Portugal on the Electronic Map
From Algarve to Minho, Portugal’s electronic scene keeps pulsing strong — powered by visionary labels that continue to shape the sound of the underground. Pioneers like Kaos Records, who helped kickstart the country’s dance revolution in the ’90s, and Naked Lunch Records, pushing forward cutting-edge techno to the world, stand as proof of Portugal’s global influence. Alongside new independent imprints and fresh talent, they keep our scene alive, innovative, and proudly local.
A true pioneer of electronic music in Portugal, Kaos Records shaped the country’s house and techno scene since the 1990s, keeping the dancefloor spirit alive for over three decades.
Nylon Discographics
Nylon Records is an influential label dedicated to cutting-edge electronic music. Blending underground aesthetics with forward-thinking sound design, Nylon provides a platform for innovative producers shaping the new generation of club culture.
Assemble Music
An independent Lisbon-based label known for its minimalist and elegant approach to house and techno, Assemble Music curates refined soundscapes with a distinct underground identity.
Groovement
Groovement explores the soulful side of electronic music, bridging house, funk, and jazz influences to deliver sophisticated and deeply musical releases.
Naked Lunch Records
Founded by A.Paul, Naked Lunch stands as one of Portugal’s most respected techno imprints — defined by its industrial sound, uncompromising energy, and pure underground attitude.
Carpet & Snares Records
Born from Lisbon’s iconic record store, Carpet & Snares Records serves as a cornerstone of the local electronic community, releasing carefully selected vinyl from both Portuguese and international artists.
Labrynth Records
Labrynth Records channels deep, hypnotic techno aesthetics, combining dark atmospheres and immersive sound design for both dancefloor and introspective listening.
Lajja Records
Lajja Records delivers cutting-edge techno and experimental sounds, representing a new wave of Portuguese producers with a bold, uncompromising vision.
Unless Records | Hayes Collective
Unless and Hayes stand out as two imprints pushing the boundaries of techno with precision and depth. Focused on raw textures, hypnotic rhythms, and conceptual sound design, both labels embody a forward-thinking vision that bridges art, sound, and identity.
