About Hammster Wheel

Hammster Wheel records was started by musician Tim Hamm., in January of 2003.   With 20 years of performing in various venues and studios, Tim decided it was time to start up his own studio and record label.    After engineering and co-producing two projects, Tim found it was a logical progression to also support the manufacturing and distribution of some of his favorite artists.   

"There's plenty of music out there that isn't getting properly supported, and my goal is to help other musicians that are excited about working within the independent label scene", says Tim, a longtime supporter of local music and artists.   "I see many bands putting out excellent music, but packaging them in poor quality cover art and CD-Rs.   These bands put all their money into the recording, and then fail to put any money into the final product.   It is a bit frustrating to see great  music poorly represented.   I'm hoping to help improve that situation."

Hammster Wheel records focuses on studio recording, audio restoration, and the duplication/distribution support of independent artists.   "Hammster Wheel is all about supporting bands that have quality music and a high ethical standard.   We prefer to support bands that have a strong moral character and a unique quality to their music."   The goal of Hammster Wheel records is to help support bands that are unique and moral.

Hammster Wheel first produced "Sometimes You're Weary", for Michigan artist Dete Tilma.    This CD has received great reviews, despite limited distribution.

Hammster Wheel followed with producing the 2003 Sojourn CD release "Once Again".   The "Once Again" CD, has become the highest selling disc in their career, and Hammster Wheel plans to continue to build upon that success.   In 2005, Hammster Wheel has produced the Tsunami benefit compilation CD "Artists For Hope".   We also partnered with Ed Englerth on the release of his "D.I.A.L. Business" CD, and Sojourn's "The Journey Continues..." CD.   In 2007, we are finished recording of Dete Tilma's follow-up release, and also starting work with The Well's Angels.    

As we move into 2008, we are finishing up work on The Well's Angels project, and looking at expanding our client base.

Contact Hammster Wheel at:
Phone:  616-304-7158

Email:  info@hammsterwheel.com