Audioglobe

Audioglobe is an Italian independent music distribution company founded in Florence in 1993 by Nicola Vannini, a former singer of the band Diaframma, along with Simone Rossi, Mauro Ragnini, Enrico Paoli and Sebastian Koch. The founders brought prior experience from Contempo, giving them deep knowledge of the music sector. Audioglobe established itself as a reference point for independent record distribution in Italy, acting as a bridge between independent labels and the public, promoting musical diversity and supporting artists outside mainstream circuits. Over the years, Audioglobe built a capillary network of contacts and collaborations with physical stores, digital platforms and specialised media, ensuring independent labels a significant market presence. Its continuously expanding catalogue embraces every musical genre: from rock to electronic, jazz to world music, metal to dance, and innovative sound experiments. The company distinguishes itself through a personalised approach, offering tailor-made distribution strategies, visibility paths, relationship building and consultancy on all aspects of music promotion. Beyond distribution, Audioglobe also operates as a producer through two labels, Santeria Records and Dragonheart. Santeria has built a significant catalogue of Italian alternative artists, standing out in the national independent music scene. The company distributes hundreds of record labels from around the world, covering diverse musical genres. Its official website lists releases from artists such as Weezer, Peter Hammill, Antonio Infantino, Soft Cell and Stryper, and highlights weekly new releases, upcoming titles and latest releases, including Santeria Records output and the 'Italians Do It Better' series. Audioglobe remains a privately held Italian company headquartered in Florence, active in the independent music distribution sector and recognised for its long-standing role in supporting independent labels and artists.

Audioglobe was founded in Florence in 1993 by five individuals: Nicola Vannini, former singer of Diaframma, Simone Rossi, Mauro Ragnini, Enrico Paoli and Sebastian Koch. They were not only music enthusiasts but also brought deep sector knowledge from previous experience at Contempo. The company began at a time of great transformation for the music industry. From the outset, Audioglobe aimed to create a bridge between independent labels and the public, valuing musical diversity and supporting artists operating outside mainstream circuits. It established itself in the Italian music scene as an essential reference point for independent record distribution. Over the years, Audioglobe built a capillary network of contacts and collaborations with physical stores, digital platforms and specialised media, guaranteeing independent labels a significant market presence. Its catalogue continuously expanded to embrace every musical genre: from rock to electronic, jazz to world music, metal to dance, and innovative sound experiments. A distinguishing feature of Audioglobe is its personalised approach: every label and artist has a unique story, and the company commits to enhancing it through tailor-made distribution strategies. It does not limit itself to distributing records but creates visibility paths, builds relationships and offers consultancy on every aspect of music promotion. In addition to its role as a distributor, Audioglobe operates as a producer through two labels: Santeria Records and Dragonheart. Santeria, over the years, has built a significant catalogue of Italian alternative artists, distinguishing itself in the national independent music scene. Dragonheart also contributes to the company's production activities. Audioglobe manages the distribution of hundreds of record labels from around the world, characterised by different musical genres. Its official website showcases releases from artists such as Weezer, Peter Hammill, Antonio Infantino, Soft Cell and Stryper, and features sections for weekly releases, upcoming titles and latest releases, including Santeria Records output and the 'Italians Do It Better' series. As of the 2020s, Audioglobe continues to be active as a privately held Italian company headquartered in Florence, recognised for over three decades of excellence in independent music distribution.

• 1993

  Audioglobe founded in Florence by Nicola Vannini, Simone Rossi, Mauro Ragnini, Enrico Paoli and Sebastian Koch.

• Santeria Records and Dragonheart established as production labels under Audioglobe.

Reference point for independent record distribution in Italy, offering personalised distribution strategies and supporting musical diversity.

• Santeria Records

  Label focused on Italian alternative artists.

• Dragonheart

  Label operating under Audioglobe.

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