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3.6 KiB
🎯 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.
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
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
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
Submission Strategy
- Lead with the best track from Surya that showcases the unique Polynesian-groove + emotional vocal sound
- Write personal intros — mention specific releases you love from their catalog
- Don't spam — one quality submission, follow up in 2-3 weeks
- Build relationships — engage with their socials before submitting (comment, share, etc.)
- Track everything — update status as you submit
Priority Order for Submissions
- Lowly (most realistic, great fit)
- Seeking Blue (melodic bass focused)
- Heroic (supports emerging)
- Monstercat Instinct (big platform, worth the shot)
- NCS / Proximity (exposure play)
- Bitbird (dream, but submit when ready)
- Ophelia (dream, keep building first)