Max Stopyra

Broken Gourd Records

Broken Gourd Records, LLC is an independent label I founded to produce, develop, and release original music for both my own projects and a growing roster of emerging artists. I oversee the full creative pipeline from composition and arrangement to recording, mixing, mastering, branding, and release strategy. My work blends digital instrument design, DIY production practices, historical music influences, and contemporary studio techniques to craft high-quality, distinctive releases.

In addition to producing under my artist name Bruthr Pudge, I guide emerging musicians through the creative and technical process, helping shape their sound, refine artistic direction, and prepare their work for distribution across major streaming platforms. The label functions as both a creative studio and an incubator for new voices, supporting artists through music production, marketing coordination, and strategic release planning.