# 🎯 Label Targets - Melodic Bass

**Das's Label Hit List**

Based on the melodic bass + vocal + emotional vibe with Polynesian groove influences. Ordered by fit + realism.

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## TIER 1 — Dream Targets (build toward these)

### Bitbird (San Holo)
- **Why:** Perfect sonic fit. San Holo literally listed as influence. Emotional, melodic, forward-thinking.
- **Demo:** https://bitbird.lnk.to/demo
- **Vibe check:** They want unique, emotional, genre-pushing
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Ophelia Records (Seven Lions)
- **Why:** Melodic bass with emotional depth. Seven Lions = influence.
- **Demo:** https://www.opheliarecords.com/demo
- **Notes:** Strong vocal tracks do well here
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Foreign Family Collective (ODESZA)
- **Why:** Emotional, melodic, cinematic. The Polynesian/tropical influence could resonate.
- **Demo:** Check their socials for submission windows
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

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## TIER 2 — Strong Fits (realistic near-term)

### Lowly
- **Why:** Future bass focused, supports emerging artists
- **Demo:** https://www.lowlypalace.com/demo-submission
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Monstercat (Instinct)
- **Why:** Melodic/emotional side of their catalog. Big platform.
- **Demo:** https://www.monstercat.com/demo-submission
- **Notes:** High volume, be patient
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Seeking Blue
- **Why:** Melodic bass focused label, good for building
- **Demo:** Check their socials
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Heroic Recordings
- **Why:** Melodic bass, emotional, supports newer artists
- **Demo:** heroicrecordings@gmail.com (verify current)
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Moving Castle
- **Why:** Future bass collective, community-driven
- **Demo:** Check Discord/socials
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Elysian Records
- **Why:** Melodic, emotional electronic
- **Demo:** Check website
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

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## TIER 3 — Exposure / Playlist Labels (YouTube channels that release music)

### NCS (NoCopyrightSounds)
- **Why:** Massive exposure, good for catalog tracks
- **Demo:** https://ncs.io/contact
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Proximity
- **Why:** YouTube exposure, melodic bass fits
- **Demo:** proximity@proximitym.com
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Trap Nation / Chill Nation
- **Why:** Huge reach, playlist placement
- **Demo:** Through SubmitHub or direct
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### MrSuicideSheep
- **Why:** Chill/melodic, massive YouTube presence
- **Demo:** submissions@mrsuicidesheep.com
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### CloudKid
- **Why:** Emotional/melodic electronic
- **Demo:** Check their website
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

### Subsidia (Excision)
- **Why:** If any tracks have heavier moments, could fit their melodic sub-label
- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted

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## Submission Strategy

1. **Lead with the best track from Surya** that showcases the unique Polynesian-groove + emotional vocal sound
2. **Write personal intros** — mention specific releases you love from their catalog
3. **Don't spam** — one quality submission, follow up in 2-3 weeks
4. **Build relationships** — engage with their socials before submitting (comment, share, etc.)
5. **Track everything** — update status as you submit

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## Priority Order for Submissions

1. **Lowly** (most realistic, great fit)
2. **Seeking Blue** (melodic bass focused)
3. **Heroic** (supports emerging)
4. **Monstercat Instinct** (big platform, worth the shot)
5. **NCS / Proximity** (exposure play)
6. **Bitbird** (dream, but submit when ready)
7. **Ophelia** (dream, keep building first)
