Best record labels in New York

Start with polished, finished tracks that represent your best work. Build a clear artistic identity with professional visuals and a solid bio. Research which labels match your sound by studying their rosters. Use Groover to submit directly to New York labels who commit to listening and replying. You'll get guaranteed feedback instead of waiting months for a response that never comes.

Yes. New York labels regularly sign artists from across the United States and internationally. Hip-hop, indie rock, and electronic labels are especially open to working with remote artists. What matters is your music and vision, not your zip code.

New York labels cover nearly every genre. Hip-hop remains deeply rooted in the city's DNA, from boom-bap to drill. Indie rock, post-punk, and garage rock thrive in Brooklyn's DIY spaces. Electronic music ranges from house to experimental noise. Jazz and R&B maintain strong scenes in Harlem and beyond. Labels like Fool's Gold and Sinderlyn show how the city embraces hybrid sounds that blend multiple influences.

On Groover, labels have 7 days to respond. If they don't reply, you get your credits back. This guarantees you won't waste time waiting.

Labels provide artistic development, release strategy, and connections to New York's music ecosystem. Distributors just get your music onto streaming platforms and into stores. New York labels connect you with local venues, bookers, press, and sync opportunities that can transform your career beyond just streaming numbers.

Groover helps artists and their representatives (label managers, PR agents, publishers etc.) get their music heard.


Through an innovative web platform, Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios and labels seeking emerging talents. On Groover, artists can send their music directly to a selection of blogs, radios, playlist curators, record labels and pros of their choice, get feedback guaranteed, and coverage!

Thanks to Groover, more than 3,000 active music curators and pros have given more than 4 million pieces of feedback, 1 million+ shares (reviews, playlist adds etc.) and 1,000+ signatures on record labels.

Yes, Groover is a paid platform that uses credits called Grooviz:

• 1 Grooviz = €1 (tax included, ~ $1.07 USD)

• Contacting a curator/pro costs 2 Grooviz

• Top-tier curators may cost more (4–6 Grooviz)
  

You can save up to 24% with discounted credit packs.

100%. Groover was built for indie and self-managed artists who want to promote their music without needing a label or traditional PR.

Curators provide actionable written feedback on your track, helping you understand your music’s strengths, get exposure, and grow your network.

Yes, but signing up is free and takes only a few minutes. You can browse curators and plan your campaign before sending your first track.