Cantaloupe Music
Founded by visionary composers, Cantaloupe Music is a trailblazing Brooklyn-based record label championing bold, boundary-pushing sounds in contemporary classical, experimental, and avant-garde music.
Background
Emerging from the innovative Bang on a Can collective, the label has become a cornerstone for forward-thinking artists, releasing groundbreaking recordings that blend minimalism, percussion innovation, and global influences since the early 2000s.
Location
Based in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Genres
Contemporary classical, experimental, new music, percussion ensembles, and interdisciplinary projects.
Notable Roster Highlights
- Michael Gordon, Julia Wolfe, David Lang (Bang on a Can founders)
- Bang on a Can All-Stars, Sō Percussion, Alarm Will Sound
- John Luther Adams, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Terry Riley
- Kronos Quartet, eighth blackbird, JACK Quartet
- Laurie Anderson, Nico Muhly, Missy Mazzoli, Anna Clyne
- Aphex Twin, Matmos, Oneohtrix Point Never
- Ensemble works like Asphalt Orchestra and Signal
Cantaloupe maintains a vibrant online presence, sharing exclusive tracks, live sessions, and artist spotlights across major platforms.