About Us
ABOUT ASHTONE RECORDS
Detroit Roots. Independent Vision. Music That Moves People.
Ashtone Records is an independent record label based in Detroit, Michigan, created with a passion for great music and a commitment to helping talented artists bring their music to the world.
Detroit has one of the richest musical histories in America. From Soul and R&B to Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Funk and beyond, the city has produced legendary artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose music has influenced generations.
Ashtone Records is proud to carry that musical spirit forward.
Who We Are
Ashtone Records is more than a record label. We are a creative home for music, artists, songwriters, musicians and producers who believe in creating music with feeling, originality, musicianship and purpose.
We believe talented artists deserve opportunities to develop their sound, strengthen their professional image, reach new audiences and build sustainable careers in the music industry.
Our approach combines the creativity of music with the business of entertainment.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
To discover, develop, produce, promote and support quality music and talented artists while building opportunities for their music to reach audiences locally, nationally and internationally.
We are committed to treating music as both an art and a business.
From the recording process to promotion, publishing, distribution and artist development, Ashtone Records works to help turn musical talent and creative ideas into professional opportunities.
The Music We Believe In
At Ashtone Records, we believe great music has no expiration date.
Our musical foundation is rooted in the sounds that have moved generations, including:
Soul • R&B • Southern Soul • Blues • Funk • Gospel • Jazz
We appreciate music that makes people feel something—music that tells a story, delivers a message, fills a dance floor, touches the heart or simply makes people feel good.
While respecting the traditions that helped shape American music, we also welcome new ideas, new voices and new approaches to creating great music.
Our Commitment to Artists
Every artist has a story. Every artist has a vision. Our job is to help turn that vision into something audiences can hear, see and experience.
Ashtone Records is committed to helping serious artists develop both creatively and professionally through areas such as:
Artist Development
Music Production
Recording Projects
Music Publishing
Music Distribution
Marketing and Promotion
Artist Branding
Professional Press Kits
Performance and Entertainment Opportunities
Music Business Guidance
We believe successful artist development is about more than releasing a song. It is about building the artist, building the audience and building the brand.
The Ashtone Vision
Our vision is to build Ashtone Records into a respected independent music company recognized for quality music, professional artist development, strong entertainment partnerships and a commitment to preserving the heart and soul of real music.
We want to create opportunities for established performers while also opening doors for emerging artists who are ready to take their talent seriously.
From Detroit to audiences around the world, Ashtone Records is building for the future while remaining connected to the musical traditions that inspired us.
Welcome to Ashtone Records
Whether you are an artist, musician, songwriter, producer, DJ, promoter, venue, music professional or simply someone who loves great music, we invite you to discover what Ashtone Records has to offer.
This is where creativity meets opportunity.
This is where independent music has a home.
ASHTONE RECORDS
Detroit Roots. Independent Vision. Worldwide Possibilities.
