Merck Records (2000–2007) was a record label based in Miami and run by Gabe Koch. It released electronic music.
Background
Their releases cover a wide range of styles, from cut up vocal hip hop by their most prominent artist Machinedrum, to central IDM by artists like Proem, Mr. Projectile, and Deru, to indie-influenced electronic music like Tiki Obmar or Lateduster. They also release a wide geographical range of artists, from all over Europe and the US, as well as Australia, Russia and Japan. Also Merck is somewhat known for only putting forth minimal artist images, and not promoting the label in the traditional music industry push style.
Merck had produced 51 CD releases and 50 vinyl records by February 2007, at which point it ceased releasing new material.
A sublabel, Narita Records, has been set up by Merck to put out more dancefloor-oriented music.
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Artists
Merck Records
40 Winks
Adam Johnson
Anders Ilar
Aphilas
Blamstrain
Deceptikon
Deru
Esem
Frank & Bill
Helios
Ilkae
Kettel
Kristuit Salu vs. Morris Nightingale (aka Jimmy Edgar) Lackluster Landau Lateduster Machinedrum Malcom Kipe md Mr. Projectile Quench Proem Proswell Royal Foxbridge Secede Semiomime Sense Syndrone Tiki Obmar Tim Koch Temp Sound Solutions Tycho