Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine
LONDON — Brian Eno, the multi-hyphenate artist, producer and political activist best known for pioneering ambient music, will relaunch his transformative Opal Records on Friday. Founded in 1988 and put on hiatus in 1991, the label released works by formative names in experimental music: Jon Hassell, John Cale and Eno among them.
TL;DR
- Brian Eno is relaunching his record label, Opal Records.
- Opal Records was founded in 1988 and went on hiatus in 1991.
- The label released music from experimental artists including Jon Hassell and John Cale.
- Brian Eno is recognized for pioneering ambient music and his political activism.