2062

2062 is a record label and imprint associated with the American experimental composer and musician William Basinski. Operating under the umbrella of Musex International, the label serves as the primary outlet for Basinski's own catalog of archival recordings, new compositions, and collaborative releases. Its name, rendered as the year 2062, reflects the forward-looking and time-bending aesthetic that characterizes much of Basinski's work, which frequently explores memory, decay, and the passage of time through obsolete analogue tape technology. The label's catalog includes releases such as 'September 23rd', the first entry in Basinski's Arcadia Archive series, recorded in 1982 and released in 2024, and 'Aurora Terminalis', a 2025 collaboration with sound artist Richard Chartier issued on the LINE imprint. These releases are distributed physically as CDs and LPs and digitally, and are sold through the label's official website at mmlxii.com. The website also functions as a hub for Basinski's news, tour dates, and press materials. 2062 occupies a niche within the experimental and ambient music scene, catering to a dedicated international audience of collectors and enthusiasts. Its releases are often presented in deluxe physical formats, including colored vinyl and box sets, and are frequently accompanied by extensive liner notes and archival documentation. The label's output is closely tied to Basinski's broader artistic practice, which includes installations, film collaborations, and orchestral transcriptions of his landmark work 'The Disintegration Loops'. As a private entity, 2062 does not disclose financial information or ownership beyond its association with Basinski and Musex International. The label continues to be active, with new releases and reissues announced regularly through its website and social media channels.

2062 is a record label and imprint that serves as the primary vehicle for the releases of American experimental composer William Basinski. The label operates under Musex International, an entity that handles copyright and administration for Basinski's work. The name '2062' is a numeric designation that aligns with Basinski's thematic preoccupation with time, memory, and futurity. William Basinski, born in 1958, is a classically trained musician and composer who has worked in experimental media for nearly five decades, primarily in New York City and California. His work is characterized by the use of obsolete technology, analogue tape loops, and a haunting, melancholy soundscape that explores the temporal nature of life. His epic four-disc masterwork, 'The Disintegration Loops', received international critical acclaim and was chosen as one of the top 50 albums of 2004 by Pitchfork Media. The Temporary Residence deluxe LP box-set reissue from 2012 was awarded best re-issue of the year and a score of 10 on Pitchfork. The 2062 label has released a number of Basinski's archival and new works. Notable releases include 'September 23rd', the first release in Basinski's Arcadia Archive series. Recorded in September 1982 in his first loft in the pre-gentrified DUMBO neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, 'September 23rd' is a recently unearthed early entry in Basinski's catalog. Built from a piano piece composed in high school in the mid-1970s, the work evolved through the use of the John Giorno/William Burroughs cut-up technique and a Frippertronics loop and feedback loop tape delay system. The release was made available on CD and LP, with black and blue vinyl options. Another significant release on 2062 is 'Aurora Terminalis', a collaboration between Basinski and sound artist Richard Chartier, released on the LINE imprint. This work is their first new collaboration since 2015's 'Divertissement' LP. The album was composed and recorded in 2024, with Basinski on Voyetra 8 and loops, and Chartier on electronics, field recordings, processing, and mixing. It was mastered by Lawrence English at Negative Space, with cover art by James Elaine. The release date was January 10, 2025. The label's website, mmlxii.com, serves as a central hub for news, catalog, and sales. It features a news section with upcoming events such as performances at the OPERA Festival in Poznan, Poland; Espoo Cultural Center in Helsinki, Finland; and FOG Festival in Basel, Switzerland, all scheduled for September 2026. The site also includes an 'About' page detailing Basinski's biography and career achievements, including orchestral transcriptions of 'The Disintegration Loops' performed at major venues such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Barbican Centre. 2062's catalog is distributed physically and digitally, with a focus on limited editions and high-quality presentations. The label's output is closely tied to Basinski's broader artistic practice, which includes collaborations with artist-filmmaker James Elaine, music for the Robert Wilson opera 'The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic', and his jazzy project SPARKLE DIVISION with Preston Wendel and Gary Th... (as noted on the website). As a private label, 2062 does not disclose financial details or ownership structure beyond its association with Basinski and Musex International. It remains an active imprint within the experimental and ambient music community, with a dedicated following among collectors and critics.

• Recording of 'September 23rd' in Basinski's first loft in DUMBO, Brooklyn

• Release of 'September 23rd' as first in the Arcadia Archive series

• Release of 'Aurora Terminalis' with Richard Chartier on LINE imprint

• Release of 'The Clocktower at the Beach (1979)' on LINE

A boutique imprint for William Basinski's archival and collaborative experimental ambient works, catering to collectors and enthusiasts of avant-garde music.

• September 23rd

• Aurora Terminalis

• The Clocktower at the Beach (1979)

1. 12062 Official Websitemmlxii.com
2. 22062 | Aboutmmlxii.com
3. 32062 | September 23rdmmlxii.com
4. 42062 | Aurora Terminalismmlxii.com
5. 5Wikidata Q139846029wikidata.org