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117 lines
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# 🎯 Label Targets - Melodic Bass
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**Das's Label Hit List**
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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)
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### Bitbird (San Holo)
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- **Why:** Perfect sonic fit. San Holo literally listed as influence. Emotional, melodic, forward-thinking.
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- **Demo:** https://bitbird.lnk.to/demo
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- **Vibe check:** They want unique, emotional, genre-pushing
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Ophelia Records (Seven Lions)
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- **Why:** Melodic bass with emotional depth. Seven Lions = influence.
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- **Demo:** https://www.opheliarecords.com/demo
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- **Notes:** Strong vocal tracks do well here
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Foreign Family Collective (ODESZA)
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- **Why:** Emotional, melodic, cinematic. The Polynesian/tropical influence could resonate.
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- **Demo:** Check their socials for submission windows
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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## TIER 2 — Strong Fits (realistic near-term)
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### Lowly
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- **Why:** Future bass focused, supports emerging artists
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- **Demo:** https://www.lowlypalace.com/demo-submission
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Monstercat (Instinct)
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- **Why:** Melodic/emotional side of their catalog. Big platform.
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- **Demo:** https://www.monstercat.com/demo-submission
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- **Notes:** High volume, be patient
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Seeking Blue
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- **Why:** Melodic bass focused label, good for building
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- **Demo:** Check their socials
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Heroic Recordings
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- **Why:** Melodic bass, emotional, supports newer artists
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- **Demo:** heroicrecordings@gmail.com (verify current)
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Moving Castle
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- **Why:** Future bass collective, community-driven
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- **Demo:** Check Discord/socials
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Elysian Records
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- **Why:** Melodic, emotional electronic
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- **Demo:** Check website
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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## TIER 3 — Exposure / Playlist Labels (YouTube channels that release music)
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### NCS (NoCopyrightSounds)
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- **Why:** Massive exposure, good for catalog tracks
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- **Demo:** https://ncs.io/contact
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Proximity
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- **Why:** YouTube exposure, melodic bass fits
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- **Demo:** proximity@proximitym.com
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Trap Nation / Chill Nation
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- **Why:** Huge reach, playlist placement
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- **Demo:** Through SubmitHub or direct
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### MrSuicideSheep
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- **Why:** Chill/melodic, massive YouTube presence
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- **Demo:** submissions@mrsuicidesheep.com
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### CloudKid
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- **Why:** Emotional/melodic electronic
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- **Demo:** Check their website
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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### Subsidia (Excision)
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- **Why:** If any tracks have heavier moments, could fit their melodic sub-label
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- **Status:** [ ] Not submitted
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## Submission Strategy
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1. **Lead with the best track from Surya** that showcases the unique Polynesian-groove + emotional vocal sound
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2. **Write personal intros** — mention specific releases you love from their catalog
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3. **Don't spam** — one quality submission, follow up in 2-3 weeks
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4. **Build relationships** — engage with their socials before submitting (comment, share, etc.)
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5. **Track everything** — update status as you submit
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## Priority Order for Submissions
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1. **Lowly** (most realistic, great fit)
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2. **Seeking Blue** (melodic bass focused)
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3. **Heroic** (supports emerging)
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4. **Monstercat Instinct** (big platform, worth the shot)
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5. **NCS / Proximity** (exposure play)
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6. **Bitbird** (dream, but submit when ready)
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7. **Ophelia** (dream, keep building first)
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