Labrador Labratories

Labrador Labratories began when Tom Gottlieb invented a surreal alter ego named Labra, a character with a bizarre backstory that gained traction in the global freak-folk scene. 

From that playful experiment grew a real band, led by Gottlieb and Noam Vardy, blending intimate folk songwriting with psychedelic textures, jangling guitars, and raw rock energy. Since 2010, they’ve released six albums tracing their evolution: the lo-fi spark of Open Cage, the layered Stairway Escapist, the chaotic joy of Labra Cadabra, the atmospheric Live in Basel, the anthemic Lonely Tribes, and the multi-instrumental richness of Love, Death & Kisses. 

With roots from Tel Aviv to San Francisco and Serbia, they’ve toured Europe and collaborated with a wide circle of musicians, weaving violins, choirs, and electric flourishes into their sound. Restless and ever-evolving, Labrador Labratories turns myth into music—always searching for new voices and stories to add to their sonic laboratory.