Distressor (@distressorband) is a shoegaze band from San Diego and Los Angeles, California, posting music videos, live drum cams and Shorts. The channel has about 2,000 subscribers and a median of roughly 900 views per video, with about 29 uploads in the past year. Sponsored integrations would cost $150 to $250 per video, based on Shorts-heavy view counts.
Shoegaze band with Shorts reaching 1,000 to 1,800 views per clip
- Median of about 900 views per video, with recent Shorts reaching 1,000 to 1,800 views.
- Engagement rate of 4.7 percent, with a like rate of 4.4 percent on recent uploads.
- About 29 uploads in the past 365 days, roughly one every 12 to 13 days.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- YouTube Shorts, official music videos, live drum cams
- Tone
- moody, atmospheric
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for Shorts, 3 to 4 minutes for music videos
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No flagged content in recent titles or descriptions; the band promotes music releases and live shows.
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 2k | 903 | 7 |
Benchmark score: 57 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Distressor - Further From Home (Short) · 1.8k views
▶Distressor - Further From Home (Short) · 1.7k views
▶Distressor - "Further From Home" (Short) · 978 viewsLast three uploads, latest 63 days ago.
Shoegaze from San Diego & Los Angeles, California Contact: mgmt@distressorband.com
About Distressor
Distressor is a shoegaze band from San Diego and Los Angeles, California, that posts official music videos, lyric visualizers, live drum cams and YouTube Shorts for its releases. The channel has about 2,000 subscribers and roughly 38 videos, with a median of about 900 views per video. Recent uploads include the singles "Further From Home" and "Wishless" and footage from live shows at The Woodbridge in Los Angeles.
The channel draws a small, music-focused audience, mostly in the United States, that is likely made up of shoegaze and alternative rock listeners in their late teens to mid-thirties. These viewers are estimates based on the band's genre and channel data, not verified demographics. The channel shows no sponsorships so far and has not yet worked with brands.
At a rate of $150 to $250 per video, a sponsored integration works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical of paid ads. Music gear, audio and festival brands looking for a niche, engaged audience should consider booking this band.
Written from Distressor's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Distressor can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Distressor
How much does Distressor charge for a sponsored video?
Distressor's sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 900 views and a Shorts-heavy upload mix. Rates are estimates from public channel data and may differ from what the band actually quotes.
What does Distressor post about on YouTube?
Distressor posts shoegaze music videos, lyric visualizers, live drum cams and YouTube Shorts promoting its singles and tour dates. Most uploads are short clips under a minute, with a few full music videos over three minutes.
How do I contact Distressor for a brand deal?
The band lists mgmt@distressorband.com in its channel description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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