What tin angel records does

Tin Angel Records is an independent record label headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, operating with a small team of approximately 5 employees. The label runs two distinct imprints: the main Tin Angel Records imprint, which focuses on singer-songwriters and indie artists (John Southworth, Eliza Niemi, Baby Dee, Devon Sproule, Sing Leaf), and the Unheard of Hope (UOH) sub-label, dedicated to experimental, avant-garde, and jazz-influenced acts (Mabe Fratti, Titanic, Military Genius, Yuki Nakagawa, Torso Corso). The roster spans 20+ artists across the UK, Canada, US, Mexico, Guatemala, Denmark, and Japan, indicating an internationally sourced but UK-anchored catalog.

The label's technology footprint is conventional for an indie label: digital distribution through major DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music), direct-to-fan sales via Shopify and Bandcamp storefronts, a Squarespace-hosted content/news hub, and a curated radio programming platform called TARadio. Touring integration is handled through Songkick. There is no proprietary technology stack, mobile application, or platform of notable technical sophistication — the operation is content-led rather than technology-led. The two-imprint structure functions as an editorial segmentation device: established singer-songwriters on the parent label, experimental and emerging artists on UOH.

Revenue is generated from three streams: physical and digital album sales (one-time license), streaming royalties via major DSPs (subscription/recurring), and merchandise sales (apparel and accessories). Wholesale distribution to independent record stores provides a secondary channel. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed and the company operates without external institutional investment or parent company oversight. The press profile — Pitchfork Best New Music for Mabe Fratti's "Sentir Que No Sabes", a 5-star Guardian Album of the Week, Polaris Music Prize longlisting for Eliza Niemi, and consistent coverage from Uncut, Wire, and Loud & Quiet — indicates meaningful editorial traction relative to the label's size, though commercial scale cannot be triangulated from the available data.

Name

tin angel records

Legal name

Tin Angel Records

Website

https://tinangelrecords.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tin Angel Records is a privately-held independent record label based in Coventry, UK, operating two imprints (Tin Angel Records and Unheard of Hope) with a roster of 20+ experimental, avant-garde, and indie artists distributed globally via streaming platforms and direct-to-consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Record Label

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (51225), Sound Recording Industries (5122)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Record Labels (Major & Independent) (MPAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Music Discovery & Curation Platforms (Recommendations, Playlists) (MPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Independent record label
• Vinyl record production
• Music distribution services
• Artist development
• Experimental music releases

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Music Sales: Revenue from album sales through own Shopify/Bandcamp storefronts, including vinyl releases and digital downloads. Artists include Mabe Fratti, John Southworth, Titanic, Deliluh, and many others.
2. Streaming Revenue: Digital streaming distribution through major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and other DSPs.
3. Merchandise: Sale of merchandise through Shopify storefront including apparel and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tin Angel Records is an independent record label that signs, develops, and releases music from experimental, avant-garde, and indie artists across two imprints (Tin Angel Records and Unheard of Hope). The label produces physical vinyl releases, distributes music through major digital streaming platforms, operates curated radio programming via TARadio, and provides artist touring support. Sales are conducted direct-to-consumer via owned Shopify and Bandcamp storefronts, supplemented by wholesale distribution to retailers.

Product overview

Tin Angel Records is an independent record label based in Coventry, UK, operating two distinct imprints: the main Tin Angel Records label focused on singer-songwriters and indie artists (John Southworth, Eliza Niemi, Baby Dee, Devon Sproule, Marker Starling, Sing Leaf, Ed Askew, Alex Lukashevsky, Clothing, Kìzis), and the Unheard of Hope (UOH) imprint dedicated to experimental, avant-garde, and jazz-influenced acts (Mabe Fratti, Titanic, Phét Phét Phét, Military Genius, FYILBW, Momen, Yuki Nakagawa, Torso Corso, Intemperismo, Stefan Wesołowski, Peter Zummo, Peace Chord, Jarrett Gilgore & Anthony Pirog). The label also operates TARadio as a curated radio platform and maintains a Shopify-based store for physical merchandise and vinyl releases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unheard of Hope: Imprint label under Tin Angel Records featuring experimental, avant-garde, and jazz-influenced artists

Products and services

• Tin Angel Records (TAR Imprint)
• Unheard of Hope (UOH Imprint) Sub-imprint of Tin Angel Records specializing in experimental, jazz-influenced, and avant-garde releases. Home to artists including Mabe Fratti, Titanic, Phét Phét Phét, Military Genius, FYILBW, Momen, Yuki Nakagawa, Torso Corso, Intemperismo, Stefan Wesołowski, Peter Zummo, Peace Chord, and Jarrett Gilgore & Anthony Pirog.
• TARadio Curated radio platform featuring mixes and shows by label artists and collaborators. Includes the TARadio series episodes and thematic programming episodes designed to promote label releases and showcase related music.
• Tin Angel Records Store
• Wholesale Distribution Wholesale distribution service providing record stores and music retailers with access to Tin Angel Records and Unheard of Hope vinyl and physical music releases for retail resale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mabe Fratti's Sentir Que No Sabes received Best New Music from Pitchfork and 5-star Album of the Week from The Guardian
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strongroom StudiominorOthersRecording studio in London used for Peter Zummo's Deep Drive album sessions. Located at Strongroom.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mexican Summer: Brooklyn-based independent label with experimental, psychedelic, and avant-garde music releases. Comparable direct-to-consumer focus, vinyl-led catalog, and tastemaker positioning.
• RVNG Intl. New York-based independent label releasing experimental, electronic, and avant-garde music from a globally diverse roster. Closely comparable to Unheard of Hope's experimental/avant-garde focus and international artist sourcing.
• Sacred Bones Records: Brooklyn-based independent label with experimental, post-punk, and art-music focus. Similar profile as a tastemaker indie with vinyl-led direct-to-consumer sales.
• Kranky: Chicago-based indie label focused on experimental, ambient, and leftfield indie music. Comparable small-team operations and emphasis on artist development in experimental genres.
• Bella Union: UK-based independent label with a roster spanning indie, folk, and experimental music. Comparable as a UK-headquartered indie with established editorial reputation and international artist signings.
• Thrill Jockey Records: Chicago-based independent label with a long-running catalog spanning experimental, indie, and avant-garde music. Comparable in artist development approach and roster diversity across experimental-leaning genres.
• Constellation Records: Montreal-based independent label specializing in post-rock, experimental, and contemporary composition. Comparable genre focus, similar independent ethos, and shared artist overlap with Tin Angel's roster.
• Subtext Recordings: UK-based independent label focused on experimental electronic and contemporary music. Comparable as a small UK indie label with experimental roster and similar operational scale.
• FatCat Records: UK-based independent label with experimental, post-rock, and electronic music releases. Comparable geography and similar focus on niche experimental artists.
• Erased Tapes: London-based independent label focused on contemporary classical, ambient, and experimental music. Highly comparable given Tin Angel Records' post-classical and experimental roster (Stefan Wesołowski, Yuki Nakagawa) and similar UK label profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeRbVRJq3tG6zQflC6bN8bw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tin-angel-records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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