invada

Invada is a name used by several entities, but it is best known for Invada Records, a British independent record label focused on experimental and soundtrack-oriented music.

Invada Records was established in Bristol, England, in the late 2000s by Geoff Barrow, a musician best known for his work with Portishead. The label's catalog spans electronic experimentation, post-rock, ambient projects, and original film scores. Invada is noted for its emphasis on collaborative releases that bridge contemporary music and cinema, often highlighting welcome crossovers between composers, performers, and producers. The label operates a distinctive approach to physical releases, frequently issuing vinyl editions and limited presses that appeal to collectors and fans of underground and soundtrack music.

In addition to releasing albums, Invada has contributed to the promotion and distribution of soundtrack-focused material, helping to bring experimental and cinematic music to a broader audience. Its work has been associated with the broader movement of independent labels that support genre-blurring collaborations and high-concept soundtracks. Through its activities, Invada has played a role in Bristol’s and the UK’s emerging music scenes, fostering a community around innovative music and film-score projects. While Invada is most closely tied to the record label, the name may appear in other contexts, but the label remains its most prominent and enduring association.