Genres accepted most often
- Commercial/Mainstream
- Indie folk
- R&B
- Singer songwriter
Other genres they love
- Dancehall
- Dream pop
- Drill/Jersey
- Hip-hop
- Hyperpop
- Latin music
- New wave
- Post punk
- Reggaeton
- Shoegaze
- Synthpop
Genres they’re also open to receiving
- Afrobeat/Afropop
- Commercial/Mainstream
- Country music
- Dance pop
- Indie pop
- Lofi bedroom
- See all +3
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
They recently gave these artists opportunities
They want to receive music similar to…
brakence
Mura Masa
Kordhell
Anitta
Sabrina Carpenter
Moods they love
- Catchy
- Energetic
- Mainstream
- Original
- Underground
Moods they’re also open to receiving
- Good vibes
- Groovy
- Melodic
- Captivating
- Upbeat
Attributes they love
- Strong social media presence
- Unsigned artist
- Upcoming project
They don't want to receive...
- Classical music
- Death/Thrash
- Electro Jazz/Nu Jazz
- Experimental jazz
- Jazz fusion
- Hardcore
- See all +7
The Upstate Sound Music Group 🏴☠️
Label, Manager, Mentor, Publisher, Sound Expert, Sync Supervisor
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.
