A short, inaccurate history…

Wasted State Music has existed in one form or another since 2008, primarily as a heavier record label, with releases by Scottish artists The Tyrant Lizard Kings, DVNE, Gareeda, Morass of Molasses, Deaf Mountain, Under-Volt, Jed Potts and the Hillman Hunters and many many more.

In 2018, Wasted State’s owner, Toni, partnered with long time friend, producer Graeme Young to start Common Grounds Records, releasing Meursault’s Crow Hill as well as deal with Meursault’s extensive back catalogue. Common Grounds has also see releases by Bruce Wallace. Rue Marie and Urvanovic.

Adding to the list of releases, and being a glutton for punishment, Toni started providing label services for producer and guitarist Marty Hailey’s Metro 13 Records, releasing Written in the Books by Sophie Penman in 2023.

As well as label services, Wasted State Music also offer rights management, publishing and consulting services. Visit the contact page to get in touch!