Bent River Records is a new independent record label serving the independent music community, formed in 2022 by award-winning producer JoeBaby Michaels. JoeBaby has spent more than 50 years mixing the best in rock, rhythm, and blues. He’s worked with a wide range of talent and sound creators, ranging from the Rolling Stones, James Brown, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to New Orleans-based musicians-Neville Jacobs, Bonerama, Honey Island Swamp Band, Cyril Neville, George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners, and the Funky Meters. Back at home, JoeBaby has collaborated with Colorado musicians Richie Furay, Analog Son, Kinetics, Bobby Messano, and Johnny & The Mongrels.

The label aims to give a home to independent artists who traditionally don’t have a reliable outlet for their music. To that end, Bent River Records’ partnership with Sony Music enables independent artists to reach broader audiences through global marketing, advertising, and technology that aids artists with fan engagement.

Bent River Records’ mission is to inspire, uplift, and create by connecting diverse groups and people organically through music. The future is now brighter than ever for independent artists everywhere, and Bent River is championing the way.