Hard Stop Records

Hard Stop Records A Chicago music label on the hunt for artists.

Our mission has always been simple: help artists tell the stories you feel in your bones. None of that happens without y...
12/25/2025

Our mission has always been simple: help artists tell the stories you feel in your bones.

None of that happens without you.

So as we wrap the year, we’re hitting pause to say thank you. Thank you for listening, supporting, sharing, and believing in the sound we’re building here in Chicago.

Happy Holidays from Hardstop, and here’s to a new year of louder rooms, hit songs, and moments that stay with you.

Submitting a demo doesn’t have to feel like shouting into a crowded inbox. You just need a clear path and the right plac...
12/22/2025

Submitting a demo doesn’t have to feel like shouting into a crowded inbox.

You just need a clear path and the right place to send your music.

Let's talk about what labels look for and how to share your songs with confidence.

Ready to take the next step? Submit your demo to Hardstop Records and let your music speak.

https://vist.ly/4jfxj

12/18/2025

The holidays always remind us how much local music shapes the heartbeat of a city.

But for many artists and small music businesses, this season isn’t just festive. It’s make-or-break.

That’s why we put together simple ways to support your local music scene this season. Every small action keeps creativity alive.

Your community is full of artists doing the work and you have the power to help them keep going.

This holiday season, choose local. Share this reel, tag a favorite artist, and support the music that makes your city feel like home.

12/15/2025

These are the tracks fueling us as we get excited for upcoming shows.

Between hype builders, deep cuts, and the songs shaping our next stages, dive into what we’re spinning while we get ready for the shows in Chicago this December.

On January 29, we’re inviting you into a space built for clarity, connection, and escape.If you’ve been craving a night ...
12/09/2025

On January 29, we’re inviting you into a space built for clarity, connection, and escape.

If you’ve been craving a night that pulls you out of the noise and drops you into something real, The Sanctuary is where it happens.

The Transference, with opener The Stray Vines, will bring the dark-meets-playful sound that reminds you that even the heavy moments can hold light.

Join us at Epiphany Center for the Arts
7:30–11:30 PM
Tickets $20

https://vist.ly/4hunu

Chicago doesn’t slow down in December and neither does the music 🎶From intimate church acoustics to packed ballrooms and...
12/01/2025

Chicago doesn’t slow down in December and neither does the music 🎶

From intimate church acoustics to packed ballrooms and indie dives, these are the shows worth stepping into the cold for.

Swipe through to see our picks for the month, then grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Which one(s) are you seeing? Tell us in the comments.



https://vist.ly/4gr8s

Your sound could be Hardstop’s next story.Send us your links, tracks, or whatever you’re up to, we listen to everything....
11/27/2025

Your sound could be Hardstop’s next story.

Send us your links, tracks, or whatever you’re up to, we listen to everything.

We’re always searching for new sounds and performers. If we dig what you’re doing, let’s grab coffee (our treat) and talk about recording, publishing, and what working with Hardstop looks like.

If it’s a fit, you’ll be signed and officially part of the family. 🎸

https://vist.ly/4ga4q

You’ve got real songs. Now you need a real room.Here are 10 of the best recording studios in Chicago; from analog hideou...
11/24/2025

You’ve got real songs. Now you need a real room.

Here are 10 of the best recording studios in Chicago; from analog hideouts to full-service facilities trusted by everyone from Chance to Coldplay.

If you’re ready to make your record and want a label that listens for real, we've got your back.

Submit your demo today - https://vist.ly/4ftkn

11/20/2025

Golden leaves drop, and so did this perfect indie track.

Fall into the Transference on Spotify. Listen today.



11/20/2025

Golden leaves drop, and so did this perfect indie track.

Fall into the Transference on Spotify. Listen today.

Meet Justin Wheeler. He doesn’t just play guitar, he speaks in reverb.Lush harmonies, melodic lines, and the kind of ton...
11/17/2025

Meet Justin Wheeler. He doesn’t just play guitar, he speaks in reverb.

Lush harmonies, melodic lines, and the kind of tone that lingers long after the song fades. The lead guitar isn’t just about solos. It’s about shaping space , guiding the song without ever taking it hostage. Justin gives The Transference that kind of restraint.

Step inside the sound. Listen to The Transference.

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