TuneCore collaborates with Amazon Music UK and Metropolis Studios to offer free studio time for self-releasing artists

01 February 2024 - Press release

TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—has officially announced the launch of an exclusive collaboration with Amazon Music UK that will provide members of the local independent artist community with free studio time, at a top of the line recording studio.

As part of both Amazon Music’s commitment to support new music and TuneCore’s goal to help self-releasing artists make better music, this exciting new opportunity will provide twelve TuneCore artists with the chance to write and record at Europe's leading independent recording studio, Metropolis Studios in London, at no cost to the artists.

Each month over the next year, one of the selected artists will each receive two full days in Studio X, one of Metropolis Studios’ newest production rooms that is fully stocked with top of the line audio equipment, a massive array of plug-ins and virtual instruments, and is split into a control room and overdub booth. Access to the resources housed at Metropolis Studios is an experience that is typically out of reach for most new musicians. Together, TuneCore and Amazon UK are providing independent artists with the opportunity to reach their potential and further their careers.

Sarah Wilson, Head of TuneCore, UK commented, “By offering free studio time to emerging artists, we can make a real difference in their recording journey, and help advance their career trajectory. TuneCore are a vital part of the local music community and committed to helping those at a grassroots level. It fills me with joy to be able to take some of the most future-facing recording facilities and offer them to artists who may not have otherwise been able to access these studios. I can’t thank Amazon Music UK and Metropolis Studios enough for having such a supportive approach to the new music community.”

Laura Lukanz, Head of Music Industry, Amazon Music UK; “At Amazon Music we are committed to supporting emerging artists, songwriters and producers as they take the next steps in their careers. We understand how vital it is to develop the next generation of creatives. We’re proud to work with Tunecore to provide 12 self-releasing artists with invaluable studio time in the brilliant Breakthrough Lab at Metropolis. I can’t wait to hear what they make.”

Gavin Newman, Partnerships Director at Metropolis Studios: “The collaboration between Amazon Music and TuneCore to give twelve new acts access to Metropolis Studios is a great example of how important it is for brands to invest in the curation of programmes which nurture the next wave of trailblazers. Providing the creative backdrop from which Artists can hone their skills to the highest possible degree is an essential part of that process and a great way to apply our shared collective knowledge to help each artist map their pathway to success.”