Manchester’s The Warehouse Project, have announced the launch of WHP Records, in collaboration with the independent label group Disorder. Established in 2006, The Warehouse Project has been a cornerstone of Manchester's music scene. From its early days at Boddingtons Brewery to its current home at the Depot Mayfield, it has consistently played a vital role in the UK’s dance scene. The main season, running from September through December, have featured many brilliant lineups over the years, including artists like Fred Again..., Peggy Gou, Disclosure, Interplanetary Criminal, Four Tet, LCD Soundsystem, and Nia Archives. It’s renowned as one of Europe’s premier dance music events.
For their debut release, WHP Records has enlisted Leeds-based DJ/producer Bakey, a WHP resident for 2024. Bakey’s debut album, released through the label, will begin with the first track from the project, "Wouldn’t Believe" The label plans to release new music from notable talents throughout the year.
Richard McGinnis and Sam Kandel, founders of The Warehouse Project, stated:
“Since WHP started in 2006, our passion has been to work with artists in a meaningful, impactful way and create these once-in-a-lifetime dancefloor moments. With the advent of WHP Records and the partnership with Disorder, we unlock a whole new way of doing that, and this album project from Bakey feels like exactly the right place to start".
David Dollimore, co-founder of Disorder Records, commented:
"WHP Records will serve as the incubator for emerging and exciting talent from around the world, creating a powerful ecosystem where live performances feed into recordings and build fan bases. The pedigree surrounding this partnership is unrivaled within the industry, and I am excited for the future of independent record companies like ours.”
David Dollimore, former President of Ministry of Sound and the RCA Label Group, launched Disorder Records in partnership with Capitol Music Group US and its Chairman & CEO, Tom March, last year. For its first signing, Disorder enlisted the GRAMMY-nominated electronic duo Disclosure. Their summer anthem "She’s Gone, Dance On" debuted as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record,’ surpassed 20 million streams in its first month, and is currently featured on BBC Radio 1 and KISS FM’s A List. It has received support from artists such as Todd Edwards, JOY (Anonymous), Salute, DJ Seinfeld, Peggy Gou, Sammy Virji, and Dom Dolla, culminating in headline slots for Disclosure at Parklife and Glastonbury. Disorder aims to partner with and sign DJs, producers, artists, brands, and labels, representing a new wave of independence in the music industry and marking a new insignia for music counterculture.
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