Antinote

Antinote is a French electronic music label founded in Paris in 2012 by Quentin Vandewalle and Gwen Jamois. The label has been described as difficult to pin down to a single style, reflecting a catalogue that moves across a broad range of electronic approaches rather than a fixed genre identity.

From its early years, Antinote has presented releases by both French and international artists, with an emphasis on giving musicians room to explore and develop their sound. This open-ended curatorial approach is central to how the label has been framed, and it is often discussed in terms of variety and experimentation rather than adherence to a specific scene or format.

Antinote’s roster includes artists such as Domenique Dumont, Bruce Falkian, After Bobby Williams, Povoa, KARMA SHE, Klein Volk, Alek Lee, and Lily Haz, names that illustrate the label’s interest in diverse electronic perspectives. Alongside its musical output, Antinote has also highlighted the importance of presentation, working with Nicolas Motte of the graphic design studio Check Morris to shape releases as combined musical and visual objects.

The label is run by the DJ Zaltan, whose role is presented as central to its eclectic direction and ongoing search for new artists. Based in Paris, Antinote is typically characterized by its openness to different sounds within electronic music and its support for artists pursuing distinctive ideas.