Essential Music & Marketing have been redefining the roles of distributor and record label since 2003, offering bespoke services ranging from basic digital and physical distribution packages for labels to full project management, marketing and sales for artists releasing their own music.

Essential provide an efficient and effective distribution service, giving our clients one-stop access to a tried and tested network of independent distributors backed up by our own hands-on support.

Working with our distribution partners, Essential's in-house UK sales team provide a secure route to the shelves of all major music retailers, supermarkets, independent stores and online retailers.

With established relationships with key distributors throughout Europe and internationally, we are able to hand pick the most appropriate channels for our clients’ releases, allowing us to offer a simultaneous physical release of product in every European territory.

The services that we provide can include core label functions like product manufacture and registration with PPL, PRS for Music and UK Chart; product management including overall strategy, recruitment of third party specialists, sourcing featured artists and commissioning remixes; and coordinating marketing services.