Independent Record Label Guide

Independent Record Label Guide is a resource for independent musicians and music lovers.

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9 Lives Records

www.2catstudios.com/9lives

Aardvark Records

www.aardvarkrecords.co.uk
Aardvark Records is one of the rising stars of the UK music industry. It's a staunchly independent record label with a growing roster of original, new talent covering a variety of music genres

Alcatraz Production

www.alcatrazprod.com
a label specializing in noisy and other subculture artists. They accept unsolicited demos

Alchemy Records

www.alchemyrecords.com/

Alive or Lifeless

www.aliveorlifeless.com
an inclusive independent group, production team and record label representing the Maryland/D.C. area for Rap/Hip-Hop street music

All That Productions, Inc.

www.atprecords.com
a Nashville based Entertainment company that offers a Record Label and Publishing Company, in addition to Music Production and Artist Development

Allegro Records

www.allegro-music.com

Alternate Records

www.alternate.dk
Denmark. eclectic, independant and underground, with only two objectives: quality and originality

Alula Records

www.alula.com
an independent contemporary world music label specializing in african, latin, flamenco, celtic, gypsy, and other world music sounds

American Eagle Recordings

www.americaneaglerecordings.com
American Eagle Recordings is a successful full service label with national retail distribution. They don't specialize in a particular genre but welcome submissions from artists playing all types of music

Atom Sounds

www.atom-sounds.com
the Indie Record label promoting music and artists that MUST BE HEARD, site includes biogs, MP3 links and CDs to purchase. Free record label that is used as a gateway to promoting new world wide talent, with links to artist pages.

Autarkeia Records

www.AutarkeiaRecords.com
Full production recording studio, Independent record label located in Morris county, New Jersey

Back To Work Records

www.backtoworkrecords.com

Bent Music

www.bentmusic.ca/
Independent label, online store, and music resource dedicated to helping independent musicians get there music out to the public

Band Minus Label

www.bandminuslabel.com
Band Minus Label showcases unsigned and indie label music from around the world. Add your band, find a band or listen to new unsigned music

Barcelona Music

www.barcelonamusic.info
Thomas Lorenzo's official management and record company

Bare Metal Records, LLC

www.baremetalrecords.com/
An Indie label for Independent minded artists

Beggars Banquet

www.beggars.com/
offices in the UK and US,

Black Eye Records

www.blackeyerecords.net
offering hip hop downloads & CDs by their artists

Blazing Strumpet

www.blazingstrumpet.com/
Australia

Blind Pig Records

www.blindpigrecords.com

Bliss/Aquamarine

www.blissaquamarine.net
based in Birmingham, UK, a non-profit tape label started in 1993 to help promote indiepop, noisepop and various other styles which are not easy to categorize

Blue Baron Productions

www.barondrums.com
Chicago based production company, headed by Eric Baron Behrenfeld

Blue Earth Records

www.blueearthrecords.com
Nashville based independent label releasing alternative country, modern country and new age

Boat Rocker Records

www.jcmusic.org
dedicated to production, promotion and distribution of independent music for artists dedicated to creating good, clean music. Non-exclusive, fair and honorable contracts with the welfare of the artist a top priority

Boosweet Records

www.boosweet.com/
Los Angeles, California

Bootleg Booze Records

www.bootlegbooze.com/
Sweden

Bourbon Records

www.bourbonrecords.com/
Argentina

Boxon Records

www.myspace.com/boxonrecords
France

Buckyball Music

buckyballmusic.com
New York. Home of synergetic fusion, and some of the hottest jazz alternative recordings available on an indie label

Calamari Records

calamarirecords.tripod.com/
Independent/DIY label/distro/venue Jackson, TN

Camera Obscura Records

www.cameraobscura.com.au/
Australia

Catawba Records

catawbasoundstudio.com/
www.myspace.com/catawbarecords

CBC Records/Les disques SRC

www.radio.cbc.ca/cbcrecords

Century Media Records

www.centurymedia.com
Hawthorne, CA

Checkered Kitty Records

www.checkeredkitty.comze.com/
Mason City, IA

Chemical Emissions

www.chemicalemissions.co.uk
a small UK independent record label with many affections for the Gothic and Punk side of music but all sorts of styles find their way into their CD decks

Chemikal Underground Records

www.chemikal.co.uk/
Scotland

Clear Blue Records

www.clearbluerecords.com
California indie label specializing in hip-hop with a Southern flavor (Purty South hip-hop), electronica, and more

Clou Records

www.geocities.com/clourecords
main artist is Murat Ses, a keyboard player and composer with strong eurasian electronic elements. A growing number of newer artists such as Nereid's Dance and Vulture Corp are attracting audiences worldwide

Coming in Second

www.cominginsecond.com
a small label out of Boise, Idaho specializing in indie- and experimental pop. Roster includes The Feelings, Bonefish Sam and His Power Orchestra, Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive, the Microphones, and Central Boise Library

Daemon Records

www.daemonrecords.com/
Atlanta, Georgia

Different Lands

www.differentlands.com
vertical portal devoted to world fusion music and visual arts. One of the most important online and offline reference points

DIS Productions

www.darkscene.by.ru
the dark side of Belarusian electro includes record label, radio and record studio production

Down The Pike Records

www.downthepikerecords.com
an independent record label from Bennington, Vermont

D-Town Records

www.dtownrecords.com
Dallas,Texas. A full service record label Company, specializing in entertainment. They pride themselves on grooming and cultivating artists. Their primary mission is to help artists perfect their craft

Earsay Records

www.earsayrecords.com/
Israel

Earthstar Recordings

www.earthstarrecordings.com/

Earwing Records

www.earwingrecords.com/
Croatia

EKLECTRA Presents Records, Inc.

eklectra.us/index.html
Orlando, Florida - Host of the hottest new TV show on the east coast Piper's Pics Monthly National Talent Showcase filmed last Saturday of every month at the Orlando Comedy Improv

Ekleipsi

www.ekleipsi.com/
A net-label for Independent artists interested in obscure music in all its forms and expressions

Electrofine Music

www.electrofine.com/
An independent label producing Electronic, New Age & Progressive styles of music

Electrolux

www.elektrolux.com/
Germany

Energise Records

www.energiserecords.com
independent label which specializes in dance mixes. Famous for a dance version of Total Eclipse of the Heart with Niki French on vocals

Ensemble 770

ensemble770.com
online record label and outlet for the many recording projects of a small group of Sydney musicians. Services include web design, film scoring, sound design, live audio and graphic arts

E-TIP Records

www.myspace.com/etiprecords
Independent record label based in San Antonio, TX producing Funk, Electro, Acid Jazz, and Classical Activist music

Exogenic Music

www.exogenic.com/
Finland

Exponential

www.antipop.net/
Indie Electronic/Hip Hop label based in Texas

Fahrenheit Records

www.fahrenheit-records.com/home.html
Fahrenheit Records, LLC is an independent record label run and operated by local artists and musicians in Philadelphia

Foundation Records

www.foundationrecords1.com
hip-hop label located in Fresno, California

Four Cats/Radionic Records

www.fourcatsradionic.com
Record label/recording studio based in New Orleans, Louisiana with music genre ranging from rock to pop to jazz

Fulmination Records

www.fulminationrecords.co.uk
independent record label in the UK, featuring the band Exhibit A

Global Music Group

www.globalmusicgroup.net/

Gore Infidel Records

goreinfidel.tripod.com/
Experimental Indie home made label

Gut Records

www.gutrecords.com/
Independent British label

Hangout Recordings

www.geocities.com/digitalcdr
premier music and entertainment portal providing music fans with artists and bands, the latest music technology, and a little bit of faith and ministry

Happy Way Records

www.happywayrecords.com
transcending all barriers - Making Happy Artists - The Independent label of choice focusing on Rock, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Jazz, Soul

HEHE Production

www.mrlemon.net/hehe/

Household Name Records

www.householdnamerecords.co.uk/
Brixton - South London, UK

IllyRap Recordings

www.illyrap.com/
Embraces a vast array of music and artists from all around the world. We represent a front line approach for independent labels with greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities for our artist. Specializing in Hip Hop/R&B instrumentals and lyrics

Indie Music Stop

www.indiemusicstop.com
Indie Music site with reviews and featured bands

Iron Man Records

www.ironmanrecords.co.uk/
Independent record label based in Birmingham, UK

Jadeeyez Entertainment & Ekkekko Records

jadeeyezentertainment.com/

Jewelse Entertainment

www.jewelse.com
The hottest label in New England

Jungle Records

www.jungle-records.com/
London, UK

Just Music

www.justmusic.co.uk/
UK

JustLaw Records

www.justlawrecords.com

K Records

www.krecs.com/
Olympia, Washington

Klavar Recordings

www.klavar.co.uk
independent record label catering to different genres of music. Klavar Recordings hopes to increase the amount of artists under their label. Artists interested in contacting Klavar Recordings can find details on the contacts page

Koothoomi Records-Online Record Store

www.koothoomi-records.com/
An online record store selling vinyl records, also an independent record label

L.A. Records

members.aol.com/jtrupi4539/INDIELABELLARECORDS.html
gateway for songwriters and artists to be distributed to many major artist managers, major distributors, major publishing and record companies, trade publications, etc., for serious consideration

Lakeland Records Limited

www.lakelandrecords.com/

Lazy Cats Records

www.lazycatsrecords.com/
Top Records Producer and Distributor. CD duplication, CD graphic design, printing, quality replication, original music and sound design, plus distribution of your CD

Little Buster Records

www.little-buster-records.com
American R&B, Blues, Soul and Jazz

Local Scene Records

www.localscenerecordlabel.com

Lucky Roll Records

www.geocities.com/catastrophictracks/home
produces the unique beats for their artists and have produced beats for other artists in Detroit and areas in Canada including Chatham and Toronto

Matchbox Records

www.matchboxrecords.com
Independent Music and Artist download site

Mi5 Recordings

www.mi5recordings.co.uk
independent record label based in Manchester, UK. Division of Mi5 Recordings of New York, US. Artist friendly diverse roster, which includes Jesus Jones and Blue Mocking Birds

MiLaJa Records, Inc.

www.milajarecords.com/

Mile High Records

www.milehighrecords.com/

Mohican Records

www.mohicanrecords.co.uk
UK

MONSTAAR Records

www.monstaar.com

Moving Key Productions

movingkeysproductions.com
a Music Production Company with a passion to produce the best possible Record Breaking Hits for all aspiring artists

Nashville Noir

www.myspace.com/nashvillenoir

Nervous Records

www.nervous.co.uk

Neverwhere Records

www.neverwhererecords.com

New Music Label

www.newmusiclabel.com
has been created as a one-stop solution for seeking, finding, and managing all types of Music careers. Today, the NML community continues to grow with more and more Singers, Musicians, Producers, Agents and Record Labels looking to us. Aspiring individuals have a relaxed environment to meet others in the industry from all across the globe.

NewCharles Records

www.newcharlesrecords.com

No Cover Productions

www.nocover.net
an independent record label from the Metro Detroit area specializing in all styles of Blues music, ranging from the more traditional Delta & Chicago styles to the current rocking Blues sound, featuring the best Detroit area Blues artists. Their goal is to bring Detroit Blues to the world

Nyoka Records

www.nyokarecords.com

One Man Industry

www.onemanindustry.com
Music Label, Artist Development, Management & Representation

Onzou Records

www.onzou.com
Yaya Diallo's West African music with traditional drums, balafon, and occidental instruments

Overground Records

www.overgroundrecords.co.uk/index.asp,
Overground Records releases punk rock, anarcho punk, proto punk and other interesting reissues. Whilst the core of the catalogue is punk there are many other interesting releases and they shall continue with their policy of releasing anything they like

Oye Latino

www.oyelatino.net
An independent label with such genres as: Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton. Artists such as: Karu, Zombra Negra, Pina, El Klan Oye

Partridge Records

www.partridgerecords.com
Partridge Records & Music LLC is an independent record label and music publisher based in Portland, Maine USA. Partridge Records and Partridge Music have been established to support independent artists and song writers in the local New England Market

Per Capita Records

www.percapitarecords.com

Planetghost Music

www.planetghostmusic.com
Record label/ multimedia team specialising in all forms of extreme music. Label home of Little Match Girl and Psydoll

Pony Boy Records

www.ponyboyrecords.com/files/pony_boy/pony_index.html
Independent Jazz and Swing label

Proximity Records

www.proximityrecords.co.uk
is dedicated to the best in underground progressive rock, melodic rock, heavy rock, symphonic rock and indie rock; and features the music of Elegant Simplicity and Bjorn Lynne

Psychedelic Records

www.psychedelicrecords.com
located in Los Angeles, California. Features music in the styles of Psy Trance, Progressive Trance, House, GOA, and Chill Out

Questionable Rekords

www.qrekords.altpro.net/bandsite
questionable rekords, real music for real people

Red Dragon Entertainment

www.reddragonent.net

Red Eye Music

www.redeyemusic.co.uk

Red Night Records Inc

www.rednightrecords.com/index.html
an Independent Record Label. Styles of music we work with: Rock, Alternative, Dance, Electronic

Red Robot Records

www.myspace.com/redrobotrecords

Red Stream

www.redstream.org
black metal, death metal, doom metal, ambient, industrial, experimental label and distributor

Reflective Records

www.reflectiverecords.com

Reload Record Company

www.reloadrecordcompany.com
Texas

Rising Records

www.rising-records.co.uk
a small independent label, with Analogue, Digital and Mobile recording, mix-down production facilities and short-run mastering capability. Produces original and commercial music, including background music for film/video, presentations and multimedia

Roar Music Group

www.roarmusicgroup.net
Atlanta, Georgia

Round Cat Records

www.roundcatrecords.biz
Indie label in New England that gives local artists a chance to go into the studio, record and get promoted

Rumba Records / What's His Face / All Seeing Eye

www.whatshisface.org
A Co-op Record Company with a brillient business plan looking for 100 Quaility Acts. The site is new and the business plan is only presented to potential prospects through e-mail since it would not involve most of the public

Rykodisc

www.rykodisc.com

Saddlestone Records

www.saddlestone.net
Full service music company including label, based in New Westminster, BC Canada

Sage Arts Records

www.sagearts.com/index.html
Washington

Sanctuary Records-

www.sanctuaryrecords.co.uk/
offices in London, Berlin, New York, Houston, and LA

Scientific Laboratories

www.scientificlaboratories.com/
Ireland

Seriously Groovy

www.seriouslygroovy.com
Independent label from London specializing in guitar-orientated alternative music

Shimamoto Sound

www.shimamotosound.com
A Philadelphia record label and recording studio

Shock Records

www.shock.com.au/
Australia

Show Dog Nashville

showdognashville.com

Shroom Productions

www.shroomangel.com
a record company and indie distributor located in Houston, TX, focusing on progressive and psychedelic music

Shut Eye Records

www.shuteyerecords.com
based in Atlanta, GA, they are an independent, artist-operated label that is focused on the college radio set

Silk Brocade - Acoustic Guitar CD Sable Mountain Records - Ken Mahren

SableMountainRecords.com
Unique, Innovative and Original New Age Music Acoustic Guitar Music CD, 'Truly Beautiful'.. 'A Gift From The Heart'

Silver Dragon Records

www.silver-dragon-records.com
based in Houston, Texas. Features alternative music including alternative rock, progressive rock, experimental rock, emo, progressive metal and alternative metal bands. Free resources for local musicians, tips on demo submission, music links, club and band reviews, recording information, and much more

Skunk Donut Records

www.myspace.com/skunkdonutrecords

Sleeping Dog Records

www.sleepingdogrecords.com
Independent internet-based music label

Smalltown Supersound

www.smalltownsupersound.com
Norway

Smasheasy

www.smasheasy.com
artist-owned label collective, based at The Outlook studio in the mountains of New England. Recording as solo artists, groups, and ensembles, they produce an eclectic range of music from the "smash" of metal to the "easy" of ambient instrumentals

Solarise Records

www.solariserecords.com
a new resource to help showcase, promote and sell the music of talented, original, independent artists from any genre, from any country

Some Records

www.some.com
New York, NY

Sordide Sentimental

perso.orange.fr/sordide.sentimental/
France

Sort of Records

www.sortofrecords.com
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Soul Surfer Records

www.soulsurferrecords.com/pages/1/index.htm

SoulSearch Music

www.soulsearchmusic.com
an independent record label that explores the soul in Jazz, Folk and World Music

Spacelord Records

www.spacelordrecords.com

Sun Studio

www.sunstudio.com

Syndakit Studios

www.nmexposure.com
Syndakit Studios boasts professional line equipment and software applications. A team of artists, producers, and promoters cater to artists from around the globe

Syphrus Recordings

www.angelfire.com/wv/syphrus
an east coast / mid-atlantic indie label located outside of Washington, DC

Talitres Records

www.talitres.com

Tangled Records

www.tangledrecords.com
founded in 2003 (San Diego), Tangled Records serves Independent musicians who have unresponsive strategies for promoting themselves and their music. By coordinating and maintaining effective promotional efforts they help artists build careers and reach their audience

The Gaia Project

www.thegaiaproject.com/

The Union Records

www.theunionrecords.net
An indie label specializing in alternative rock and alternative country that also offers musicians resources, tips, venue reviews, and a digital library

Tone 1 Music

www.tone1music.com

Tough Luck Records

www.cdstreet.com/artists/toughluckrecords
a Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B based label located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Track Records

www.trackrecords.co.uk/
London, UK

Traveler Records

www.travelerrecordsonline.com
a growing indie label with country, western, bluegrass, gospel, pop, jazz, blues and R&B artists

UtopiaRecordings.com

www.UtopiaRecordings.com
An Independent Major...Bringing you the highest quality of original Artists

Villin Records

www.freewebs.com/villinrecords
Boston, Massachusetts based Rap music label

Wild Oats Records

www.wildoatsrecords.com
Nashville's renegade record label and music production company, specializing in American roots music

Wildplum Recordings

www.wildplum.org
a micro-indie record label located in Oakland, CA., specializing in acoustic music, from singer/songwriters to string bands through chamber orchestras. Artists: Caren Armstrong, Palm Wine Boys, Celtic Elvis, Jen Spool. The best in new acoustic music from the left coast. Demos welcomed from west coast artists

Windy City Records

wcrecords.com
A unique record label created to provide a platform for up and coming artists in the Chicagoland area

Wise Guy Records

www.wiseguyrecords.com
Detroit based record company that supports every style of music and artist

Wize Records

www.wizerecords.com/index.html
Wize Records is a true independent record label founded by singer, songwriter, rapper, and electronic musician angie Wize

Word Fire Records

www.wordfirerecords.com

Wreckless Music

www.wrecklessmusic.bravehost.com
Wreckless Music offers beat production, internet studio recording, online beat distribution and custom made royalty free beats! They also operate as an independent record label

ZHELEZOBETON

zhb.radionoise.ru
A label and distributor of experimental, noise, post-industrial and just good music, based in St. Petersburg, Russia

Zuvuya Music

www.greatspiritproductions.com/zuvuyamusic.htm
an independent online record label featuring Joshua Poet, Bodhisattva, Zuvuya 13:20 and others. ASCAP publishing available

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