Mission
​Statement

SYRYN RECORDS provides an uplifting platform for women in the music industry to be heard and to AMPLIFY their musical expression. We aren't your typical label -- at SYRYN RECORDS, we center creating a judgment-free, inclusive space in all our practices and are committed to creating an environment where women and gender-marginalized voices thrive, where they're EMPOWERED to make lasting change in the music industry. We bring artists, from all walks of life, dreams to life.

Our History
SYRYN RECORDS is an Amplify Arts Project year-round youth program. It launched in Summer 2020 with the help of a handful of ambitious teen interns and their amazing mentors and culminated in a compilation project featuring 7 youth artists.

Flash forward to our Spring Class of '24, we now have 9 artists working to release their music! Each of our label departments are staffed with aspiring young professionals and guided by industry professionals with years of experience in the business.

​Through the power of art and music, our cohort works together to envision and manage a label that puts women and gender marginalized artists at the forefront of their creative journey. 

Al Oard
​Program Lead

Al Oard is a multi-instrumentalist gear head residing in Portland, Oregon. Intertwining all aspects of the music world has been a driving force of their existence from a young age. As a career path, Al worked in live production and entertainment as a production coordinator, artist liaison, stage manager and a plethora of backend production jobs and has since relocated to the west coast where they've been working as an electronics technician building synthesizers and guitar pedals for the past four years. Bridging the gap between DIY artistry and professional industry is something that they strive to break down barriers between and create impactful achievable ways to become the artist you'd like to be while maintaining individuality. Wrangling all of these skills into one along with the pure joy of working with youth has made a perfect match with Syryn and Amplify.

Majesty Rich
A&R Lead​

With a diverse background including DJ-ing, producing, and songwriting, Majesty Rich brings a multifaceted perspective to the world of music. Fueled by a passion for fostering new energy, Majesty is on a mission to discover artists who push boundaries, challenge norms, and redefine the sonic landscape. Their commitment to diversity and inclusivity reflects a dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices, ensuring the electronic music industry becomes a more vibrant and inclusive space for all.

Marley Kaye
​Recording Artist Lead

Marley Kaye graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelors Degree in Music Production. She is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, producer, and audio engineer. She releases music under the artist name marsfade and has toured the country performing her music. She had a single featured in the Netflix show “Never Have I Ever” in 2022. She is currently recording her second EP set to release in late 2024! 

Zadie Butkiewicz
​​Program Co-lead​

Zadie Butkiewicz is a singer-songwriter based in the Inland Empire. As a former recording artist and intern at Syryn Records, she values the impact of supporting female and gender-expansive artists. Alternating between live performance and recording from her bedroom, Zadie has found that the need to create music is inherent to her. Zadie has worked with Amplify Arts Project for 4 years where she has found passion in helping cultivate a space for youth to be safely creative and loud in traditionally male-dominated spaces. Whether it is being active in local live music, teaching music lessons, or mentoring in a camp environment, Zadie is eager to enable others to explore art and music in any facet of their lives. 

Claudia Qi
Creative Lead

Claudia Qi is an artist, community organizer, and educator based in the East Bay --  with illustration work featured in the Santa Barbara Public Library, Just Seeds Collective Demilitarize Zine, and the UCSB Multicultural Center. Getting their start in indie music through college radio at 91.9 KCSB-FM, Claudia became part of the executive committee as Promotions Director while hosting the alternative electronic program 'Digi Dreams.' Supporting the DIY scene in the 805, they love to help book, advertise shows, and collect physical merch designs by artists from all across California. They have an extremely handsome orange cat named Punchy who is available for modeling upon request. Some of Claudia's favorite albums are Songs Before Bed (2022) by Pudding Club and Speak For Yourself (2005) by Imogen Heap.

Jazzi Richardson
Public Relations Lead

​​With over a decade in the music industry, Jazzi Richardson seamlessly blends artistry and innovation. From early collaborations with Ryan Seacrest to winning a national contest for "Dream Girls," her versatility shines. Venturing into Web3, Jazzi became a valuable contributor to the space, garnering over 200 on-chain collectors for her music. She then went on to embrace a role in Artist Relations in the music tech space, where her unique insights and expertise became invaluable in this rapidly evolving landscape. In 2023, Jazzi toured with Steve Lacy, captivating audiences throughout the USA and Europe. She has performed for over 300,000 people across various shows and throughout her career including stages at Camp Flog Gnaw, The Ellen Show, and most recently Electric Picnic, Pukkelpop, and more. She continues to develop her artistry which further fuels her personal passion for music and mentorship.
WHO CREATED THE LABEL?
Syryn Records is a youth-run record label created and owned by Amplify Arts Project (formerly Girls Rock SB), a non-profit organization that empowers girls + gender-expansive youth through music education, the creative arts, community, and positive mentorship. The work coming out of the label is completely youth-created, from initial brainstorming to final publishing, with the support and encouragement of our adult mentors. The youth running the label are artists, musicians, dancers, activists, and creative beings of so many unique genders, bodies, and personalities. 

WHEN IS THE NEXT RELEASE DATE FOR YOUR ARTISTS' MUSIC?
Our first cohort released their music in July 2020. In October 2022, we are super excited to be launching the single for our newly signed artist, Heaven! We also plan to release our compilation featuring a new cohort of artists in November 2022!

WHO DO YOU SIGN?
We sign girls, women, and gender-expansive artists ages ~14 to 25 from all genres that are passionate about their music and connect to our mission of uplifting young women and gender expansive folks in the music industry. We work with artists to develop their artistry and provide knowledge and resources to help them level up! 

ARE YOU CURRENTLY SIGNING NEW ARTISTS?
We accept artist submissions throughout the year and run two campaigns a year to scout artist for compilation records that feature 8-13 artists. Our Fall compilation album is dropping in November and we are looking forward to sharing the amazing talent we have discovered at Syryn. If you're interested, you can apply directly on our website and send samples of your music. We accept fully-produced songs, demos, and even voice recordings, in mp3 format. Our A&R department cannot wait to listen! 

HOW OLD ARE YOUR ARTISTS?
We sign young women and gender-expansive youth ranging from ages ~14-25 years old! 

WHAT PLATFORMS CAN I FIND THE ARTISTS ON?
Our cohorts' singles will be available on all major streaming platforms including iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Deezer! 

WHO MADE THE ART FOR YOUR WEBSITE?
Our talented marketing and art departments created the artwork you see throughout our website! Vivienne, an artist from our 2020 cohort, created the featured gifs and artwork found on the homepage :)

IS THIS AMPLIFY ARTS PROJECT'S LABEL?
Yes! We originally developed the label as an internship program during the COVID-19 pandemic to give our more advanced youth some cool professional music industry experience while they were stuck at home during shutdowns. The label continues to evolve from its summer 2020 pilot-run, and we are so excited to be building Syryn together! We encourage you to learn more about Amplify and DONATE if anything we're accomplishing resonates with you. It's amazing fans like you that keep the Syryn Records dream alive <3
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