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Record La-bel!
(The record labels that don't get the attention they deserve)

[02] Boring Machines
A truly Italian label, on the scene for 13 years, it was founded in 2006 with the intent to promote Italian productions that lack visibility, presenting itself with the significant subtitle as well as motto "In defense of boring music." The label primarily focuses on 'Italian Occult Psychedelia' (a term coined by journalist Antonio Ciarletta and venerated every year since 2013 at the Thalassa Festival in Rome), along with other niche genres from the Italian underground, far from the limelight. It has a dedicated propensity for artists who tackle themes related to melancholy and discomfort, favoring slow rhythms and altered reinterpretations of the song structure. As one would logically expect from an underground label that prioritizes quality, releases are predominantly on vinyl. Onga, the label's owner, said in an interview some time ago, "I am a supporter of substance over form," and the records reflect this perfectly in both cases. Naturally, the exorbitant costs of vinyl reduce the print run to around 50 pieces.

"I found it criminal that some musicians didn't have the support they deserved, and I believed that in Italy there were plenty of talented individuals to help break out of their cocoon and be exposed to a wider audience." This is what Onga said in 2015 when speaking about the reason that drove him to create the record label. Today, the perseverance to bring valid musical expressions to light remains the same as yesterday, thirteen years ago. Listening to the Boring Machines catalog is a must for any music lover; there are things that could accompany you for the rest of your life.
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