Dark Bridge Records

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A&R and working with artists

We are not looking for a finished product but for a clear voice — the rest of the road we can walk together.

What we look for

A voice of your own, first. Technical quality is solvable; whether a song has something to say is not. A demo recorded on a phone tells us more than a neatly mixed track with nothing behind it.

  • Artists and bands working between electronic and live music
  • Composers writing to picture who want to release their own material
  • Projects that care about a catalogue rather than a single season

How to submit

  1. Create an account

    Submissions come through an artist account — nothing gets lost in an inbox and you can see the status.

  2. Send a link

    One or two songs, as a link (private is fine). We do not accept file attachments. Tell us briefly who you are and what you are after.

  3. Get an answer

    We reply to everyone within 14 days — including when the answer is no. Silence is not a response.

What not to expect from us

We do not guarantee playlists and we do not buy followers. We do not offer deals where an artist signs away a catalogue indefinitely in exchange for a promise. If we think you are better off releasing it yourself, that is what we will tell you.

Common questions

Do you accept demos by email?

We prefer the account: submissions do not vanish and you can see the status. But if you would rather not create one, use the contact form.

Do I need an audience already?

No. An audience is an outcome, not a condition. It changes the conversation about terms, not the one about whether we are interested.

How long does a reply take?

Up to 14 days. If nothing arrives in that time, write again — something has most likely gone wrong technically.