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WELLNESS IN MUSIC

At Cryptid Records, we believe in helping to support artists in having sustainable, fulfilling, and enjoyable careers. That’s why we go beyond traditional contracts to provide holistic wellness programs that support mental health and physical well-being. Our wellness services are designed to meet artists where they are, whether on tour, in the studio, or navigating the everyday challenges of a music career.

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Cryptid Records isn’t just a label—it’s a community and philosophy designed to help make being an artist trying to make a living under capitalism a little less stressful and hopefully a lot more joyful and fun. 

We’re committed to transparency, collaboration, and wraparound support. We aim to break down gatekeeping and provide fair deals, honest communication, and holistic programs that treat artists as people first.

WELLNESS SERVICES

WELLNESS

FUND

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MONTHLY

CHECK-INS

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MEDIATION

SUPPORT

Wellness Fund

​​​ (Only available to our signed artists)

  • A no-strings-attached investment in your well-being.
     

  • For each project, artists receive a set, non-recoupable wellness stipend (similar in format to a recording fund) that is split evenly among band members.
     

  • No policing, no restrictions. Artists choose how to use their stipend. Some examples of how artists may choose to use their stipend include: therapy co-pays, health insurance premiums, gym memberships, massages, comfy shoes, ordering take-out while sick or too tired to cook, taking a mental health vacation, the list goes on. This stipend is for anything that helps you feel well and helps you thrive. 

Monthly Wellness
Check-Ins

​(Only available to our signed artists)

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  • Wellness check-ins with a trained mental health professional to talk about any challenges related to music career/current project and brainstorm solutions.

Mediation Support

​​(Only available to our signed artists)

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  • Available for band-to-band or band-to-label conflicts.
     

  • Can help to ensure open communication, fairness, and professional resolution when challenges arise.

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TOUR

WELLNESS

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GENERAL

WELLNESS

SUPPORT

Tour Wellness

Touring is exciting—but it can also be exhausting. We offer proactive, artist-centered support to keep you grounded on the road.

  • Pre-Tour Wellness Check-In
    One-on-one sessions with a trained mental health professional to prepare for tour. These sessions include:
     

    • Anticipating common stressors
       

    • Building a personalized wellness plan
       

    • Creating a coping methods “toolbox”
       

  • On-Tour Wellness Coaching
     

    • Weekly or as-needed check-ins with a trained mental health professional while on the road.
       

    • A space to process challenges, navigate conflict, vent, share wins, and collaborate on brainstorming solutions to any issues arising on tour.

General Wellness

Support

  • Mental Health Preparedness Training
     

    • Tailored for the music industry.
       

    • Covers recognizing and responding to mental health or substance use challenges and crises.
       

    • Recommended for artists, artist managers, tour managers, and crew, but open to anyone.

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