GROW SMART

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ANNIKA ZEE

Sungate Records helps independent artists grow through targeted marketing, providing the strategy, tools, and exposure needed to reach the right audience and build a real fan base.

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CHEYENNE POHL

Independent,
But Never Alone

“Sungate has been pivotal in my development as an artist. Working with Mari and team has given me a foundational understanding of turning my "passion" into something that's concrete and sustainable. They are absolute pro's.

Allen Green, Producer/ Beatmaker

A Launchpad For Indie Artists

We’re your digital strategy team, creative agency, and branding squad rolled into one. If you’re building your music career like a business, we’re your team.

Scale Your Growth

We’ve helped independent artists scale to viral millions, land sync placements in Emmy-winning series, and collaborate with brands featured everywhere from the Super Bowl to niche noodle shops in K-town!

Our artist-first system blends digital strategy with creative execution. From Grammy-winning artists to six-figure streaming milestones, we turn the underdog moments into global traction.

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Where artists become scalable systems.

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Services We Offer

  • Our monthly 1:1 digital strategy calls provide personalized guidance so you can speak with your manager, refine your goals, discuss your music, and ensure your art reaches the right audience.

  • We specialize in managing Google and Facebook ad campaigns, using precision targeting and data-driven strategies to maximize your reach and achieve scalable growth.

  • We create quality, cohesive and impactful branding, from logos to album covers to show fliers, ensuring your identity stands out and resonates with your audience.

  • Our team produces high-quality visual and audio content, including graphics, videos, music teasers, and more, designed to captivate audiences and enhance brand identity. We provide content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

  • We design and draft compelling press releases to help you secure media coverage, building your story and legacy through strategic PR outreach.

  • We use data-driven insights to identify your audience and leverage our relationships and trusted partners to help your music grow on Spotify through playlist placements and increased streams.

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From logos to flyers to album art to press kits, we provide the tools you need to define your brand and amplify your digital image.

Our Impact

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Artists

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Partners

  • Logo for Songwriters of North America (SONA) featuring the letters 'SONA' with a musical note integrated into the 'O', and the organization name underneath in white text on a black background.
  • YouTube logo with red play button and black text
  • Amazon Music logo in black text with a curved arrow.
  • Silhouette of a person in prayer with hands reaching upward, standing on a mountain against the sky.
  • Logo with a circular geometric design in terracotta and black, and the word 'Groover' in bold terracotta font below.
  • Close-up of a black textured surface with the words 'SYN COLLECT' in bold, and smaller text beneath.
  • Text reading 'BAND ZOOGLE' with 'BAND' in dark blue and 'ZOOGLE' in orange.
  • Graphic with bold blue and black text reading 'New York Music Month'.
  • Close-up of a black and white sign with the text 'I'M OUT OF SUGAR', attached to a cabinet door.
  • A black and white illustration of an owl sitting on a branch.
  • Black and white line drawing of a child's face with an oversized head, big eyes, and a small nose and mouth.
  • ReverNation logo with a red star and black text
  • Dark background with the partial text 'ARTIST' visible at the bottom and a logo or design element above it.
  • A person studying or working at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by books and notebooks.
  • The image shows a black and white drawing of a person with a big head and a small body. The person is wearing a hat and has a beard.

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