Arc Recordings is a new platform that embodies the artistic, cultural exchange between Scandinavia and Japan.

Arc Recordings est. 2022 is an independent record label with a dual base in Oslo, Norway and Kyoto, Japan. The main vision of Arc is to connect the very best of two worlds; the epitome of Scandinavian jazz artists and the attentive and sophisticated listening audience of Japan. What may seem as two polar points, are yet so close in many ways.

The symbolism conveyed within the shape of an arc describes the fascination that goes both ways and the mutual love for common interests. Our catalogue will document the very best of Norwegian jazz and it’s neighboring countries and present these exclusively to the Japanese market.

Our visual profile and cover art will revolve around a minimalist expression with the focus on highlighting Norwegian visual artists combined with Japanese sensibility, as well a multi-linguistic adaptation of text.

Arc Recordings will have it’s second office in Kyoto, Japan to have good access to a well oiled distribution system, touring routes and the media landscape at large.