What Artists Get When They Sign to AudioWave Records — Our Full-Service Artist Development System

AudioWave Records is built on one clear motto:

DISCOVER. DEVELOP. DELIVER.

We discover rising talent.

We develop artists with intention.

We deliver real results across DSPs, media, and live opportunities.

We sign all electronic genres — from House, Techno and Bass to DnB, Garage, Melodic, EDM, Future Bass and everything in between.

This article explains EXACTLY what artists get when they sign to AudioWave Records, what support we offer, what contract options exist, and what we expect from the artists we work with.

1. Professional DSP Pitching Across All Electronic Genres

Every AudioWave Records release is pitched strategically to major DSPs including:

Beatport

We submit your track to:

• Genre editorial playlists (House, Techno, DnB, UKG, Bass, EDM etc.)

• “Latest Releases” highlights

• “Best New [Genre]” monthly selections

• Featured sections

• Hype Chart opportunities

• Genre Top 100 charting lanes

• Weekend staff picks

• DJ support networks

Our recent editorial features, chart entries and genre highlights show that Beatport’s editorial team is actively engaging with our releases.

Spotify (All Electronic Genres)

We pitch tracks into genre-appropriate editorial and algorithmic lanes such as:

• Housewerk

• UK House Music

• Fresh Finds Dance

• Mint (via long-term pitching)

• New Dance Music Friday

• Dance Rising

• New Music Friday regional playlists

• Groove Theory

• Bass Arcade

• Fresh Finds UK

• Electronic Editorials

• Genre-specific niche playlists

We also pitch to large independent curator networks across all genres we release.

Apple Music, Deezer & Amazon Music

Electronic editorial lanes and genre-based collections are targeted for every release.

2. Premium Smart Link System (Pre-Save → Listen Now + Fan Data)

Every artist receives a professional smart link that:

• Converts automatically from Pre-Save to Listen Now

• Delivers Release Radar triggers

• Adds the track to fan libraries

• Collects real listener data

• Tracks engagement and user behaviour

• Helps us plan future promotion and targeting

• Looks clean, branded and professional across socials

This gives your release the smoothest, most effective rollout possible — on par with major labels.

3. Full Media Support With The Wave (150,000+ Monthly Readers)

AudioWave artists gain access to our publishing platform The Wave, where we provide:

• Artist spotlight features

• Release articles

• Interviews

• SEO-optimised media pieces

• Behind-the-scenes stories

• Career announcements

• Social media amplification

These features boost your search visibility, your brand image, and your fan engagement.

4. Social Media Support & Collaborative Promotion

For every release, we offer:

• Collaborative Instagram posts

• Story reposting

• TikTok/Reel amplification

• Cross posting on our pages

• Smart link integration

• Branded promotional assets

• Optional paid reach boosting

This ensures every track reaches both your audience and ours.

5. Direct Communication With Our Verified WhatsApp Business Account

We operate like a modern label — fast and human.

Artists receive:

• Real-time A&R advice

• Messaging support

• Updates on DSP pitching

• Metadata checks

• Artwork approvals

• Marketing feedback

• Fast decision-making

• Smooth communication

No being ignored.

No waiting weeks for an email reply.

No uncertainty.

You get access to a real team.

6. DJ Pool Distribution & Industry Tastemaker Support

We send each release to our growing network of DJs across multiple genres:

• House DJs

• Tech House DJs

• UKG + Bassline DJs

• Techno DJs

• DnB selectors

• Festival DJs

• Club residents

• International touring artists

• Promo-only DJ pools

This increases:

• Shazams

• Club traction

• Chart momentum

• DJ playlisting

• Festival support

Electronic music lives and dies in clubs — DJ support is critical.

7. Sync Pitching (TV, Film, Games, Ads, Brands)

AudioWave Records pitches suitable tracks to:

• Sync agencies

• TV production teams

• Advert agencies

• Film studios

• Streaming platforms

• Commercial brands

• Video game publishers

Not every track fits sync — but when it does, we push it strongly.

This is an extra earning opportunity most indie artists never experience.

8. Professional Artist Development & Long-Term Strategy

We help our artists evolve with:

• Sound refinement

• A&R feedback

• Genre positioning

• Visual branding direction

• Release scheduling

• Marketing strategy

• Social media strategy

• Long-term career planning

We don’t just release music —we grow careers.

9. Contract Options — Flexible or 1–3 Year Partnerships

Artists can choose how deeply they want to work with us:

✔ Single Track Agreements

Perfect for flexibility.Ideal for multi-label artists or experimenting with releases.

You still receive:

• DSP pitching

• Smart link system

• DJ promo

• PR support (when approved)

• Social collabs

• Verified WhatsApp support

• Sync pitching

✔ 1–3 Year Artist Deals (Recommended for Career Growth)

This includes everything above PLUS:

• Priority editorial pitching

• Deep artist development

• Catalogue strategy

• Brand building

• Priority A&R

• Worldwide LIVE performance pitching

• Long-term marketing & rollout support

• Stronger relationship with DSP editors

We help long-term artists build momentum that actually lasts.

10. Our A&R Philosophy — Quality Over Clout

We NEVER judge artists on:

❌ Follower count

❌ Viral moments

❌ Hype

❌ TikTok stats

We care about:

✔ Music quality

✔ Creativity

✔ Work ethic

✔ Attitude

✔ Professionalism

✔ Growth potential

If the music is strong and the artist is serious, we will DISCOVER, DEVELOP and DELIVER.

11. We Never Promise Overnight Fame (And Never Will)

We are honest.

We are ethical.

We are realistic.

AudioWave Records will never claim:

❌ “We’ll make you famous instantly.”

❌ “One song will blow you up.”

❌ “We guarantee millions of streams.”

Real success comes from:

• Strong music

• Consistency

• Strategy

• Networking

• Branding

• Patience

• Good rollout

We give you every tool —but you must be prepared to grow the right way.

12. Who We Sign

We sign artists across all electronic genres, including but not limited to:

• House

• Bass House

• DnB

• Tech House

• Trance

• Techno

• UKG / Bassline

• Big Room / EDM

• Melodic House & Techno

• Future Bass

• Chill Electronic

• Electronic Pop

• Club Tools

• Downtempo

• Experimental Electronic

If the sound is high quality and fits our vision, we will listen.

Signing to AudioWave Records means joining a label that:

✔ Cares deeply about its artists

✔ Offers real, hands-on support

✔ Achieves editorial recognition across DSPs

✔ Pushes for chart placements and visibility

✔ Develops long-term careers with intention

✔ Represents all electronic genres with equal passion

✔ Operates with integrity and transparency

✔ Doesn’t chase hype — we build it

If your music is ready and you’re committed to growing the right way, AudioWave Records is ready to DISCOVER, DEVELOP and DELIVER your potential.