Launchpad+

Supporting artists, managers and labels to release their music effectively and maximise their royalty collection.

In 2022, Launchpad+ distributed 94 releases - made up of 129 tracks from 43 artists.

We collect the publishing royalties (PRS / MCPS) for 27 artists, comprising over 100 songs.

Artists supported through Launchpad+ have recieved:

  • Radio play on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music and BBC 1xtra.

  • Playlist features on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon & YouTube including New Music Friday, Fresh Finds and Hot New Bands.

  • Live appearances at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Truck Festival, Live at Leeds and more.

  • Sync placement with Adidas TERREX, and TV placements with BT Sport.

If you are release-ready, we can support you to:

  • Distribute your music, ensuring your release strategy is optimised for best success with effective pitch management.

  • Collect all you publishing income from streaming, live performances and radio play - as well as pitch for sync opportunities on film, TV, games and adverts.

  • Collect all your neighbouring rights from radio play and other public performance.

As well as this, artists that we work with to develop a longer term plan can benefit from:

  • Showcase opportunities

  • Campaign management between partners - press, radio, management, label etc. 

  • Fundraising

  • Management services

If you’re interested in working with us please get in touch via the form below and we’ll be in touch to chat through next steps:

Check out our Latest Releases via Instagram:

Rubber Rose - That Look. Released Wednesday 14th February 2024. Rubber Rose is a four piece from Leeds combining the riff-driven force of 90s stoner rock, the theatrics of glam and heavy new wave synths with a driving jazz-inspired rhythm section.
Free Party - Dance Like They Said. Released Friday 9th February 2024. Free Party are a five-piece alternative rock/dance grunge band who formed in Leeds in 2022. The song details the experiences in life where you feel troubled, trapped and oppressed
Akin Amusan - How to Love. Released Friday 9th February 2024. Akin Amusan is a northern based Singer/Songwriter with an eclectic blend of musical styles and experiences that is presented through authentic lyrics. Having grown up in a physically un
Maddie Morris - Easily Bruised. Released Friday 9th February 2024 via No Masters. Performer Neighbouring Rights and Publishing by Launchpad+. Maddie says: “I wrote easily bruised about falling in love and dating as a teenager in a rural area,
Flat Moon - Dizzy. Released Friday 9th February 2024 via Monomyth Records. Flat Moon are a 6-piece funk/psych band based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Born from a recurring soundcheck jam, "Dizzy" is a feelgood tune that documents bass playe
Ntantu & Browny Pondis - Rosalina. Released Friday 9th February 2024. “Rosalina” is the perfect blend for lovers of Afrobeats and Afro dancers to vibe, dance or workout to. This track is part of their upcoming EP, which is inspired
Fine - Empty Space. Released Wednesday 7th February 2024 via analog horizons / Launchpad+ / EMI North. The one man outfit from Leeds is not limited to one genre but can be best described as guitar music meets downtempo electronica. ‘Empty Spa
Astoria - If I’m Like You. Released Friday 2nd February 2024. Astoria are a 5 piece rock outfit from Leeds that aims to bring the big guitars of the 80s to a modern contemporary British indie rock setting. ‘If I’m Like You’
Lauren Mikki - These Feelings Are Fleeting (EP). Released Friday 26th January 2024. Lauren Mikki’s debut EP ‘these feelings are fleeting’ offers a new perspective on the ever-moving journey of young adulthood. Savouring the most sw
Tiger Island - Looka Looka Looka (EP). Released Friday 26th January 2024. "Looka Looka Looka" is the new EP from Tiger Island, featuring the third single Bitter Ends. It's a love/hate song to anyone who's ever showed off on social media -
r.a.g.s. and julian. - Come Out & Play. Released Friday 26th January 2024. julian. is a half Taiwanese/Hong Kong singer/songwriter currently living in Leeds. He makes alt pop/rnb with hyperpop, rock and hip hop influences. r.a.g.s. is an aspirin
RUNA - Are You Lost? Released Friday 26th January 2024. “Are You Lost?” is the latest release of Italian born and english adopted artist RUNA. With her debut single "Let You In" being welcomed by radios such as BBC Introducing
Chiedu Oraka - Rhythm of my Pain. Released Wednesday 24th January 2024 via Launchpad+ / EMI North “Rhythm of my pain is that real take it or leave it sort of rap. Accept me for who I am or you can do one, it's as simple as that really. I am ta
Lozenge - Interloper. Released Friday 19th January. A Nu-Gaze band from Leeds, UK, Lozenge place layers of distorted guitars and whispered vocals on top of a muscular rhythm section in songs that explore themes of alienation and personal identity.
D3UK - Invasion from Underground. Released Friday 19th January. Creative storyteller with machine gun delivery. This is the third release from the coming debut album: Product of Society. This track responds to the premise that you must stay aware o
Maddie Morris - Marsha P Johnson. Released Friday 19th January via No Masters. Performer Neighbouring Rights and Publishing by Launchpad+. Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful and refreshingly un

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Launchpad+ is delivered by Music Local and supported by Leeds City Council as part of Innovation@Leeds and arts@leeds, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, through Youth Music with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and and part of PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.