Creative release management services for independent Artists & Labels

Some Pulp is a specialised management and creative service that provides support for independent record labels in electronic and alternative music.

Co-founded by experienced industry professionals Dean Driscoll and John Thorp, Some Pulp prioritises a fair-minded and intuitive approach to take talent from demo to distribution with a focus on strategic planning for independent music releasing, cultivated to ensure the music you believe in finds the right audience.

For over two decades, Dean Driscoll has been indispensable to some of electronic music’s most iconic artists and institutions. His current label management roster include Seth Troxler’s Slacker 85 and Tuskegee Music imprints, Carl Craig’s Planet E Communications and Palms Trax’s CWPT. Meanwhile, his footprint as a label manager and music publicist for over two decades spreads to a wide range of independent and underground labels, brands, DJs and producers, including fabric, XL Recordings, Ninja Tune, Running Back and Richie Hawtin, while also playing key roles in the launch of Peggy Gou and Nina Kraviz’s influential labels.

As a music journalist, John Thorp has contributed to The Guardian, Mixmag, CRACK, Bandcamp and many more. He works closely alongside Erol Alkan at Phantasy Sound and Palms Trax at CWPT in an A&R capacity, collaborating with dozens of internationally-recognised artists as well as nurturing the emerging talent of many more. A label-owner in his own right through his Hot Concept imprint, he also DJs and produces as John Loveless; has licensed tracks to brands including Hugo Boss and Moschino; and maintains long-running radio residencies broadcasting on Refuge Worldwide and Cashmere Radio. 

Some Pulp provide release management services to labels and artists across the world. Some Pulp’s extensive network of contacts within the independent music sector can ensure that your releases have the best opportunity in a tricky market. We love music, and we’d love for more people to hear yours. Our aim is to make sure your releases are delivered and co-ordinated in a way that gives it the best chance of reaching its audience – without sacrificing your vision or integrity.

As well as product delivery for streaming and physical, Some Pulp can provide versatile, first-class written copy for record stores, social media and PR purposes.

  • Project management & strategic planning for individual releases or full label catalogue

  • Management of release asset and metadata approval & delivery process

  • Oversight of manufacturing and distribution process from delivery to release

  • Versatile copywriting, ready for use for sales and promotional activities

  • Coordination of promotional strategies with PR & marketing partners

  • Creation of release links optimized to expand your listener base across digital & physical platforms

  • Assistance with A&R, promotion and creative direction through our extended creative network

  • Post-release accounting and performance & analytics sharing