Latency

Latency is a record label established in 2013 in Paris by Sidney Gérard and Souleymane Said. It explores a vast musical spectrum in dialogue with contemporary art and performance. Latency has published physical and digital editions of diverse works from artists such as Laurel Halo (USA), virtuoso percussionist Mohammad Reza Mortazavi (Iran), Burnt Friedman (Germany), and Lafawndah (France).

A key contributor to Paris music scene over the last decade, Latency has organised concerts and dance parties at a variety of international events and venues including Paris Panthéon, Berlin Atonal, Tokyo’s Contact and Marian Goodman Gallery. The label’s distinctive visual aesthetic is reflected in their collaborations with contemporary artists for cover art.