Since 2009 inception, Lille-based label Family NAME has surely taken its time toward perfection.
NAME is made of fidelities and friendships built among the years. Family NAME was logically born with the wish to extend human and musical affinities. Family NAME gathers godfathers (and godmothers) who built the 11 editions of NAME Festival identity, but it’s also the promise of new artists and warm dates on the dancefloor!!! Now, the label enters in a new era, with a much more consistent release schedule and many new artistic connections.
Anticipating the 12th edition of NAME Festival, held in Lille 7-9 Oct, we go in depth with the label as they set up their latest release (watch this space for exclusive premiere) from APM001, who have been with the Family since the beginning. Also, longtime Family NAME partner, and supplier of their latest EP, Mainro also provides an exclusive mixtape, giving us an idea of the Family NAME experience the way it was meant to be heard.
NAME Festival goes down in Lille, France 7-9 October with the likes of Ben Klock, Ellen Alien, FRankey & Sandrino, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Laurent Garnier, Maceo Plex, Mainro, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Reondite, and more. Find ticket and more information HERE
“We consider human aspect as important as the artistic side in our work.”
What does Family NAME add to the dance music spectrum?
Family NAME is a child of NAME festival and translates our affinities and tastes. Launching a label was a logic way to extend the spirit of the festival, from the deepest side of house to harder techno stuff, gathering old and new friends.
When did you first think about launching Family NAME?
From the very first edition of NAME festival in 2005.
When did Family NAME actually launch?
Family NAME was launched in 2009.
Story behind the Family NAME name?
NAME is the acronym of Nord Art Musique Electronique. The festival is a family story because we are a very small team working on a big event. So is the label. We consider human aspect as important as the artistic side in our work. So, the Family NAME name, was like an evidence.
What was the most difficult aspect of launching the label?
To find good ways and partners for the distribution, promotion, to exist in the thousands of monthly releases…From down-to-earth and business matters to artistic development, you need a long term vision. Not so easy in a musical landscape always evolving …
What qualities do you look for in a Family NAME artist?
Cooking skills !!! Patience, love for quality products, and continuous search to improve are the key of every good recipe. Humility is also required, and taste for 2nd degrees jokes always appreciated!
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