Some information about us
We’re an Independent Record Label & Music Publishing Company
Building a community through the practice of supporting, engaging with, and creating music. Managing the development of songs, production of music, creative marketing and distribution of the work our artists create. Our goal with Music Publishing is to operate with a high standard of excellence in business organization and effectively manage music licensing and copyright processes, song promotion, royalty collection, and creating key partnerships around the world.
Recording & Production
We provide a large recording facility outfitted with all of the equipment you need to bring your music to life. With years of experience as members of touring bands, recording in world class facilities, we have the knowledge and gear locker to create the sound in your head. Our goal is to provide a comfortable recording environment, inspire creativity, and help artists achieve the best quality recording possible.
Distribution & Promotion
Distribution is a crucial part of music promotion. Digital distribution has become a must in order to reach potential fans and increase visibility. SMC Records is dedicated to getting our artists music in front of as many ears as possible.
Music Publishing
With two publishing divisions we market our catalog to recording artists, license compositions for use in film, television, advertisements, and other media. We monitor their usage and collect and distribute royalties for our clients.
Our Artists
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Mat D
Dubbed as the "Hemingway of the Highway" by fans, singer-songwriter Mathew deRiso has written, recorded and performed original music since 2006. He was the vocalist and principle songwriter for the roots rock band The Profane Saints from 2006-2019. Critics have hailed him as "A Young Steve Earle with a more powerful set of Pipes" "Lynyrd Skynyrd meets Rob Zombie" and "Gritty, Soulful Hard Luck Americana" Mat has shared the stage with Chuck Berry, David Alan Coe, John Hiatt, Michael McDermott, Ziggy Marley, The Reverend Horton Heat, Bonnie Raitt and many others. His latest album PHANTOM LOCOMOTIVE, was released in 2021. He is currently at work on a new album with producer Mark Dahm
Ben Gertner
Ben Gertner is a musician based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His dynamic, deeply-personal writing style tells his life’s story, painting a complex portrait of a bold songwriter traversing through different genres with ease. While his indie rock, folk, and emo roots are evident in his songs, Gertner explores sounds across the musical spectrum. His distinctive voice and genre-bending songcraft allow him to uniquely create music that brings listeners on a personal journey to a realm where truly anything is possible.
Nattie Jean
Nattie Jean was born into a musical family in Breckenridge, MN and raised in Fargo, ND. With parents who played in a band together throughout her childhood, there was no doubt she’d catch the music bug as well. Her guitar player father and singer mother shared their love of music with their children, teaching Nattie to appreciate all genres of music and how to connect with a great song. As a singer and songwriter, Nattie Jean fully immerses herself into her music. “There’s nothing like performing and helping the audience feel what you’re feeling.” With a bold mix of country, rock and pop influences, her soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling take audiences on an emotional journey born out of a lifetime of experiences.
100 Watt Shine
The band was formed around a love for blues and country-based rock music with an edge. Delta blues with a little “borrowed blues” that came back to America having been steeped in British rock and roll sensibilities, mixed with a little “twang” of Memphis and a bit of swagger from Bakersfield. Drag all that through Southern California and Midwest blue collar hard rockin’, and you get a genuine mix that only these five songwriters can provide. A true amalgamation of styles that gels into a unique blend of attitude and heaviness.
These Broken Lines
These Broken Lines is the songwriting of Brian David Detmers paired with a few friends and a host of guest musicians who help create the imaginary musical landscape to a film that exists only in the minds of those willing to participate. It is a project that knows no boundaries, and adheres to no single genre. Lyrics and vocals are present in some selections, while instrumentation is the highlight in others. Guest multi-instrumentalist Val McCallum has referred to TBL as "quite a musical journey" and "a trip and a half" while Peter Stroud has referred to the process as "good fun" and "brave". Prepare for a departure from the same ol' thing and join These Broken Lines on their musical adventure.
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"It’s a crying shame that the world at large isn’t familiar with this guy yet. It’s time for that to change. Country, Americana, Southern rock, call it what you want to call it. I’ll just call it bad-ass." article.
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"Celebrating authentic rock and roll on all counts, 100 Watt Shine deliver a resounding anthem of stylish guitars, gritty vocals and passionately intentional writing..." article.
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"To tell a story and make you feel something through song can at times, be a rarity. But this is exactly what Ben Gertner specializes in." article.
Get in touch
Please email info@smc-records.com to get in touch with us with any questions you may have. At this time we are not accepting unsolicited music submissions.