Brouillard définitif
French independent associative record label founded in 2007, releasing post-punk, cold wave and experimental music.
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Overview
Brouillard définitif is a French independent record label founded in 2007. It operates as an association (association indépendante) rather than a conventional commercial company, and its name is derived from a title by the Marquis de Sade, "Final Fog". The label is based in France and has released a catalogue of CDs, LPs, 7-inch singles and picture discs, primarily in the post-punk, cold wave, minimal wave and experimental music genres. Its catalogue numbering system (BD CD, BD LP, BD SP, BD MP) reflects a structured release programme that began in 2007 and continued through at least 2012. Notable releases include the debut album by Guerre froide, "Angoisses et Divertissement" (2007), the Leitmotiv compilation "1981-1988" (2007), "Humour Malade" (2007), "The Holy Side" by A Sordid Poppy (2008), "Victoires Prochaines" by Seconde Chambre (2008), "L'écho des silences" by Excès Nocturne (2008), "Für Himmer" by Ligne d'hiver (2009), "Worst Of Volume 1" by Killer Ethyl (2009), a Neva 12-inch picture disc (2010), the Odessa compilation (2010), "30 - Eine Anthologie" by Frakture / Sergeï Papail (2011) and "Worst Of Volume 2" by Killer Ethyl (2012). The label has also engaged in co-productions with other independent labels such as Str8line Records, Self-Control, Flashbacks Futurs and Nerves. These co-productions include "A tribute to Charles de Goal" (2009), Guerre froide's "Nom" MCD (2009), "Abrutir les masses" CD and LP (2010), and Popoï Sdioh's "Before and after party" digiCD (2012). The label's official website, brouillard-definitif.fr, currently presents content marketing advice rather than a traditional label catalogue, which may indicate a repurposing of the domain or a shift in focus. The label is referenced in music databases such as Discogs and MusicBrainz. As an associative structure, it remains a niche player within the French independent music scene, with a discography that documents a specific segment of the dark alternative music underground.
History
Brouillard définitif was founded in 2007 in France as an independent associative record label. Its name is taken from a title by the Marquis de Sade, "Final Fog", reflecting the label's dark, literary and underground aesthetic. The label's first releases appeared in 2007: the CD "Angoisses et Divertissement" by Guerre froide (BD CD 001), the Leitmotiv compilation "1981-1988" (BD CD 002), a reissue of the Guerre froide album (BD CD 001/1), and the LP "Humour Malade" by the band Humour Malade (BD LP 003). In 2008 the label expanded its catalogue with a split 7-inch "Ligne d'hiver / Saison Froide" (BD SP 001), A Sordid Poppy's "The Holy Side" (BD CD 004), Seconde Chambre's double CD "Victoires Prochaines" (BD CD 005), and Excès Nocturne's 12-inch "L'écho des silences" (BD LP 005). The year 2009 saw the release of Ligne d'hiver's MLP "Für Himmer" (BD LP 003), Killer Ethyl's "Worst Of Volume 1" (BD CD 006), and the first co-production, "A tribute to Charles de Goal" (SC/BD/S8L), a CD made with Str8line Records and Self-Control. Also in 2009, the label co-produced Guerre froide's MCD "Nom" (BD/FF) with Flashbacks Futurs. In 2010, Brouillard définitif released a Neva 12-inch picture disc (BD MP 001) and the Odessa compilation (BD CD 003), and continued its collaboration with Flashbacks Futurs on Guerre froide's "Abrutir les masses" in both CD (BD/FF 002) and LP (BD/FF 003) formats. In 2011, the label issued "30 - Eine Anthologie" by Frakture / Sergeï Papail (BD CD 007). The year 2012 brought Killer Ethyl's "Worst Of Volume 2" (BD CD 008) and a co-production with Nerves for Popoï Sdioh's digiCD "Before and after party" (BD/NERV 001). The label's discography as documented ends in 2012, though the label may remain active. Its official website currently hosts articles on content marketing rather than label news, suggesting the domain may have been repurposed or the label's online presence has shifted. Brouillard définitif is listed in music databases such as Discogs and MusicBrainz, and its releases are part of the French cold wave and post-punk revival scene.
- 2012
Releases Killer Ethyl's "Worst Of Volume 2" (BD CD 008); co-produces Popoï Sdioh's "Before and after party" digiCD with Nerves.
- 2011
Releases "30 - Eine Anthologie" by Frakture / Sergeï Papail (BD CD 007).
- 2010
Releases Neva 12" picture disc (BD MP 001) and Odessa compilation (BD CD 003); co-produces Guerre froide's "Abrutir les masses" CD and LP with Flashbacks Futurs.
- 2009
Releases Ligne d'hiver's "Für Himmer" (BD LP 003) and Killer Ethyl's "Worst Of Volume 1" (BD CD 006); first co-production "A tribute to Charles de Goal" with Str8line Records and Self-Control; co-produces Guerre froide's "Nom" with Flashbacks Futurs.
- 2008
Releases include Ligne d'hiver / Saison Froide split 7" (BD SP 001), A Sordid Poppy's "The Holy Side" (BD CD 004), Seconde Chambre's "Victoires Prochaines" (BD CD 005), and Excès Nocturne's "L'écho des silences" (BD LP 005).
- 2007
Label founded in France; first releases: Guerre froide's "Angoisses et Divertissement" (BD CD 001), Leitmotiv's "1981-1988" (BD CD 002), and Humour Malade's "Humour Malade" (BD LP 003).
Products and positioning
Independent associative label specialising in post-punk, cold wave and experimental music.
Product categories. CD · LP · 7-inch singles · picture discs · digiCD
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