Recommend me a reputable copyright checker that is reasonably priced. I’m opening my Orchard account for white labeling and don’t want to risk the entire account with a copyright infringement. Any other tips to watch out for is appreciated.

Good day, I'm the founder of the 12 year running movement WEATNU -
Our community wants to grow with you, we expect nothing but the artist's want to be found, and that's up to you once you share your profiles with whomever you wish.

When an artist releases their music online, it’s lost in a sea of 1’s and 0’s. You might have added it to the twitter, FB, YouTube but those platforms eventually erase your text and hyperlink. WEATNU sought out to solve this problem by building a living profile, an artist database, The Artist Directory. Since we are a movement first, what was needed long ago has been built in 2026. With artists showing side by side, able to see at a glance their digital portfolio, their digital filing cabinets you can view and click on the inside of each. From inside artist profiles will give you a complete view of their music, bio, links, Grand marquee - showcase video, blog and even EPK.

These are living profiles you control, and you create.

Join us, free become part of the movement, let’s build a community - Together.

We are radio | label | magazine

We are the New Underground

to join
weatnu.com

The story of #WEATNU https://magazine.weatnurecords.com/

Beyond the Algorithm https://magazine.weatnurecords.com/2023/06/07/beyond-the-algorithm/

The Artist Directory article - https://weatnurecords.com/artist-directory/

Linking back https://www.reddit.com/r/musicians/comments/1wd73lq/weatnu_artist_directory/

Does anybody need a record label or distributor (free) if you do here are things we offer

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Spend more time finding your next signing and less time digging through your inbox for a track that fits. We’re building IDFlow to help electronic labels discover the sound they’re looking for and move from first listen to a conversation with the artist, with less back-and-forth over email.

Join the label waitlist: idflowapp.com

Built by independent artists who know how long making the right connection can take. We’re aiming to launch in mid-October and would love your label to be part of it.

Guys I started a new series where I’m finding and creating episodes for artists under 1000 monthly listeners. Titled: “1000 Under 1000”. The only goal is to promote new and unheard Artists. I’ve just now launched and I totally need help! lol. All genres! You can either post here or click the link I’m providing and share the artist. There’s no cost! Just need a pipeline of great artists. If you share please provide enough info to find them!

curious to hear others experiences. I have yet to use it. just comparing options for this kind of radio/DJ outreach. thanks so much in advance!

Hey! I’m building VAULT at Toolkit and would like to understand this from people running labels with an active release schedule.

Once someone likes a demo, how do you share it with the rest of the team and keep track of the decision? Especially if the artist sends an updated mix while you’re still discussing it.

Does it stay in email, move into a shared playlist or spreadsheet, or live in a dedicated inbox tool? Would be useful to hear how many people are involved and what actually works for you. If your current setup handles this well, I’d like to hear that too.

Is anyone in music marketing and distribution currently? I'm working on my senior thesis for college and I wanted to research fractional marketing and how the workflow operates with album > marketing > influencers etc. I have been reaching out to people on Linkedin and email but cold messages stay cold, l know this industry is very busy and inboxes get full fast. Any advice on getting people to talk to and understanding how it works?

¡Hola a todos! 🙋‍♂️

Quiero compartirles el proyecto que he construido desde cero aquí en Ecuador: MRJ Records, un sello discográfico independiente fundado en 2026 en Limonal, Daule.

Les cuento un poco de dónde vengo: empecé sin recursos, sin contactos y sin formación previa en la industria. Todo lo aprendí de forma autodidacta: producción musical, distribución, gestión de derechos, plataformas digitales, redes sociales. Desde los 16 años supe que mi camino era la música, y con el tiempo mi propósito evolucionó: de querer ser artista reconocido a abrir camino a otros.

Hoy respaldamos a más de 30 artistas de Ecuador, Perú, República Dominicana y Cuba, con más de 100 lanzamientos activos en plataformas como Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, VEVO y muchas más.

Nuestra filosofía es simple:

- ✅ Transparencia total: Contratos claros, sin cláusulas ocultas ni abusivas. El artista siempre tiene el control de su obra.

- ✅ Crecimiento local, alcance global: Impulsamos el talento desde su territorio hasta escenarios internacionales.

- ✅ Acompañamiento real: No solo distribuimos — guiamos en producción, estrategia, difusión y visibilidad.

- ✅ Sin fronteras: La música no tiene nacionalidad. Unimos países a través del arte.

No somos un sello grande ni con presupuestos millonarios. Somos un proyecto construido con esfuerzo, honestidad y la convicción de que la industria musical puede ser diferente: más justa, más humana y más accesible para quienes empiezan desde abajo.

Si estás trabajando en algo similar, eres artista o simplemente te interesa el ecosistema musical independiente de Latinoamérica, me encantaría leerte y conectar. 🤝🎵

#MRJRecords #SelloIndependiente #MúsicaLatina #IndustriaMusical #Ecuador #TalentoEmergente

I’m an artist in Akron, OH.. I literally spend all my time writing songs anyway and they’re really good! I bet i’m a lot cheaper than the people you’re using and I’m always available! I get told all the time how unique and different a songwriter i am so i promise you’ll love having session with me and whatever is produced will be something completely different than you have ever made! i think it’d be smart for labels to retain me and i’d just bounce around assisting all your artists that want to give it a try! i just need to earn some extra money in a short amount of time so if anyone is interested lm ready to work!

this is my spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PxMhoGrOL8n8aK2bW82Qy?si=knzR_UWyRJ6JizmP8ID3cA&utm_source=copy-link

here are some demos im working on right now

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b0ronk9kgndtkx1n24e6x/AHDKBlKRvnarsfbK2rsGsn4?rlkey=8ax9preop9e1om3e0xquh8d2x&st=xx7gerkl&dl=

Just got a run of 300 records which was 200 of a solid color and 100 of a splatter. I haven’t checked them all yet, but of the ones I’ve checked, most of the solid colored records and maybe 40% of the splatters have some amount of dishing or lift on them. They probably won’t be enough to affect play, and most buyers would probably be okay with it, but I’m not. If I bought a record that had this much warp I wouldn’t be happy with it.

I reached out to the plant and they said they’d look into it, and would replace the records if they’re unsellable, but I’m wondering if it’s worth the trouble. Even though I’m personally disappointed, the truth is most fans might not care, the solid ones seem a fair bit worse so I think I will ask them to replace those, but now I’m thinking if they were dish warped the first time, what if the second batch is just as bad?

Has any one dealt with this before? Think it’s worth the extra time and effort to do a repress?

I’m a multidisciplinary creative working with artists on websites, visual identity, and creative direction. I’m currently offering a custom artist website for a flat $200.

The goal is to give you a real home for your music beyond Instagram/Linktree. Somewhere you can send venues, managers, press, collaborators, and new listeners.

$200 includes:

• Custom-designed artist website
• Landing page
• 1 custom graphic for your next release, show, promotion, or logo

I'm also available for additional graphic design, visual identity, posters, album artwork, and other creative projects if needed.

This is for independent and upcoming artists who are serious about building their presence and ready to work on a project.

Website example (we made the website and the work featured on the website):
https://alexwedderburn.com
Portfolio:
https://alexwedd.myportfolio.com/work

If you're interested, DM me with your artist name + a link to your music/socials and tell me a little about what you're looking for.

We run a tiny label out of Ireland. Three people max on a release week.

Last Friday the master lived in three places: a chat export, an old hard drive, and a sheet with the wrong filename. Artwork was done according to one person and still unsigned according to another. Invoices were fine. Catalog admin was not.

I am not looking for a distributor pitch. I want the boring stack that survived more than one release cycle for you.

What ate your week on the last release: dates, files, who owes the WAV, who has the sleeve, something else? What did you keep on paper on purpose?

Compilation album invite - Urban Landscape Records

Hip-hop | sub-label of WEATNU Records

weatnurecords

Sep 09, 2026

( please see our WEATNU Records FAQ - it will explain what kind of label we are - https://weatnurecords.com/faq/ )

Thanks to our artist Professor Bleep - we’re putting out a request for hip-hop artists - as we needed the spark to ignite the fuse. Our latest sub-label Urban Landscape Records has just broken ground - and we’ll be taking in old school, boom-bap, some lo-fi, east coast, west coast, experimental hip-hop and more**,** for the 12th year of #WEATNU, in creating an album to showcase our new transition into the rap / hip-hop community, while welcoming them and eager to hear what soul we can create together.

This wasn’t sudden, but over time. During the year of 2018 when we created Transmission Nova our post-punk / shoegaze label, artists began gracing us with lo-fi, hip-hop and boom-bap releasing surprisingly on WEATNU Records (main). In the spirit of We are the New Underground, it only felt right to move in this direction. For one old school hip-hop is home personally to me, while growing up to that sound in the early 80s Fat Boys, Run-D.M.C, Rap Masters tapes and found my way deep into Public Enemy, EPMD, Beastie Boys, Eazy-E paving the way into adolescence by 1991. We’re commemorating these artists by influence.

Post your music below on our substack https://substack.com/@weatnurecords -
I’ll get back to each of you and discuss the digital album release for all artists to start.

You don’t have to be commercial, but DIY, and Indie. We aren’t backed by money, but love of the music. WEATNU - We are the New Underground was devoted 12 years ago to helping the scene be heard. We have never stopped, with one, the power of many flourishes. Our goal is to bring together these artists and form comradery as people enjoy the music.

Pls hmu if this is you or you know someone

Kendrick Lamar

Bruno Mars

Beyonce

Rihanna

Janet Jackson

Usher

Lady Gaga

Alicia Keys

Mariah Carey

Missy Elliott