With the recent resurgence in vinyl sales and exponential rise in music streaming many independent record labels are faced with a significant challenge. How can artists signed to these labels, get the exposure for their music and reach the music listening & buying public? Brighton based, Republic of Music, founded in January 2007, offers a new and exciting alternative to the existing independent music sales and distribution companies. They provide maximum exposure for music from both new and established artists, utilising a multi medium distribution formulae, expertly developed and executed.

This musical distribution cocktail, cleverly mixes old and new elements to perfect effect. The high street record stores of the UK, cool regional indie record shop, global digital download muscle of iTunes, combine seamlessly with the instant gratification and reach of digital streaming giants such as Spotify and VEVO.

Paul Travis, (A1M records) Commented, “After exploring a number of independent distribution options, we are absolutely delighted to be have made this deal”. “Mark and his team, come highly recommended and have a 10 year proven history of working with cutting edge indie artists and label’s”. They provide well developed and high profile connections to digital download and streaming platforms, as well as providing keys to the high street and regional record stores for our physical product”.

"Across the cities, towns and villages of the United Kingdom, you can still find, “The record Store”. With a long history of being the destination for the music enthusiast, the collector, of the cool and the different. These indie record stores & specialist high street chains have always stood out from the crowd, they have a well-earned reputation for stocking an eclectic mix of independent music”. As a small indie label, were delighted to have the opportunity to have the Vinyl & CD of The Moods New Album, Missing Peace, stocked by these champions of new music, whilst also having it expertly positioned with digital giants, iTunes, Spotify & Vevo”  

About Republic Of Music
Since its launch in 2007, Republic of Music have worked retail campaigns for such artists as Tame Impala, M83, The Charlatans, Caribou, Floating Points, Hinds, You Me At Six, Fleet Foxes, Two Door Cinema Club, Neneh Cherry, Bloc Party, The Black Keys, Moderat, Modeselektor, Midlake, Interpol, The Walkman, Zola Jesus, Fatboy Slim, The Cribs, Lambchop, Mazzy Star, Flume, Major Lazer, Gold Panda, Beach House and many more. They Boast a diverse and cutting edge roster of labels such as City Slang, BMG Rights, Secretly Distribution, Sacred Bones, Numero, Ghostly Intl, Death Waltz Recording Co, Mondo, !K7, Ram Records, Breakbeat Kaos, Lucky Number, Moshi Moshi, Strut, Monkeytown, Skint, Late Night Tales, Brownswood and Italians

Http://republicofmusic.net

About A1M Records 
A1 (M) RECORDS a fiercely independent record label & artist development company, “Passionate about sounds that make a difference”. Inspired by the DIY ethos of Wilson and McLaren and born of the post punk, electronic noise, emanating from 80,s & 90,s Manchester. Top producers, re-mixers, studios, film makers, designers, PR professionals are part of the A1M team, dedicated to developing new music. Specializing in “the debut single, EP or Album” in both digital and physical formats. They have hosted, Indie Showcase gigs at venues across the UK including; FAC251, Band on the Wall, Sebright Arms, 100 Club, La belle Angle (Edinburgh), & the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Manchester’s premier electro hip-hop reggae outfit, The Moods, are the newest addition to the label, with previous studio releases from, The Suzuki Method, The Winachi Tribe, and live releases for J.B. Barrington and The Nouvelles.

http://www.a1mrecords.com

About The Moods
The Moods are a ten-piece collective of producers, poets and musicians from Manchester and the North West. Combining drum & bass, reggae, hip-hop and EDM, their music sparks off a contagious need to dance. This summer, the band’s live act got even greater with the welcoming of Alice, a classically-trained violinist, to the family; her stunning strings bring a whole new level to The Moods’ already awesome performance. The band release their thought-provoking and innovative new album. “Missing Peace” on 29.09.2017. The bands second single, P.O.P. (Profit over People), is taken from this album and is release 08.08.17. At a moment in time when music is a crucial part of the push for social change, this breath-music is both resonant and relevant. Missing Peace showcases The Moods’ talent for producing mighty music with substance and grit. The Moods will make you dance, and then they’ll make you think.

https://www.facebook.com/themoodsmanc

Missing Peace Released on A1M records 29.09.17 – Digital, Vinyl & CD

See the Moods Live at the Iconic Ritz Manchester - 8th September
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