Commmons is a Japanese record label founded by Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. Avex Group, Japan's biggest independent record label, is its official parent company. History Commmons was founded in 2006 by Sakamoto with the help of Avex and its founder and president, Max Matsuura. The word Commmons has three M's because the 3rd M stands for music. On the initiative's "About" page, the label is described as a project that "aims to find new possibilities for music, while making meaningful contribution to culture and society." Distribution It is distributed by Rhythm Zone, Avex's urban and R&B record label, and uses the catalog code "RZCM-4****". It also serves as a distributing label for Thrill Jockey and Raster-Noton in Japan. Artists Aoki Takamasa Asa-Chang & Junray Boredoms Christian Fennesz Kotringo OOIOO Ryuichi Sakamoto (Founder) Penguin Cafe Orchestra Sōtaisei Riron (Mirai Records/commmons) Takeshi Ueda Yellow Magic Orchestra Slogan Commmons' official slogan is Think Global, Act Local. See also Avex Group List of record labels References External links Commmons Mart Commmons Mag Official blog Record labels owned by Avex Group Japanese record labels Record labels established in 2006