Distiller Music

What Distiller Music does

Distiller Music is a privately-held, UK-based independent music group operating as Distillery Records LLP. Its core function is to develop, release and monetise recorded music and song copyrights on behalf of a small roster of signed artists (6, including Blossoms, Sports Team, Reverend and the Makers, YONAKA, The Ramona Flowers and Liv Dawson) and published songwriters (5, including multi-platinum writer Poppy Baskcomb). Revenue is generated across four streams: record label operations (streaming, digital and physical sales through DSPs); music publishing (administrative royalties and sync licensing into film, TV, advertising and games); recording studio rental at its flagship Distillery II facility in Warmley, Bristol; and its own content hub, Distiller TV.

The underlying technology stack is predominantly physical and analogue rather than software-defined. Distillery II is built around a Rupert Neve Designs console, one of only a few currently installed in the UK, complemented by an ex-broadcast 1970s Neve 53 series, PMC 8-2 XBD soffit-mounted monitors, a 1,371 sq.ft fully sound-proofed live performance area with 5.3-6.78m clearance, removable stage, truss rigging, two 4.3m x 4.5m isolation booths, production offices, green room, VIP lounge, festival garden, loading bay and onsite parking. Catalogue monetisation runs through standard DSP distribution plus a dedicated sync licensing channel; no APIs, SDKs, mobile apps, AI tooling or patents are disclosed.

The go-to-market is a hybrid sales-led and productised model. A&R is performed in-house by three dedicated staff (Head of A&R, Senior International A&R, A&R Scout), with open demo submission via [email protected]. Sync licensing is handled by an in-house Sync & Rights Management Executive via [email protected] targeting film, TV and advertising buyers. Distillery II is rented to artists, producers, film/TV productions and event organisers via direct, quote-based bookings through [email protected]. Marketing uses the company website, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok and Distiller TV. The legal entity is a UK LLP, with no disclosed external investment, parent company, M&A or funding rounds.

Name

Distiller Music

Legal name

Distillery Records LLP

Website

https://distillermusic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Distiller Music is a UK independent music group that signs and develops artists and songwriters, releases music through Distiller Records, administers publishing rights, and rents its flagship Distillery II recording studio in Bristol. It serves indie musicians, songwriters, and film, TV and event producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Record Label & Music Publishing

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Record Production and Distribution (512250), Music Publishers (512230), Record Production and Distribution (51225)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Producers & Production Teams (MPAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Songwriting & Composition (Topliners, Co-writers, Camps) (MPAIABAA), Music Aggregators & DIY Distribution Platforms (MPAIAAAD), Music Supervision Services (MPAIALAB)

Keywords

• Record label services
• Music publishing rights
• Recording studio rental
• Sync licensing
• Artist development

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Record Label Operations: Artist releases through Distiller Records label, generating revenue from streaming, digital sales, and physical record distribution
2. Music Publishing: Publishing arm manages songwriter catalogues and collects sync licensing revenue from film, TV, and advertising placements
3. Recording Studio Rental: Distillery II studio facilities rented to musicians, film/TV productions, and events. Includes control room, live performance area, production offices, VIP lounge, and green room
4. Sync Licensing: Licensing music for film, TV, advertising, and games through dedicated [email protected] channel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Distiller Music Group is a fully independent music company that operates Distiller Records (artist signings and releases), a Publishing arm (songwriter rights administration and sync licensing), Distillery II (a professional recording studio between Bristol and Bath), and Distiller TV (content hub). It represents a roster of artists and songwriters, licenses music for film/TV/advertising, and rents studio facilities to musicians, producers, and event organisers.

Product overview

Distiller Music Group is a fully independent, progressive artist-friendly group of companies spanning Records (Distiller Records), Publishing, Distiller TV content hub, and Distillery II recording studio. The company operates as a multi-service music entertainment platform combining record label services, music publishing rights management, video content production, and professional recording studio facilities. The portfolio includes signed artists (Blossoms, Liv Dawson, Reverend and the Makers, Sports Team, The Ramona Flowers, YONAKA on the label side) and published songwriters (Dimitri Tikovoi, Gil Lewis, Poppy Baskcomb, The Ramona Flowers, Yuneki on the publishing side), supported by physical studio infrastructure at Distillery II and the Distiller TV content platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Distillery II: Cutting-edge fully equipped studio designed for music, film, TV and events recording, production rehearsals, and live performances - located between Bristol and Bath

Products and services

• Distiller Records Independent record label offering artist signings, release management, campaign execution, and distribution of signed artists' music via streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) and physical media. For signed recording artists and bands.
• Music Publishing Music publishing division that administers rights for songwriters and composers, collects royalties, and pitches catalogues for sync licensing into film, TV, advertising, and games. Roster includes Dimitri Tikovoi, Gil Lewis, Poppy Baskcomb, The Ramona Flowers, and Yuneki.
• Distillery II Recording Studio State-of-the-art recording studio between Bristol and Bath available for hire, featuring vintage and modern equipment, a 1,371 sq.ft live performance area, isolation booths, control room, green room, production offices, VIP lounge, and festival garden. For musicians, producers, film/TV productions, touring artists, and event organisers.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Ramona Flowers' 'Up All Night' reached over 1.5M Spotify streams and 4M global streams, hitting Top 25 US Alternative Radio Chart
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kobalt Music Group: Global independent music publisher and rights administrator representing songwriters and catalogues. Overlaps with Distiller's publishing arm at a far larger scale.
• BMG Rights Management: Global music rights company combining recorded music, publishing, and neighbouring rights at scale. A much larger incumbent player in the same indie-aligned label-and-publishing space Distiller operates in.

Direct peers

• The Church Studios: London recording studio with vintage and modern equipment, offering recording, mixing, and event spaces. Comparable UK studio business with a similar vintage/modern hybrid positioning to Distillery II.
• Metropolis Studios: London-based recording studio complex serving major artists, film, and TV productions. Comparable as a UK-based professional recording facility renting high-end studio time.
• Warp Records: UK-based independent record label with a publishing arm and a long history of artist development. Comparable as an indie label-publisher focused on creative-led roster building.
• Strongroom Studios: Long-established London recording studio offering recording, mixing, and production services. Directly comparable UK studio rental business targeting artists, labels, and productions.
• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London recording studio offering high-end recording, mixing, and film/TV scoring services. Directly comparable as a UK recording studio business competing for premium artist and production bookings.
• Beggars Group: UK-based independent music group operating multiple record labels (4AD, Matador, XL Recordings, Rough Trade) plus publishing. Directly comparable as an independent, artist-focused label-and-publishing group with vertical integration across recorded music and rights.
• Domino Recording Company: Leading UK independent record label and publisher with a broad artist roster. Closely comparable independent label-publisher model with strong reputation for artist development and creative independence.
• Ninja Tune: London-based independent record label and publisher known for artist-friendly policies and a vertically integrated label-publishing model. Comparable in scale and ethos to Distiller Music Group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/distillermusic
• Instagraminstagram.com/distillermusic
• TikToktiktok.com/@distillermusic?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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