Brainfeeder is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California, founded by Flying Lotus in 2008, focusing on electronic music and instrumental hip hop.^[3] It has signed artists such as Ras G,^[4] Samiyam,^[5] The Gaslamp Killer,^[6] Thundercat,^[6] The Underachievers,^[7] Lapalux,^[8] Daedelus,^[9] and Mr. Oizo.^[10]

In 2007, Brainfeeder debuted as the name of a four-hour radio broadcast by Flying Lotus and his friends on Dublab. It is also the name of the first track on Flying Lotus's album Los Angeles.^[11] In 2008, Brainfeeder officially launched as a record label.^[11] In 2010, Ninja Tune offered Brainfeeder a deal to manufacture, distribute and promote the catalogue worldwide, with Alpha Pup Records remaining as the U.S. digital distributor.^[11] In that year, Brainfeeder was listed by LA Weekly as the most exciting Los Angeles indie label.^[12] In 2012, it was named "Label of the Year" at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards.^[11]

In July 2016, Flying Lotus announced that a new film division was in work,^[15] and Brainfeeder Films was founded as a film finance and production company with Eddie Alcazar that September.^[16]