Open feat. Ashley Willfire (DeemZoo Remix)

Equanimous, Skysia - Open feat. Ashley Wildfire (DeemZoo Remix)

Over The Moon is delighted to present our sophomore release, the debut release from a bright new talent on the downtempo scene.  Encounters, from Bay Area based multi-instrumentalist and producer Tyler Hovestadt, is a project that seeks to find balance between organic musicality and electronic exploration.  On 'A Path Beyond', Encounters gently evokes a sense of calm through uplifting tones and thoughtful progression, enveloping the listener in a cocoon of heart centered magic.

“ A Path Beyond has been in the making for several years, drawing influences from real world experiences and people I've crossed paths with. It is the first album from Encounters with each track composed to evoke a different feeling from its listener. I'm excited to finally share this music with the world.” - Tyler Hovestadt/Encounters

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Tyler Hovestadt began his musical endeavor by experimenting and improvising with synthesizers as a part of garage jam sessions with his friends. After furthering his craft in sound design and arrangement, he went on to produce his own compositions and establish Encounters. Aiming to marry the digital and analog world, Encounters fuses organic, live-recorded percussion with meticulously constructed electronic soundscapes. 

ABOUT OVER THE MOON:

Over The Moon is the sister imprint of Behind The Sky Music, a record label created by established electronic producer Bluetech which is committed to releasing high quality limited edition vinyl presses of analog and modular synth music.  Formed during the pandemic lockdown, Over The Moon is a collaboration between label partners and longtime friends Evan Bartholomew (Bluetech) and Maggie Houtz (DJ Maggie). The two work closely on co-producing the weekly Twitch audiovisual show Holotropic Happy Hour as well as the various artists Matters of the Heart compilation in summer of 2021 for Behind the Sky. Maggie’s love for - and encyclopedic knowledge of - downtempo electronica is the guiding force in curating a catalog of gorgeous and emotional electronic music.   Over The Moon was born out of an inspiration to showcase more explicitly electronic, beat-driven music that sits just outside the parameters of the Berlin school ambient and analog synth-oriented releases of Behind The Sky.  


CREDITS:
Composed, arranged and produced by Tyler Hovestadt  - https://linktr.ee/encountersmusic 
Artwork by Tian Widjaya https://www.instagram.com/wjtian/
Mastering by Shawn Hatfield - https://www.audibleoddities.com

A Path Beyond

Reverie

Stream & DL : https://akriza-and-maz.fanlink.tv/where-you-are-now

Akriza & Māh Ze Tār’s full collaborative album is out on Gravitas Recordings July 21st after three stand out singles and a journey through ancient sound.  These two artists worked together to blend ancient traditional music of the East with the newest sounds of the underground bass music scene.  Showcasing both their sounds in an exciting new way, this release is a true piece of art and history of ancient cultures.  Both artists have been heavily in the bass scene with their touring and production, and this album is something special and the first collaboration between these two.

“We're bringing ancient traditional music of the East in harmony with ground-breaking production of the modern-age. This music is very much fusing the ancient with the modern.” - Māh Ze Tār

Invocation opens the album with an epic ancient harmony of voices, bringing in nature sounds and unreal live strings from the talented Mah Ze Tar.  No drums or bass, just an epic build that seamlessly blends into the next track.  A Call To Sama continues from the intro track while bringing in deep bass, enchanting vocals and a minimal drum beat to start the flow of the album.  An epic build into the second drop which incorporates heavy bass growls and a fusion of the ancient sounds and modern day bass music.  Better Start Praying brings the energy even higher with enchanting easter flute sounds and a heavier beat that you can’t help but move to.  It follows the same concept as the previous track, adding in dirtier bass growls and traditional bass music sounds in the last drop.  Indra’s Dream combines these styles and immediately showcases a blend of synthesized ancient sounds with the traditional elements found in the culture.  Cosmic Odissi builds with tribal rhythms and live string instruments following similar sounds of their previous releases, dropping into a massive kick pattern and 808 hits to get the body moving.  Large bass growls enter and transform the track into a heavy hitting trappy beat that you can’t help but move to.  This Is Raga brings down the energy into a beautiful interlude of ancient singing and faint strings in the background.  It begins and ends with a vinyl start and end effect, almost as if receiving this transmission to take a break from this new sound and showcase the roots of the culture.  Where You Are, Now flips this style showcased in the previous track into a huge world bass track that is the perfect title track of the album.  It opens with psychedelic sounds of the Sitar and live string instruments that immediately put the listener in a trance, making for an epic build that drops into a perfect bass heavy rhythm that you can’t help but move too.  They continue incorporating the original instruments in a flawless way while still pushing the heavier sound design and booming bass.  Epirus opens with beautiful string instruments and quickly expands into a catchy beat and immersive instruments that almost feel like a full band performing.  Vocal chants come in and transport the listener into a tribal ritual with endless ear candy and perfect flow.  Just when you think it is over, it breaks down into the original strings and slams in massive growls and transforms this enchanting tribal beat into a massive drop.  Eternal Healer closes the album with the heavy hitting bass they have been showcasing, but at a slower speed and perfectly teleports the listeners into a state of peace.  The ancient sounds shine through in breakdowns and is a final journey through their blend of past and present.

All of these tracks feel like a call & response with the ancient cultures and modern electronic bass music style that we know so well.  Each track goes on its own journey through both styles and seamlessly blends together for a special kind of listening experience.

Where You Are, Now

Akriza & Mah Ze Tar - Indra's Dream

On Magnificence

Aleatory (feat. New Thousand)

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JOSMAN x PLK - MENTAL

Lo-Fi Grit - Lofi Memphis Rap Beat

Elevate

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bees.trees.whales.snails

Don’t miss the next edition of In Focus with MINDEX. After his thoughts you can listen to a mix including his newest stuff.

Mindex channels landscapes from a far off planet, whose creatures and inhabitants travel light­years to reach the listener’s third eye and ear. His complex abilities with sound production allow him to draw every shape, color and movement with it’s own unique character, taking form in melodic patterns, textured layers, and extremely detailed automations of modern synthesizers and effects to create a 4 dimensional topography for your mind to digest. He carefully constructs crystalline grids of sonic geometry into moments in time. Combining elements of every style of electronic and acoustic music, he has acquired his own recognizable signature sound that makes the dance floors shake with heavy bass along with catchy beats and leads. At the moment, the galactic rabbit hole he has gone down is dominated by influences of Jazz, Funk, Classical Music, Middle Eastern Music, Glitch­Hop and Dubstep. With each release, Mindex presents his listeners with musical innovations, always surprising them with his newest explorations in sound. His sonic canvases have been showcased on various labels around the world. His highly acclaimed Teleport EP was released on Kalya Scintilla’s Merkaba Music in 2013. He has also released on respected labels such as Deep Heads Records, Glitch Hop Community, Loodma Recordings and the label in which he founded, Time Resonance Music. Mindex has several tracks out in compilations with other labels as well, along side many modern day sonic alchemists. Mindex has played his euphonious tunes around the globe at many indoor and outdoor festivals and shows in Russia, USA, Australia, Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, Israel, India, and Indonesia. In April 2014 he opened for 30 Seconds to Mars for a crowd of over 15,000 in St. Petersburg.

Mindex:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MindexMusic/?fref=ts
Music: http://mindex-music.com/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/mindex
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/mindex
BC: https://mindex.bandcamp.com/

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MINDEX | In Focus | 16/09/2016

1 month before my debut EP release, I've decided to share my last tune with you called Kimochi (Kanshanokimochi in Japanese - which means Gratitude).

Welcoming "Conexion Divina" to the world and giving thanks to all my supporters, close friends, and taleneted artists who pushed me along the way, and to life itself!

It all started from a dream on Harp, Guqin and Kalimba talking to each other, as I woke up from it I've immediately started to write it down and compose everything.

It has many colors and styles in it, It is Melodic, Psychedelic, Asian, Dub, Ambient and Deep Bass. 

Enjoy! :)

Kimochi

Bringing consciousness to the party and the party to consciousness.

Booking: spencer@partisanarts.com

With over +100 million streams, Equanimous has pushed the boundaries of music through heart-expanding vibrations unconfined to any particular genre or style. His entrancing and beautiful melodies combined with various rhythms and impactful bass, have left an everlasting effect on his listeners, often invoking heart-expansive experiences leaving fans in tears of joy and euphoric bliss. 

Known for his versatility and range, Equanimous has performed at some of the most acclaimed North American festivals such as Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Lucidity, Envision, Texas Eclipse,  Northern Nights, and Gem and Jam. You may have also caught him supporting established acts like LSDREAM, Beats Antique, Desert Dwellers, and Moontricks.

With separate side projects that include Bliss Looper and High Vibe Records, Equanimous has become ubiquitous with the ever-growing community of consciously minded listeners seeking to break out of the ordinary. 

In a world often divided, Equanimous unites and elevates, proving that sound can transcend boundaries and connect hearts. With each performance he redefines the boundaries of genre and consciousness, ensuring that every beat is both a celebration and a journey. His music is more than just a soundtrack, it’s a movement.