the business side of music — from launching a label concept to researching how indie labels survive the streaming era.

a full business plan and launch concept for an independent label — artist partnerships, positioning, and vinyl releases pressed through deepgrooves.

a broker service connecting artists with physical media and merch production. i launched it with a linkedin campaign that lifted client engagement by 20% — then folded it into the deepgrooves site after testing.

research into the shift from physical to digital distribution — what it means for a vinyl pressing plant and its clients, and where the opportunities hide.
two deep-dives: the sustainability of vinyl pressing — materials, energy and waste across the production chain — and how dutch independent labels navigate digital distribution, the topic of my graduation thesis.