Music never leaves you. You can pack down your guitars and hide your little black book of lyrics, but it’ll always come back around. Sullen Waves is music for those of us who’ve been there and know that we can never really leave.

Driven by a lifelong obsession with raw, powerful sound, Alex Pratsyuk is the creative force behind Sullen Waves. Shaped by a deep love for heavy riffs, gritty melodies, and unfiltered emotion, the music blends metal, punk, and grunge into something both intense and deeply personal. It’s the result of years spent immersed in loud, honest music—chasing the feeling that only a great song can create.

From the moment a guitar was in hand, the pull toward loud, uncompromising rock was undeniable. Influenced by the precision of Iron Maiden, the aggression of Slayer, and the raw energy of Nirvana, Alex found a voice in music that thrives on urgency and emotion. What started as an obsession turned into a lifelong pursuit of sound—writing, recording, and performing whenever possible.

Over time, Sullen Waves has taken on different forms—early recordings, live shows in legendary venues, and the release of the EP Sense of Emergency. The sound has continued to evolve, shaped by experience, new influences, and the natural progression of making music. The approach remains the same: loud, instinctive, and always searching for something real.

We're a record label and purveyors of good tunes, all from sunny Los Angeles, CA.

Female fronted Alternative Rock from Germany. 

Mikaela Monet formally known as ALAYA was named “Latin Artist on the Rise”. “Tocamelo”, her second single Featuring Puerto Rican urban rappers Zion & Lennox, reached the 24th place in the Billboard “Latin Pop Songs” Chart. “Tocamelo” hit several top positions in the “Viral Top 50” Charts in more than 12 countries and has over 10 million views on Youtube. In 2020 the artist was nominated in the “Best New Artist Female” category among artists like Rosalia for “Premios lo Nuestro”.

Now starting a new chapter, MIKAELA MONET comes with an unstoppable force, delighting us with a new image, a new sound and her debut as an actress. Mikaela will be starring in the movie “El Sueño de Ayer”, a Fiction Latin feature film inspired by the King of Mambo, “Dámaso Pérez Prado”. The movie will be under the direction of the Mexican award-winning director Emilio Maillé, where Mikaela will be playing the leading role along-side Ruben Albarrán, lead vocalist from the well-known Mexican band "Café Tacvba".
Fierce, different, passionate... there are countless adjectives going through the listener's mind after perceiving ALAYA’s voice for the first time, due to the range of emotions that she projects with just one phrase.

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Before moving to Nashville in 2021, Emmy spent four years in Atlanta, where she performed at notable venues including Eddie’s Attic, Red Clay Music Foundry, and the Music Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. Outside of Atlanta, Emmy has performed at Isis Music Hall (Asheville, NC), The Crimson Moon (Dahlonega, GA), and The Evening Muse I’m Charlotte, NC, where she opened for national touring band, The Arcadian Wild.

In 2019, Emmy’s live-recorded song ‘Simple’ was chosen as one of Immersive Atlanta’s best local songs of 2019. During her time in Atlanta, Emmy won the night at a few open mic nights, including the ones hosted by Eddie’s Attic and Red Clay Theater. 

Emmy released her sophomore EP, Bitter Heart, in May 2021. The four-track EP signals a sonic evolution for Emmy, marked by robust, multi-layered soundscapes and twice-tracked vocals that stir emotions of listeners.

Emmy teamed up with New Jersey-based producer Shane Becker (Indian Run) on her next two singles ‘Black and White’ and ‘I Don’t Want It.’ Both tunes are marked by Emmy’s soothing, unique vocals and Shane’s fun, dreamy production style.

Emmy’s relatability and love of connecting with fans has also seen Emmy gain a loyal following on Twitch of over 2.8k which has allowed her to self fund her musical projects. In an industry that’s notoriously hard to stand out in, Emmy is creating something truly unique and groundbreaking.

We're not the best, but we're pretty good.

Rock—modern, classic cuts, and more. Curated by SoundCloud.

Producer & DJ
Los Angeles, CA 

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