Black Bore Records

Black Bore Records is an Italian independent electronic music label founded in 2017 by DJ and music producer Alex Endo together with emerging techno artists in Rome. The label describes itself as a "new generation" techno label focused on dark techno, melodic techno and acid techno, with a sound characterised by deep bass, electric textures and dark atmospheres, generally at a minimum of 127 BPM. Its stated mission is to discover emerging techno producers whose music mirrors the Black Bore sound and to support and push those artists to the next level. The label operates primarily as a digital imprint, distributing its releases through major electronic music platforms including Beatport, Traxsource, Juno, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Beatsource and Deezer. It also runs a demo submission system that allows producers to send private SoundCloud links directly to the label, reflecting its emphasis on scouting new talent. Black Bore has built a catalogue of numbered releases (with catalogue codes such as BBR300 and above) featuring artists including NoiseConductor, Karbano, Tomas Llorca, Tilt, Silo 808, Aypex, Markoza and Flo Monghy. Beyond its main label, Black Bore Records has expanded into sub-labels and imprints. These include an experimental branch described as "where new sonic identities take shape" and Pitch Track, an imprint dedicated to innovative electronic music and next-generation producers. The label also promotes a "Techno Ranking" and a "Techno Labels" section on its website, positioning itself within the wider techno ecosystem. Black Bore Records is based in Rome and remains an independent, privately owned label. Its visual identity is closely tied to its sound: covers are described as rigorous and dark, ranging from landscapes to strange simple or complex figures assigned according to the sound of the track or artist. The label continues to release new techno music and to promote emerging producers internationally through digital channels.

Black Bore Records was founded in 2017 in Italy by DJ and music producer Alex Endo, in collaboration with DJs and emerging techno artists in Rome. From its inception, the label positioned itself as a "new generation" techno label, dedicated to dark techno, melodic techno and acid techno. Its stated aim was to publish and promote techno music by producers and artists for free, making it known to a wider audience. The label's early years were focused on building a digital catalogue and establishing a presence on major electronic music platforms. Black Bore releases are distributed through Beatport, Traxsource, Juno, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Beatsource and Deezer, allowing the label to reach an international audience despite being an independent operation based in Rome. The label also developed a demo submission system, inviting producers to send private SoundCloud links, which aligned with its mission of discovering and supporting emerging talent. Over time, Black Bore expanded its activities beyond a single imprint. It launched an experimental branch described as "where new sonic identities take shape," and Pitch Track, an imprint dedicated to innovative electronic music and next-generation producers. The label also introduced promotional features such as a "Techno Ranking" and a "Techno Labels" section on its website, positioning itself within the broader techno scene. By the mid-2020s, Black Bore Records had built a substantial catalogue of numbered releases, with catalogue codes reaching BBR300 and beyond. Artists featured on the label include NoiseConductor, Karbano, Tomas Llorca, Tilt, Silo 808, Aypex, Markoza and Flo Monghy, among others. The label's visual identity remained consistent with its sound: covers are described as rigorous and dark, ranging from landscapes to strange simple or complex figures assigned according to the sound of the track or artist. Black Bore Records continues to operate as an independent, privately owned Italian label, releasing new techno music and promoting emerging producers through digital channels and its demo submission platform.

• 2026

  Releases scheduled including 'NoiseConductor' by Karbano (BBR306) and 'Come to Hight' by Enter (BBR305).

• 2025

  Catalogue reaches BBR300 with the release 'Cosmic Tunnel' by Markoza.

• 2017

  Black Bore Records founded in Italy by Alex Endo in collaboration with DJs and emerging techno artists in Rome.

New generation dark techno label focused on emerging artists and free promotion.

• Black Bore Records main label

  Primary imprint for dark, melodic and acid techno releases.

• Pitch Track

  Imprint dedicated to innovative electronic music and next-gen producers.

• Experimental sub-label

  Experimental branch where new sonic identities take shape.

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