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Hi, my 2cents, for what they're worth: I know it'll sound stupid, but you should ideally send what you consider complete. Mastering at this stage is absolutely irrelevant compared to a proper mixdown, which is key. Labels not only want to hear good music (...obviously), but they also want to hear a minimum of quality / technical ability. Your EP should preferably fit the style that "you" currently enjoy making. If you're specifically targeting and engineering your musical output just to have a shot at being released on a specific label, or at playing at a big main-stage somewhere, well, I mean that can work, but good luck with that - the competition and level required is absurdly high (and that's before factoring in your networking etiquette (who you know in the business) and all the social media bullshit, both of which are even higher than raw talent/work these days) Be absolutely prepared to be asked (more often than not) to strictly adhere to a specific "artistic" vision if you submit stuff to a label. Some are more relaxed, some are not, some are open to discussion, and some will absolutely demand that you alter your vision and ideas because whatever their flavor reason of the month is. Who's right or who's wrong isn't the subject here, it'll be up to you to decide. Personally, at first, I was so eager (desperate?) to have anything released anywhere, that I would spend days reworking stuff I was happy with, only to have that lead absolutely nowhere. Looking back, I was an idiot. Lesson learned, for years now it's been "what you hear is what you get". Not happy? No problem. Zero problem in itself, but be aware that labels and people in general (contrary to what they'll tell you) are very very very VERY fond of "boxes"/categories where it's easy to put people in. If your project name is known for a particular style and you suddenly switch everything up, you'll have to manage the fallout and get the added pleasure of getting torn to shreds in private messages on your socials. If you plan to release and distribute solo via Bandcamp and streaming platforms, you absolutely don't care. Good luck with your projects, and enjoy the ride

Thanks for reminding me about the existence of the Afrotrance track - haven't heard it in ages, still an absolute banger.

9 years later, The Gate is still a masterpiece of a track.

thread's a roller coaster

I'm always lurking

haha, well those will at least be properly mastered now :p

I double dare you.

Love me some good deadlines 🫠

Well to be fair 2023 is 4 weeks old sooo :p

RIP

Yo ! We're super happy to release a new Moon Beasts track today, "Sparks". This time, we've tried to avoid the usual sonic mayhem and explore the more chill & trippy side of psychedelic music. The result is, in our opinion, a very nice blend of flavors But eh, what good is it writing about it when you can go to our Bandcamp space right here right now and listen for yourself ! The track is available on a name-your-price basis, that means that you can grab it for free (although donations are always much appreciated!) We sincerely hope you'll enjoy the ride ! https://moonbeasts.bandcamp.com/track/sparks

NHJO for Apsara 2023 please.

How did I miss this post

amazing ^

amazing