Columbus, Ohio

The Label That Builds Artists

TRIE/USA MUSIC GROUP is an independent record label focused on discovering raw talent, developing careers, and getting music heard. From production to playlists.

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$669M
Indie Label Market
34%
Indie Market Share
10.4%
Annual Growth
100%
Artist-First
The Vision

Midwest talent deserves a real label behind it.

The majors overlook Columbus. They fly over it on the way to LA and New York. But the talent here is real, and the cost of building a career here is a fraction of the coasts.

TRIE/USA MUSIC GROUP exists to close that gap. We sign artists, produce records, handle distribution, run marketing, and build careers. Not just drop singles.

Artist Development

We invest in the artist, not just the song. Branding, sound design, long-term career strategy.

Digital-First

Every release is optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and YouTube from day one.

Fair Deals

Transparent revenue splits. No hidden recoupment traps. Artists keep their masters.

Full Stack

Production, mixing, mastering, distribution, playlist pitching, merch, sync licensing. All under one roof.

About the Founder

Tristan Heidelburg

Columbus, Ohio • 36 • Founder & CEO

Tristan Heidelburg didn't start TRIE/USA MUSIC GROUP because the music industry needed another label. He started it because Columbus needed one.

Growing up in Ohio, Tristan watched talented artists struggle not because they lacked skill, but because they lacked infrastructure. No A&R presence. No production budgets. No one taking Midwest artists seriously unless they moved to the coasts.

At 36, after years in the music business, Tristan decided to stop waiting for someone else to fix it. TRIE/USA MUSIC GROUP exists to prove that geography doesn't determine talent—investment does. The label combines major-label resources with indie-label values: transparent deals, artist ownership, and real career development.

Columbus is more than affordable studio space and lower overhead. It's a city full of artists who've been overlooked for too long. Tristan's mission is simple: find them, fund them, and give them the same shot artists get in LA or New York. No shortcuts. No gatekeeping. Just real investment in real talent.

What We Do

Everything an artist needs. Nothing they don't.

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Production

Access to producers, studios, and creative direction. We help shape the sound without replacing the artist's voice.

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Distribution

Global distribution to 150+ streaming platforms. Your music goes everywhere, instantly, with proper metadata and registration.

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Marketing

Playlist pitching, social media strategy, PR campaigns, and content creation. We make sure people actually hear the music.

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Merch & Commerce

Custom merchandise, online stores, and direct-to-fan sales channels. Revenue beyond streaming royalties.

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Sync Licensing

Get your music placed in films, TV shows, games, and ads. One sync can change a career overnight.

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A&R

We're always listening. Send us your demos, links, or rough ideas. If it hits, we'll build around it.

Got something worth hearing?

We're building the roster now. Send us your best track, a short bio, and your socials. If it moves us, we'll be in touch.

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