Record label • Electronica

Ghostly International

  • 1999Founded
  • BrooklynUnited States
  • 8Artists

Ghostly International was founded in 1999 in Ann Arbor, Michigan by Sam Valenti IV and moved to Brooklyn, New York in 2015. It describes itself as a music and art company, and runs the dance oriented companion label Spectral Sound, formed in 2000.The roster covers electronica, ambient, synth pop and indie, with Matthew Dear, HTRK, Lusine, Com Truise, Shigeto and Tycho among its repeat artists. The label has issued the Ghostly Swim compilations with Adult Swim and the Disco Nouveau series. Ghostly is known in the scene for its design led releases and for a catalogue that moves between Detroit techno roots and left-field pop.

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About Ghostly International

Label facts
Founded1999
Based inBrooklyn, United States
FoundersSam Valenti IV
SoundElectronica
StatusActive

Ghostly International was founded in 1999 in Ann Arbor, Michigan by Sam Valenti IV and moved to Brooklyn, New York in 2015. It describes itself as a music and art company, and runs the dance oriented companion label Spectral Sound, formed in 2000.

The roster covers electronica, ambient, synth pop and indie, with Matthew Dear, HTRK, Lusine, Com Truise, Shigeto and Tycho among its repeat artists. The label has issued the Ghostly Swim compilations with Adult Swim and the Disco Nouveau series. Ghostly is known in the scene for its design led releases and for a catalogue that moves between Detroit techno roots and left-field pop.

Artists on Ghostly International

Roster and regulars
Matthew DearMatthew Dear
  • HTRK
  • Lusine
  • Com Truise
  • Shigeto
  • Tycho
  • Fort Romeau
  • Kate Bollinger

Festivals with Ghostly International artists

All festivals
Hocus Pocus Miami (Miami, FL, United States) 2026Hocus Pocus Miami30 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 • Miami, United StatesWith Matthew Dear

Playlists for the Ghostly International sound

All playlists
Movement At Homeby Movement Detroit • 65 tracks This Is Seth Troxlerby Spotify • 50 tracks Movement 2026 Official Playlistby Movement Detroit • 100 tracks Diynamic Four To The Floorby Spotify • 100 tracks New House Music 2026 | Defectedby Defected Records • 51 tracks This Is Joris Voornby Spotify • 50 tracks

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Questions about Ghostly International

What genre is Ghostly International?

Ghostly International is best known for Electronica releases. The label has been releasing music since 1999.

Who founded Ghostly International?

Ghostly International was founded in 1999 by Sam Valenti IV and is based in Brooklyn, United States.

Who releases on Ghostly International?

Artists closely tied to Ghostly International include Matthew Dear, HTRK, Lusine, Com Truise, Shigeto and Tycho.

Where can I buy Ghostly International releases?

Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Ghostly International?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Ghostly International are Matthew Dear (0 tracks), HTRK (0 tracks), Lusine (0 tracks), Com Truise (0 tracks) and Shigeto (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Ghostly International artists live?

Artists from the Ghostly International roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Hocus Pocus Miami. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, ghostly.bandcamp.com). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.