Mariah Czap is the Head of Project Management and Marketing for Exceleration Music, where she oversees the overall release strategy for the Roots labels – including Bloodshot Records, Yep Roc Records, Down the Road and Red Zero Records.
Before her time at Exceleration, Mariah was the Co-General Manager and Head of Digital at Yep Roc Records. During her 12+ years at the label, she directed worldwide marketing campaigns for Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange), Robyn Hitchcock, Born Ruffians, Tift Merritt and Blitzen Trapper, among others.
Beyond her label work, supporting the independent music community is central to Mariah’s professional life. She currently serves on the Board of Folk Alliance International, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music traditions worldwide. Previously, she served for four years on the Board of the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), whose mission is to promote growth, awareness and opportunities for independent music through advocacy, education, and community.
Mariah is a graduate of Elon University with a B.A. in Media Arts & Entertainment. She currently resides in Durham, NC.