Renowned music composer Anirudh Ravichander has taken a bold step into the music business with the launch of his own label, Albuquerque Records. Named after his personal studio — itself inspired by the setting of the popular TV series Breaking Bad — the label will serve as a creative home for Anirudh’s own compositions as well as the music of other artists he chooses to promote. This move reflects his ambition not just as a composer for films, but as a curator of diverse musical voices.Under Albuquerque Records, Anirudh plans to publish original soundtracks (OSTs) from his film projects alongside his independent works, giving listeners access to music beyond the typical commercial releases. The idea, he explained in a statement, is to build a catalogue that champions creativity, artistic ownership, and cultural impact — with a particular focus on regional pop music and emerging talent. By blending film scores with non-film releases, the label aims to bridge mainstream cinema songs with independent musical expression.
An experienced music executive, B Kaushik, has been appointed as the Label Head and Chief Operating Officer to lead operations at Albuquerque Records.