Time Warp Inc

What Time Warp Inc does

Timewarp Music (DBA: Time Warp Inc) is a privately held, founder-operated independent record label and music publishing company headquartered in Athens, Greece. Founded and led by Angelos Stoumpos (aka Timewarp inc), who serves as primary producer and mastering engineer, the label specializes in nu funk, breaks, nu disco, and nu jazz electronic music, with recent releases extending into afro-disco-funk and drum & bass. The catalog exceeds 1000 tracks and is supported by an in-house mastering facility (Timewarp Mastering) and a roster of 48+ international artists from 13+ countries, with Kraak Records operating as a sub-label for additional projects.

The company's products and services span four revenue streams: digital downloads and streaming royalties distributed through Bandcamp and global digital retailers; physical sales of special edition CDRs and limited-run vinyl (including 100-copy collector editions via Discogs); music licensing for TV, radio commercials, websites, and multimedia projects (with a historical roster of enterprise clients including VW Polo, Seat Ibiza, Honda HRV, Stolichnaya, Alpha Bank, ABC Lincoln Heights, and BBC); and artist booking services for live performances and DJ sets at clubs, festivals, and events. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via Bandcamp and Discogs, complemented by global streaming services and a Mixcloud radio show. The label's technology stack is conventional for a boutique music operation — web storefront, mastering studio, and standard digital distribution — with no proprietary platform or software product.

The go-to-market model is relationship-driven and channel-partner-led: direct licensing outreach via email ([email protected]), artist bookings ([email protected]), organic social media presence on Facebook and Twitter, and grassroots community engagement through Mixcloud radio shows and events. Pricing for physical and digital releases varies by release and is not publicly standardized, consistent with a small independent operation rather than an enterprise SaaS or marketplace business.

Name

Time Warp Inc

Legal name

Timewarp Music

Website

https://timewarpmusic.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Timewarp Music is an Athens-based independent record label specializing in nu funk, breaks, nu disco, and nu jazz, operating a 1000+ track catalog, a 48-artist international roster, a sub-label (Kraak Records), and music licensing and artist booking services for media and live-event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Record Label & Music Publishing

NAICS

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

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Record Labels (Major & Independent) (MPAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sync Rights Representation (Pitching, Clearance, Negotiation) (MPAIABAF), Sync Licensing Agencies & Representatives (MPAIALAA), Audio Engineering Services (Tracking, Mixing, Mastering) (MPAIAHAD), Brand Partnerships & Music Placement Services (Non-Exclusive Brand Deals) (MPAIALAM)

Keywords

• Independent record label
• Music licensing services
• Electronic music publishing
• Artist booking services
• Vinyl and digital distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Music Sales: Digital downloads and streaming revenue through Bandcamp and digital music retailers worldwide
2. Physical Sales: Special edition CDR and vinyl record sales
3. Music Licensing: Licensing music for TV and radio commercials, websites, and multimedia projects; original compositions for custom projects
4. Live Performance Booking: Booking services for artists for live performances and DJ sets at clubs, festivals, and events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Timewarp Music is an independent record label and music publishing company that releases and licenses electronic and funk-influenced music — specifically nu funk, breaks, nu disco, and nu jazz — through its own label and sub-label Kraak Records. The company distributes a catalogue of more than 1,000 tracks globally via Bandcamp, streaming platforms, digital retailers, and limited vinyl/CDR editions, while also offering music licensing for TV, radio, advertising, and multimedia projects plus a live artist/DJ booking agency representing an international roster of 48+ artists.

Product overview

Timewarp Music is a record label platform for nu funk, breaks, nu disco, and nu jazz music. The company operates a comprehensive music publishing and licensing service with a catalog exceeding 1000 tracks. They provide artist booking services for live performances and DJ sets through their international roster of over 45 artists. The label also maintains a sub-label called Kraak Records for additional releases. All services are delivered through their website with distribution via Bandcamp, digital music retailers, and streaming services worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kraak Records: Sub-label of Timewarp Music, mentioned for releases by artists including Lego Boy and Small Night Orchestra

Products and services

• Timewarp Music Record Label Premier record label releasing nu funk, breaks, nu disco, and nu jazz music via digital downloads, special edition CDR, and vinyl, with a global catalogue of over 1,000 tracks.
• Music Licensing Service Licensing service for TV and radio commercials, websites, and multimedia projects, providing ready-made tracks from the music library as well as custom original compositions for client briefs.
• Artist Booking Service Booking service offering Timewarp Music roster artists (48+ international acts) for live performances and DJ sets at clubs, festivals, and corporate or private events, available from opening acts to headline status.
• Timewarp Mastering Professional mastering service operated by Angelos Timewarp Stoumpos, available to label artists and external clients across recorded music projects.
• Kraak Records (Sub-label) Sub-label imprint under Timewarp Music releasing additional artist projects and compilations, including acts such as Small Night Orchestra and Lego Boy.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BandcampcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary digital distribution and storefront partner for Timewarp Music releases, handling digital downloads, CDR sales, and pre-orders
• DiscogsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace partner for vinyl releases and collector editions
• Join RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFormer weekly radioshow broadcast partner (partnership cancelled during summer 2015)
• Kraak RecordscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSub-label under Timewarp Music for additional releases and artist projects (e.g., Small Night Orchestra, Lego Boy)
• Mousiko Kanali 105.1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio station from Crete, Irakleio, Greece supporting Timewarp Music releases and compilation CD projects
• EN LEFKO Radio StationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthens radio station (877.gr) providing full support for Tournoi - Le Jardin release

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tru Thoughts Records: UK-based independent label specializing in funk, soul, breaks, and electronic music with a sizable catalog and sync licensing activity. Directly comparable as a niche-genre indie label with international roster and similar multi-format distribution.
• Moster Records: Independent label specializing in funk, soul, and afrobeat with vinyl releases and sync licensing activity. Comparable to Timewarp as a sub-genre indie with international roster and licensing model.
• Jalapeno Records: London-based independent label focused on funk, breaks, nu-disco, and electronic music. Closely mirrors Timewarp's genre focus, sync licensing model, and catalog-driven approach.
• Record Kicks: Milan-based independent label focused on funk, soul, and afrobeat with strong sync licensing and international artist roster. Similar to Timewarp as a European indie with sub-genre specialization and licensing revenue.
• Breakbeat Paradise Recordings: Independent breaks and funk label with vinyl releases and digital distribution. Comparable to Timewarp at a smaller scale, with similar genre positioning around breaks and funk.
• Legere Recordings: Germany-based independent label covering funk, soul, jazz, and electronic genres with licensing and international distribution. Comparable as a European indie with similar catalog depth and multi-format approach.

Emerging players

• Bastard Jazz Recordings: New York-based independent label covering downtempo, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music with a strong sync and compilation track record. Comparable through shared sub-genre overlap (downtempo, funk) and licensing focus.
• Skateboard Records: Independent label focused on funk, soul, and breakbeat with vinyl releases and European distribution. Comparable as a sub-genre-focused indie with similar release format and distribution mix.

Broad incumbents

• BBE Music: Established UK-based independent label and catalog owner covering funk, soul, jazz, electronic, and hip-hop with deep sync licensing relationships. Comparable as a much larger indie incumbent whose catalog and licensing operations overlap Timewarp's niche focus areas.

Others

• Kraak Records: Sub-label of Timewarp Music itself, mentioned in Timewarp's own data for additional releases and artist projects. Listed here for completeness as an in-house affiliated entity, not a third-party peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/timewarpmusicgr
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Timewarp-Music/144107105627708?ref=ts&v=wall#!/pages/Timewarp-Music/144107105627708

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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