Tricatel

Tricatel is an independent French record label founded in 1995 by musician, composer, and producer Bertrand Burgalat. The label takes its name from the fictional industrialist Jacques Tricatel, CEO of an industrial food chain in Claude Zidi's 1976 film L'Aile ou la Cuisse. Based in Paris, Tricatel has built a reputation for its eclectic and sophisticated roster, releasing music by Burgalat himself alongside artists such as Valérie Lemercier, April March, Michel Houellebecq, A.S. Dragon, Helena Noguerra, David Whitaker, The High Llamas, André Popp, Chassol, Les Shades, and the collective Catastrophe. The label's output spans French pop, chanson, orchestral pop, and experimental music, often characterized by lush arrangements and a distinctive retro-modern aesthetic. In 2015, Tricatel celebrated its twentieth anniversary with the release of a compilation titled RSVP. The label continues to be active, with recent releases including albums by Catastrophe, Rémi Klein, Bertrand Burgalat, and Charles Dollé, as well as reissues and new projects. Tricatel operates as a private, independent entity, with Bertrand Burgalat as its founder and owner. The label's official website serves as a primary platform for news, releases, and direct sales.

Tricatel was founded in 1995 by Bertrand Burgalat, a French musician, composer, and producer. The label's name is derived from Jacques Tricatel, a fictional industrialist and CEO of an industrial food chain in Claude Zidi's 1976 film L'Aile ou la Cuisse. From its inception, Tricatel distinguished itself by releasing music that defied easy categorization, often blending French pop traditions with orchestral arrangements, electronic textures, and a keen sense of irony. Burgalat's own work, including his solo albums and production for other artists, formed the backbone of the label's early output. Over the years, Tricatel expanded its roster to include a diverse array of artists such as Valérie Lemercier, April March, Michel Houellebecq, A.S. Dragon, Helena Noguerra, David Whitaker, The High Llamas, André Popp, Chassol, Les Shades, and the collective Catastrophe. The label became known for its carefully curated aesthetic, often featuring distinctive artwork and a cohesive visual identity. In 2015, Tricatel celebrated its twentieth anniversary with the release of a compilation titled RSVP, which highlighted key tracks from its catalog. The label has also been the subject of a book, Tricatel Universalis, written by Bertrand Burgalat with Jean-Emmanuel Deluxe and a preface by Philippe Manœuvre, published in 2018. As of the 2020s, Tricatel remains active, releasing new music and reissues, and maintaining a direct-to-consumer sales model through its official website. The label's enduring presence in the French music landscape is a testament to its independent spirit and Burgalat's vision.

• 2018

  Book 'Tricatel Universalis' published by Huginn & Muninn.

• 2015

  Label celebrates 20th anniversary with compilation 'RSVP'.

• 1995

  Tricatel founded by Bertrand Burgalat in Paris.

Independent French record label with an eclectic, sophisticated roster blending pop, chanson, and experimental music.

• Ni vue, ni connue (OST)

• Panthère à la fenêtre by Charles Dollé

• Présence Humaine by Michel Houellebecq

• Thea & Fritz by Bertrand Burgalat

• What a Lovely Day by LORD$

• Ça s'est passé à Montparnasse ! by Serge Rezvani

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