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CROVA RECORDS

Your sound.
Our network.

An artist-first record label connecting independent music to the world. Keep your masters. Build your next release with a team behind it.

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A CROVA ENTERTAINMENT company · North Carolina, US

70%
Guaranteed artist base: 90%
Scalable artist share: 100%
Your copyrights: $0
Upfront costs

The label, not the middleman

Your music stays yours.

CROVA RECORDS operates as a record label, not a direct digital distributor. We review releases, prepare metadata and facilitate delivery through third-party distribution services. You retain control of your artist accounts and 100% ownership of your content.

Why CROVA RECORDS

A release is only the beginning.

Worldwide distribution

Singles, EPs and albums delivered through distribution services to 150+ digital platforms.

Artist-first royalties

A guaranteed 70% of net earnings, scalable up to 90%. Quarterly payments and advance notice of share changes.

Protected ownership

Non-exclusive terms. Your recordings, copyrights and artist accounts remain yours. ISRC and UPC registration support.

Release promotion

Playlist pitching, digital marketing, smart links and social campaigns. Strategies and campaign budgets are determined by the label.

Release quality control

Audio, artwork and metadata review before delivery. Artist profile linking and Official Artist Channel setup support.

A connected creative team

Distribution and copyright support, with opportunities for animation at BANIX, virtual talent at VTLIFE and audio production at NECKSHOT.

NEW STAR / Label & growth

New artist. Real support.

For independent artists seeking label support and global reach without upfront costs. We only earn when you earn.

Apply to NEW STAR

70% → 90%

Net earnings, not gross revenue. Increases are discretionary; changes are announced at least one payment cycle ahead. Store reporting typically arrives 2–3 months late.

Read the full artist agreement

For artists

From first demo to release day.

01
Send your demo
Share a WAV, MP3 or MP4 demo, up to 10 minutes, with your artist name and project links.
02
A&R review
Allow 3–5 business days for the team to review your submission. Approval comes before release uploads.
03
Prepare the release
Submit your audio, square cover artwork and complete metadata. Our team reviews and formats the release.
04
Distribution & royalties
Delivery follows each distributor's processing times. Royalties are paid quarterly under your agreement.

Audio: WAV preferred · MP3 320 kbps · FLAC · AIFF
Cover artwork: Square JPG / PNG · minimum 1400 × 1400 · recommended 3000 × 3000
Rights & disclosure: 100% content rights required. Disclose any AI-generated vocals, instrumentals or lyrics before distribution.

Japan / EN + JP

From J-Pop to J-Rock. No borders.

Independent J-Pop, J-Rock, visual kei, post-hardcore and alternative artists. Bilingual A&R support and international release coordination while you keep your masters and identity.

J-Pop J-Rock / Visual kei Japanese artist roster

Distribution directory

One release. A worldwide audience.

These are external distribution services and music platforms, not CROVA divisions. A listing does not imply a direct partnership or endorsement. Distribution is managed through third-party services.