Looking for a music label in London? Most independent artists don't need to sign to a label — they need label services. Here's what that means, who it's for, and how to get started.
What Is a Music Label in London?
A music label in London is traditionally a company that signs artists, funds recordings, and takes a share of revenue in return. But for most independent artists, that's not what you need. What you need is the infrastructure a label provides — distribution, publishing administration, metadata management, and royalty collection — without giving away ownership of your music. That's what music label services are: label-grade support, artist-owned.
Who Is This For?
Music label services in London are designed for independent artists and songwriters who:
- Are releasing music without a major or mid-size label deal
- Want professional distribution and metadata management
- Need someone to collect all their royalties (PRS, PPL, neighbouring rights, sync)
- Are based in London or the UK but releasing music internationally
- Have an existing catalog they want to audit and monetise properly
Signing to a Label vs Using Label Services
A traditional label deal gives you upfront money and a team — but in exchange for ownership and a large percentage of your income, often for the life of copyright. Label services work differently: you pay a commission on royalties collected (or a flat fee), you keep ownership, and you can leave. For artists who have built an audience independently, label services almost always deliver better long-term value.
What Music Label Services in London Include
Code Group Music is a London-based label services provider. Here is what a full service engagement covers:
- Digital distribution to 150+ platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and more)
- Publishing administration: registering your songs with PRS for Music and collecting the publisher share
- Metadata audit: ISRC codes, ISWC codes, credits, and split sheets reviewed and corrected
- Neighbouring rights registration: ensuring performers collect from PPL and international equivalents
- Royalty statement analysis: reading statements and identifying undercollected income
- Sync licensing support: clearing your catalog for TV, film, and advertising placements
What Does It Cost?
Code Group Music works on a commission model tied to royalties collected — not a flat upfront fee. There are no published per-service prices because the right arrangement depends on your catalog size, release history, and where your income is currently leaking. The Catalog Assessment is the starting point for every artist.
How to Get Started
Getting label services in London starts with understanding your catalog. Follow these steps:
- Complete the Catalog Assessment at codegroupmusic.co.uk/#catalog-assessment
- Receive a no-obligation breakdown of which services apply to your situation
- Review the commission structure and scope of work
- Begin with a metadata and publishing audit before adding distribution
- Scale services as your catalog and release schedule grow
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be based in London to use Code Group Music?
No. Code Group Music works with independent artists globally. London is our base, but the services — distribution, publishing administration, metadata management — apply wherever you are releasing music.
Is this the same as signing to a label?
No. With label services you retain ownership of your recordings and compositions. Code Group Music does not take ownership of your masters or publishing rights. We work on a commission basis tied to royalties collected.
What is the minimum catalog size?
There is no strict minimum. The Catalog Assessment will determine whether the service is the right fit based on your release history and where royalties are currently going uncollected.
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