Dependent Records
Dependent were founded by Stefan Herwig in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in 1998. From its beginning and until today, the label's focus lies on dark electronic music with a distinguished and innovative artistic vision. The label has helped to shape the careers of important acts such as VNV Nation, Covenant, Mesh, Velvet, Acid Christ and Suicide Commando.
Basic Information
- Category: record label
- Website: http://www.dependent.de
Documented Facts
- Inception (Wikidata): 1999 (Source 2: Wikidata Q4439915, revision 2529805872)
- Headquarters location (Wikidata; date unspecified): Gelsenkirchen (Source 2: Wikidata Q4439915, revision 2529805872; Source 3: Wikidata label: Q2765, revision 2555089676)
Evidence and Sources
- Dependent Records — Official Website (official)
- Wikidata Q4439915, revision 2529805872 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q2765, revision 2555089676 (knowledge-base)
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Dependent were founded by Stefan Herwig in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in 1998. From its beginning and until today, the label's focus lies on dark electronic music with a distinguished and innovative artistic vision. The label has helped to shape the careers of important acts such as VNV Nation, Covenant, Mesh, Velvet, Acid Christ and Suicide Commando.
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