Music from the next generation
XZ1 Recordings
XZ1 Recordings specializes in distributing singles to streaming services around the world. We also strive to help out upcoming artists grow their career!
About XZ1 Recordings
Founded with a passion for supporting emerging artists, XZ1 Recordings is a humble company under the umbrella of Fusion Audio Distribution. Established as a platform exclusively for releasing singles, our label aims to empower musicians in launching their careers. Since our inception, XZ1 Recordings has been committed to next level personalized and quick music distribution for artists to cultivate their unique sound. Through strategic partnerships and a dedicated team, we continue to champion creativity and innovation in the music industry, ensuring that every artist's journey is marked by growth and success.
Our Missions & Vision
Empower Emerging Artists: To provide a platform that empowers and supports emerging artists in launching and developing their careers.
Quality Over Quantity: To prioritize quality music over mass production, focusing on nurturing talent and fostering artistic growth.
Diverse and Inclusive Catalog: To curate a diverse catalog that celebrates various genres and promotes inclusivity within the music industry.
Strategic Partnerships: To establish strategic partnerships with artists, producers, and other industry stakeholders to enhance distribution reach and effectiveness.
Transparency and Fairness: To maintain transparent and fair practices in all dealings with artists, ensuring they receive equitable compensation and support.
Innovation in Distribution: To leverage innovative distribution channels and technology to maximize visibility and reach for our artists' music.
Community Engagement: To actively engage with our community of artists, fans, and supporters through events, collaborations, and online platforms.
Environmental Responsibility: To minimize our environmental impact through sustainable practices in packaging, distribution, and operations.
Continuous Improvement: To continuously evolve and adapt to changes in the music industry, staying at the forefront of distribution trends and technologies.
Passion for Music: To maintain a deep passion for music at the core of our operations, driving us to support and promote exceptional talent.
These missions and visions guide us at XZ1 Recordings in our commitment to fostering a thriving and artistically rich music community.
Frequently asked questions
Our answers to some of the most common questions artists ask when joining a label!
What's the royalty split
At the moment, the royalty split is either 70/30 or 80/20 depending on your choice. That is after the cut by the distributor is made
Does XZ1 release albums
XZ1 Recordings is a single only label/distributor. We are considering releasing EP's at some point but if you want to release an album, head to Fusion Audio Distribution (https://fusion.l5.ca)
Do I need to sign a contract
We send contracts on a per release basis. Once we submit your release, you'll recieve a contract to sign in your email which can easily be signed through your XZ1 dashboard.
How many releases can I release through XZ1
As many as you wish, as long as they are all singles!
Do I need to pay anything
Not at all! We also do not provide advances at this moment.
Do we allow AI generated music or music made partially with AI
Fully AI generated music is not allowed to be released on XZ1. Music partially made with AI tools such as BandLab's Songstarter tool are permitted as long as you make enough changes to them that it won't be striked for copyright.