Folivora Records

Folivora Records is an independent record label based in Québec City, Quebec, Canada. Its official website presents the label with the bilingual tagline "QUÉBEC CITÉ LABEL JUSTE D'LA BONNE MUSIQUE / GREAT MUSIC ONLY," positioning it as a local, artist-focused imprint dedicated to releasing music it considers worthwhile rather than chasing a single genre. Wikidata describes it simply as a "Canadian music label." The label's roster, as listed on its homepage, includes Audrey-Michèle, Barrdo, BRUE, Chou, David Bujold, Fuudge, Georges Ouel, Jean-Paul Groove, Malaimé Soleil, Milanku, Princesses, Renard Blanc, Saints Martyrs, Sandveiss and Solipsisme Gamma. This roster spans a range of styles within the broader rock, pop and alternative spectrum, with several artists singing in French and others working in English. The presence of acts such as Sandveiss and Saints Martyrs suggests a heavier rock or metal-adjacent strand, while singer-songwriter releases from artists like Audrey-Michèle and David Bujold point to a more intimate, author-driven side. Folivora Records releases both full-length albums and shorter formats. Its homepage catalogue mixes LPs, EPs and singles, including "ÉDENS & RETOUR EN SATURNE" by BRUE (2023), "Blanc" by Chou (2024), "Standing In The Fire" by Sandveiss (2024), "Le sol ou le ciel" by David Bujold (2024), "La montagne en forme de maison" by Audrey-Michèle (2024) and a run of 2026 singles and EPs from Renard Blanc, Princesses, Georges Ouel, Chou, Fuudge, Malaimé Soleil and Sandveiss. The label also issues live and session recordings, such as "Live au Zaricot" by Renard Blanc (2024) and "Session café-foyer" by Barrdo (2024). As an independent label, Folivora Records operates in the Quebec music ecosystem, where French-language popular music and local touring circuits are important. Its catalogue is presented for streaming ("ÉCOUTER") and for purchase ("ACHETER"), reflecting a contemporary independent-label model that combines digital distribution with direct-to-fan sales. The label's name references the biological genus Folivora, which comprises sloths, though the brand itself is a music company rather than a wildlife entity. No founding year, founder, ownership structure or corporate parent is stated in the available evidence, and the label does not appear to be publicly listed. Its activity, as evidenced by releases dated through 2026, indicates that it is currently active.

Folivora Records is an independent record label based in Québec City, Quebec, Canada. The available evidence does not record a founding date, founder or corporate history, so its development must be inferred from its catalogue and public presentation. Wikidata classifies it as a "Canadian music label," and its own website presents it as a Québec City label with the bilingual slogan "QUÉBEC CITÉ LABEL JUSTE D'LA BONNE MUSIQUE / GREAT MUSIC ONLY." The label's earliest releases visible on its homepage date from 2023, including "ÉDENS & RETOUR EN SATURNE" by BRUE, "jour inouï" by Barrdo, "Le ciment des âges" by Georges Ouel, "Rose" by Chou, "Tempête" by Malaimé Soleil and "Labyrinthologie" by Solipsisme. This 2023 cluster suggests a period of active catalogue building, with multiple artists releasing full-length or substantial works in the same year. In 2024 the label continued to issue albums, EPs and singles across its roster. Releases included "La montagne en forme de maison" by Audrey-Michèle, "Blanc" by Chou, "Standing In The Fire" by Sandveiss, "Anguille" by Georges Ouel, "Le sol ou le ciel" by David Bujold, "Allo?" by Fuudge, "les gens comme moi" by Barrdo, "Live au Zaricot" by Renard Blanc and "Session café-foyer" by Barrdo. The mix of studio albums, live albums and session recordings indicates a label willing to document different facets of its artists' work. By 2025 and 2026 the homepage shows a steady stream of new material, including "Squelette" by Renard Blanc (2025) and a large 2026 slate: "Renard Blanc" single, "Seule.e (feat Charles)" by Jean-Paul Groove, "Chewbacca" by Princesses, "Quand nos mères lanceront des roches, face b" by Georges Ouel, "Peur dans l'parc" by Princesses, "Mon corps m'haït / Ma tête aussi" by Renard Blanc, "ANEXLEVSKY" by Chou, "Les horribles" by Fuudge, "Fin des temples ...ou l'Art perdu de garder la foi" by Saints Martyrs, "Fragile" by Malaimé Soleil and "Death Mask" by Sandveiss. This forward-dated catalogue, as presented on the label's own site, indicates an active release schedule extending into 2026. Throughout its visible history, Folivora Records has operated as a small independent label rather than a major corporate entity. Its roster is dominated by Quebec-based artists, and its catalogue is offered both for streaming and for purchase, a model typical of contemporary independent labels. The label's name derives from the biological genus Folivora, which includes sloths, but the business itself is a music company. No information about ownership, distribution partners, physical manufacturing or corporate structure is provided in the available evidence.

• 2026

  A large slate of singles and EPs appears on the label homepage, including releases by Renard Blanc, Jean-Paul Groove, Princesses, Georges Ouel, Chou, Fuudge, Saints Martyrs, Malaimé Soleil and Sandveiss.

• 2025

  Renard Blanc releases the single "Squelette."

• 2024

  Releases include Audrey-Michèle's "La montagne en forme de maison," Chou's "Blanc," Sandveiss's "Standing In The Fire," David Bujold's "Le sol ou le ciel," Renard Blanc's "Live au Zaricot" and Barrdo's "Session café-foyer."

• 2023

  Releases visible on the label homepage include BRUE's "ÉDENS & RETOUR EN SATURNE," Barrdo's "jour inouï," Georges Ouel's "Le ciment des âges," Chou's "Rose," Malaimé Soleil's "Tempête" and Solipsisme's "Labyrinthologie."

Independent Québec City label focused on local French- and English-language rock, pop and alternative artists, with a direct-to-fan streaming and purchase model.

• ÉDENS & RETOUR EN SATURNE by BRUE (2023)

• jour inouï by Barrdo (2023)

• Le ciment des âges by Georges Ouel (2023)

• Rose by Chou (2023)

• Tempête by Malaimé Soleil (2023)

• Labyrinthologie by Solipsisme (2023)

• La montagne en forme de maison by Audrey-Michèle (2024)

• Blanc by Chou (2024)

• Standing In The Fire by Sandveiss (2024)

• Anguille by Georges Ouel (2024)

• Le sol ou le ciel by David Bujold (2024)

• Allo? by Fuudge (2024)

• les gens comme moi by Barrdo (2024)

• Live au Zaricot by Renard Blanc (2024)

• Session café-foyer by Barrdo (2024)

• Squelette by Renard Blanc (2025)

• Renard Blanc single (2026)

• Seule.e (feat Charles) by Jean-Paul Groove (2026)

• Chewbacca by Princesses (2026)

• Quand nos mères lanceront des roches, face b by Georges Ouel (2026)

• Peur dans l'parc by Princesses (2026)

• Mon corps m'haït / Ma tête aussi by Renard Blanc (2026)

• ANEXLEVSKY by Chou (2026)

• Les horribles by Fuudge (2026)

1. 1Folivora Records official websitefolivora.ca
2. 2Folivora Records on Wikidatawikidata.org