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Rarewave RecordsRarewave
Records
The online record labelBuilt for artists everywhere

Your
sound.
Backed anywhere.

Rarewave signs, funds, develops and promotes talented artists online—so you can build a global music career from wherever you call home.

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THE RAREWAVE SIGNALOriginality
in motion.
06.5244° N
03.3792° E
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01 / THE LABEL WITHOUT WALLS

Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity
should be too.

Too many gifted artists stay small because they lack funding, industry knowledge and the right team—not because they lack talent. Rarewave delivers the support of a serious record label online, without requiring artists to relocate or live under one roof.

Discover the online model
01

Fund the music

Approved budgets for quality recording, visuals and release campaigns.

02

Build from home

Remote direction and local studio access without an unnecessary relocation.

03

Promote globally

Campaigns designed to reach the right listeners across platforms and markets.

04

Learn the business

Practical guidance for content, fan growth, rights and career decisions.

WHY ONLINE-FIRST

More artists.
Fewer barriers.

A physical building can only hold so many people. A connected label can discover and support talent across cities, countries and time zones.

THE OLD LIMITOne place

Opportunity often depends on who can relocate, enter the right room or afford to wait near an industry centre.

THE LONG-TERM GOALThousands

Build the systems to develop and promote thousands of deserving artists across the globe without lowering the standard.

03 / THE GLOBAL ROSTER

Different places.
One standard.

Rarewave is building a worldwide roster of artists with genuine ability and ambition. Location does not decide your potential; the quality of your music, discipline and willingness to learn do.

Meet Rarewave artists
04 / HOW ONLINE SIGNING WORKS

Real label support.
Delivered remotely.

01

Apply online

Send your story, music and performances from your current city or country.

Global discovery
02

Build your plan

Meet remotely with A&R to define your sound, needs, goals and release roadmap.

Remote development
03

Fund and release

Approved projects receive coordinated support for recording, visuals, distribution and promotion.

Project investment
04

Learn and grow

Develop the skills to manage content, understand data, grow accounts and make stronger career decisions.

Artist education
BACKED BY VERA LTD

Scale the support.
Not the limitations.

Rarewave Records is owned by Vera Ltd, a Nigerian shareholding company with a long-term approach to building businesses. That foundation supports Rarewave’s goal of creating the technology, partnerships and funding systems needed to develop artists globally.

Artist fundingRemote operationsGlobal partnershipsLong-term growth
06 / RAREWAVE AWARDS

Talent chosen
by the people.

Meet the artists currently qualified for Rarewave honours, follow the live countdown and vote for the voice you believe deserves the award.

LIVE VOTING

Rarewave Breakthrough Artist

Discover the qualified artists and help decide who takes the next Rarewave honour.

View awards & vote
Voting opens soon
THE RAREWAVE LIST

First listens.
Real stories.

Occasional release news, artist updates and invitations from Rarewave Records.

GLOBAL ARTIST APPLICATIONS

Good music should not
stay undiscovered.

Apply from your country