Rising Artist
Talent Search
Selected artists work with our team of producers and musicians to fund and record a professional album.
No label, no debt, no upfront costs.
Artists keep 100% ownership.
From demo to finished record in 3 steps.
Travel & lodging included.
01
Promo Single & Video
It starts in the studio. We record your single, promo video, and prep for a strong launch.
- Studio-quality single. Record with your producer and our top-tier session musicians.
- Zero out of pocket. We cover the promo single to help launch your campaign.
- Promo video shoot. We capture footage that inspires your supporters to back you.
- Pre-launch buzz. Build social proof and momentum before the campaign goes live.
02
The Campaign
Recording is an art form. Crowdfunding? We've turned that into a science.
- A proven plan, built for you. Daily action steps, custom reward tiers, and a promo calendar tailored to your fans.
- Studio co-sign. A professional studio backing your campaign gives it built-in credibility — backers instantly know where and how you're making the record.
- No platform fees. More of what we raise goes straight into your project.
03
The Album
Come back after your campaign wraps to make the record you've always heard in your head.
- Release-ready record. Track your full album with the team that helped launch the campaign.
- Your vision, executed. Collaborate with your producer and session musicians across the whole project.
- 100% ownership, forever. You keep every master. No label. No debt.
Built by artists. For artists.
We know how the music industry works, and spent years building something different. Plaid Dog was founded on the belief that independent artists deserve a real path to a studio album. Funded by fans. No label, no debt, and you keep 100% ownership.
500+
Albums Funded
$3M+
Raised for Artists
2x
Industry Success Rate
Recent Campaigns
Every project funded with our process
and recorded at our studio.
Request Your Invite
We choose artists we believe in, and invest our full resources into every project. Our fees are covered entirely from campaign funds, so you're never out of pocket. If you're a dedicated, unsigned artist with songs ready to record, request your invite below.
Invite Request
Team Review
Full Application
Intro Call
Important Next Steps
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Pro tip: Complete your full application now to jump to the front of the queue. Artist spots are limited, and a submitted application puts you first.