Secret City Records is a leading Montréal-based independent record label founded in 2006, initially to provide a home for Patrick Watson’s first album, Close to Paradise. After close to 15 years, its artist roster now includes Patrick Watson, Alexandra Stréliski, The Barr Brothers, Leif Vollebekk, Klô Pelgag, Basia Bulat, Braids, Owen Pallett, Suuns, and many more. Its mission is to be a bridge between music and commerce, with unqualified respect and support for the artists’ vision. It values community, fairness, and transparency, as well as innovation, creativity, and technology. Secret City manages a global network of distributors and promotion teams through a dedicated team based in both Montréal and Los Angeles. It controls its digital business on its own and is a proud member of MERLIN.