XL Recordings is a British independent record label which was launched by Tim Palmer, Nick Halkes and Richard Russell with Beggars Banquet Records in 1989 to release its rave and dance music. The label has grown into one of the most commercially successful and influential independent record labels in the world.

XL's focus seemingly continues to intensify; to work with the most original and inventive artists possible, regardless of genre, and help them take their music to the widest possible audience- without compromise. Rather than being a passive backer of artists and music, XL is seen as a creative entity in its own right. And whilst XL seems to re-invent itself every few years around its roster, one thing that remains constant is that XL is 100% independent, continuing a great tradition of non-corporate record label culture.