Indiana's music industry thrives on the operations of vibrant recording label companies that cater to a diverse range of genres. The focus of these companies spans production, distribution, marketing, and support for various artists and independent music cooperatives. Technological advancement is posing an interesting future for the industry, as companies gradually embrace digitalization for global distribution. The businesses are profoundly independent with a strong commitment to promoting and supporting unique and exciting music from talented artists.


Top 24 record label companies in Indiana

1. Secretly Distribution

Supporting great independent music is at the core of Secretly Distribution’s DNA. Over two decades, we have built a global digital and physical distribution network serving all major markets worldwide. We offer hands-on development, marketing, technology, investment, and support to some of the most exciting and diverse labels and artists working today. We are a completely independent company, who believes that our success is built on ethically and responsibly supporting great independent music. Secretly Distribution serves as the exclusive distributor for a growing family of premier independent record labels, including: Arbutus Records, Asthmatic Kitty, Awesome Tapes From Africa, Awful Records, Bar/None, Bayonet Records, Beats In Space, Big Crown Records, Captured Tracks & Omnian Music Group, Chapter Music, Colemine Records, Constellation, DAIS Records, Darling Recordings, Dead Oceans, DFA, Double Denim Records, Family Vineyard, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Joyful Noise Recordings, K Records, Kanine Records, Keeled Scales, No Quarter, Numero Group, Paradise of Bachelors, Quite Scientific Records, RVNG Intl., Rhymesayers, Run For Cover Records, Sacred Bones Records, Sahel Sounds, Secretly Canadian, Sister Polygon Records, Smalltown Supersound, Sooper Records, Sounds Familyre, Suicide Squeeze Records, Temporary Residence Ltd, Touch and Go Records, Tri Angle, Trouble in Mind, Unseen Worlds, Western Vinyl, Wharf Cat Records and Winspear.


2. Reverie Records

Reverie Records is a record label based in India that offers music production and distribution services to artists.


3. Big Head Pizza

Big Head Todd & The Monsters is a music band that performs live shows and releases albums. Their music style includes rock, blues, and folk genres, and they have been active since the early 90s.


4. Missing Link Records

Missing Link Records is a company specializing in the music industry, offering a variety of products and services related to music.


5. Secretly Group

Secretly Group is an international music company that represents artists, writers, filmmakers, producers, and comedians. They operate globally and specialize in streaming and sync services. With multiple Grammy, Mercury Prize, and Brit Award nominations, Secretly Group has established a reputation for delivering great stories through great storytelling.


6. Azmyth Recording Studio

Azmyth Recording Studios is a premier music recording studio located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team of talented engineers and producers specializes in full band projects, mixing, mastering, and music production services.


7. Rock Paper Scissors, Inc.

Rock Paper Scissors is a company that provides various musical services and tours. They offer concerts and performances featuring artists from different cultural backgrounds. The company specializes in promoting and organizing music events globally.


8. Sacred Phrases

  • Website: sacredphrases.com
  • Headquarters: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 11-50

Sacred Phrases is a cassette label offering ambient, experimental, and electronic music with a focus on lo-fi and hi-fi sounds. Based in Fort Wayne, IN.


9. Gaither Music Group, LLC

  • Website: gaither.com
  • Headquarters: Alexandria, Indiana, United States
  • Founded: 2006
  • Headcount: 11-50
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Gaither.com is a music company that brings together talented artists to create harmonious interpretations of classic songs. They offer live performances, albums, and merchandise for fans around the world.


10. Brant Vogel

  • Website: brantvogel.com
  • Headquarters: Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

The Brant Vogel Band arrives with an impressive portrayal of the great traditional and classic country music we all love with the distinct twist of the Brant Vogel sound that keeps us dancing and partying all night long. Home grown from the back roads of Northern Indiana, Brants roots have followed him to the great venues of your favorite down home taverns and of course those beloved rodeos and festivals to the coolest clubs in town across the western half of the United States. With over 25 self-written songs played live, including various masterly co-written, -with the countrys most talented including the well known Nashville songwriter, Kostas- Brant Vogel and his Band bring home what you desire . . . the talented and unconfined presence of a few Good Ol Boys, just playing those good ol country sounds.


11. J Tizzle Muzic

  • Website: jtizzlemuzic.com
  • Headquarters: South Bend, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Music Producer J Tizzle Electronica Producer. Teknofonic Recordings Artist J Tizzle Electronica Producer, Beats, Listen. J TIZZLE Electronica Producer Official Website.


12. R L Hammel Associates

  • Website: rlhammel.com
  • Headquarters: Alexandria, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Professional services pertaining to all facets of music the music industry including composition, production and management.


13. M&a;R Rush

  • Website: mandrrush.com
  • Headquarters: Dyer, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 51-200

M&R Rush is a classic rock band from Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, formed in the early 1970s. They offer original music with unforgettable melodies, driving rhythm section, blazing guitars and four-part harmonies.


14. Tom Lounges Entertainment

Tom Lounges' Entertainment is producing and presenting several shows this summer in August at the Region's newest performance venue. Stay tuned for August shows at Crown Point Bulldog Park. Look for July shows Tom is producing at other venues such as The Gazebo in Highland, IN.


15. Primary Sound Studios

Primary Sound Studios is one of the Midwest's premiere music recording studios. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, and in business for over 20 years, Primary Sound has been the studio of choice for hundreds of bands and ensembles all across the country and in virtually all genres of music. Formally Farm Fresh Studios, Primary Sound Studios offers a full range of sound recording services, including recording, mixing, engineering and mastering.


16. Beyond Me Entertainment

Beyond Me Entertainment is a unique team of recording artists, producers, singers, and creative people who provide music and entertainment on the behalf of the non-profit organization, Beyond Me Initiative (BMI). The group unites music and communities together to inspire change in Haiti and other developing communities. Through cause-inspired hit songs, music videos, and beneficial concerts, Beyond Me participates in campaigns to raise awareness for change. The group brings in more financial support for BMI’s mission by linking its music with merchandise that supports job creation, infrastructure, and community-driven development within Haiti and throughout the world. In the spring of 2013, Beyond Me Music Group began with a nucleus of college students at Anderson University (AU) in Indiana who ran together. The students provided the pool for the first artists BMI would begin working with. They volunteered their time and talents to help raise funds on the behalf of the organization. They use their voices, instruments, writing skills, production skills, and dance moves to put on beneficial shows and create music. As doors flew open, Beyond Me artists began performing at different schools, churches, youth groups, detention facilities, and community events. They sold merchandise, recorded songs, and inspired people to support Beyond Me Initiative’s community development efforts in Haiti.


17. The Lodge Recording Studios

The Lodge Recording Studios is a music production and recording facility located in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing a creative environment for clients' music with state-of-the-art equipment.


18. Blonde Entertainment LLC

Blonde Entertainment is a talent management agency with over 20 years of experience in developing and representing artists and talent throughout Indiana and the Midwest.


19. Wtts-fm

  • Website: wttsfm.com
  • Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  • Founded: 1992
  • Headcount: 11-50
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WTTS FM is a radio station that offers a diverse range of music genres and entertaining shows. Experience the best of rock, alternative, and indie music with their talented hosts. Connect with WTTS through their website and social media platforms to stay updated on upcoming events and concerts.


20. John H. Castle High School

The mission of Castle High School is to provide a quality educational experience in a positive and safe learning environment. We will strive to provide students with a desire for life long learning. Our mission will be to prepare them for future in a culturally diverse and highly technological society. We will attempt to promote self-esteem and develop all students to their full intellectual and physical potential. In support of this purpose, the faculty and staff are committed to and accountable for: · creating a safe environment for all students characterized by high expectations, personal responsibility for learning, respect for academic excellence, mutual respect, caring and personal support. · providing quality instruction in all classes. · assisting prospective graduates to achieve entry to college, advanced training or the work force.


21. 3 Way Entertainment

3 Way Entertainment South is a music entertainment company offering label services, licensing, distribution, and artist management.


22. ITS Presents

  • Website: ryqpeden.com
  • Headquarters: Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
  • Founded: 2012
  • Headcount: 1-10
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ITS Presents... is a media production company specializing in animation.


23. XRA Records

  • Website: xrarecords.com
  • Headquarters: Bloomington, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

XRA Records is a company that operates in the Media and Entertainment industry. It employs 6-10 people and has $1M-$5M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana.


24. Eonian Records

  • Website: eonianrecords.com
  • Headquarters: Mccordsville, Indiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Eonian Records is synonymous with some of the greatest metal, pop and hard rock music in the world. Eonian's new found reputation has been further cemented as they have become the home of several musical icons of Chicago's legendary music club The Thirsty Whale such as Dear Diary, Gynger Lynn, Pistol Dawn, Sgt. Roxx, Sweet Sybil, and UZI. Eonian also has a growing reputation as an artist-focused home and is soon to lead the pack with the most acclaimed acts and recordings in music. Eonian Records was conceived in 2007 between two good friends and officially launched in 2008 as a small, independent label based in Indianapolis, Indiana. A wide array of artists calls Eonian Records their record home, including: Bad Attitude, Charlemagne, Dear Diary, Dr. Grind, Felony, Gynger Lynn, High Noon, Legacy, Pistol Dawn, Ronny North, Sgt. Roxx, Shake City, Snakeskin Cowboy, Strike Twice, Sweet Sybil, UZI, and Wanted. Eonian has a staff of informed eccentrics that have found that a growing audience shares their musical taste of attitude, style, and decadence, as well as uncompromising commitment to quality. Eonian is also involved in social and environmental issues, fostering ethical practices in its day-to-day business, treating the artists with fairness, honesty, and integrity while supporting charitable groups such as Habitat for Humanity. We look forward to releasing music and videos, with the same high quality and irreverent attitude that you expect for many years to come.


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