Catalog Archive
A curated selection of independent recordings, demo sessions, and emerging artist releases. Each entry includes liner notes, session credits, and licensing details for sync placements.
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View entryCatalog Tools
The archive is built around practical workflows for radio programmers, playlist editors, and sync teams. Each entry carries the full context of a recording — not just a stream link.
Every album and demo tape includes original release dates, recording locations, and the names of everyone in the room. No vague credits — just the actual session details.
Know which microphones, tape machines, and outboard gear shaped a track. Useful for producers chasing a specific analog sound or writers documenting production techniques.
Full-length previews for every catalog entry, organized by genre and era. Skip the guesswork and hear the actual recording before requesting a review copy.
Downloadable press kits with high-res sleeve scans, artist bios, and session photography. Built for print editors and online publications covering underground releases.
Direct contact details for licensing inquiries on every entry. Music supervisors can reach the right person without going through a label intermediary.
Stories behind each session — the warehouse where the tape was cut, the four-track used for a bedroom demo, the live room that gave a record its reverb.
Further listening
A selection of recent features and catalog additions for collectors, programmers, and supervisors looking beyond the mainstream.
How a 1974 demo session shaped the sound of a generation.
Rediscovered master tapes from a small but influential room. Interviews with the original engineers on the atmosphere and technical limits of the era.
Read the featureWhy lo-fi recordings are finding new life in the streaming era.
Tracing DIY folk artists from home setups to international playlists. Conversations about recording chains, authenticity, and what curators look for.
Read the analysisThe tactile appeal of limited-run records and the stories behind them.
Small-batch production, packaging choices, and how labels build a community around physical releases. Notes on design and audio quality.
View the storyFor a first submission or a small demo batch.
A practical entry point for artists and labels. Includes catalog listing, basic session credits, and a press-ready PDF. Clear next step for review.
See what's includedFor a more detailed catalog entry with liner notes.
Focus on practical decisions: session dates, equipment lists, and background story. A hands-on approach to get your release properly documented.
Explore the processFor regular releases and back-catalog maintenance.
A separate angle for labels with multiple projects. Covers updates, reissues, and consistent metadata across the archive. Built for long-term use.
Read the overview