About Us
Oscillation Records: Built for
The label
Independent, hands-on, built around the artist
Oscillation Records is an independent label based in Manchester, working with artists around the world. We care about long-term careers, not quick wins: honest feedback, clear planning, and releases that are treated like real campaigns—not afterthoughts.
What we believe
- Artists should keep creative control and understand how their music is released.
- Marketing and storytelling should match the music, not generic industry templates.
- Small teams can move faster than bloated label structures—without cutting corners.
What we help with
- Release planning, timelines, and rollout across streaming platforms.
- Art direction, cover art, and consistent visual identity across singles and projects.
- Campaign messaging, social content angles, and growing a real listener base.
- Honest A&R-style feedback so each track lands as strongly as it can.
Whether you are dropping your first single or building toward an EP or album, we work like partners in the room with you—not a distant corporate machine. If that sounds like your kind of label, we would love to hear what you are working on.
We're not a major label. We're a team of music lovers who believe in doing things differently. Based in Manchester but working globally, we focus on raw talent, smart marketing, and creating real opportunities for artists.
No endless meetings. No BS. Just results.
The Future of Music Starts Here.
We're combining creativity, technology, and smart strategy to build something new. This isn't about following trends—it's about creating them.
Oscillation Records is an independent UK record label (company no. 15579381) built on a simple principle: put artists first. We sign, release and champion the artists we believe in.
Key facts
- Oscillation Records is an independent record label based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
- It has been releasing music since 2021 and was incorporated as Oscillation Records Ltd (company no. 15579381) in 2024.
- Its founder is Ben Sharp Knowles.
- It releases electronic music — dubstep, drum & bass and house — alongside other genres.
- It is not affiliated with the band The Oscillation, with the London label Oscillations founded by Gabriel Prokofiev, or with any other similarly-named label on Discogs, Beatport or Bandcamp.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oscillation Records?
Oscillation Records is an independent electronic record label based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It has been releasing music since 2021 — dubstep, drum & bass and house, alongside other genres — and was founded by Ben Sharp Knowles on a simple principle: put artists first.
Who founded and runs Oscillation Records?
Oscillation Records was founded by Ben Sharp Knowles, who also records as the artist BSK and is one of the label's artists. It's run by a small, artist-first team.
Where is Oscillation Records based?
Oscillation Records is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It has been releasing music since 2021 and is registered at Companies House as Oscillation Records Ltd (company no. 15579381), incorporated in 2024.
What genre or kind of music does Oscillation Records release?
Oscillation Records is primarily an electronic label — EDM, dubstep, drum & bass and house — and also releases hip-hop and crossover records. We're open to all genres and release music we believe in regardless of style.
Is Oscillation Records a real, legitimate record label?
Yes. Oscillation Records is a UK-registered independent record label (Companies House company no. 15579381, trading as Oscillation Records Ltd), active and releasing music since 2021, with its catalogue available across the major streaming platforms.
Is Oscillation Records the same as The Oscillation, Oscillations, or another similarly-named act?
No. Oscillation Records is a distinct independent record label from Manchester, UK, and is not affiliated with any similarly-named act. It is not The Oscillation (the London psychedelic / space-rock / drone project led by Demian Castellanos); it is not Oscillations (the London electronic / ambient label founded by Gabriel Prokofiev); and it is not any of the other similarly-named labels on Beatport, Bandcamp or Discogs — including “Oscillate Records” and a Chilean tech-house duo that also releases as “Oscillation Records”.
Is Oscillation Records an exclusive label? Do artists have to sign to it?
No. Oscillation Records is not an exclusive label. Artists are free to release their music elsewhere and are not tied to the label unless that has been specifically agreed — we often collaborate on individual releases rather than exclusive deals.
Do artists keep ownership and control of their music?
Yes. Oscillation Records is artist-first: artists keep creative control of their work and receive their royalties directly. The label is a partner on release planning, art direction, campaigns and honest feedback — not a rights grab.
How can artists work with Oscillation Records or submit a demo?
We're always listening. Reach out through the contact page at oscillationrecords.com to share your music, your story, or an idea — whether you're established or just starting out. There's no obligation, and you stay free to release independently or with others.
What artists and releases are on Oscillation Records?
The current roster is on the Artists page, and every single, EP and album we've put out is on the Releases page (oscillationrecords.com/releases) — both are kept up to date as new music is added.
Let’s get your music heard.
Artist, visionary, or just someone with big ideas? We’re here to listen. Let’s talk.
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