Record label • Electronica

Warp Records

  • 1989Founded
  • SheffieldUnited Kingdom
  • 6Artists

Warp Records is a British independent label founded in Sheffield in 1989 by Steve Beckett, Robert Mitchell and Robert Gordon. It began with club oriented electronic music and later widened to experimental electronica, hip hop and indie rock.Its roster includes Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada, Squarepusher and Flying Lotus. The label is still active in 2026, with releases from Boards of Canada, Bibio with Dorian Concept, Kelela and Lorenzo Senni. Warp is known for long running artist careers and for its catalogue of albums that shaped listening electronic music.

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About Warp Records

Label facts
Founded1989
Based inSheffield, United Kingdom
FoundersSteve Beckett, Robert Mitchell, Robert Gordon
SoundElectronica
StatusActive

Warp Records is a British independent label founded in Sheffield in 1989 by Steve Beckett, Robert Mitchell and Robert Gordon. It began with club oriented electronic music and later widened to experimental electronica, hip hop and indie rock.

Its roster includes Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada, Squarepusher and Flying Lotus. The label is still active in 2026, with releases from Boards of Canada, Bibio with Dorian Concept, Kelela and Lorenzo Senni. Warp is known for long running artist careers and for its catalogue of albums that shaped listening electronic music.

Artists on Warp Records

Roster and regulars
Aphex TwinAphex Twin AutechreAutechre Boards of Canada SquarepusherSquarepusher
  • Bibio
  • Flying Lotus

Latest from the Warp Records roster

Stories on its artists
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Festivals with Warp Records artists

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Electron Festival2 - 24 Oct 2026 • Geneva, SwitzerlandWith Autechre

Playlists for the Warp sound

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KLOCKDOWNby Ben Klock • 90 tracks Awakenings 20th anniversary - ultimate techno tracksby Spotify • 100 tracks SVEN VÄTH: A SOUNDTRACK FOR SPACE TRAVELby Sven Väth • 15 tracks

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Questions about Warp Records

What genre is Warp Records?

Warp Records is best known for Electronica releases. The label has been releasing music since 1989.

Who founded Warp Records?

Warp Records was founded in 1989 by Steve Beckett, Robert Mitchell and Robert Gordon and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Who releases on Warp Records?

Artists closely tied to Warp Records include Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada, Squarepusher, Bibio and Flying Lotus.

Where can I buy Warp Records releases?

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

Who are the biggest artists on Warp Records?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Warp Records are Aphex Twin (0 tracks), Autechre (0 tracks), Boards of Canada (0 tracks), Squarepusher (0 tracks) and Bibio (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Warp Records artists live?

Artists from the Warp Records roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Electron Festival. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

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