We preserve original music and empower artists.

Unreal Records is a music archive, digital storefront, and licensing hub built to monetize and celebrate artist catalogs. From full discographies to exclusive releases, we help musicians reach fans and get paid.

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Our story

Born from a mission to preserve and monetize original music

Unreal Records started with a simple idea: create a platform where artists own their work, fans discover deeper catalogs, and music finds its way into film, TV, and beyond. Today, we're building that reality.

Our team

Built by one passionate creator

David McElroy founded Unreal Records to preserve original music and create a thriving marketplace for artists and collectors worldwide.

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Founder and creator

David built Unreal Records from the ground up, developing the platform's archive, storefront, and licensing system entirely by himself.

Automated operations

AI powers product listings, artist pages, customer service, and inventory management, allowing one person to scale across all platforms.

Featured artists

The creative voices behind Unreal Records

Explore the diverse catalog of original artists who call Unreal Records home. Each profile connects you to full discographies, exclusive content, and the stories that shaped their sound.

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Artist voices

Artists trust Unreal Records

Creators share how Unreal Records helps them preserve their work, reach new listeners, and grow their music business.

Unreal Records gave me a platform where my entire catalog lives in one place. I can finally monetize my back catalog while keeping full control of my music.

Jordan Blake

Jordan Blake

Independent singer-songwriter

The licensing options opened doors I didn't expect. My music is now in films and commercials through Unreal Records, and the process was seamless.

Maya Chen

Maya Chen

Producer and composer

What impressed me most was how easy it is to manage everything. The behind-the-scenes content and exclusive drops keep my fans engaged and coming back.

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez

Hip-hop artist and label founder

As a collector, I love the limited-edition drops and lore. Unreal Records treats music like the art it is, not just a commodity.

Sam Patel

Sam Patel

Music collector and enthusiast

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Ready to work with Unreal Records?

Whether you're exploring licensing options, joining our membership, or partnering with us, we'd love to hear from you.