Crónica Electrónica

Crónica Electrónica
Founded 2003
Founder Miguel Carvalhais
Pedro Tudela
Lia
João Cruz
Paulo Vinhas
Pedro Almeida
Genre Experimental, Electronic
Country of origin Portugal
Location Porto
Official website cronicaelectronica.org

Crónica Electrónica, also known as Crónica, is an independent media-label based in Porto, Portugal. Founded in 2003 by Miguel Carvalhais, Pedro Tudela, Lia, João Cruz, Paulo Vinhas and Pedro Almeida, it publishes experimental sound and visual artists.
Originally formed around a small group of Portuguese artists, Crónica eventually expanded its roster to include international musicians and sound artists.
Since 2005, Crónica organizes a free annual event in Porto which is "simultaneous the celebration of the label's anniversary, a gathering of friends and lovers of experimental music and an offer to the city" it operates in. [1]

Releases

Although many releases adhere to the standard CD format, among its outputs one can find two main alternative series that try to explore and expand the curatorial role of a music label and the potential of digital distribution.

Unlimited

The Unlimited release series are digital-only releases, available either as free downloads or as commercial editions from online retailers. [2]

Limited

The Limited releases present physical goods which come in diverse formats, ranging from prints to objects or hand-cut vinyls. All of these are numbered and signed by the artist and are available in very limited quantities. [3]

Broadcast

Crónicaster

Since 2005, Crónica publishes a regular podcast, Crónicaster, in which are presented label-related pieces, such as radio broadcasts, live performances and remixes. [4]

Futurónica

Futurónica is a radio program produced by the label, that is broadcast fortnightly by Rádio Zero[5] (since 2009) and Rádio Manobras (since 2011).

Recognition

Although the notability in Portugal, beyond a circle of musicians and some attentive followers of the label's activity, is diminished, the European and international panorama is quite different.[6] It has become a reference in European experimental music and sound art.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Crónica has been praised for being a well curated label.[11] It was compared to Mego, but the distinction became clear over time; Crónica uses noise without making noise music, and stands on a smaller, more targeted niche.[12]

The label is known for the quality of their releases and their continuous effort to put out high-quality music.[13] They make choices based on projects rather than musicians[14] and have shown to make bold choices and have an eye for special music.[15] [16] [17] [17] [18]

Their catalogue has been described as sharp and demanding,[19] [20] encompassing a diverse genres, such as electro-acoustic music, ambient, minimal music, improvised jazz and field-recordings.[21] [22]

In 2006, Crónica was present at the Sónar Festival in Barcelona. Miguel Carvalhais and Return (João Cruz) performed a set that showcased future releases.[23]

Artists

  • @c
  • Alessio Bellerini
  • Alexander Rishaug
  • Arturas Bumšteinas
  • Attilio Novellino
  • Autodigest
  • Boca Raton
  • Cáncer
  • Carlos Santos
  • Cem Güney
  • David Maranha
  • Davor Mikan
  • Durán Vázquez
  • Emidio Buchinho
  • Emmanuel Mieville
  • Enrico Coniglio
  • Ephraim Wegner
  • Francisco López
  • Freiband
  • Gigantiq
  • Gilles Aubry
  • Gintas K
  • Giuseppe Cordaro
  • Heimir Björgúlfsson
  • Helgi Thorsson
  • Hugo Olim
  • James Eck Rippie
  • Janek Schaefer
  • Jazznoise
  • Jonas Ohlsson
  • Jos Smolders
  • Julia Weinmann
  • Jura Laiva
  • Lawrence English
  • Lemures
  • Lia
  • Longina
  • Luís Antero
  • Luis Marte
  • Marc Behrens
  • Marius Watz
  • Martijn Tellinga
  • Mathias Delplanque
  • Miguel Flor
  • Miguel A. García
  • Miguel Leal
  • Mikel R. Nieto
  • Mise_en_scene
  • Monty Adkins
  • Morten Riis
  • Mosaique
  • Nicolas Bernier
  • o.blaat
  • Ok.Suitcase
  • Oriol Rosell
  • paL
  • Paulo Raposo
  • Pawel Grabowski
  • Pedro Tudela
  • Pimmon
  • Piotr Kurek
  • Porcje Rosołowe
  • Pure
  • Quarz
  • Ran Slavin
  • Return
  • Ricardo Guerreiro
  • Richard Eigner
  • Saverio Rosi
  • Simon Whetham
  • Sound Meccano
  • Stephan Mathieu
  • Stephen Vitiello
  • Stefan Nussbaumer
  • Sumugan Sivanesan
  • tilia
  • The Beautiful Schizophonic
  • TU M’
  • UBERMORGEN.COM
  • Vitor Joaquim
  • Yiorgis Sakellariou

Cover artists

  • Alessandro Segalini
  • Aki Onda
  • Arménio Martins
  • C.E.B.Reas
  • Christina Vantzou
  • Clovis Vallois
  • David Muth
  • Heitor Alvelos
  • Helen Cho
  • Hugo Olim
  • Hugo Oliveira
  • Insert Silence (Amit Pitaru & James Paterson)
  • Jan Robert Leegte
  • Jan Rohlf
  • Jewboy Co.
  • João Cruz
  • José Carneiro
  • Julia Weinmann
  • Lia
  • Marc Behrens
  • Mário Moura
  • Marius Waltz
  • Miguel Leal
  • Pedro Sousa Pereira
  • Pedro Tudela
  • re-p.org (Maia Gusberti)
  • Rui Vitorino Santos
  • Simon Whetham
  • Stephen Harvey
  • Steve Roden

Catalogue

Title Artist Cat N. Format
Sireli AegSound Meccano / Jura LaivaCorollaries 4 / Crónica 110~2016digital release
Bittersweet MelodiesRan SlavinCrónica 109~2016CD
Thermo Swing & Quanta+Else / Studio Blanks 01-02Ran SlavinCrónica 108~2016digital release
ContactSimon WhethamCorollaries 3 / Crónica 107~2016digital release
Primary FieldsMise_en_sceneCrónica 106~2016digital release
RohaAndreas TrobollowitschCrónica 105~2016CD
When the Days All Tip from Nests and Fly Down RoadsRichard EignerCorollaries 2 / Crónica 104~2016digital release
Against NatureSimon WhethamCrónica 103~2016CD
Everything Emanating from the SunYiorgis SakellariouCorollaries 1 / Crónica 102~2016digital release
The Venus of PistolettoEmídio Buchinho & Carlos SantosCrónica 101~2016digital release
Gamelan Descending a StaircaseArturas BumšteinasCrónica 100~2015CD
Loud Listening MuranoVarious ArtistsCrónica 099~2015digital release
Modular Works 2015Q1Jos SmoldersCrónica 098~2015digital release
PositionsMartijn TellingaCrónica 097~2015CD / digital release
Siebzehn bis ∞Various ArtistsCrónica 096~2015digital release
Lanificio LeoAttilio Novellino / Saverio RosiCrónica 095~2015digital release
Unfurling StreamsMonty AdkinsCrónica 094~2015CD / digital release
Insects 4-7Porcje RosołoweCrónica 093~2015digital release
Ma.Org Pa.Git Re.MxAlexander Rishaug & Various ArtistsCrónica 092~2015digital release
Ma.Org Pa.GitAlexander RishaugCrónica 091~2015LP / digital release
W.o.W. – Wand of WattEmidio Buchinho & Ricardo GuerreiroCrónica 090~2014digital release
The Sound of Underwater Friction Produced by MovementMikel R. NietoCrónica 089~2014digital release
TransmissionsMathias DelplanqueCrónica 088~2014CD / digital release
(ANT(i)SOM)Luís AnteroCrónica 087~2014digital release
Residual FormsMonty AdkinsCrónica 086~2014digital release
Ab OVO@cCrónica 085~2014CD / digital release
Concret-SensEmmanuel MievilleCrónica 084~2013digital release
LemuriaLemuresCrónica 083~201312” Vinyl / digital release
EPLemuresCrónica 082~2013AIFF / MP3
MeublesArturas BumšteinasCrónica 081~2013digital release
Water-Nature-CityCem GüneyCrónica 080~2013digital release
No End of VinylPureCrónica 079~2013CD
The End of VinylPureCrónica 078~2013AIFF / MP3
Half-Life, Still Life@cCrónica 077~2013AIFF / MP3
Queendom Maybe RiseMarc BehrensCrónica 076~2013CD
443Mise_en_sceneCrónica 075~2013AIFF / MP3
Monnom / Hertz, GigahertzMiguel A. García / Durán VázquezCrónica 074~2013AIFF / MP3
'Never So AloneSimon WhethamCrónica 073~2013CD
Jakov & GwizdałyArturas BumšteinasCrónica 072~2012AIFF / MP3
EiffelLuis MarteCrónica 071~2012AIFF / MP3
Five Years on Cold AsphaltQuarzCrónica 070~2012CD
eins bis sechzehnEphraim Wegner & Julia WeinmannCrónica 069~2012CD
HeatPiotr KurekCrónica 068~2012AIFF / MP3
Loud ListeningVarious ArtistsCrónica 067~2012AIFF / MP3
Untitled #284Francisco LópezCrónica 066~2012CD
CrossoversVarious ArtistsCrónica 065~2012AIFF / MP3
Strings[24] Stephan Mathieu & David MaranhaCrónica 064~2012LP
Mic.MadeiraSimon Whetham & Hugo OlimCrónica 063~2011DVD
Double ExposureJanek SchaeferCrónica 062~2011AIFF / MP3
PoststopThe Futureplaces Impromptu All-Stars OrchestraCrónica 061~2011CD
Leftovers (Reworked)Shinkei + Mise_en_sceneCrónica 060~2011AIFF / MP3
Humus (2005-2010)JazznoizeCrónica 059~2011AIFF / MP3
Ulrich Seidl E.P.Oriol RosellCrónica 058~2011AIFF
Acute InbetweensLawrence English + Stephen VitielloCrónica 057~2011CD
Homem Fantasma@cCrónica 056~2011Apple Lossless / MP3
PastoralArturas BumšteinasCrónica 055~2010Apple Lossless / MP3
So OnGintas KCrónica 054~2010Apple Lossless / MP3
strings.linesNicolas BernierCrónica 053~2010CD
Audible LandscapesEphraim WegnerCrónica 052~2010Apple Lossless / MP3
Shattering SilenceMosaiqueCrónica 051~2010Apple Lossless / MP3
Crónica LVarious ArtistsCrónica 050~2010CD
The Mediterranean DriftRan SlavinCrónica 049~2010Apple Lossless / MP3
PasseportsMathias DelplanqueCrónica 048~2010CD
Fifty Inner Spaces (for JG Ballard) / GirlJanek Schaefer / Stephan MathieuCrónica 047~20095" vinyl
SleppetMarc BehrensCrónica 046~2009CD
Home, Sweet HomeDurán VázquezCrónica 045~2009Apple Lossless / MP3
ErotikonThe Beautiful SchizophonicCrónica 044~2009CD
The Sound of eBay — Do you know who the father is?, The Sound of eBay — It's getting big?UBERMORGEN.COMCrónica 043L~2009Woodcut on paper
1001 Songs of eBayUBERMORGEN.COM && NussbaumerCrónica 043~2009MP3
LecturesPiotr KurekCrónica 042~2009CD
The RecompilerMarc BehrensCrónica 041L~2009Lambda print
Compilation Works 1996-2005Marc BehrensCrónica 041~2009Apple Lossless / MP3
Lovely BanalitiesGintas KCrónica 040~2009CD
ConicalMarius WatzCrónica 039L~2009Archival Inkjet prints
Digital Sound DrawingsMorten RiisCrónica 039~2009AIFF
IficationPureCrónica 038~2008CD
Nocturnal Rainbow RisingRan SlavinCrónica 037L~2008Lambda print
Nocturnal Rainbow RisingRan SlavinCrónica 037~2008Apple Lossless / MP3
Berlin BackyardsGilles AubryCrónica 036~2008CD
Unique CloudsMiguel LealCrónica 035L~2008Rubber stamps
Is That You?TU M’Crónica 035~2008Apple Lossless / MP3
PraxisCem GüneyCrónica 034~2008CD
DarkRoseSoundFlowerPedro TudelaCrónica 033L~2008Lambda print
FilareMosaiqueCrónica 033~2008Apple Lossless / MP3
Mus*****cVarious ArtistsCrónica 032~2008Apple Lossless / MP3
Up, Down, Charm, Strange, Top, Bottom@cCrónica 031~2008CD
TäuschungDavor MikanCrónica 030~2007CD
MusicamorosaThe Beautiful SchizophonicCrónica 029~2007CD
The Wayward Regional TransmissionsRan SlavinCrónica 028~2007CD
Hidden NameStephan Mathieu & Janek SchaeferCrónica 027~2006CD
LeiseFreibandCrónica 026~2006CD
FlowVitor JoaquimCrónica 025~2006CD
Lengvai / 60 x one minute audio colours of 2 kHz soundGintas KCrónica 024~20062CD
ProductPawel Grabowski / The Beautiful Schizophonic / James Eck Rippie + Paulo Raposo Crónica 023~2005CD
Happiness will befallLawrence EnglishCrónica 022~2005CD
Essays on Radio: Can I Have 2 Minutes of Your Time?Various ArtistsCrónica 021~2005DVD
Essays on Radio: Can I Have 2 Minutes of Your Time?Various ArtistsCrónica 020~2005CD
ProductFreiband / Boca RatonCrónica 019~2005CD
King GlitchHeimir Björgúlfsson & Jonas OhlssonCrónica 018~2005CD
ProductMarc Behrens / Paulo Raposo / @cCrónica 017~200410" Vinyl
A Compressed History of Everything Ever Recorded, Vol. 2: Ubiquitous Eternal LiveAutodigestCrónica 016~2004CD
vous rêvez/ vous ne rêvez pastiliaCrónica 015~2004CD
Still Important Somekind Not Normally Seen (Always Not Unfinished)Björgúlfsson / Pimmon / ThorssonCrónica 014~2004CD
T-ShirtMiguel FlorCrónica 013~2004T-Shirt
Two Novels: Gaze / In the Cochleao.blaatCrónica 012~2004CD
ProductOk.Suitcase / CáncerCrónica 011~2004CD
v3@cCrónica 010~2004CD
ProductRan SlavinCrónica 009~2004CD
Further Consequences of ReinterpretationPaulo Raposo / Marc BehrensCrónica 008~2004CD
ProductSumugan Sivanesan / Durán VázquezCrónica 007~2003CD
A Compressed History of Everything Ever Recorded, Vol. 1AutodigestCrónica 006~2003CD
On PaperVarious ArtistsCrónica 005~20032CD
La Strada is on Fire (And We Are All Naked)Vitor JoaquimCrónica 004~2003CD
!Siam AcnunLonginaCrónica 003~2003CD
Là Où Je DorsPedro TudelaCrónica 002~2003CD
Hard Disk@cCrónica 001~2003CD

References

  1. ↑ "Crónica apresenta o 7º Natal dos Experimentais". 9 November 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Unlimited Releases". Crónica. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Limited Releases". Crónica. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "Crónicaster". Crónica. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "Rádio Zero". Rádio Zero. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  6. ↑ "@c: Entrevista" (in Portuguese). 1 February 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  7. ↑ "Jardins Efémeros 2013: Catálogo" (PDF) (in Portuguese). July 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  8. ↑ "Goûte Mes Disques | Sleppet - Marc Behrens - la chronique" (in French). 24 February 2010. Archived from the original on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  9. ↑ "Marc Behrens – Queendom Maybe Rise" (in French). 14 April 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  10. ↑ "Goûte Mes Disques | Erotikon - The Beautiful Schizophonic - la chronique" (in French). 24 November 2009. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  11. ↑ ""Pastoral" reviewed by Resonant Strata". 21 February 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  12. ↑ "@c - Up, Down, Charm, Strange, Top, Bottom || Disques | EtherREAL" (in French). 4 October 2008. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  13. ↑ "loop - V/A, Crónica L". 31 October 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  14. ↑ "BIG ODD: 5 ANOS DE CRÓNICA!" (in Portuguese). 3 April 2008. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  15. ↑ ""Is That You?" reviewed by Earlabs". 1 October 2008. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  16. ↑ ""Crónica L" reviewed by Textura". 28 October 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  17. 1 2 "Vitor Joaquim - Flow || Disques | EtherREAL" (in French). March 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  18. ↑ "CEM GÜNEY, Praxis" (in Portuguese). 8 May 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  19. ↑ "@c - V3 || Disques | EtherREAL" (in French). 28 June 2004. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  20. ↑ "Cem Güney - Praxis || Disques | EtherREAL" (in French). June 2008. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  21. ↑ "Cyclic Defrost: Various Artists – Cronica L (Cronica)". 26 November 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  22. ↑ "EARLabs review page | Marc Behrens - Sleppet". 15 April 2010. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  23. ↑ "Festival Sónar". 15 June 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  24. ↑ "Review by Scott McMillan". Strings. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.

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