L-Abe

L-Abe (also styled LABE or LABE – Let Artists Be) is a Canadian independent record label and live-show production house based in Montreal, Quebec. The company describes itself as "un label de musique mais surtout un collectif de gens passionnés" — a music label and, above all, a collective of people passionate about propelling the dreams of artists. Its French-language tagline, "Mettre les rêves de nos artistes de l'avant" ("Put our artists' dreams first"), and its English name "Let Artists Be" frame its identity around artist development rather than pure catalogue ownership. According to its own history, the label has been active since 2001. Over more than two decades it has built a roster spanning francophone pop, rock, chanson and theatrical projects, and it has expanded beyond recorded music into concert production and artist services. Its official site lists affiliated projects and venues including Club Soda, Le Ministère, Boite Culturelle, Studio B-12, Horizon Musiques and Ateliers REDA, indicating a vertically integrated presence in Montreal's music and performance ecosystem. The label's public communications highlight artist signings and releases, nominations at Quebec's ADISQ gala, anniversary milestones and touring activity. In 2026 the site marked "LABE fête ses 25 ans" (LABE celebrates its 25 years), consistent with a 2001 founding. Artists and projects referenced in its own materials include VioleTT Pi, Viviane Audet, Alphonse Bisaillon, Mentana, Clara Roy-Jensen, Roselle, Belle Grand Fille, Scooter Gas and a documentary-musical project by Martin Villeneuve and Louise Forestier. As a private, independent Canadian label, L-Abe operates primarily in the Quebec francophone market while distributing and promoting its artists across Canada and online. It is not a publicly listed company and no parent-company ownership is disclosed in the available evidence.

L-Abe – Let Artists Be traces its origins to 2001, when it began operating as a Montreal-based music label. Its own "À propos" page states, "Depuis 2001, nos artistes n'ont qu'à penser à ce qui les rend vivant·es" ("Since 2001, our artists only have to think about what makes them feel alive"), anchoring the label's identity in artist development and creative freedom. From its base in Quebec, the label built a roster of francophone artists across pop, rock, chanson and theatrical music. Its public materials describe a philosophy of selecting artists "pour leur talent, leur authenticité et leurs projets les plus fous" — for their talent, authenticity and wildest projects — and describe LABE as "une maison de disques et de production de spectacles" (a record company and show-production house). This dual identity as both label and live producer shaped its growth. Over the years LABE expanded into a broader cultural ecosystem. Its website lists affiliated projects and venues including Club Soda, Le Ministère, Boite Culturelle, Studio B-12, Horizon Musiques and Ateliers REDA, suggesting involvement in concert venues, studios, artist residencies and music services in and around Montreal. This vertical integration allows the label to support artists from recording through touring and live performance. The label's roster and collaborations have included VioleTT Pi, Viviane Audet, Alphonse Bisaillon, Mentana, Clara Roy-Jensen, Roselle, Belle Grand Fille and Scooter Gas, among others. Its news feed documents releases, ADISQ Gala nominations, tours and special projects such as the documentary-musical "Vieille Corneille" by Martin Villeneuve and Louise Forestier. In 2026 LABE marked its 25th anniversary, publishing "LABE fête ses 25 ans" on its site. The milestone confirms its longevity as an independent Quebec label and its continued role in the province's francophone music scene. Throughout its history it has remained privately held, with no publicly disclosed parent company or stock listing.

• 2026

  LABE celebrates its 25th anniversary.

• 2001

  LABE begins operations as a Montreal-based music label.

• Scooter Gas releases debut album.

• LABE artists nominated at the ADISQ Gala 2026.

• "Vieille Corneille" docu-sical by Martin Villeneuve and Louise Forestier announced.

Independent, artist-first Quebec record label and live-production collective.

• Recorded music releases

  Albums and singles from LABE's artist roster.

• Live-show production

  Concert and touring production for its artists.

• Artist development

  Management, coaching and creative support for signed artists.

1. 1Mettre les rêves de nos artistes de l'avant | Let Artists Be | LABEletartistsbe.com
2. 2À propos | LABEletartistsbe.com
3. 3L-Abe – Wikidatawikidata.org