5 Hottest Upcoming Music Labels of 2023

As the New Year rapidly approaches, Exron Music has handpicked five music labels that positively thrived in 2023.

The year 2023 was undoubtedly chalk full of surprises. From GRiZ announcing his retirement to Hardwell continuing his comeback, it’s definitely hard to tell what trajectory the music industry will take in 2024. Amid the never-ending frenzy that plagues the music industry, a handful of labels ultimately stood out from the heard in their boldness and growth this year.  Let’s dive deep into some of Exron’s favorite upcoming labels of 2023!

ShÈn Presents

A label steeped in cultural appreciation that feels straight out of a mystical wonderland, SHÈN has had a particularly spectacular year.  From Cristoph to Vintage Culture to Paige, 2023 definitely saw a steady influx of talent boasting otherworldly releases on SHÈN.  Moreover, Franky Wah landed his first Ibiza residency at no more perfect place than Club Chinois, clearly elevating the label to new heights. 

Experts Only

From successfully executing a total label rebrand in a matter of months, to releasing consecutive Beatport chart-toppers, there’s truly nothing John Summit can’t do!  Not to mention, the Experts Only team recently pulled off the spectacle of the year playing to a packed-out BMO Stadium in LA.  If these recent feats are any indicator of what’s ahead, then EO‘s future’s looking mighty fine!

KNTXT

In order to fully understand the undeniably powerful draw that KNTXT has in the techno scene, you must first experience one of its parties.  There is a rawness and beauty to the high-BPM bass coursing through your body while everyone around you is dancing their hearts out.  Given its immense global success since its inception by Charlotte de Witte, there’s surely only up from here.

Range.

A carefully curated label created primarily for the purpose of self-releases, Ranger Trucco’s ‘range.’ is shaping up to be a work of art.  Characterized by its fanciful hand-drawn graphics and seasonal music releases, the label has both a warmth and refreshing air to it.  If you’re looking to add some tech house to your life, make sure to check ‘range.’ out!

Chaste Records

Another strictly self-release label, Chaste Records’ vision is also highly artistically driven.  Confining its cover art to black-and-white themes and tattoo-like fine-pen drawings, the overall feel of the label is hands-down gritty and sexy. You will certainly see more of its founder, breakout minimal tech start Chasewest, in 2024 – so keep your eyes peeled for new releases!