Play Records
Established in 1996 by Melleefresh and DJ Spydabrown, Play Records stands as one of Canada’s premier electronic music labels and publishers. It first gained prominence as the launchpad for EDM icon deadmau5’s early works, including key collaborations with Billy Newton-Davis and Melleefresh.
Core Operations
- Develops, markets, and distributes electronic music across major digital platforms.
- Pioneered digital distribution, now thriving exclusively in streaming and download formats.
Licensing & Media Placements
Play Records licenses its catalog for film, TV, and video games, with placements in Showtime’s Queer As Folk and commercials for Aveda, Kellogg’s, and 7-Up.
Play Deep Studios
The label’s European arm, Play Deep Studios, is a cutting-edge recording facility in London’s Kings Cross. It has hosted global stars including Chance the Rapper, Spice Girls, Adam Lambert, The Veronicas, Emeli Sandé, and Popcaan.