Nurturing Talent
We identify and develop emerging Indonesian artists with hands-on mentorship, creative direction, and professional infrastructure built for long-term careers.
Independent Record Label · Est. Bekasi, Indonesia
We build artists.
We shape culture.
A home for Indonesia's next generation of sound — an independent record label, artist development company & in-house production house releasing Indonesian music to a global audience.
6Artists
14Releases
35K+Monthly Listeners
410K+Streams
About DWS Record
A complete creative & commercial home for artists.
Founded by Dwi Sumantri in Bekasi, Indonesia, DWS Record is an independent record label, artist development company, and in-house production house. We exist to give emerging Indonesian talent the infrastructure, mentorship, and creative freedom usually reserved for major labels — while keeping artists at the center of every decision.
Our Vision
To build an independent label that champions Indonesian artistry on the world stage — proving that homegrown talent can compete, and win, globally.
Our Mission
To discover, develop, and elevate emerging artists through in-house production, honest partnership, and full-spectrum support — from the first demo to global distribution.
Our Promise
Artist-first deals, clear royalty reporting, and full creative respect. We build long-term careers, not one-off releases.
Cultural Impact
DWS Record shapes the cultural narrative of Indonesian music — crafting stories, sounds, and identities that resonate locally and globally.
Global Delivery
Through strategic digital distribution and playlist pitching, we bring Indonesian artistry to audiences across every major platform worldwide.
Complete In-House Workflow
One ecosystem. From first idea to global release.
01Songwriting
Concept, lyric, topline & structure.
02Artist Development
Creative direction & positioning.
03Recording
Studio workflow & vocal direction.
04Mixing & Mastering
Broadcast-quality audio finishing.
05Visual Branding
Release identity & artist image.
06Content Creation
Platform-ready promo content.
07Digital Distribution
Global delivery & metadata.
08Royalty Admin
Rights, royalty & ownership.
Why Artists Choose DWS
The infrastructure of a major label. The heart of an independent.
We pair in-house production and global distribution with artist-first partnership — so talent keeps ownership, creative control, and a team that stays for the long game.
In-house production
Every release is written, recorded, mixed and mastered in-house to a broadcast-quality standard — one team, one uncompromising bar.
Global distribution
Strategic delivery, metadata and playlist pitching put Indonesian artistry in front of audiences on every major platform, worldwide.
Artist-first partnership
Clear royalty reporting, fair deals and full creative respect. We build long-term careers — not one-off releases.
"We give emerging talent the tools usually reserved for major labels — while keeping the artist at the center of every decision."
Featured Roster
The voices defining our sound.
A growing independent catalog with real audience traction — select any artist to explore their music, stream on Spotify, and follow on Instagram.
Releases · Catalog
Out now & on the way.
Our growing catalog of independent releases — stream the artists who are already live, and get ready for the debut singles landing this year.
Out Now · Streaming Everywhere
Upcoming Debut Singles · 2026
Behind The Scenes
The stage & the studio.
Where the culture is built — from packed rooms and festival stages to late nights at the console. Real moments from our artists on tour and in session.
35K+Monthly Listeners
410K+Spotify Streams
100%In-House Production
Dari Blog · Catatan dari Studio
Artikel Terbaru.
Wawasan editorial tentang produksi musik, bisnis label, dan pengembangan artis — ditulis langsung dari ruang kerja DWS Record.
Bisnis Musik · 18 Agustus 2025
Strategi Distribusi Rilisan untuk Artis Independen
Baca artikel → Perjalanan Kreatif · 12 Agustus 2025Pertumbuhan Karier Jangka Panjang: Bermain untuk Bertahan
Baca artikel → Bisnis Musik · 11 Agustus 2025Cara Kerja Label Independen dari Dalam
Baca artikel → Bisnis Musik · 4 Agustus 2025Hak Penerbitan Musik Dijelaskan: Aset yang Sering Terlupakan
Baca artikel → Perjalanan Kreatif · 29 Juli 2025Menjaga Konsistensi Artistik di Tengah Perubahan
Baca artikel → Bisnis Musik · 28 Juli 2025Memahami Ekonomi Streaming: Ke Mana Sebenarnya Uangmu Pergi
Baca artikel →2026–2027 Release Timeline
A roadmap built for the long game.
Q3 2026
AWAY — Debut Single Release
Q4 2026
Tiddy Praditya — Official Single
Q1 2027
New Artist Debut
Q2 2027
Compilation — Multi-Artist
2027
Full Catalog Expansion
The Founder
Dwi Sumantri
FounderCEOProducerComposer
All production is handled in-house — ensuring uncompromising quality, creative consistency, and full artistic control at every stage.
From a young drummer and metal-band musician in Bekasi, to a self-taught recording enthusiast, to a professional sound engineer at BeatSpace Studio — Dwi Sumantri has been involved in music since the mid-2000s, and has worked professionally in audio since the 2010s. Today he produces artists across rock, indie pop, hip rock and emo, leading every release from songwriting and arrangement to mixing and mastering.
Dwi SumantriFounder · Producer · Composer · Audio Engineer
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Let's build
something timeless.
For partnerships, artist development, music production, distribution, licensing, and management inquiries — reach the DWS Record team directly.