Whales Records was born from Julien Marchal’s journey through the music industry. A path filled with encounters, opportunities, and tough lessons. Along the way, he met the right people, experienced both inspiring moments and frustrating setbacks, and saw firsthand how complicated and obscure the industry can be for artists.

Instead of holding on to the negative, Julien chose to build something different.
A label that keeps the good, learns from the rest, and turns those lessons into a space where artists can truly thrive with transparency, fairness, and trust at its core.