Anirudh Ravichander Launches Music Label 'Albuquerque Records', Moves Beyond Film Music
The composer marks a new chapter in his career as he launches Albuquerque Records in an effort to encourage emerging talent.
The renowned composer Anirudh Ravichander has unveiled his own label, Albuquerque Records. Known for his indelible impact on the Indian music industry in the last decade alone, he has been behind some of the most memorable soundtracks, pan-India.
The name of the label comes from his studio, which is also named after the American town in New Mexico, Albuquerque. It is most famously known as the setting for the cult series, Breaking Bad.
In a press release on social media, Anirudh shared that "This is an important step for me, both creatively and strategically,” adding that the label will house both his film and non-film projects going forward.
As a label, he says, they aim to “build a strong catalogue, introduce original voices, and fuel a brand that pushes the regional non-film culture forward.”
This marks a milestone in his career, as well as the Indian music industry as a collective. Through Albuquerque Records, Anirudh seeks to offer the much-needed support systems to emerging talent in India, particularly those operating in the independent scene, allowing them to build sustainable careers in an otherwise volatile industry.
In a move that has been encouraging for artists across the country, Anirudh also urged musicians to send their fully finished demos to the label.
The label, he shares, will be led by Mr. B Kaushik as Label Head and COO. Kaushik formerly led the pop division at Sony Music India (South), and has been a part of Anirudh’s career since the start. The two have been professionally associated since Anirudh’s viral sensation in 2011, Why This Kolaveri Di.
Albuquerque Records is set to release original soundtracks from some of the most highly anticipated powerhouse Indian films this year. In 2026, Anirudh's upcoming projects include Jana Nayagan, King, Paradise, Jailer 2 and DC.