A-Musik

A-Musik doesn’t just sell vinyl, it’s also a label which, along with Kompakt, has been instrumental in creating the “sound of Cologne” that’s recognised and appreciated around the world. In this context, A-Musik is all about experimental sounds. Founded in 1995 by Georg Odijk, the label has focused chiefly on German artists such as Schlammpeitziger and Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle, yet the vinyl on offer is as international as it is sophisticated, ranging from difficult-to-digest Sun Ra all the way to the musings of the elfin Joanna Newsom – a diversity that is highly valued by A-Musik’s demanding clientele.