Ophelia Records

What Ophelia Records does

Ophelia Records is an independent electronic music record label founded in 2018 by producer Seven Lions (Jeff Montalvo) and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, where it operates a warehouse and physical distribution facility. The label operates as a full-service music business: it signs artists, releases recorded music, produces physical merchandise and limited-edition vinyl, and supports touring and live-event activity for its roster. The company serves electronic music consumers, primarily fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, and adjacent subgenres, while also serving artists through label services.

The roster spans 20+ artists including Seven Lions himself, Au5, MitiS, Jason Ross, Kill The Noise, and newer signings such as Dead Rose, HVDES, STAR SEED, LUCI, and Abraxis. Distribution is handled through major digital streaming platforms, with multiple roster artists holding tens of millions of streams on Spotify individually. The label also issues catalog releases on vinyl, including premium box-set compilations, and sells branded merchandise directly to consumers.

The business model combines four revenue streams: streaming royalties from DSPs, direct-to-consumer merchandise sales through a Shopify storefront, limited-edition vinyl and box-set sales at $25-$110 per item, and live event and touring revenue tied to artist bookings. The company additionally operates a fan community via Discord and a loyalty program called CODEX LEONIS, indicating an effort to deepen direct-to-fan relationships beyond passive streaming distribution. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Ophelia Records

Legal name

Ophelia Records

Website

https://opheliarecords.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ophelia Records is an independent electronic music label founded in 2018 by Seven Lions, based in Denver, CO. It signs 20+ artists in melodic bass, dubstep, and trance, distributing via streaming platforms and selling vinyl, merchandise, and event tickets directly to fans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Music Label

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (512250)

akta.pro primary industry

Record Labels (Major & Independent) (MPAIAAAA)

Keywords

• Independent record label
• Electronic music label
• Melodic bass music
• Direct-to-fan merchandise
• Vinyl record releases

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Music Streaming Royalties: Revenue from DSP streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube, TIDAL, Amazon) through traditional music distribution
2. Direct Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeves, jackets), headwear, accessories, and limited edition items through Shopify storefront
3. Vinyl Record Sales: Physical vinyl releases of artist albums and EPs sold directly through the Ophelia merchandise store, including collector's box sets
4. Event Ticketing and Tours: Indirect revenue through artist touring and festival performances that drive streaming and merchandise sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ophelia Records is an independent electronic music record label that signs, develops, and distributes melodic bass, dubstep, trance, and related electronic music releases from a roster of 20+ artists. The label generates revenue through streaming royalties on major DSPs, direct-to-consumer sales of branded apparel and accessores, and limited-edition vinyl records (including album box sets) sold through its Shopify storefront.

Product overview

Ophelia Records is an electronic music record label founded by Seven Lions (Jeff Montalvo) that specializes in melodic bass, dubstep, trance, and related genres. The company's offerings include: (1) a core music label service with artist releases distributed across streaming platforms, featuring a roster of over 20 artists including Seven Lions, Andrew Bayer, Au5, HALIENE, Kill The Noise, Jason Ross, MitiS, Trivecta, Wooli, and others; (2) a merchandise storefront powered by Shopify selling apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, beanies, long sleeves) and accessories (pin sets, sticker packs), including artist collaboration items; and (3) physical vinyl releases of artist albums and compilation box sets. The vinyl products span individual artist releases (Au5, MitiS, Kill The Noise, Jason Ross) as well as label compilations (Beyond The Veil, Ophelia Vol. 3).

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Products and services

• Ophelia Records Music Releases Electronic music releases from the Ophelia Records label featuring melodic bass, dubstep, trance, and related genres from signed artists, distributed globally through major digital streaming platforms.
• OPHELIA VOL. 3 Vinyl Box Set Third installment in Seven Lions' physical compilation series spanning two discs with seminal releases from the Ophelia and Seven Lions catalog, includes a 32-page booklet, priced at $100.00 USD.
• Beyond The Veil Standard Vinyl Box Set Seven Lions' debut album 'Beyond The Veil' box set spanning two discs with 14 tracks from the deluxe version, includes lyrics booklet and artwork illustrations, priced at $90.00 USD.
• Au5 - Bridges Between Vinyl 180gm double record LP featuring Au5's debut Ophelia album in galaxy blue vinyl with black smoke design, priced at $30.00 USD.
• MitiS - Unity Vinyl MitiS melodic bass album 'Unity' vinyl with ten tracks alongside dance music artists, tiger splatter finish vinyl, priced at $35.00 USD.
• Kill The Noise - Hollow World Vinyl Kill The Noise's third studio album 'HOLLOW WORLD' on 180gm single record LP spanning techno-tinged midtempo, experimental bass, and dubstep across ten tracks.
• Jason Ross - 1000 Faces Vinyl Jason Ross's debut album vinyl celebrating his multi-genre shift and induction into the melodic bass and dubstep scene, featuring collaborations with Seven Lions and Dabin.
• Au5 & Psyuri - Earthwave EP Vinyl EP vinyl on New Twilight colored vinyl featuring tracks Paradigm, Adrift, Heat, Of My Soul, and Muted, priced at $25.00 USD.
• Ophelia X MitiS Tee Collaboration t-shirt featuring MitiS, priced at $40.00 USD, made of 100% ringspun cotton with front and back print.
• Ophelia X Jason Ross Tee Collaboration t-shirt featuring Jason Ross from the Ophelia Records artist merchandise collection.
• Ophelia In The Lake Heavyweight Hoodie 10oz heavyweight hoodie, 70% cotton/30% polyester blend, boxy fit with front and back print, priced at $80.00 USD.
• Ophelia Coaches Jacket 100% nylon windbreaker jacket with front, sleeve and back transfer design, custom debossed logo buttons, priced at $110.00 USD.
• Ophelia X Kill The Noise Long Sleeve Collaboration long sleeve shirt featuring Kill The Noise, 5.3oz heavy weight 100% cotton, classic fit.
• Ophelia X Andrew Bayer Tee Collaboration t-shirt featuring Andrew Bayer, part of the Ophelia Records artist merchandise collection.
• Ophelia Dad Hat Extra low profile dad hat with antique brass buckle closure and embroidered front logo.
• Ophelia Beanie 100% hypoallergenic acrylic beanie with front sewn-on woven patch and back sewn-on woven label.
• Ophelia Limited Edition Pin Set Custom gold pin pack featuring woman on moon, lake lady, O logo, and Ophelia pins with double rubber clutches.
• Ophelia X Seven Lions Sticker Pack Sticker pack featuring Ophelia and Seven Lions branding, priced at $10.00 USD.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monstercat: Independent electronic music label with a multi-genre roster spanning melodic dubstep, bass, house, and indie dance. Comparable as a digital-first indie electronic label with global DSP distribution and direct merchandise storefront.
• mau5trap: Artist-founded independent electronic label run by deadmau5, releasing house, techno, and bass music. Closely comparable as an artist-led imprint with a roster of signed electronic producers and direct-to-fan merchandise channels.
• Dim Mak Records: Independent electronic / dance-punk label founded by Steve Aoki with a roster spanning house, bass, and EDM. Comparable as an artist-led independent electronic label with global DSP distribution and merchandise.
• Black Hole Recordings: Independent trance and electronic label with global DSP distribution and a roster spanning trance and progressive. Comparable on the trance / melodic electronic overlap with Ophelia's melodic bass and trance releases.
• Enhanced Music: Independent electronic music label releasing melodic house, progressive, and bass music. Comparable roster positioning (melodic-leaning electronic producers), DSP distribution model, and artist-signing strategy to Ophelia.
• Armada Music: Independent electronic label founded by Armin van Buuren, focused on trance, progressive, and dance. Comparable as an artist-founded indie label with global DSP distribution, festival-tied roster, and merchandise channels.
• Anjunabeats / Anjunafamily: Independent electronic music label group founded by Above & Beyond, focused on trance, progressive house, and melodic electronic. Direct comparable on business model, artist-led structure, and overlap with Ophelia's melodic bass / trance-crossover identity.
• Mad Decent: Independent electronic / global bass label founded by Diplo, releasing EDM, trap, and bass music. Comparable as an artist-led imprint in the broader bass / electronic space with direct-to-fan merchandise.

Broad incumbents

• Spinnin' Records: Major independent dance / electronic label with a much larger roster spanning mainstream EDM, house, and bass. Comparable business model and DSP distribution, but broader genre portfolio and significantly larger scale than Ophelia.

Others

• Above & Beyond (artist brand / label ecosystem): Directly relevant as a touring and festival-headlining melodic electronic act whose brand powers Anjunabeats. Relevant as a peer archetype — artist-founded electronic brand with festival scale and direct fan community — that Ophelia mirrors through Seven Lions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OpheliaRecords
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa_m5CglAW-Z6-CGFAZ9uUg?sub_confirmation=1
• Instagraminstagram.com/ophelia_records
• TikToktiktok.com/@opheliarecords
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opheliarecords

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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