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Crónica Electrónica, also known as Crónica, is an independent media-label based in Porto, Portugal. Founded in 2003 by Miguel Carvalhais, Pedro Tudela, Lia, João Cruz, Paulo Vinhas and Pedro Almeida, it publishes experimental sound and visual artists.

Originally formed around a small group of Portuguese artists, Crónica eventually expanded its roster to include international musicians and sound artists.

Since 2005, Crónica organizes a free anual event in Porto which is "simultaneous the celebration of the label's anniversary, a gathering of friends and lovers of experimental music and an offer to the city" it operates in.

Releases
Although many releases adhere to the standard CD format, among its outputs one can find two main alternative series that try to explore and expand the curatorial role of a music label and the potential of digital distribution.

Unlimited
The Unlimited release series are digital-only releases, available either as free downloads or as commercial editions from online retailers.

Limited
The Limited releases present physical goods which come in diverse formats, ranging from prints to objects or hand-cut vinyls. All of these are numbered and signed by the artist and are available in very limited quantities.

Crónicaster
Since 2005, Crónica publishes a regular podcast, Crónicaster, in which are presented label-related pieces, such as radio broadcasts, live performances and remixes.

Futurónica
Futurónica is a radio program produced by the label, that is broadcast fortnightly by Rádio Zero (since 2009) and Rádio Manobras (since 2011).

Recognition
Although the notability in Portugal, beyond a circle of musicians and some attentive followers of the label's activity, is diminished, the European and international panorama is quite different. It has become a reference in European experimental music and sound art.

Crónica has been praised for being a well curated label. It was compared to Mego, but the distinction became clear over time; Crónica uses noise without making noise music, and stands on a smaller, more targeted niche.

The label is known for the quality of their releases and their continuous effort to put out high-quality music. They make choices based on projects rather than musicians and have shown to make bold choices and have an eye for special music.

Their catalogue has been described as sharp and demanding, encompassing a diverse genres, such as electro-acoustic music, ambient, minimal music, improvised jazz and field-recordings.

In 2006, Crónica was present at the Sónar Festival in Barcelona. Miguel Carvalhais and Return (João Cruz) performed a set that showcased future releases.

Artists

 * @c
 * Alessio Bellerini
 * Arturas Bumšteinas
 * Attilio Novellino
 * Autodigest
 * Boca Raton
 * Cáncer
 * Cem Güney
 * David Maranha
 * Davor Mikan
 * Durán Vázquez
 * Emmanuel Mieville
 * Enrico Coniglio
 * Ephraim Wegner
 * Francisco López
 * Freiband
 * Gigantiq
 * Gilles Aubry
 * Gintas K
 * Giuseppe Cordaro
 * Heimir Björgúlfsson
 * Helgi Thorsson
 * Hugo Olim


 * James Eck Rippie
 * Janek Schaefer
 * Jazznoise
 * Jonas Ohlsson
 * Julia Weinmann
 * Lawrence English
 * Lemures
 * Lia
 * Longina
 * Luís Antero
 * Luis Marte
 * Marc Behrens
 * Marius Watz
 * Mathias Delplanque
 * Miguel Flor
 * Miguel A. García
 * Miguel Leal
 * Mise_en_scene
 * Monty Adkins
 * Morten Riis
 * Mosaique
 * Nicolas Bernier
 * o.blaat


 * Ok.Suitcase
 * Oriol Rosell
 * paL
 * Paulo Raposo
 * Pawel Grabowski
 * Pedro Tudela
 * Pimmon
 * Piotr Kurek
 * Pure
 * Quarz
 * Ran Slavin
 * Return
 * Simon Whetham
 * Stephan Mathieu
 * Stephen Vitiello
 * Stefan Nussbaumer
 * Sumugan Sivanesan
 * tilia
 * The Beautiful Schizophonic
 * TU M’
 * UBERMORGEN.COM
 * Vitor Joaquim

Cover artists

 * Alessandro Segalini
 * Aki Onda
 * Arménio Martins
 * C.E.B.Reas
 * Christina Vantzou
 * Clovis Vallois
 * David Muth
 * Heitor Alvelos
 * Helen Cho


 * Hugo Olim
 * Hugo Oliveira
 * Insert Silence (Amit Pitaru & James Paterson)
 * Jan Robert Leegte
 * Jan Rohlf
 * Jewboy Co.
 * João Cruz
 * José Carneiro
 * Lia


 * Marc Behrens
 * Mário Moura
 * Marius Waltz
 * Miguel Leal
 * Pedro Sousa Pereira
 * Pedro Tudela
 * re-p.org (Maia Gusberti)
 * Rui Vitorino Santos
 * Steve Roden