Artist & Label
Services
Helping Artists Become Captains of Their Own Ship.
Our all-in-one solution blends distribution, publishing, sync access, and real-world mentorship to help artists grow smarter, faster, and with full creative control.
set sail:
For self-starters and emerging artists who want to begin their journey with tools, knowledge, and autonomy.
Unlimited Music & Video Distribution: Access to 200+ destinations (Spotify, Apple, VEVO, etc.)
Publishing Administration: Register your songs to collect your performance, mechanical, and sync royalties
Discovery Mode Enrollment + Advanced Analytics (Including Spotify Popularity Score)
Monthly Payouts: Direct payments and easy revenue splits with collaborators.
The Upstate Sound Academy: (Bi-weekly group call with A&R’s, Artist Educational Resources, Step-by-Step Guides)
Artist Community on Discord (Global Collaboration & Networking)
Sync Licensing (Get your music in films, TV shows, commercials, and other media.)
Groover Lottery (Credits sent directly to your artist Groover account to market your songs!)
Artist Partner:
A flexible all-in-one offering with infrastructure, mentorship, and access to real opportunities. Include everything from “Set Sail.”
Manager-On-Retainer (not just artist support): 1-on-1 Strategy Calls, Business Q&A, Music Feedback, Deal Review, Rollout plans, Tour strategy.
Playlist Pitching Support + Partner Marketing Tool Discounts
Access to Sync Briefs & Brand Deals
Full Studio Access (scheduled) Nashville HQ
Live Showcases & Event Invites + Community Collab Channels
Funding Options (Advance + Catalog)
Physical Distribution: Including Vinyl, CD’s and Tapes.
Flagship Artist:
Invitation Only – designed for high-level artists, strategic collaborators, and career-builders ready to go further — together. Includes everything in “Artist Partner.”
White Glove Distribution Coordination
Custom Publishing Deal (Co-Pub or Full Admin)
Custom Recording Deal (Single / EP / Album) with Bespoke Royalty Structures
Creative Support + Access to the ‘Who’s Looking’ List (Major Label A&R Briefs)
Marketing Support: EPK, Press Releases, Radio Campaigns, and more for each release.
On-Site Studio Engineer + Quarterly Content Days
Custom Linkfire Artist Bio Website to build your Brand + Smart Link Analytics
Creative Crew Path (A&R, Events, Project Mgmt)
Artist Services Breakdown
Audio Video Supply Chain
From one convenient platform, effectively package and deliver both your audio and visual content to meet partner specifications. No addition distributor needed.
Global Distribution Simplified
Access over 200 partners around the world. Monetize your music videos, sound recordings, and compositions from one platform.
Advanced Rights Management
Manage complex ownership splits between stakeholders and set ownership by territory and/or asset type. Set your policies and see your UGC claims via mobile or desktop.
Royalty Payments
Let The Upstate Sound be your royalty payment solution. Our Royalty Center will allow you to keep an eye on your bottom line by designating royalty splits for every contributor and paying stakeholders directly from the platform.
Data Analytics
Be in the know and on the go. Monitor your top audio and video content on social media and digital service providers. Direct access to performance and revenue analytics anytime, anywhere.
Music Publishing Administration
Effortlessly manage your music publishing. We handle song registration, royalty collection, and licensing, ensuring your compositions earn from every performance, broadcast, and sync.
Artist and Label Funding
Fuel your creative projects with tailored financial support. We provide flexible funding options to help artists and labels produce, promote, and distribute their music.
Release & Content Strategy
Maximize your releases with a custom strategy. We create tailored plans for content, timelines, and distribution to ensure your music reaches the right audience.
Marketing & Public Relation
Boost your brand with targeted marketing and PR. We design campaigns, secure press, and connect you with fans to amplify your presence in the industry.