Record label • Minimal & Deep Tech

M_nus (Minus)

  • 1998Founded
  • WindsorCanada
  • 7Artists

Minus, written M_nus, is a techno label founded in 1998 by Richie Hawtin, with bases in Windsor, Canada and Berlin. It grew from his Plastikman and Concept 1 projects and later brought the minimal sound to larger audiences.Plastikman, Gaiser, Richie Hawtin, Concept 1 and Heartthrob have several releases, and Loco Dice, Marco Carola and Matthew Dear also released on the label. Activity slowed from 2017, with single releases in 2018 and 2022, so the label is treated as dormant. It remains known in the scene for defining minimal techno in the 2000s.

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About M_nus (Minus)

Label facts
Founded1998
Based inWindsor, Canada
FoundersRichie Hawtin
SoundMinimal & Deep Tech
StatusDormant

Minus, written M_nus, is a techno label founded in 1998 by Richie Hawtin, with bases in Windsor, Canada and Berlin. It grew from his Plastikman and Concept 1 projects and later brought the minimal sound to larger audiences.

Plastikman, Gaiser, Richie Hawtin, Concept 1 and Heartthrob have several releases, and Loco Dice, Marco Carola and Matthew Dear also released on the label. Activity slowed from 2017, with single releases in 2018 and 2022, so the label is treated as dormant. It remains known in the scene for defining minimal techno in the 2000s.

Artists on M_nus (Minus)

Roster and regulars
Richie HawtinRichie Hawtin Loco DiceLoco Dice Matthew DearMatthew Dear
  • Plastikman
  • Gaiser
  • Concept 1
  • Heartthrob

Latest from the M_nus (Minus) roster

Stories on its artists
The Best Techno Live Sets of All Time: 12 Landmark PerformancesThe Best Techno Live Sets of All Time: 12 Landmark Performances23 Sep 2026Monegros Desert Festival 2026 Announces Its First Simultaneous Double ClosingMonegros Desert Festival 2026 Announces Its First Simultaneous Double Closing15 Jul 2026UNLOCKED Celebrates 15 Years with Its Most Ambitious Sicily Season YetUNLOCKED Celebrates 15 Years with Its Most Ambitious Sicily Season Yet26 Apr 2026RESISTANCE Ibiza Announces World Debut of ARTBAT B2B HardwellRESISTANCE Ibiza Announces World Debut of ARTBAT B2B Hardwell13 Aug 2025RESISTANCE Ibiza Amnesia Residency Summer 2025 (Full Season Calendar)RESISTANCE Ibiza Amnesia Residency Summer 2025 (Full Season Calendar)10 May 2025Glastonbury 2025 Glade Lineup: 75+ Electronic ActsGlastonbury 2025 Glade Lineup: 75+ Electronic Acts4 May 2025All Artists Announced For Sónar Istanbul 2025All Artists Announced For Sónar Istanbul 20252 May 2025Pacha Ibiza Announces Early Season Lineup With Dixon, Mochakk, and KölschPacha Ibiza Announces Early Season Lineup With Dixon, Mochakk, and Kölsch11 Apr 2025Cocoon Ibiza Returns to Amnesia with Sven Väth & Richie HawtinCocoon Ibiza Returns to Amnesia with Sven Väth & Richie Hawtin9 Apr 2025RESISTANCE Ibiza Reveals Stellar Summer 2025 Lineup at AmnesiaRESISTANCE Ibiza Reveals Stellar Summer 2025 Lineup at Amnesia26 Mar 2025Music On Announces Epic Summer 2025 Lineup at Pacha IbizaMusic On Announces Epic Summer 2025 Lineup at Pacha Ibiza25 Mar 2025Monegros Festival 2025: Where Desert Meets Dance MusicMonegros Festival 2025: Where Desert Meets Dance Music27 Feb 2025

Festivals with M_nus (Minus) artists

All festivals
Time Warp Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA, United States) 20262 label artistsTime Warp Los Angeles27 - 28 Nov 2026 • Los Angeles, United StatesWith Loco Dice and Richie Hawtin EDC Colombia (Medellin, Colombia) 2026EDC Colombia10 - 11 Oct 2026 • Medellin, ColombiaWith Richie Hawtin Escape Halloween (San Bernardino, CA, USA) 2026Escape Halloween30 - 31 Oct 2026 • San Bernardino, United StatesWith Richie Hawtin Factory 93 Halloween (Alameda, CA, United States) 2026Factory 93 Halloween30 - 31 Oct 2026 • Alameda, United StatesWith Richie Hawtin Hocus Pocus Miami (Miami, FL, United States) 2026Hocus Pocus Miami30 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 • Miami, United StatesWith Matthew Dear Monsterland Halloween Festival (Imola, Italy) 2026Monsterland Halloween Festival31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 • Imola, ItalyWith Loco Dice Rave Rebels XXL Weekender (Brussels, Belgium) 2026Rave Rebels XXL Weekender6 - 7 Nov 2026 • Brussels, BelgiumWith Richie Hawtin MUTEK (Tokyo, Japan) 2026MUTEK20 - 23 Nov 2026 • Tokyo, JapanWith Richie Hawtin Kolour 15 Years (Bangkok, Thailand) 2026Kolour 15 Years21 Nov 2026 • Bangkok, ThailandWith Richie Hawtin

Playlists for the M_nus sound

All playlists
Richie Hawtin - TRACKSby Richie Hawtin • 30 tracks From Our Mindsby Richie Hawtin • 16 tracks Floor Love by Loco Dice | House & Tech House Essentialsby Loco Dice Movement At Homeby Movement Detroit • 65 tracks Movement 2026 Official Playlistby Movement Detroit • 100 tracks Awakenings Festival 20 Yearsby AWAKENINGS • 100 tracks This Is Richie Hawtinby Spotify • 49 tracks This Is Loco Diceby Spotify • 50 tracks Ushuaïa Ibiza Closing Party 2026: ANTS Takeoverby Ushuaïa Ibiza • 40 tracks This Is Seth Troxlerby Spotify • 50 tracks KLOCKDOWNby Ben Klock • 90 tracks SVEN VÄTH: A SOUNDTRACK FOR SPACE TRAVELby Sven Väth • 15 tracks

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Questions about M_nus (Minus)

What genre is M_nus (Minus)?

M_nus (Minus) is best known for Minimal & Deep Tech releases. The label has been releasing music since 1998.

Who founded M_nus (Minus)?

M_nus (Minus) was founded in 1998 by Richie Hawtin and is based in Windsor, Canada.

Who releases on M_nus (Minus)?

Artists closely tied to M_nus (Minus) include Richie Hawtin, Plastikman, Gaiser, Concept 1, Heartthrob and Loco Dice.

Where can I buy M_nus (Minus) releases?

Releases are available through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on M_nus (Minus)?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on M_nus (Minus) are Richie Hawtin (0 tracks), Plastikman (0 tracks), Gaiser (0 tracks), Concept 1 (0 tracks) and Heartthrob (0 tracks).

Where can I hear M_nus (Minus) artists live?

Artists from the M_nus (Minus) roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Time Warp Los Angeles, EDC Colombia and Escape Halloween. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

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