5 Key Facts About Alva Noto and Raster-Noton

Alva Noto co-founded the experimental label Raster-Noton. The label specialized in glitch, minimal, and sound art.

Raster-Noton won the Golden Nica at Prix Ars Electronica in 2000. This is one of the highest honors in digital art and music.

The award was for the CD series 20 to 2000. This series defined the label’s early aesthetic and influence.

Raster-Noton became a hub for experimental electronic music. It released work by artists like Byetone and Frank Bretschneider.

The label’s sound is characterized by precise, digital minimalism. Glitches, clicks, and cuts are central to its identity.