Album DescriptionMerit Records was established to bridge the gap between it?s founders self published, self produced recordings and the entertainment industry. Like any other indie label the goals and ambitions of Merit Records are to provide an outlet for the artists who might not otherwise have the opportunity, or means, to achieve the next level of success. The appeal of this particular label is the fact it is backed with it?s own recording facility, and publishing company affiliated with ASCAP. This combination in conjunction with re-production facilities like disc makers, covers most of the generally overlooked details in recording and releasing an album, and the distribution and marketing that follow. Merit Records encourages artists to be self-sufficient and acquire the resources and knowledge base needed, to the extent of finding the means of doing their own recordings. ?An industry of informed participants raises the standards for us all? However we understand most artists focus on the music they write and would rather not delve into the business of their chosen occupation. If this is the case ?we are here? Merit Records will consider all genres of music.