Forestnauts Records

Forestnauts Records (フォレストノーツ・レコーズ) is an independent record label based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 2000 by DJ and producer Shinichi Suzuki, who was influenced by punk, new wave, and the subculture scenes of the 1980s and 1990s. The label primarily releases music by artists in the crossover jazz and house genres, and has worked with acts such as Satokolab, Weekenders, and antennasia. The name "Forestnauts" combines "forest" (森, mori) and "-naut" (meaning "voyager" or "sailor"), likely referencing Sendai's nickname "Mori no Miyako" (Forest City) and the word "astronaut." The label has also released CDs by FreeTEMPO and Racla. Its official website features artist profiles, discography, audition information, and contact details. The label remains active and continues to promote its roster of artists.

Forestnauts Records was established in 2000 by Shinichi Suzuki, a DJ and producer who drew inspiration from punk, new wave, and the subculture scenes of the 1980s and 1990s. Based in Sendai, the label carved out a niche in Japan's independent music landscape by focusing on crossover jazz and house music. In its early years, the label released works by artists such as Satokolab, Weekenders, and antennasia, and also put out CDs by FreeTEMPO and Racla. In 2007, the label's project Weekenders shifted toward a more girly and pop-oriented house sound aimed at a broader audience. In 2008, composer Yasushi Takemura joined Weekenders, bringing club music elements into pop music and creating a distinctive style. The label continues to operate, with its official website serving as a hub for artist information, discography, and auditions.

• 2008

  Composer Yasushi Takemura joins Weekenders, blending club music with pop.

• 2007

  Weekenders project shifts toward girly and pop-oriented house music.

• 2000

  Forestnauts Records founded by Shinichi Suzuki in Sendai, Japan.

Independent label focused on crossover jazz and house music, with a DIY ethos rooted in Sendai's local music scene.

• Weekenders - We Can't Forget The Reason

• Satokolab releases

• antennasia releases

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2. 2Forestnauts Records - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3FORESTNAUTS RECORDS - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org