Midknightoil Music is a record label founded in 2024 and based in Monterey, California. We specialize exclusively in music production, artist management, and strategic promotion. As both a creative incubator and a publicity agency, our mission is to amplify creators, elevate emerging talent, and shape compelling musical narratives that resonate across genres and audiences..
At Midknightoil Music, promotion isn’t just about visibility—it’s about resonance. We craft campaigns that reflect the soul of the music and the story behind the artist. From cinematic teasers to grassroots social rollouts, our team blends strategy with emotion to ensure every release finds its audience and every artist feels heard.
We don’t chase trends—we build movements. Whether it’s a debut single or a full-length concept album, we work closely with our artists to shape narratives that connect, inspire, and linger. Our publicity efforts span digital platforms, press outreach, playlist pitching, and immersive visual storytelling—all designed to amplify the music’s impact.
There’s something electric about watching a song take flight. One moment it’s a rough demo in a quiet room, the next it’s echoing through headphones across the world. That’s the magic we live for. That’s Midknightoil Music.
Team
Artist Management & Direction
Stephan Sheppard
Artist management & Direction – Business development
ssheppard@soundrise.com
Michael Seemore
Artist management & Direction – Label
mseemore@soundrise.com
Ben Dubmore
Artist management & Direction – Events
bdubmore@soundrise.com
Isabel Chan
Management
ichan@soundrise.com
Administration
Mark Bergevin
Director – Finance & Administration
mbergevin@soundrise.com
Michel Therrien
Administration & Merchandising
mtherrien@soundrise.com
Claude Julien
Accounting
cjulien@soundrise.com
Contact
Mailing Address
SoundRise HQ
PO Box 4296
Montreal
H4C 2V7
General Inquiries
Interested in joining us ?
Demo Policy
We are now only accepting demos in digital form. Please email demos@soundrise.com with links to MP3 files (but NO MP3 email attachments please!), SoundCloud pages, or websites. Please remember to include contact details within the email body and keep your submission short and sweet, best tracks first.
Please don’t chase us for a response. If we like it we will get in touch with you.