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THE ECOSYSTEM OF

Vision Statement

At Dark Escapes Music, we envision a future where artists can thrive and their music can be enjoyed by fans around the world.

Our goal is to create a record label that not only supports the growth and development of musicians at all levels but also provides them with the resources and opportunities to connect with a global audience.

Over the next five years, we aim to establish ourselves as a leading independent record label that is known for our artist-friendly ecosystem. We want to offer musicians the support they need to create and share their music, while also providing listeners with a diverse range of high-quality, engaging content.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist looking to grow your fan base, or a music lover seeking out new and exciting sounds, Dark Escapes Music is committed to providing you with a platform that celebrates creativity and fosters a sense of community.

ARTIST RIGHTS

Your music is like your firstborn – precious, full of potential, and prone to making you lose sleep. That’s why we believe that you should keep 100% of your rights, because let’s be real, nobody knows your music better than you do. As the sacred keepers of your music, we promise to protect your rights like a mama bear protects her cubs (minus the growling and teeth-baring, of course). With us on your team, you’ll be free to exercise your creative control, innovate, and rock out like a boss. Go ahead, channel your inner rock god (or goddess). We’ve got your back.

EDUCATION FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

We offer educational resources and support to help you learn and grow as an artist. Our team of experts can provide guidance on everything from songwriting to marketing, so you can create music that resonates with your fans and take on the industry with confidence.

MUSIC BUSINESS

Making music is a full-blown business. We’ll help you treat it like one. Our experts provide guidance on branding, marketing, finances, and more. With our support, you’ll be ready to rock the business world.

BUSINESS ADVICE

Our team of experts knows the music industry inside-out, and we’re here to help you navigate the choppy waters of the biz. Think of us as your music business BFFs.

MUSIC PUBLISHING

Our team of music industry wizards can help you protect and monetise your music, and collect those publishing royalties from around the world – leaving you free to focus on what you do best – creating awesome music.

RELEASE STRATEGY SUPPORT

Releasing music can be nerve-wracking, but we’re here to help. Our team of music industry experts will work with you to create a release strategy that will make your music stand out from the crowd. We’ll help you build hype, gain traction, and get your music in the hands of the people who matter. Let’s make some noise.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION

Look, we know you’re already a digital distribution ninja – you’ve probably got more streams than Amazon. But here’s the thing: we’ve got the keys to the kingdom. With access to all the major DSPs (and some weird ones you’ve probably never heard of), our team can help you unleash the full potential of your music. We are backed by one of the largest digital aggregators in the world (bigger than Distrokid).

MERCHANDISE SUPPORT

We’ll help you monetise your music like a boss with a killer range of merch that can scale up as your demand grows, significant experience in global distribution, and an online store. We can even put your logo on a g-string? We won’t judge. So, let’s make some money moves.

ELECTRONIC PRESS KITS

We offer a professional and kick-ass EPK that will make you look like a superstar, even if you’re just starting out. Attract tour promoters, booking agents, and festival organisers with a snapshot of everything you have to offer.

PR SOLUTIONS

Our team of public relations rockstars will help you craft your message and get your music in front of the right people, using a combination of savvy marketing and Jedi mind tricks.

DIGITAL MARKETING PACKAGES

Our digital marketing packages are so awesome, they’re like a turbo boost for your music career. We’ll help you engage fans, grow your audience, and get your music heard by the people who matter.

PLAYLIST CURATION

Let’s be real, getting your music on a killer playlist is like winning the musical lottery – and we’re here to help you hit the jackpot.

PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION

For those times when you want to hold your music in your hands (and sniff it, because let’s face it, we all do that), our team can help you with the production and distribution of physical copies of your music on vinyl, CD, cassette or any other media.

BANDCAMP PRO ACCOUNT

It’s like a magic wand for indie musicians. With advanced features, custom branding, merch sales, and more, it’s a game-changer. And we can help you get one at no extra cost. It’s time to unleash the full potential of your music.

Let’s face it, the business side of music can be about as fun as a root canal. That’s where we come in – we’ll take care of all the boring admin stuff so you can get back to doing what you do best: making music that slaps harder than a kangaroo in a boxing match. Just leave the spreadsheets, contracts, and paperwork to us. We’ve got you covered like a well-worn leather jacket.