Technicolour

Technicolour is Ninja Tune’s singles label, set up as an outlet for individual tracks and shorter releases that reflect the parent imprint’s stylistic range. Its catalogue is framed by an exploratory approach to electronic music, moving between club-focused forms and hybrid production that draws on techno, hip-hop, and jazz-informed rhythms.

The label’s identity is closely tied to the idea of musical restlessness associated with Ninja Tune, with releases that can sit in “submerged techno,” “degraded hip-hop,” and “machine jazz,” as well as adjacent strains of contemporary electronic and dance music. Rather than centring on a single genre, Technicolour functions as a flexible platform for producers and bands whose work crosses between experimental listening contexts and DJ-oriented settings.

Technicolour’s roster and associated artists illustrate that breadth. Electronic acts such as Weval and salute align with the label’s interest in forward-leaning club music and modern production, while artists like Jasper Tygner, dublon, and Sammy Virji point to its engagement with current UK and European dance-floor currents. The inclusion of MGMT among notable names signals that Technicolour’s scope can also extend beyond strictly club or underground categories when a release fits the imprint’s aesthetic.

Technicolour operates under the wider Ninja Tune umbrella and is presented as a dedicated singles imprint, positioning it as a complementary strand to the parent label’s broader release schedule. Its public presence is maintained through its official site, technicolourmusic.co.uk.