ABOUT
Fabrique Records is an independent music label founded in 2001 by Michael Martinek and Christian Rösner, working across experimental, electronic, indie and contemporary music.
Originally conceived as a platform exploring the intersection of electronic music and experimental art, Fabrique has developed into an internationally active label with a diverse and carefully curated catalogue. Alongside its releases, the label operates the music publisher Edition Fabrique and engages in artist management.
Over the years, Fabrique Records has evolved under the direction of Michael Martinek, in collaboration with a wider network and in continuity with its founding vision.
The label has established a distinctive artistic profile, bringing together artists from avant-garde composition, sound art, electronic music and genre-defying pop. Its work is defined by a focus on atmosphere, depth and artistic integrity, rather than adherence to trends, and extends to special projects such as collaborations with Alexander Hacke, among others known for his work with Einstürzende Neubauten, on the audiobook editions of his autobiography, recorded in both English and German.
The current roster includes artists such as British avant-garde composer Christopher James Chaplin, Berlin-based sound artist and composer Jana Irmert, electronic duo Laikka, producer Peter Zirbs, art-pop duo DRAMAS, the British indie duo The Afterword, and violinist and composer Violeta Vicci, among others.
Fabrique Records has maintained a long-standing collaboration with Galerie Gugging in Lower Austria, one of the most important international institutions for Art Brut. The renowned gallery has long been a meeting place for artists, including David Bowie, who visited several times during his album research. Together, Fabrique and Galerie Gugging have initiated the Special Edition concert series (since 2017) and produced concept albums in close dialogue with Gugging artists, including works by Joachim Roedelius and Kava.
Since its inception, Fabrique has been conceived as an open artistic platform – a space for experimentation, collaboration and the development of distinctive musical voices. This curatorial approach continues to define the label’s identity today.
Labelcode: LC-12713