Protagonist Music

Protagonist Music is an American independent record label that has been active since 2007. Operating under the social handle @protagmusic, the label describes itself as "an independent record label" that has been "making noise with friends since 2007." It is a small, artist-friendly imprint rooted in the punk, hardcore, and post-hardcore underground, releasing records by bands such as Common Wounds and organizing the KOTM Fest, which has featured acts including Reversal of Man, Dropdead, Portraits of Past, and Policy of 3. The label distributes its physical releases through the webstores of Deathwish Inc. in the United States and Deathwish Europe for European customers, while digital releases are available to stream or buy on Bandcamp. Protagonist Music also maintains a label playlist on Spotify and promotes its catalog through Instagram. Its Linktree page, joined in June 2021, serves as a hub linking to its Instagram, email contact, Bandcamp, webstore, and Spotify playlist. As an independent label, Protagonist Music is privately operated and not listed on any stock exchange. Its output is niche and community-oriented, focused on limited physical editions and digital distribution rather than mainstream commercial scale. The label's identity is closely tied to the DIY punk and hardcore scene, and its activities include both record releases and live events such as KOTM Fest.

Protagonist Music was founded in 2007 as an independent record label in the United States. From its inception, the label positioned itself within the underground punk and hardcore community, adopting the motto "making noise with friends since 2007." The label's early years are not extensively documented in mainstream sources, but its sustained activity over more than a decade indicates a consistent presence in the DIY music scene. By the 2020s, Protagonist Music had established a recognizable identity through its social media handle @protagmusic and its Linktree page, which was created in June 2021. The Linktree serves as a central hub for the label's online presence, linking to its Instagram account, email contact, Bandcamp page, webstore, and Spotify playlist. The label's physical releases are distributed through Deathwish Inc. in the United States and Deathwish Europe for European customers, a partnership that connects it to a wider network of independent heavy music distribution. Protagonist Music has released music by bands such as Common Wounds, whose releases are highlighted on the label's Linktree. The label also organizes KOTM Fest, a live event featuring performances by Reversal of Man, Dropdead, Portraits of Past, Policy of 3, and others. These activities reflect the label's commitment to both recorded output and live community events. The label maintains a presence on Bandcamp for streaming and purchasing its releases, and curates a label playlist on Spotify. As of the available evidence, Protagonist Music remains an active independent label, privately operated and focused on its niche audience.

• 2021

  Label's Linktree account created in June 2021.

• 2007

  Protagonist Music founded as an independent record label in the United States.

Independent punk and hardcore record label focused on community, physical media, and DIY culture.

• Common Wounds releases

• KOTM Fest

• Label playlist on Spotify

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