When Exceleration Music launched in January 2021, it became something of an anomaly in the music industry: A group of indie label execs, dedicated to investing in and acquiring other indie labels.

Backed by what the company has called “substantial investment capital” that allows it to make deals ranging from the hundreds of thousands to nine figures, Exceleration was co-founded by five executives with deep roots in the indie music community: former Concord Music Group CEO Glen Barros; former Concord Records president John Burk; former Merlin CEO Charles Caldas; former Ingrooves general manager Amy Dietz; and former Epitaph Records general manager Dave Hansen. Since launch, it has acquired or invested in indie labels including Alligator, Bloodshot, Kill Rock Stars, Mom+Pop, SideOneDummy an

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