The Upstate Sound Music Group 🏴‍☠️

Label, Manager, Mentor, Publisher, Sound Expert, Sync Supervisor · United States

Bio and how they support artists

The Upstate Sound Music Group is a new-age label, publisher, and artist development company based in Nashville, TN. Home to Grammy-winning producers and a global A&R network spanning Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Miami, Upstate is known for championing artist ownership and building modern careers from the ground up. Through our Set Sail distribution and publishing services, The Upstate Sound empowers artists to release music independently while gaining access to sync opportunities, creative resources, and worldwide support. Beyond the label, our ecosystem includes The Upstate Sound Studios, Upstate LIVE (events), and The Upstate Sound Academy — each designed to help creators grow, collaborate, and raise their flag. We’re always looking for exceptional talent and collaborators who share our vision: a new age of music built on integrity, creativity, and purpose. Raise Your Flag, Keep To The Code.

Main

Give artists constructive advice
Give artists detailed feedback on their sound/production
Manage artists in their careers
Offer artists a publishing deal
Sign artists or release their music
License or represent artists’ tracks for image/video sync

Others

Create post or reel on social media
Recommend to team/network
Add to story on social media

Genres accepted most often

Singer songwriterIndie folkR&BCommercial/Mainstream

They want to receive...

Genres

DancehallDream popDrill/JerseyHip-hopHyperpopLatin musicNew wavePost punkReggaetonShoegazeSynthpop
Moods

CatchyEnergeticMainstreamOriginalUnderground
Attributes

Professional productionSync-friendlyStrong social media presenceUnsigned artistUpcoming project

They are also open to receiving...

Genres

Afrobeat/AfropopCommercial/MainstreamCountry musicDance popIndie popLofi bedroomPhonkPunk RockR&B
Moods

Good vibesGroovyMelodicCaptivatingUpbeat

They don't want to receive...

Genres

Classical musicDeath/ThrashElectro Jazz/Nu JazzExperimental jazzJazz fusionHardcoreInstrumentalMelodic metalMetal/Heavy metalModern jazzNeo/Modern ClassicalNoiseSolo Piano
Attributes

BeatsCoversDemosInstrumentalRemix