Guetersloh, 14. April 2025
The music industry is undergoing a groundbreaking change: the independent music company !K7 Music will in future be using the EcoRecord from Sonopress, an innovative and environmentally friendly alternative to the classic vinyl record. EcoRecord is made from PET instead of PVC and saves up to 85% energy compared to conventional vinyl production thanks to a new production process - without compromising on sound and product quality.
!K7 Music sets the standard for sustainable music production
Headquartered in Berlin with additional offices in London and New York, !K7 Music has been a major player in the international music landscape since 1985. The company unites several labels, including !K7 Records (known for the DJ Kicks series), Strut, 7K!, Eternal Source Of Light and Soul Bank Music.
With the release of Logic1000 within the renowned DJ-Kicks series, the first production by !K7 Music has now been realized as an EcoRecord. This demonstrates the label's commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.
Tom Nieuweboer, Managing Director of !K7 Music, says: “The music industry needs to take responsibility to become more sustainable. As a certified BCORP company, reducing our CO2 emissions to a minimum and achieving our goal of net zero as quickly as possible is a key concern for us. With EcoRecord, we can publish our music in the highest quality while significantly reducing our environmental footprint. We are delighted to have Sonopress as a strong partner at our side.”
Sonopress: Service provider for a sustainable future
Jörg Pollmeyer, Sr. Vice President Sales at Sonopress, emphasizes: “We are delighted that a renowned label like !K7 Music is using our sustainable product for its releases. This is a significant step towards a greener future for the music industry.”
With this collaboration, Sonopress and !K7 Music are sending a strong signal for sustainability and showing that high-quality music productions and environmental awareness can go hand in hand.
