One of the faster-growing recent
indie labels, founded by L.A.
club fan Brian Perera in '92. First releases included
Motorhead and
Kraftwerk. Soon home to
Goths such as
Christian Death and
Nico.
Its Hypnotic imprint stays reasonably on top of the techno and dance scene, scoring big with the Chemistry Set and Into the Mix line. Purple Pyramid handles prog and classic lines, and Deadline handles glam/metal. Artists include System 7, Transmutator and 808 State.