music<\/a> thrives when every voice is heard, ASCENT is setting out to create a more inclusive and equitable industry by centering authenticity, community, and artist-first development.<\/p>\n\u201cWe created ASCENT to break down the barriers so many talented artists continue to face,<\/em>\u201d says co-founder Elias Davies. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about releases \u2014 it\u2019s about building a more inclusive future for music.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nASCENT provides artists with tailored support, including label management, release strategy, playlist pitching, and Australian community radio outreach. The label\u2019s first signing is rising art-pop talent ROM\u00c6O<\/strong>, whose new single Something New<\/em> is out now, with an EP dropping September 10th.<\/p>\nThe project builds on the momentum of this year\u2019s ASCEND Competition<\/em>, which drew international attention and crowned Te KuraHuia as its first winner.<\/p>\nFollowing the success of her debut single Big Mana<\/em>, ASCENT Music has grown from a grassroots initiative into a fully-fledged label \u2014 initially operating on a flexible, track-by-track basis, with ambitions for long-term signings and global reach.<\/p>\nWith ASCENT<\/a>, Xelon is creating space for voices too often overlooked, offering a platform where new sounds and perspectives can rise.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n