# Lockjaw Records > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-08. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/lockjaw-records - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/lockjaw-records.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/lockjaw-records/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://lockjawrecords.co.uk - **Slug:** lockjaw-records - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Independent European punk, metal and hardcore record label. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Description:** Lockjaw Records is an independent European punk and hardcore label with a worldwide family of bands. It releases and sells music, merchandise and selected releases from Belgian label Bearded Punk Records. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 ## Identity - **Mission:** To build an inclusive, collaborative and socially responsible music community; support artists’ development; and advocate for social issues including anti-racism, feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights and environmental initiatives. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Founders & leadership:** The label is headed by Lesley-Anne O’Brien, with support from a community team. Team members include Greg Banks (Social Media & Marketing), Jack Courtez (Words & Website), Jake McAllister (Newsletters & A&R), and Simon White (Events & A&R). Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Website:** https://lockjawrecords.co.uk Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Voice & tone:** Passionate, community-led, inclusive and activism-oriented, with a direct punk-rock voice. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Founded:** 1997; relaunched in 2011. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Headquarters:** Outposts in Guildford, London, Tampa Bay, Oostkamp, Leeds and Munich; the label owner is based in London, UK. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Supports independent punk, metal and hardcore artists with label releases, artist development, promotion and community connections, while giving fans access to music and merchandise. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Core capabilities:** - Record label operations and music releases - Artist support and development - A&R - Social media and marketing - Newsletters - Events - Online sales of physical music releases and merchandise - Collaboration with independent labels, venues and artists Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Products / SKUs:** - Music releases on CD and other physical formats - Lockjaw Records merchandise - Selected Bearded Punk Records releases Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Pricing:** Products are sold individually through the online shop. Scraped examples range from $5.00 to $14.00 for CDs and from $14.00 to $104.00 for merchandise and bundles. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Independent music, specifically punk, metal and hardcore. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Customer base:** Punk, metal and hardcore music fans; bands and artists; and customers purchasing physical releases and merchandise. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Ideal customer profile:** Independent punk, metal and hardcore bands seeking artist support, development and label releases. Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Use cases:** - Releasing independent punk, metal and hardcore music - Supporting artist development in the studio, online and on stage - Promoting artists through social media, marketing and newsletters - Selling CDs, physical music releases and merchandise - Connecting artists, labels, venues and music communities Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 - **Customer outcomes:** - Music releases distributed through an established independent label - Personalised artist support and development opportunities - Greater promotion and community involvement for artists - Access to punk, metal and hardcore music and merchandise Source: Brand's website (https://lockjawrecords.co.uk) · 2026-11-08 Page last updated 2026-11-08. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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