Manuka Records is an independent electronic music record label hailing from Manchester and the Pacific North West, representing vanguards worldwide. Founded in 2018 by artists Louis Richardson (Hypho) and Amadeo Sanchez (1/2 Xakra), it set out to be a platform for the most obscure, cutting-edge sounds. Manuka’s specialty is the darker tones of UK Bass, Techno, Dubstep and Grime.
Being that Manuka is based in two cities, the label is able to draw on various locations to establish its curatorial vision. Thusly, it indulges its artists with international influence and inspiration, it allows for unique adeptness of inventive sound. The goal of Manuka is to create an atmosphere for emboldening its unconventional artists to truly develop their productions in similar ways.