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Labels
Independent labels, and whether they take a cold approach. All of them have put out a record in the last two years unless it says otherwise.
Only five Australian indie labels publish a way to send them music.Two are in Sydney: Sweat It Out and Art As Catharsis. Most labels list an address and say nothing about demos, and a few say no outright. If there is no policy, send one short email with a streaming link and your next show. Don't attach files.
Publish a Demo Route 6
Sweat It OutSydney
- ReleasesDance and electronic.
- HowDemo submission form on their site. Link only, no files. 500 characters of info.
- ReplyNot stated.
- Linksweatitoutmusic.com
Salt CircleSydney
- ReleasesDance and electronic. They also do mastering and vinyl and CD pressing.
- HowSend tracks and sets by Instagram DM to @saltcircle____.
- ReplyNot stated. Their SoundCloud so far holds DJ sets rather than releases.
- Linkinstagram.com
Art As CatharsisSydney
- ReleasesExperimental, progressive, instrumental, polyrhythm, drone, psych, jazz.
- HowEmail, with the subject line: band name, location, style. The address is on their submissions page.
- ReplyThey book six to twelve months ahead. Don't pitch a record that's out next week or already out. Tour plans and strong video help.
- Linkartascatharsis.com
Poison City RecordsMelbourne
- ReleasesPunk, indie, art-rock.
- HowEmail [email protected] with a streaming link (Bandcamp, SoundCloud). Post also accepted: 60 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072.
- ReplyNot stated.
- Linkpoisoncityrecords.com
Hobbledehoy RecordsAdelaide
- ReleasesIndie, singer-songwriter, post-rock, heavy.
- HowStreaming links to [email protected].
- ReplyNot stated.
- Linkhobbledehoyrecords.com
I OH YOUMelbourne
- ReleasesRock, indie. Now part of the Mushroom Group.
- HowEmail [email protected]. No large attachments.
- ReplyThey listen to everything but can't reply to everyone.
- Linkiohyou.com
Distributors with Open Applications 4
MGM DistributionSydney
- ReleasesIndependent distribution, all genres.
- HowSubmissions form: artist, genre, audio link, socials, and a marketing plan.
- ReplyNot stated.
- Linkthegroovemerchants.com
AWALInternational
- ReleasesDistribution and label services.
- HowOpen application form. 18+, commercial-quality recordings, no generative AI.
- ReplyThey say they review every one.
- Linkapply.awal.com
BelieveInternational, with an Australia and NZ team
- ReleasesDistribution and artist services.
- HowContact form. Pick the Artists, Songwriters, Labels & Publishers category.
- ReplyNot stated.
- Linkbelieve.com
Ditto MusicInternational, Melbourne office
- ReleasesDIY distribution.
- HowOpen sign-up. Release unlimited music, keep your royalties.
- ReplySelf-serve.
- Linkdittomusic.com
Walk In 3
Repressed Records413 King St, Newtown
- ReleasesIndependent and underground.
- HowWalk in, 11am–5pm daily. They run a label, though it has released nothing since 2017.
- Linkrepressedrecords.com
Music Farmers228 Keira St, Wollongong
- ReleasesShop with an in-house label: The New Christs, Hard-Ons.
- HowIf you live in Sydney, Wollongong or anywhere in NSW, you can drop in.
- Linkmusicfarmers.com
Farmer & The Owl228 Keira St, Wollongong
- ReleasesIndie, rock. Heavy imprint Fowl Taste.
- HowSame shopfront as Music Farmers, plus a contact form. No demo policy published.
- Linkfarmerandtheowl.com
An Address, No Demo Policy 18
Future ClassicSydney
- ReleasesElectronic, indie.
- How[email protected].
- Linkfutureclassic.com
Astral PeopleSydney
- ReleasesLabel, management and touring. Any genre.
- How[email protected].
- Linkastralpeople.com
etcetcSydney
- ReleasesElectronic, indie.
- How[email protected] for label enquiries.
- Linketcetc.tv
Bird's Robe RecordsSydney
- ReleasesArt rock, prog, post-rock, ambient.
- HowEmail on their contact page. They aim to reply within two working days.
- Linkbirdsrobe.com
Earshift MusicSydney
- ReleasesJazz, improvised, experimental.
- HowThrough their site.
- Linkearshift.com
Resist RecordsSydney
- ReleasesHardcore, punk.
- HowContact form.
- Linkresistrecords.com
Half A CowSydney
- ReleasesIndie, pop. Since 1990.
- HowBandcamp contact form.
- Linkhalfacow.bandcamp.com
Pine, Cotton, SandWollongong and Sydney
- ReleasesNot-for-profit, music new and old.
- HowBandcamp or Instagram.
- Linkpinecottonsandrecords.bandcamp.com
Fifty RecordsSydney
- ReleasesHip hop.
- HowBandcamp or socials.
- Linkfiftyrecords.bandcamp.com
Chapter MusicMelbourne
- ReleasesIndie, post-punk, reissues.
- How[email protected].
- Linkchaptermusic.com
Cheersquad Records & TapesMelbourne
- ReleasesRock, punk.
- HowContact form. They ask for release enquiries there.
- Linkcheersquad.com.au
Remote Control RecordsAustralia
- ReleasesLabel, distribution, label management.
- How[email protected].
- Linkremotecontrolrecords.com.au
Dew ProcessBrisbane
- ReleasesIndie, pop, alt.
- How[email protected].
- Linkdew-process.com
Greyscale RecordsMelbourne
- ReleasesMetalcore, heavy.
- How[email protected].
- Linkgreyscale.store
Our Golden FriendMelbourne
- ReleasesLabel and management.
- How[email protected].
- Linkourgoldenfriend.com
Heavy Machinery RecordsMelbourne
- ReleasesExperimental.
- How[email protected].
- Linkheavymachineryrecords.com
Hopestreet RecordingsMelbourne
- ReleasesFunk, soul, afrobeat, jazz.
- How[email protected].
- Linkhopestreetrecordings.com
Bandcamp and socials onlyMelbourne, Brisbane, Hobart
- ReleasesTenth Court, Dot Dash, Bedroom Suck, Anti Fade, Lost & Lonesome, Dinosaur City, Coolin' By Sound, Rough Skies, UNFD.
- HowAll releasing in 2025–26, none publish an email or a demo policy. Message through Bandcamp or Instagram.
- Linkbedroomsuckrecords.com
Say No to Demos 4
Flightless RecordsMelbourne
- ReleasesPsych, garage.
- PolicyThey don't accept unsolicited demos.
- Linkfacebook.com
MistletoneMelbourne
- ReleasesIndie, experimental.
- PolicyNot looking for new artists right now.
- Linkmistletone.net
Hidden ShoalAustralia
- ReleasesLabel and sync.
- PolicyNot currently accepting demos.
- Linkhiddenshoal.com
Elefant TraksSydney
- ReleasesHip hop.
- PolicyClosed in 2024. They ask artists not to send demos.
- Linkelefanttraks.com
A distributor gets your music into shops and streaming; it does not fund, market or pitch it the way a label does.