last updated: July 22, 2024

Syrup Moose Records does not have a contract or any kind of legally binding agreement with anyone on the label. 
With that said, if we move ahead with a release it is considered that you have agreed to the terms here, unless otherwise negotiated.

Syrup Moose Records is a label rooted in the ideals of anti-fascism and anarcho-communism. The music on the label may not be outwardly political, but the label will be - always. This is not a negotiable stance. I hope that you find Syrup Moose Records to be a safe and welcoming place. If any conduct from myself or other artists or folks involved with the label is concerning, please let me know if you feel comfortable doing that. Given all of this, Syrup Moose Records has zero tolerance for any actions taken by members of the label that contravenes these values.

Syrup Moose Records splits 50% of profits with the artists unless otherwise negotiated. There are no expectations of exclusivity with Syrup Moose Records, if someone else wants to work with you and they better meet your needs artistically or financially, then please feel free to follow that. The door will always be open.

There are two doors in to Syrup Moose Records

The "Digital Moose" - want to release something with SMR? This is going to be the surest way forward. I will release just about god damn anything digitally. I will assist with promotion, I will have you release placed on streaming services, and you can add your music to a catalog of music that people can feel safe in listening to. From here, if there is a clear demand for physical media for your release, we can bump you right up to "Sticky Moose". I hope to make this a deliriously bizarre and eclectic collection and I hope that you'll join me.

The "Sticky Moose" - a more curated selection of physical and digital releases, reserved for folks who have a clear and demonstrable demand for physical media.

Unfortunately, physical-only releases of previous albums are not accepted, all albums must be unreleased.

Syrup Moose Records does not release any media created by AI, this includes album art or music. We have used generative art on some previous charity compilations, but have taken a firm stance as the culture and abuse of AI becomes more concerning. If you would like to be connected to artists who would be interested in doing album art, or would like me to whip something up for it, that's great. AI generated album covers, however, are not accepted.

Your assistance in promoting your project is 100% required. I will do everything that I can for your project, but you will be expected to participate in that as well. If you're not promoting your release, or getting involved in building excitement for it, then there is only so much that I can be expected to do as well. We all have different audiences and platforms, so lets work together and make it happen. If you're not participating in the release of your art, it will likely be the last time we work together.

Finally, Syrup Moose Records is a label and also a collective. What is good for one of us can and should be good for us all, so promoting and hyping each other has to be a part of the process. We are all fighting a losing battle against algorithms, infinitely divided attention, economic collapse, the end of the world, and just about everything else. So, let's make this work and lets bring people in together.

The terms you've seen above are a general outline, nearly everything is open for negotiation and adjustment to meet the needs of your project. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that might arise from reading this.

----- This is the latest version of "The Nitty Gritty", any changes will be sent via e-mail to the roster when the occur -----