''[[Until Now (Swedish House Mafia album)|Until Now]]'' which featured the single "[[Don't You Worry Child]]." The album reached number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 while the single made it to number 6 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Complex20"/>


That year, the Universal Music Group (UMG) purchased EMI, bringing Astralwerks under UMG control where it remains today.<ref name="MBW2016">{{cite news | last=Ingham| first=Tim| title =Steve Barnett on running Capitol: 'Your faith has to be greater than your fear'| newspaper =| publisher =Music Business Worldwide| date =6 December 2016| url =https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/steve-barnett-on-running-capitol-your-faith-has-to-be-greater-than-your-fear/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> As part of the corporate restructuring, Astralwerks became an imprint under the Capitol Music Group.<ref name="LATCap">{{cite news | last=Lewis| first=Randy| title =A revitalized Capitol Records forges a new path forward| newspaper =Los Angeles Times| publisher =| date =3 February 2015| url =https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ct-capitol-records-steve-barnett-sam-smith-5-seconds-summer-20150203-story.html| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> In 2013, the label signed both Porter Robinson<ref name="DJPorter">{{cite news | last=Caruso| first=Chris| title =Porter Robinson Signs Worldwide Deal with Astralwerks| newspaper =| publisher =DJ Times| date =15 November 2013| url =https://www.djtimes.com/porter-robinson-signs-worldwide-deal-astralwerks/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> and [[Deadmau5]] (along with his [[Mau5trap]] imprint).<ref name="THRMaus">{{cite magazine | last=McCarthy| first=Zel| title =Astralwerks Signs Deadmau5, mau5trap Imprint| magazine =The Hollywood Reporter| date =14 October 2013| url =https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/astralwerks-signs-deadmau5-mau5trap-imprint-648289| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> The following year, Astralwerks signed singer Halsey to a record deal.<ref name="Connection">{{cite magazine | title =Halsey Signs to Astralwerks| magazine =Music Connection| date =1 August 2014| url =https://www.musicconnection.com/halsey-signs-astralwerks/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> Also that year, Robinson released his debut studio album, ''[[Worlds (Porter Robinson album)|Worlds]]''<ref name="BillWorlds">{{cite magazine | last=Brown| first=Harley| title ='I Expected a Backlash': Porter Robinson Talks 'Virtual' Music, Denouncing EDM, and Online Games| magazine =Billboard| date =30 June 2014| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6141104/porter-robinson-edm-videogames| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> and Deadmau5 also released his Astralwerks debut, ''[[While(1 Is Less Than 2)|While(1<2)]]''.<ref name="COSMaus">{{cite magazine | last=Staples| first=Derek| title =deadmau5 – while(1<2)| magazine =Consequence of Sound| date =22 June 2014| url =https://consequenceofsound.net/2014/06/album-review-deadmau5-while-12/| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> Halsey's debut studio album, ''[[Badlands (Halsey album)|Badlands]]'', came in 2015 and peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Her 2017 follow-up, ''[[Hopeless Fountain Kingdom]]'', would top the chart.<ref name="BillHalsey">{{cite magazine | last=Caulfield| first=Keith| title =Halsey Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Hopeless Fountain Kingdom'| magazine =Billboard| date =11 June 2017| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7825776/halsey-hopeless-fountain-kingdom-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref>
That year, the Universal Music Group (UMG) purchased EMI, bringing Astralwerks under UMG control where it remains today.<ref name="MBW2016">{{cite news | last=Ingham| first=Tim| title =Steve Barnett on running Capitol: 'Your faith has to be greater than your fear'| publisher =Music Business Worldwide| date =6 December 2016| url =https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/steve-barnett-on-running-capitol-your-faith-has-to-be-greater-than-your-fear/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> As part of the corporate restructuring, Astralwerks became an imprint under the Capitol Music Group.<ref name="LATCap">{{cite news | last=Lewis| first=Randy| title =A revitalized Capitol Records forges a new path forward| newspaper =Los Angeles Times| date =3 February 2015| url =https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ct-capitol-records-steve-barnett-sam-smith-5-seconds-summer-20150203-story.html| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> In 2013, the label signed both Porter Robinson<ref name="DJPorter">{{cite news | last=Caruso| first=Chris| title =Porter Robinson Signs Worldwide Deal with Astralwerks| publisher =DJ Times| date =15 November 2013| url =https://www.djtimes.com/porter-robinson-signs-worldwide-deal-astralwerks/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> and [[Deadmau5]] (along with his [[Mau5trap]] imprint).<ref name="THRMaus">{{cite magazine | last=McCarthy| first=Zel| title =Astralwerks Signs Deadmau5, mau5trap Imprint| magazine =The Hollywood Reporter| date =14 October 2013| url =https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/astralwerks-signs-deadmau5-mau5trap-imprint-648289| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> The following year, Astralwerks signed singer Halsey to a record deal.<ref name="Connection">{{cite magazine | title =Halsey Signs to Astralwerks| magazine =Music Connection| date =1 August 2014| url =https://www.musicconnection.com/halsey-signs-astralwerks/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> Also that year, Robinson released his debut studio album, ''[[Worlds (Porter Robinson album)|Worlds]]''<ref name="BillWorlds">{{cite magazine | last=Brown| first=Harley| title ='I Expected a Backlash': Porter Robinson Talks 'Virtual' Music, Denouncing EDM, and Online Games| magazine =Billboard| date =30 June 2014| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6141104/porter-robinson-edm-videogames| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> and Deadmau5 also released his Astralwerks debut, ''[[While(1 Is Less Than 2)|While(1<2)]]''.<ref name="COSMaus">{{cite magazine | last=Staples| first=Derek| title =deadmau5 – while(1<2)| magazine =Consequence of Sound| date =22 June 2014| url =https://consequenceofsound.net/2014/06/album-review-deadmau5-while-12/| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> Halsey's debut studio album, ''[[Badlands (Halsey album)|Badlands]]'', came in 2015 and peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Her 2017 follow-up, ''[[Hopeless Fountain Kingdom]]'', would top the chart.<ref name="BillHalsey">{{cite magazine | last=Caulfield| first=Keith| title =Halsey Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Hopeless Fountain Kingdom'| magazine =Billboard| date =11 June 2017| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7825776/halsey-hopeless-fountain-kingdom-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref>


===2018–present: Relaunch and relocation===
===2018–present: Relaunch and relocation===


In 2018, it was announced that Astralwerks would move from New York City to its current home base of Los Angeles. Glenn Mendlinger also stepped down as general manager<ref name="BillFeb">{{cite magazine | last=Newman| first=Melinda| title =Legendary NYC Dance Label Astralwerks Headed to LA; GM Glenn Mendlinger To Depart (Exclusive)| magazine =Billboard| date =23 February 2018| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8217092/astralwerks-los-angeles-new-york-gm-glenn-mendlinger-leaving| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> and was replaced by Toby Andrews.<ref name="EDMToby">{{cite news | last=Manthey| first=Aric M.| title =Astralwerks Finds New Manager to Oversee Label| newspaper =| publisher =EDM.com| date =30 March 2018| url =https://edm.com/news/astralwerks-finds-new-manager-to-oversee-label| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> In September 2018, the label announced that it had "relaunched" with a spate of new signings and a new staff at their Los Angeles offices. The new signings included [[Axwell & Ingrosso]] and [[Illenium]]. Marshmello, another recent Astralwerks signee, released the song "[[Happier (Marshmello and Bastille song)|Happier]]" featuring [[Bastille (band)|Bastille]] which reached number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topped several ''Billboard'' charts.<ref name="BillSep">{{cite magazine | last=Bein| first=Kat| title =Acclaimed Label Astralwerks Relaunches With New Team, Major Signings| magazine =Billboard| date =11 September 2018| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8474574/astralwerks-relaunch-2018| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> In October 2018, the label partnered with gaming personality, [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]], on a compilation album<ref name="BillNinja">{{cite magazine | last=Bein| first=Kat| title =Ninja Partners With Astralwerks to Release Upcoming 'Ninjawerks' Album| magazine =Billboard| date =26 October 2018| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8481863/ninja-astralwerks-ninjawerks-album| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref> that was released in December and featured original songs from [[Tycho (musician)|Tycho]], [[Alesso]], and [[3LAU]], among others.<ref name="EDMNinja">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =Ninja and Astralwerks Reveal Full Tracklist for Ninjawerks Compilation| newspaper =| publisher =EDM.com| date =10 December 2018| url =https://edm.com/music-releases/ninja-astralwerks-tracklist-ninjawerks| accessdate =10 April 2019}}</ref>
In 2018, it was announced that Astralwerks would move from New York City to its current home base of Los Angeles. Glenn Mendlinger also stepped down as general manager<ref name="BillFeb">{{cite magazine | last=Newman| first=Melinda| title =Legendary NYC Dance Label Astralwerks Headed to LA; GM Glenn Mendlinger To Depart (Exclusive)| magazine =Billboard| date =23 February 2018| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8217092/astralwerks-los-angeles-new-york-gm-glenn-mendlinger-leaving| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> and was replaced by Toby Andrews.<ref name="EDMToby">{{cite news | last=Manthey| first=Aric M.| title =Astralwerks Finds New Manager to Oversee Label| publisher =EDM.com| date =30 March 2018| url =https://edm.com/news/astralwerks-finds-new-manager-to-oversee-label| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> In September 2018, the label announced that it had "relaunched" with a spate of new signings and a new staff at their Los Angeles offices. The new signings included [[Axwell & Ingrosso]] and [[Illenium]]. Marshmello, another recent Astralwerks signee, released the song "[[Happier (Marshmello and Bastille song)|Happier]]" featuring [[Bastille (band)|Bastille]] which reached number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topped several ''Billboard'' charts.<ref name="BillSep">{{cite magazine | last=Bein| first=Kat| title =Acclaimed Label Astralwerks Relaunches With New Team, Major Signings| magazine =Billboard| date =11 September 2018| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8474574/astralwerks-relaunch-2018| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> In October 2018, the label partnered with gaming personality, [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]], on a compilation album<ref name="BillNinja">{{cite magazine | last=Bein| first=Kat| title =Ninja Partners With Astralwerks to Release Upcoming 'Ninjawerks' Album| magazine =Billboard| date =26 October 2018| url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8481863/ninja-astralwerks-ninjawerks-album| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref> that was released in December and featured original songs from [[Tycho (musician)|Tycho]], [[Alesso]], and [[3LAU]], among others.<ref name="EDMNinja">{{cite news | title =Ninja and Astralwerks Reveal Full Tracklist for Ninjawerks Compilation| publisher =EDM.com| date =10 December 2018| url =https://edm.com/music-releases/ninja-astralwerks-tracklist-ninjawerks| access-date =10 April 2019}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 21:32, 26 November 2020

Astralwerks
File:Astralwerks New.jpg
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded1993 (1993)
FounderBrian Long
Distributor(s)
GenreElectronic
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California
Official websitewww.astralwerks.com

Astralwerks is an American record label primarily focused on electronic music owned by Universal Music Group. Its material is distributed via Capitol Music Group in the United States. The label was founded in 1993 and, in its early years, featured prominent acts like The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim. In recent years, its roster has expanded to include acts like Halsey, Marshmello, Porter Robinson, Illenium and numerous others. In 2018, Astralwerks' headquarters were moved from its original home of New York City to Los Angeles.

History

Astralwerks was founded in New York City in July 1993[1] by Brian Long as an electronic and dance imprint of Caroline Records.[2] Long had previously helped curate an electronic music compilation that was released on Caroline called Excursions in Ambience.[1] Caroline's parent company, Virgin Records, sold the label to Thorn EMI soon after Astralwerks' foundation.[3] The first album released on Astralwerks was Tales of Ephidrina by Amorphous Androgynous, an alter ego of The Future Sound of London. In 1994, Peter Wohelski was brought on as the head of A&R. Wohelski is credited with discovering the Chemical Brothers and bringing them into the Astralwerks fold. Their 1995 debut studio album, Exit Planet Dust, sold 750,000 copies in the United States.[2] The duo's 1997 follow-up, Dig Your Own Hole, reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.[1]

Other albums released under Astralwerks in its first five years included Seefeel's Quique (1994), Soul Oddity's Soul Oddity (1996), µ-Ziq's Lunatic Harness (1997), Photek's Modus Operandi (1997),[1] and Fatboy Slim's You've Come a Long Way, Baby (1998), among many others.[4] 1999 saw the releases of Basement Jaxx's Remedy[1] and Cassius' 1999, the latter of which had three singles peak in the top 30 of the U.S. Dance chart.[4] That year, Peter Wohelski also left his position as general manager of the label[5] and was replaced by Errol Kolosine.[6] In the early 2000s, Astralwerks releases included Air's 2001 album, 10 000 Hz Legend (which reached number 88 on the Billboard 200) and the 2003 re-issue of Motorbass' Pansoul.[1] In 2005, the label released Kraftwerk's first live album, Minimum-Maximum, and a Brian Eno compilation called, More Music for Films.[4]

In 2007, EMI reorganized its distribution arm, which ultimately saw Glenn Mendlinger take over for Errol Kolosine as Astralwerks' general manager.[7] In 2009, the label released David Guetta's One Love. The lead single off that album, "When Love Takes Over," would go on to win a Grammy Award. In 2012, the label released Swedish House Mafia's Until Now which featured the single "Don't You Worry Child." The album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 while the single made it to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

That year, the Universal Music Group (UMG) purchased EMI, bringing Astralwerks under UMG control where it remains today.[8] As part of the corporate restructuring, Astralwerks became an imprint under the Capitol Music Group.[9] In 2013, the label signed both Porter Robinson[10] and Deadmau5 (along with his Mau5trap imprint).[11] The following year, Astralwerks signed singer Halsey to a record deal.[12] Also that year, Robinson released his debut studio album, Worlds[13] and Deadmau5 also released his Astralwerks debut, While(1<2).[14] Halsey's debut studio album, Badlands, came in 2015 and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200. Her 2017 follow-up, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, would top the chart.[15]

2018–present: Relaunch and relocation

In 2018, it was announced that Astralwerks would move from New York City to its current home base of Los Angeles. Glenn Mendlinger also stepped down as general manager[16] and was replaced by Toby Andrews.[17] In September 2018, the label announced that it had "relaunched" with a spate of new signings and a new staff at their Los Angeles offices. The new signings included Axwell & Ingrosso and Illenium. Marshmello, another recent Astralwerks signee, released the song "Happier" featuring Bastille which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped several Billboard charts.[18] In October 2018, the label partnered with gaming personality, Ninja, on a compilation album[19] that was released in December and featured original songs from Tycho, Alesso, and 3LAU, among others.[20]

Discography

Further information: Category:Astralwerks albums

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Sherburne, Philip (July 30, 2013). "20 Werks of Wonder: Two Decades of Astralwerks". Spin. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Matos, Michaelangelo (August 18, 2011). "How The Major Labels Sold 'Electronica' To America". NPR. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Down, Buck E. (February 7, 2019). "MUSIC: Combine to be honored with Lifetime Award". VEER Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "The 20 Most Important Artists on Astralwerks". Complex. August 6, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  5. ^ Echlin, Hobey (April 28, 1999). "pitch'd". Metro Times. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Siegler, Dylan (June 12, 1999). "Astralwerks' Chemical Brothers Aim Beyond Dancefloor". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  7. ^ Gallo, Phil (February 2, 2007). "Caroline faces changes". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Ingham, Tim (December 6, 2016). "Steve Barnett on running Capitol: 'Your faith has to be greater than your fear'". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  9. ^ Lewis, Randy (February 3, 2015). "A revitalized Capitol Records forges a new path forward". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  10. ^ Caruso, Chris (November 15, 2013). "Porter Robinson Signs Worldwide Deal with Astralwerks". DJ Times. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
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