John Jordan's creative work

Oblong Square Independent Record Label and Artist Empowerment Studio

Oblong Square is an independent, artist-first record label and creative studio based in Atlanta, Georgia. Inspired by the esoteric symbol of the same name, the organization focuses on the balance between opposing forces and the duality of creative expression. Oblong Square specializes in a diverse range of soundscapes, including Lo-Fi, Downtempo, Trip-Hop, Chillwave, Ambient, Minimal Tech, Deep House, and Avant-Garde music. The mission of the studio is to champion artist ownership, ensuring that creators retain complete creative and financial control over their music, masters, image, and personal branding. By providing artistic feedback, networking connections, promotion, production, sync licensing, and distribution, Oblong Square empowers artists to express themselves freely without label oversight or interference. The studio maintains a selective approach to artist curation, prioritizing quality and a balanced soundscape where established genres co-exist with experimental sounds. With a global reach of millions of streams and numerous playlist placements, Oblong Square continues to cultivate a space for independent talent to thrive in the modern music industry.