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GAD / 001
Aftermath Club
Post-punk / noise-pop / late pass
Minneapolis / Everywhere
No Degree
Required for
Greatness.
Grade A Dropouts Records is an independent home for artists who learned the rules just to break them louder.
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44°58′N93°16′W
A label for the almost-famous.
Run it back. Turn it up.
Vol. 01
No permission
required.
No permission
required.
NO ALUMNI NETWORKNO INDUSTRY GLOSSJUST GOOD RECORDSNO ALUMNI NETWORKNO INDUSTRY GLOSSJUST GOOD RECORDS
01 / The class list
On the
roll.
Three voices. Zero filler. The roster is small on purpose — every release gets room to misbehave.
02 / Filed under loud
Fresh
evidence.
GAD 003NIGHT
SHIFTAM / 24
SHIFTAM / 24
GAD 002BAD
STUDENTSP / 24
STUDENTSP / 24
GAD 001PARKING
LOT
ANTHEMTV / 24
LOT
ANTHEMTV / 24
Physical copies are limited. The attitude is not.
03 / Grade A Goods
DROP 01 / 2026The
drop.
Limited label goods for the people who stay after the bell. Clean cuts, heavy cotton, no filler.
Request the drop ↗
GAD / DROP 01MINNEAPOLIS — EVERYWHERE
NewApparel / 001
Grade A heavyweight tee
Bone / black type
LimitedApparel / 002
No Degree hoodie
Charcoal / cream type
NewHeadwear / 003
Class issue cap
Black / unstructured
Drop 01Apparel / 004
Legends long sleeve
Washed black / red ink
ObjectObjects / 005
Studio tote
Natural canvas / black ink
ObjectDROP OUT
OF THE
EXPECTED.STICKER SET / 03
OF THE
EXPECTED.STICKER SET / 03
Objects / 006
Almost-famous sticker set
Six die-cut marks
04 / Attendance required
Out in
the wild.
No dates on the board just yet. Join the list and be first when the class leaves town.
Join tour updates ↗Next appearances2024 — 2025
✳Tour dates
Tour dates
dropping soon.
Until then: turn up the records, bring a friend, and keep your calendar loose.
GAD / LIVEStay tuned ↗
05 / Book studio time
Make it.
real.
Recording, visuals, and full creative support for artists building something that lasts.
Start a booking ↗Audio / 01
Recording
sessions
Engineer, professional mic setup, and basic vocal processing included.
1 hour session$50
2 hour session$90
4 hour session$175
6 hour session$250
8 hour session$325
Audio / 02
Mixing &
mastering
Release-ready sound for streaming, radio, and everywhere your record travels.
Vocal mixing$75 / song
Full song mixing$125 / song
Mastering$50 / song
Mix & master bundle$150 / song
Creative services / 03
More than a
session.
Bring the idea. We’ll help build the world around it.
Visuals / 001
Music videos
Concept development, shoot, edit, and a final cut built for release day.
Performance video / $500+
Concept video / $1,000+
Cinematic video / $2,500+
Visuals / 002
Photo shoots
Artist portraits, cover art, press images, and campaign-ready selects.
Mini shoot / $150+
Artist session / $300+
Campaign shoot / $750+
Film / 003
Film & visual stories
Short films, documentaries, branded pieces, and narrative work scoped to the vision.
Short film / $1,500+
Brand film / $2,500+
Narrative production / custom
Artist package / 01
Starter
$1993 hours recording
Basic vocal mix
1 mastered song
Artist package / 02
Professional
$3996 hours recording
2 professionally mixed and mastered songs
Artist package / 03
EP package
$99915 hours studio time
Mixing and mastering for up to 5 songs
Additional services
Beat production$100+ / beat
Songwriting$150 / song
Vocal tuning$50 / song
Rough mix / same day$50 / song
Stem export$30
Booking policies
- 50% deposit secures your session.
- Remaining balance is due before recording begins.
- 24-hour notice is required for rescheduling.
- Final quotes depend on crew, locations, edits, and deliverables.
- Music licensing, talent, locations, and special equipment are quoted separately.
All rates are starting prices in USD. Tell us what you’re making and we’ll build the right quote.
✳GAD
Records
Est. 2024
Records
Est. 2024
06 / About the label
Built for
impact.
Grade A Dropouts Records is an independent record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, built on a commitment to originality, artistic ambition, and lasting impact.
Established in 2024, the Grade A Dropouts brand began in the cannabis industry before expanding into fashion and music in 2026. For its founder, whose involvement in music has spanned nearly his entire life, launching a record label was a natural progression—turning a lifelong passion into a platform for discovering and developing exceptional talent.
With distribution through AWAL, Grade A Dropouts Records is focused on bringing artists across multiple genres to the music industry. The label seeks distinctive voices from around the world, with an emphasis on creative individuality, artist development, and careers that extend beyond a moment or a trend.
Looking ahead, 2027 is set to mark a significant new chapter for the company. Plans include signing new international talent and celebrating the grand opening of its music store in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, strengthening its local presence while building a global roster.
At the heart of Grade A Dropouts Records is a clear vision: champion original talent and build a legacy through music.
We Don’t Follow Trends. We Create Legends.Get in the room ↗
Label doctrine
- Make it honest.
- Make it strange.
- Make it last.
07 / Office hours
Keep in
touch.
For demos, collaborations, licensing, and general troublemaking:
hello@gradeadropouts.comFind us in the wild
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DROP OUT
OF THE
EXPECTED
DROP OUT
OF THE
EXPECTED