Ed Banger Records

France • ParisFounded 2003

Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label founded in March 2003 by Pedro Winter (Busy P) in Montmartre, Paris, as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label focuses on house music, particularly French house, as well as alternative dance, electro, hip hop, nu disco, and synthpop. Ed Banger is home to Justice, Sebastian, Breakbot, Cassius, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Uffie, Myd, Krazy Baldhead, Mr Flash, So Me, Feadz, and Boston Bun. In June 2026, Pedro Winter joined Because Music France as Global Head of Creation and Co-Managing Director, with the label entering a partnership with Because Music.

Contact & HQ

Headquarters

Paris, France (Montmartre)

Ownership & Distribution

Label Type

Independent Label

Parent Company

Headbangers Entertainment (partnership with Because Music)

Distribution

Because Music, Virgin Music Group

Additional Details

Genres

French HouseElectroAlternative DanceHip-HopNu DiscoSynthpop

Signing Process

Ed Banger Records runs its own A&R under founder Pedro Winter (Busy P). Unsolicited demos are not accepted. The label signs electronic artists through A&R scouting and Winter's network. Ed Banger's sound, mostly electronic and saturated, has become a trademark registered worldwide. The label draws on the street energy of hip hop, rock's explosion, and the hypnotic compression of house music, while remaining open to all other influences.

Demo Policy

No unsolicited demos. Submit through representation or build a strong electronic production profile first.

Notable Artists

Justice
Sebastian
Breakbot
Cassius
DJ Mehdi
Mr Oizo
Uffie
Myd
Busy P

Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label founded in March 2003 by Pedro Winter (Busy P) in Montmartre, Paris, as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label focuses on house music, particularly French house, as well as alternative dance, electro, hip hop, nu disco, and synthpop. Ed Banger is home to Justice, Sebastian, Breakbot, Cassius, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Uffie, Myd, Krazy Baldhead, Mr Flash, So Me, Feadz, and Boston Bun, as well as Winter himself under the alias Busy P. Most of the Ed Banger Records video and album art is coordinated by So Me. In June 2026, Pedro Winter joined Because Music France as Global Head of Creation and Co-Managing Director, with Ed Banger entering a partnership with Because Music. Entering 2026, the label continues its momentum with breakthrough releases from Rnboi, Sebastien Tellier, and the success of What You Want by Angele and Justice.

The label's second release, Justice's We Are Your Friend, became a generation anthem. Drawing on the street energy of hip hop, rock's explosion, and the hypnotic compression of house music, but remaining open to all other influences, the sound of the label, mostly electronic and saturated, has become a trademark registered worldwide. The revered roster (Justice, DJ Mehdi, Sebastian, BreakBot, Mr Oizo, Boston Bun) and So Me's post-cartoon imaging are practically pop culture icons, especially within the world of new media (blogs, forums, social networks) where Ed Banger remains at the top of their game. MTV and Grammy awards winner, Ed Banger is one of the most respected French record labels in the world. The label enjoyed a dramatic rise in fame in early 2007 when a number of the artists signed to its roster found mainstream success, most notably French electronic group Justice, whose rework of Never Be Alone by Simian was a success in clubs worldwide, entering the UK charts at number 20. The music video for the single won the award for best video at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2006.

How Ed Banger Operates

Ed Banger Records runs dedicated A&R under founder Pedro Winter (Busy P) from its Paris headquarters. It operates with distribution through Because Music and Virgin Music Group. The label's strength is its 23-year history as one of the most respected French electronic labels in the world, with a trademark sound that is mostly electronic and saturated. Its model combines a record label, a visual art operation (coordinated by So Me), and a global touring operation (its artists tour worldwide with DJ and live performances at sold-out venues). The June 2026 partnership with Because Music, with Winter joining as Global Head of Creation and Co-Managing Director, expands the label's reach within an integrated independent music company combining artist development, catalogue strategy, and global direct-to-platform distribution.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

If you make French house, electro, alternative dance, nu disco, or synthpop, Ed Banger Records is one of the most respected French electronic labels in the world, with a 23-year history and a trademark sound. Its roster of iconic artists (Justice, Sebastian, Breakbot, Mr Oizo) shows it can develop artists with long-term cultural impact. The June 2026 partnership with Because Music, with Winter joining as Global Head of Creation and Co-Managing Director, expands the label's reach and resources. Its global touring operation provides live performance opportunities at sold-out venues worldwide.

Drawbacks and Things to Consider

French house and electro focus: Ed Banger signs French house, electro, and alternative dance. Artists in other genres should look elsewhere.
No unsolicited demos: Ed Banger does not accept cold submissions.
Iconic roster: The label's iconic roster (Justice, Sebastian) means new artists may face comparison to established acts.
Saturated sound: Ed Banger's trademark sound is mostly electronic and saturated, which may not fit all electronic artists.