Aut Records

Aut Records is an independent record label dedicated to experimental and research music. Founded in 2010 by saxophonist and clarinettist Davide Lorenzon, the label operates as a non-profit cooperative with a focus on music that defies easy genre classification. Its catalogue spans jazz, free improvisation, electronic music, rock, and experimental composition, featuring artists such as Tristan Honsinger, Luciano Caruso, Emanuele Maniscalco, Nicola Guazzaloca, Szilard Mezei, and Bob Meanza. Although rooted in Italy, the label is based in Berlin, Germany, and maintains an international outlook. Since 2014, Aut Records has organised the annual Aut Fest in Berlin, showcasing artists from its roster. The label places particular emphasis on album cover art, collaborating with graphic artists like Sandro Crisafi and Roberto Laforgia. With over 26 albums released, Aut Records continues to champion unconventional sonorities and sincere musical research.

Aut Records was founded in 2010 by saxophonist and clarinettist Davide Lorenzon, together with Bob Meanza, who serves as artistic director. The label emerged from a desire to document and promote music that resists easy categorisation, operating as a non-profit cooperative. Based in Berlin, Germany, but with strong Italian roots, Aut Records has released over 26 albums by artists from diverse musical backgrounds, including free improvisation, jazz, electronic music, rock, and experimental composition. The catalogue features notable artists such as cellist Tristan Honsinger with the Hanam Quintet, sopranist Luciano Caruso, pianists Emanuele Maniscalco and Nicola Guazzaloca, violist Szilard Mezei, and Davide Lorenzon with his trio Kongrosian. Bob Meanza's project Toxydoll and his duo with sitarist Filipe Dias De are also part of the roster. Since 2014, the label has organised the annual Aut Fest in Berlin, presenting performances by artists who have released on Aut Records. The label places a special emphasis on album cover illustrations, working with graphic artists including Sandro Crisafi, Roberto Laforgia, Emanuele Kabu, Pietro Caponnetti, Martina Gunkel, Nicola Guazzaloca, and Massimo Ugolini. In 2025, Aut Records celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with a feature titled 'Languages of the Unheard', which included an interview by Libero Farnè published on All About Jazz.

• 2025

  Label celebrates 15th anniversary with 'Languages of the Unheard' feature.

• 2014

  First edition of Aut Fest held in Berlin.

• 2010

  Aut Records founded by Davide Lorenzon and Bob Meanza.

Non-profit cooperative label for experimental and research music, off the beaten tracks.

• Danilo Gallo Ede – 'Eurististic Data Exchange'

• Minten&González – 'Ruins Of a Non-Existent Place'

• Tonino Miano Trio – 'MOSS/Electric'

• Zack Moir & Roberto Cassani – 'Anaglyph'

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