About
DI Records
DI Records is a digital independent record label founded by Dakota Horbaczek in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, PA. The label started out as a Facebook page called, PA Local Bands in 2017.
After just a few months, it quickly became clear that many great bands in the world were being overlooked and weren’t receiving the support they deserve. Dakota decided to change the business name to Devil Inside Promotions. The name change was necessary in order to promote any band regardless of where they were in the world.
Soon after the name change, the business exploded with new amazing bands that could elevate fan bases with their music. No matter how wonderful that was, the company’s goal had always been to create a label, which became a reality in two years after starting the Facebook page.
As of August 1st, 2021 DI Records has joined the Misra Records Label group.
The label’s mission has always been to support select bands that push past their boundaries to create music people could feel in their souls. DI Records has since created an amazing roster of bands from around the world.
We offer artists a variety of services such as online digital distribution for our bands to over 200 online stores, contacts for promoters, and access to venues and reviewers around the world.
All bands who release music with us are eligible for sync deals with Hollywood. Our team tirelessly works to get our artists on Spotify playlists and in music magazines worldwide.
Team
Staff
Amanda Epstein
Band Manager
Brian Kelly
Band Manager
Sarah Kremer
Band Manager
Jessica McKeown
PR Agent
Pat McElravy
Liaison
Alice Lassalle
A&R Scout
Rachael Murphy
A&R Scout
Zachary Williams
Administrative Assistant
Jada Wilson
Graphic Designer
Carrie Brum
Graphic Designer
CJ Cornell
Label Advisor
Ryan Dowden
Label Advisor
Shyan Montuoro
Photographer
Nickie Menchio
Photographer
Tess Casto
Photographer
Chelsea Strickland
Photographer
Peyton Turner
Photographer
Kelsey Rangel
Featured Artist Writer
Jason Anthony
Design Intern
Administration
Dakota Horbaczek
President
dakota@direcordspgh.com
Emmy Susani
Vice President of Artist & Repertoire
Lance Waste
Vice President of Operations
Rebecca McElravy
Head of Macabre Moon Modeling
Macabremoonmodeling@gmail.com
Sharone Borik
Band Manager
sharone@direcordspgh.com
Ven Miercy
Label Advisor
Contact
Address & Contact
DI Records HQ
Pittsburgh, PA
General Inquiries
direcordspgh@gmail.com
Demo Policy
We are only accepting demos in digital form. If you think you can stand with our other artists (songwriting/playing abilities/quality) or if you’ve got something special and unique to offer, we’re happy to get your email.
Please email direcordspgh@gmail.com with your submission. Remember to include contact details within the email body and keep your submission short and sweet, best tracks first.
Here’s a little checklist; your email should contain at least the following:
-Links to everything (social media, website, music links) and unless it’s an EPK do not send us just one link saying everything is there.
-A biography of the band
-Everything that is worth to know about your product and band (did you record in a special studio, did you go on tour already and so on)
-At least one photo showing the latest line-up
-Lastly include why you would like to join and why we should sign you.
*If you only have unreleased demos use links to MP3 files (but NO MP3 email attachments please!) or SoundCloud links.
Please don’t chase us for a response. If we like it, we will get in touch with you.