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BOOTSHAUS MUSIC: Legendary Cologne Club Launches Record Label With Universal Music
BOOTSHAUS MUSIC is Cologne-based club Bootshaus has launched its own record label in partnership with Universal Music.
Starting in February 2026, BOOTSHAUS MUSIC the official label of the Cologne based club will launch. The new platform unites the spirit of Bootshaus with the global infrastructure of Universal Music, building a bridge between underground culture, credibility, and international reach.
“Music is everything. It connects us. It moves us. It defines us.”
BOOTSHAUS MUSIC was founded to offer artists a transparent, scalable and future-oriented environment for their releases. Authentic, collaborative and data-driven. Every track is developed closely with the community, tested live, and released internationally with high-quality assets.
The label is led by an experienced core team:
Jannik Fiedler (Head of Recorded Music) brings over 10 years of experience in label and artist management.
Daniel Busenthür, as Head of Marketing, is responsible for both the club and the label’s marketing.
Felix van Göns (A&R / Product Manager) complements the team with creative intuition and technical expertise as an active producer.
Tom Thomas, Managing Director of Bootshaus, contributes years of experience from the electronic music culture and leads the project with a clear strategic vision and deep understanding of the scene and community.
Niclas Aigner, Co-Founder of Bootshaus Music and CCO of Bootshaus, plays a defining role in shaping the strategic direction of the label and brings creative impulses to its long-term development.
“BOOTSHAUS MUSIC carries the same standard of quality that has defined the club for over 20 years,” says the team. The official launch kicks off in February 2026 with the first releases.
Feel it. Live it. Be part of it.
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