Independent music. Unleashed.
Homegrown in Lancaster, Ohio. Built for independent artists. Connected to independent film.
Our philosophy: Nurturing authentic talent
Mad Dog Media Group is an independent music label owned and operated by TJ MacDonald, created with a simple philosophy: Talented artists deserve the opportunity to create, develop, and be heard without losing the identity that made their music unique.
Built from the ground up in Lancaster, Ohio, Mad Dog focuses on original music, independent artists, creative collaboration, and connecting music with opportunities beyond the traditional record label model. We do not want to manufacture artists. We want to help build them.
What makes us different?
Mad Dog Media Group grew from a passion for creating music and discovering independent talent. Rather than following the traditional corporate-label formula, Mad Dog believes in working with artists as individuals—developing what already makes them different instead of trying to turn everyone into the same commercial product.
Our focus is on authenticity, creativity, work ethic, and long-term development. We are homegrown. We are independent. And we believe great music can come from anywhere.
Mad Dog × Demented Media: From soundstage to soundtrack
Mad Dog Media Group exists to discover, develop, support, and promote independent artists while giving them the creative freedom to remain true to their own sound and identity. Our goal is to create opportunities for musicians through music production, releases, promotion, visual media, film collaborations, and the growing network surrounding Mad Dog Media Group and Demented Media.
Mad Dog Media Group works closely with Demented Media, creating a direct connection between independent music and independent filmmaking. This relationship allows both companies to bring musicians, filmmakers, writers, actors, and other creators into the same growing entertainment network. Mad Dog provides music and audio support for Demented Media projects while the filmmaking capabilities of Demented Media create opportunities for Mad Dog artists to expand into visual entertainment.
"The support from Mad Dog Media Group has been transformative. They truly champion independent artists and help us bring our vision to life without compromise."
Bryson McGillis, Ohio independent artist