Who Are We?

Vagabonds. Songwriters. Studio musicians. Audio engineers. Producers. Performers. DJs. Visual artists. Business minds. Marketers. A&R scouts. Lawyers. Activists. MUSIC LOVERS.

We are a collection of students at Stanford University determined to re-imagine music through innovative artist management, cutting-edge distribution, and dynamic collaboration.

Headquartered at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), in collaboration with Stanford Law School and the Stanford Department of Music, Cardinal Studios is the first of its kind university-recognized record label.

Reinvesting in the Stanford community, we are a genre-agnostic, stage-inclusive label focused on identifying and developing talent at Stanford University.

Meet the Team

  • Matthew Mercier

    FOUNDER

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    A&R LEAD

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    LEGAL & RIGHTS COORDINATOR

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    MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS

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    PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

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    OPERATIONS & STRATEGY

Want To Get Involved?

Cardinal Studios is powered by a collaborative team across music, business, and law. Roles are still being filled as we grow, and each one plays a critical part in shaping the artist experience.

If you're a Stanford undergraduate or graduate student interested in joining the team, reach out to us at info@cardinalstudiosmusic.com.