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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 Route5 Distributors with Open Applications4 Walk In3 An Address, No Demo Policy18 Say No to Demos4 ↑ Publish a Demo Route 5
Sweat It Out
Sydney
Releases Dance and electronic. How Demo submission form on their site. Link only, no files. 500 characters of info. Reply Not stated. Link sweatitoutmusic.com
Art As Catharsis
Sydney
Releases Experimental, progressive, instrumental, polyrhythm, drone, psych, jazz. How Email, with the subject line: band name, location, style. The address is on their submissions page. Reply They 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. Link artascatharsis.com
Poison City Records
Melbourne
Releases Punk, indie, art-rock. How Email [email protected] with a streaming link (Bandcamp, SoundCloud). Post also accepted: 60 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072. Reply Not stated. Link poisoncityrecords.com
Hobbledehoy Records
Adelaide
I OH YOU
Melbourne
Releases Rock, indie. Now part of the Mushroom Group. How Email [email protected] . No large attachments. Reply They listen to everything but can't reply to everyone. Link iohyou.com
Distributors with Open Applications 4
MGM Distribution
Sydney
Releases Independent distribution, all genres. How Submissions form: artist, genre, audio link, socials, and a marketing plan. Reply Not stated. Link thegroovemerchants.com
AWAL
International
Releases Distribution and label services. How Open application form. 18+, commercial-quality recordings, no generative AI. Reply They say they review every one. Link apply.awal.com
Believe
International, with an Australia and NZ team
Releases Distribution and artist services. How Contact form. Pick the Artists, Songwriters, Labels & Publishers category. Reply Not stated. Link believe.com
Ditto Music
International, Melbourne office
Releases DIY distribution. How Open sign-up. Release unlimited music, keep your royalties. Reply Self-serve. Link dittomusic.com
Walk In 3
Repressed Records
413 King St, Newtown
Releases Independent and underground. How Walk in, 11am–5pm daily. They run a label, though it has released nothing since 2017. Link repressedrecords.com
Music Farmers
228 Keira St, Wollongong
Releases Shop with an in-house label: The New Christs, Hard-Ons. How If you live in Sydney, Wollongong or anywhere in NSW, you can drop in. Link musicfarmers.com
Farmer & The Owl
228 Keira St, Wollongong
Releases Indie, rock. Heavy imprint Fowl Taste. How Same shopfront as Music Farmers, plus a contact form. No demo policy published. Link farmerandtheowl.com
Bird's Robe Records
Sydney
Releases Art rock, prog, post-rock, ambient. How Email on their contact page. They aim to reply within two working days. Link birdsrobe.com
Earshift Music
Sydney
Releases Jazz, improvised, experimental. How Through their site. Link earshift.com
Pine, Cotton, Sand
Wollongong and Sydney
Cheersquad Records & Tapes
Melbourne
Releases Rock, punk. How Contact form. They ask for release enquiries there. Link cheersquad.com.au
Remote Control Records
Australia
Greyscale Records
Melbourne
Our Golden Friend
Melbourne
Heavy Machinery Records
Melbourne
Hopestreet Recordings
Melbourne
Bandcamp and socials only
Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart
Releases Tenth Court, Dot Dash, Bedroom Suck, Anti Fade, Lost & Lonesome, Dinosaur City, Coolin' By Sound, Rough Skies, UNFD. How All releasing in 2025–26, none publish an email or a demo policy. Message through Bandcamp or Instagram. Link bedroomsuckrecords.com
Say No to Demos 4
Flightless Records
Melbourne
Releases Psych, garage. Policy They don't accept unsolicited demos. Link facebook.com
Mistletone
Melbourne
Releases Indie, experimental. Policy Not looking for new artists right now. Link mistletone.net
Hidden Shoal
Australia
Releases Label and sync. Policy Not currently accepting demos. Link hiddenshoal.com
Elefant Traks
Sydney
Releases Hip hop. Policy Closed in 2024. They ask artists not to send demos. Link elefanttraks.com
A distributor gets your music into shops and streaming; it does not fund, market or pitch it the way a label does.