My name is Domenico Ciccone, and I work as a Label Manager and Music Business Consultant. I provide strategic management and consulting with a focus on a healthy, artist-centric approach that transcends mere numbers. In an era of algorithms, I believe the success of independent music lies in building a community that values sustainability, culture, and the genuine urgency of artistic communication.

My goal is to protect creative works and empower independent voices, fostering a human and lasting musical ecosystem that thrives outside the dominant market cycles.
about
I currently serve as Label, Publishing, and Sync Manager at Record Kicks, an independent Milan-based label and publisher active since 2003. Since joining in March 2022, I have been responsible for the strategic management, promotion, and licensing of the catalog, playing a key role in the company’s international growth. My expertise spans copyright administration, where I liaise with international collecting societies and PROs, and global distribution management. I oversee both physical and digital sales, coordinating with international distributors and retail partners to ensure maximum market reach.

In the sync sector, I actively pitch the catalog to music supervisors and agents, resulting in placements across major platforms, networks, and global advertising campaigns. My daily responsibilities include e-commerce operations, digital marketing, project management for label releases, and meticulous royalty processing and reporting. During my time at Record Kicks, I have managed and contributed to the release and promotion of various projects, including works by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Calibro 35, Hannah Williams & The Affirmations, Tanika Charles, and The Diasonics, among others.

Beyond the operational and strategic aspects of my role, my professional philosophy is rooted in a deep commitment to the independent music community. I believe it is vital to support artists through a healthy approach that goes outside the logic of mere numbers. In an era where streaming platforms and algorithms increasingly dictate the terms of success, I am convinced that the only way for independent labels and artists to survive is by building a community that privileges sustainability, culture, and the genuine urgency of communicating through art.

I work to build an environment that challenges the current musical cycle, where platforms often dictate an artist's success. My mission is to protect creative integrity and empower independent voices, fostering a more human, sustainable, and lasting musical ecosystem.
professional statement
portfolio - recent works
Yours Truly
Alexis Evans
Record Kicks 20th Rare Box Set
Various Artists
Palace Of A Thousand Sounds
Whatitdo Archive Group
Love Can't Be Borrowed
The Sextones
Keep It To Yourself
The Tibbs
Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Reasons To Stay
Tanika Charles
Exploration
Calibro 35
Ornithology
The Diasonics
Soul Woman
Michelle David & The True-tones
Outsider
Tiwayo
Poker Face S01E13
Giulia Mon Amour
Calibro 35
Pitching, Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
L'isola degli idealisti
Spiralys
Calibro 35
Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
Paradise S01E03
Easy to Come Home
Dojo Cuts
Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
The Rookie: Feds EP113
I Feel It
Hannah Williams & The Affirmations
Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
Goosebumps: Gravesend S02E05
Look at Us Now
Tanika Charles
Another Shot Fired
The Tibbs
Pitching, Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
Ripple Ep. 104
Endless Chain
Tanika Charles
Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
Blindspotting S02E07/S02E08
Bird of Paradise
The Grease Traps
Roots
The Grease Traps
Pitching, Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
SWAT S07E04
Your Love Shines Golden
The Sextones
Pitching, Clearance and Licensing / Rights Management
services
Label Management & Consulting
Strategic coordination for independent releases, focusing on sustainable growth
Project Management
Overseeing the entire release cycle, from planning to global distribution
Strategic Consulting
Providing guidance to navigate the modern music market with an artist-centric approach
Distribution Management
Coordinating with international physical and digital partners to ensure maximum market reach
Publishing & Copyright Administration
Protecting the integrity of creative works through meticulous administration
Copyright Management
Handling repertoire registration with international collecting societies and PROs
Royalty Tracking
Managing claims, distribution analysis, and invoicing to ensure accurate revenue flow
Sync Licensing & Creative Pitching
Connecting music with visual media through active pitching and licensing
Music Supervision Liaison
Directly pitching the catalog to supervisors for films, TV series, and global ads
Licensing Support
Negotiating and managing contracts for media placements
Artist & Songwriter Management
Bridging the gap between creators and performers through dedicated representation
Song Plugging & A&R
Representing a roster of Italian authors and composers, acting as a liaison for artists looking for high-quality, original material
Creative Talent Management
Supporting songwriters in their professional growth and managing their creative opportunities within the industry
E-commerce & Digital Marketing
Operational support to strengthen the connection between artists and their community
Shop Management
Oversight of online stores, mail-order operations, and customer relations
Digital Strategy
Managing project-specific marketing campaigns to support label releases
contacts
Looking to submit your tracks, get some advice, collaborate on a project, or just say hello? Please send an email to
hello(at)domenico-ciccone.com
I look forward to reading your message and I promise to respond as quickly as I can!