About Subtract Music

Subtract Music is a Los Angeles-based record label, event production, and an artist collective, shaping the West Coast dance music scene since 2011. Born from a shared passion among a small group of friends led by founder Anton Tumas, Subtract set out to create a platform for emerging and innovative talent, establishing itself as a vital pulse in LA’s sonic landscape.

The label's first relase was titled “Black Rock City” by then-rising talent DAVÍ, paired with an atmospheric remix by Robert Babicz, earning the label underground cred. Since then, Subtract has pursued a slow and deliberate, quality-first ethos, crafting a catalog that spans deep house, techno, and electronica. Standout releases showcase the label’s knack for talent, exemplified by Pezzner's melancholic "Evelyn", Babicz’s catchy "Beautiful", or Vinayak A’s experimental cut “Set Her Free”. Remixes by the likes of John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Matthew Dekay and Stimming further elevated the roster. This fusion of emerging talent and seasoned veterans cemented Subtract Music as an uncompromising force.

Subtract’s reach beyond the studio includes its long-running Subtract On The Pier residency (now in its 10th season), showcasing local heroes like Doc Martin alongside global talents such as Patrice Bäumel and Max Cooper. Subtract Music also produces the Love Long Beach Festival, drawing over 10,000 attendees annually with its blend of cutting-edge music and community spirit. Meanwhile, Subtract sound powers some of LA’s top underground gatherings. At Black Rock City, their large-scale sound systems have set a new standard for immersive experiences on the playa.

With a slow-but-steady release schedule and an unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries, Subtract Music continues to evolve, championing the underground electronic movement with every beat.