Autumn Theory Records is an independent label pushing lofi hip hop, jazzhop and a bit of lofi house. Since day one it has linked up with over 300 artists, bringing their unique sounds into a steadily growing catalog. What started as a physical only label shifted in 2020 when COVID hit. The label went digital, reaching more people and keeping the music flowing worldwide. The focus is on smooth, mellow beats for any vibe, but Autumn Theory is not just about the sound: it helps artists grow their reach and connect with listeners everywhere. The mission is simple: share music that feels just as good as it sounds, while supporting the artists who make it all happen.
Label Catalog
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BOUTIQUE is a label for carefully curated instrumental music: melodic beats, chillhop and atmospheric lofi made by a roster of producers like softy, flowray, Leavv, Sátyr, Cap Kendricks and Loop Schrauber. The label takes a quality first approach to its releases, summed up by its own motto: if it's not here, it's not ready. Every track is a deliberate, finished piece rather than a quick drop. Founders: therooq and Cap Kendricks
Brunch Collect is an independent label and creative collective founded with the vision of supporting and promoting high-quality, genre-blending instrumental music. Rooted in a passion for Lofi HipHop, ChillHop, and Jazz-inspired beats, we are dedicated to giving artists the freedom to express their unique sounds. With an ethos centered on collaboration, accessibility, and community, we strive to create a platform where talent can thrive without barriers. At Brunch Collect, we believe in nurturing creative freedom and amplifying the voices of independent artists to bring their music to the world.
Cali Soul Records launched in 2024 by Ol Wallace with a mission to deliver soulful jazz and chillhop music. Already working with artists like HM Surf, Erwin Do, Calvin Bennett, and many more, the label has quickly gained millions of streams and built a thriving community.
Cat Café Records is a lofi label built around one of the warmest cultural metaphors the genre could borrow from, the cat café. A real place in Japan where people drink coffee, pet cats, and slow down for a while. That's the entire thesis here. The label wants to be exactly that kind of room, but in audio form. A welcoming, cozy spot where the listener can step out of the day and feel a little softer. The musical lane is clear: instrumental lofi, chillhop, jazzhop, study beats. Warm, cozy, easy to live with. They want music that fits naturally into their cozy playlist world while still carrying its own personal voice. That last part matters. They're not building a generic background lofi conveyor, they're looking for tracks with character delivered inside a soft, comfortable frame rather than an experimental one.
Chill Beats Records is one of the world’s premier LoFi imprints, home to a genre-defining roster and a catalogue that reaches millions of listeners across the globe. We live and breathe LoFi, curating the perfect soundtrack for study, chillout, and creative flow. From laid-back jazz-infused instrumentals to smooth bossa-inspired grooves and timeless LoFi hip-hop beats, every track is crafted to set the mood. It’s music that blends mellow rhythms and warm textures into endlessly replayable vibes, ideal for study sessions, background listening, or just relaxing into the moment. More than a label, Chill Beats Records stands at the heart of the global LoFi community, where groove, style, and simplicity come together.
Chill Ghost is a Lo-Fi & Chillhop record label based out of London, founded by two producers who decided that there needed to be a fairer and more artist-friendly record label in the space. Releasing music nowadays means trying to dodge constant pitfalls and sometimes straight-up scams. Chill Ghost aims to combat these problems by educating its followers and providing a transparent release process for artists.
Chill Owl is not really a label, but a dedicated playlist curator with its own ecosystem across streaming platforms. The whole brand revolves around curated listening experiences rather than pushing releases like a traditional label. Their main strength is themed playlists. Instead of one broad “lofi” bucket, they build separate spaces for different moods and use cases: jazzhop, sleep focused lofi, cosmic and dreamy atmospheres, gaming beats, study sessions, meditative vibes, and more. Each playlist feels like its own little world, which is useful for artists because you can target a specific aesthetic instead of submitting blindly to “general lofi.” You can immediately understand the direction just from the playlist concepts themselves: calming zen energy, sleepy nighttime ambience, spacey imagination driven moods, background music for gaming, or soft study and coffee shop vibes. Chill Owl basically covers most of the functional and lifestyle side of the lofi spectrum, without positioning itself as an ultra niche curator.
Coastal Chill Records is a lofi label founded by Conor, a Southern California native and lofi producer in his own right (releasing as CMJ). Born and raised on the coast, Conor built the label around the chill, relaxing music he loves, and around fixing the things he saw working with other labels. That experience shaped a few core principles that guide how the label operates: 1. Plain English contracts, so artists fully understand what they're signing 2. Artist friendly royalty splits, because artists are the core of any label and deserve fair pay 3. Education on royalties, helping artists navigate confusing music business law and collect everything they're owed 4. Timely distribution, getting tracks out with plenty of runway to pitch editorial playlists and land placements
Common Theory Records is an instrumental hip hop label based between Ghent and Munich. Even that geography says a lot about their identity: this is a very European approach to beat culture, shaped more by jazz influences, musicianship, and underground production traditions than by the typical “coffee shop lofi” formula. The scene they operate in is much closer to the classic beat scene lineage inspired by figures like J Dilla, Madlib, and Stones Throw Records than to modern streaming focused background lofi. Their world is rooted in instrumental hip hop as an art form, not just passive listening music.
Flagship playlist blending jazzy beats and golden era sounds. Vinyl-textured aesthetic with nostalgic analog warmth.
Hi.mood Records brings you a roster of diverse artists, maintaining a perfect balance and variety of sounds. As an independent record label, our mission is not only to represent artists, but also to curate and host various playlists for every mood. Our playlists offer a broad-spectrum of background music to soundtrack your everyday life, as well as foreground music to get you hyped and in the zone. We offer playlists for working out, dining with friends, gaming, studying, meditating and so on.
Insert Tapes is a lofi label where cassette culture is not just a marketing aesthetic, but the core of the entire brand identity. Even the name says it directly: “insert tape.” They actively release music on physical cassette tapes and vinyl, selling them through their store and Bandcamp as a central part of the experience rather than as optional merch attached to streaming releases. The focus feels deeply rooted in tactile listening culture, collector mentality, and the nostalgic side of lofi, where the physical format matters almost as much as the music itself.
Kindbrew Records is an artist owned label focused on lofi, jazzhop, and chillhop. Even the name sets the mood right away: “kind brew” feels like a warm cup you put on in the morning or late evening to slow down and relax for a bit. Their slogan, “chill beats to be kind to,” pushes that idea even further. The whole identity revolves around music as a form of softness and self care, creating a comforting atmosphere rather than chasing hype or high energy aesthetics.
Fresh lofi hip-hop for everyday chilling. Lofi Jazz Records operates as sub-division label for jazzhop and uptempo grooves.
Fresh jazzhop, uptempo, and groovy instrumentals with unique artist artwork.
German label inspired by 90s basketball culture. Vinyl releases and merch store. Laid-back soundscapes with rhythm and swagger.
German-based indie label with Believe distribution, releasing quality lofi across streaming platforms.
Lofi label and playlist curator accepting release submissions via form. Submission requirements: - Unreleased material only - SoundCloud private link only (no Dropbox / WeTransfer / Google Drive) - 4+ tracks (EP/Album). Singles considered only for compilations if approved. - Sample-free or samples must be creatively transformed - Do not submit the same project twice Required fields: email, "Artist – Song Title", music link (SC private), full legal name (needed if released), optional message. Response time: 2–3 weeks if interested. No reply = not selected, free to resubmit a new project anytime. Available release slots: 3–6 months out due to submission volume. If you need a faster release, consider going solo. Singles are funneled into compilations; full releases are EP/album only.
Oslo-based label exploring abstract sonic realities since 2023. Textured, colorful beats with a focus on musicianship.
Retro Jungle Records is an independent Jazz Hip Hop Record Label founded in 2017 by Félix Schmidt (aka DLJ), artist, music composer and sound designer from France. Goal is to release high quality music and compilations on the streaming platforms and on vinyl, with fair deals for our artists and creating long term relationships with them. Work with a lot of international artists from the Hip Hop / lofi hip hop scene, but also with ambient, jazz, rap or indie pop artists. Not forgetting the talented illustrators and motion designers we work with, who participate to create Retro Jungle’s universe thanks to unique artworks.
Music discovery platform turned record label, publisher and sync agency. Curating music for 10+ years via stereofox.com, releasing since 2018. Millions of monthly streams, vinyl releases with Rakamakafon, support from BBC Radio, KCRW, CLASH Mag, COLORS Berlin. Roster includes Toshiki Soejima, Nahokimama, dreamdvst, Mesklun, .EEhOU, Softy, TromBobby, Y A N A. Offers 360° support: digital + physical distribution, publishing/licensing (worldwide royalty collection), sync library with pre-cleared tracks, bespoke music production, creative & marketing.
UK-based jazz hop music label and merch store. Started as one of the genre-defining YouTube channels for lofi jazz mixes, now a fully operational label with vinyl, CD, cassette and merch business. Tagline: "freshly roasted lofi jazz beats". Slogan reference: their YouTube reach is famous (the "favourite cafe, jazz lofi mix" featured Sphere of Hip-Hop's Evening Stroll, for example). Send tracks via Google Drive or private SoundCloud link, all material must be unreleased. Currently accepting for artist Compilation releases (so the entry route is compilation, not solo signings via the public form). What they want: Primary genres: jazzy lofi, jazz hop, jazz rap, swing hop beats. Secondary genres: anime lofi, midnight lofi, asian lofi, folk lofi, space lofi, various cultural lofi themes. Not accepting: chillhop with electric guitars (explicitly stated as a no right now). Catalog approach: strong release cadence (multiple drops per month), supports artists with physical formats (vinyl, CD, cassette) and a robust merch line tied to the brand.
Lofi label operated by J Fletch (artist on Sphere of Hip-Hop, hence the Alt Jazz alliance connection, demos shared across labels via the common Google Form). Tagline: "Pioneering artist ownership in lofi music." Core promise: artist retains majority share of their music, label sees itself as a service layer, not as the owner of the work. Approach: runs a network of lofi playlists and pushes them with paid Facebook + Google Ads to drive real, organic-quality listeners (their wording: "100% organic results, real time data to improve advertising"). So the model is closer to "playlist growth + label services" than to traditional A&R. What they want: lo-fi, chill hop, sleepy beats, jazz hop and adjacent genres. Explicitly state any size of artist gets the same consideration ("any artist no matter how big or small receives the same consideration").
Widen Island is a Lofi music blog and community, a Spotify Playlists portal with tips and tricks in lofi and Bedroom pop music production, samples, drum kits. We enjoy curating music and thrives to write articles about what we love the most. Lofi hip hop music productions and independent lofi Artists. We are also a lofi Label and we releases songs within the lofi hip-hop jazzy lofi genre primarly. Goal is to give more exposure to some amazing lofi artists.