Plug Research

{{Short description|American independent record label}}

Plug Research is an independent record label, based in Los Angeles, California, US.{{cite web|url=http://betterpropaganda.com/content.aspx?id=116|title=Plug Research Interview|publisher=Better Propaganda}}

Created by Allen Avanessian in 1994,{{Cite web|url=http://www.crossfadr.com/2012/07/16/plug-research/|title = Crossfadr | DJ, Production & Dance Music News|date = 16 July 2012}} the label specialized in IDM, folktronica and experimental music.{{cite magazine|first= Tomas A. |last= Palermo |title= Top Spin America's 20 Best Underground Labels |magazine= XLR8R |date= June 2003 |issue= 68 |accessdate= October 3, 2016 |url= https://www.xlr8r.com/wp-content/uploads/files/magazine/pdf/XLR8R_68.pdf}}

The label began with young artists that have made its reputation, such as Exile, Bilal, Flying Lotus, Daedelus, and Dntel. Today he continues his new selection of quality artists like Tensei, Shortcircles or Astrobal.

Andrew Lojero was Senior A&R Director and Executive Producer for Plug Research from 2008 to 2012.{{Cite web|url=http://www.artdontsleep.com/the-story/|title=The Story|website=Art Dont Sleep}}