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in between the dots

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

Path

1. Sensorythm - Fulfilling Universe

Parasect - Forest Orchestra

Mindspring music presents: Mattura - Rites of Passage [MSM144]

Mattura’s Rites of Passage is more than just a debut—it’s an initiation. This album challenges the boundaries of downtempo, dissolving expectations with a seamless fusion of organic and electronic sound. Hypnotic rhythms, deep bass currents, and the raw soul of live instrumentation—featuring the Oud and other traditional elements—converge to create an experience that is both primal and otherworldly.
With each track, Mattura crafts a sonic landscape that defies categorization, inviting the listener to lose themselves in the movement, unaware of where one genre ends and another begins. A journey of transformation, discovery, and deep resonance, Rites of Passage is a step into the unknown—one that demands to be felt as much as heard.
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released January 31, 2025

Artists: Mattura
Title: Rites of Passage
Release Date: 01/31/2025
Catalog #: MSM144
Artwork:
Mastering: COAM
Written & produced by Matthew Kleopas

Mattura - Primal Tap [Mindspring Music]

Mindspring Music Presents: Gleekch - Ethereal Haven [MSM145]

Gleekch proudly presents his latest EP, "Ethereal Haven," which emerged from an intimate and inspired creative journey. This release represents the closest realization yet of Gleekch's artistic aspirations, a vivid reflection of his inner world and unique creative vision. Music creation has always been Gleekch's sanctuary, a means to escape the harsh realities and chaos of everyday life. Drawn to blending futuristic atmospheres with ancient cultural influences, Gleekch crafted this EP as an exploration of these compelling contrasts.

With "Ethereal Haven," Gleekch aimed to create a profound sonic space where listeners can feel deeply connected, weaving electronic soundscapes, organic textures, and tribal rhythms into an immersive auditory experience. His creative process involved carefully curating instrumental samples and vocal elements sourced globally, with a particular emphasis on tribal and indigenous traditions. These rich and authentic sounds were paired with innovative and meticulously detailed sound design, characterized by Gleekch's signature extreme audio glitches. Additionally, humorous voice samples were incorporated as a playful yet thought-provoking commentary on the absurdity and folly of the modern world.

The EP's visual narrative complements its sonic depth, featuring vibrant, otherworldly artwork that immerses listeners into imagined subterranean cities and ethereal landscapes, perfectly echoing the essence of the music.

Ensuring optimal audio quality and sonic precision, Gleekch collaborated closely with the talented Stephen Moon, head of Mindspring Music, who handled the mastering phase, delivering clarity, depth, and balance.

"Ethereal Haven" is more than just a musical release—it's Gleekch's invitation to a multi-sensory voyage, offering listeners a meaningful escape into evocative realms where ancient wisdom meets futuristic imagination. 
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released March 29, 2025

Artist: Gleekch
Title: Ethereal Haven
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Catalog #: MSM145
Artwork: Stephen Moon
Mastering: Stephen Moon
Release Biography: Clément Bordeau
Written, Produced, & Mixed: Clément Bordeau
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Gleekch - An Other Step [Mindspring Music]

Mindspring Music presents: Dejalum - Sinusoidal Spiral [MSM146]

Sinusoidal Spiral is a new musical piece composed of 4 tracks produced by José Ascui.
This is the second Mindspring Music release by Dejalum. This EP manifests a journey of deep basses and is nuanced with the vibe of dub. Sinusoidal Spiral reflects Dejalum's constant sonic quest. It is an aesthetic with a deep and delicate sound design, but always contrasted with the energy of their recordings of organic instruments. We are talking about an aesthetic salsa seasoned with psychedelic textures, dynamic atmospheres, subtle compositions, and games of consistent but sometimes surprising rhythms.
Are you ready to try this new spinning sauce?
Let's go to Spiraling!
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released April 25, 2025

Artists: Dejalum
Title: Sinusoidal Spiral
Release Date: 04/25/2025
Catalog #: MSM146
Artwork: Espepelen
Mastering: Saxon Higgs at Universal Pressures Mastering
Written and produced by Jose Ascui

Dejalum - Seismic Flow [Mindspring Music]

Dejalum - Dub Chains [Mindspring Music]

Wolf Tech - Into Your arms - (Mouldy Soul remix Master)

03 MantisMash - Psychonauts Temple

A mix of Mindspring Artists, celebrating the labels 3rd Anniversary, by Ant Nebula.

Follow Ant Nebula! - https://soundcloud.com/a-9

01. Ambientium - Transformation
02. Gal.k - Foundations 2.1
03. TRS - Golden Morning
05. Encke Division - Cognitive Dissonance
05. TRS - Gold Maze
06. Martins Garden - Sobor (Vegenaut Remix)
07. Art Of Fact - Tlaloque
08. Alterra Project - Alterra In Dub
09. Taotempo - The Juice
10. Taotempo - Squish Chakra
11. Icaro - Pinch Point
12. Blue Forest - Singularity

Mindspring Music 3rd Anniversary Mix - by Ant Nebula

OUT NOW ON DESERT TRAX
deserttrax.bandcamp.com/album/saraswa…rkaba-remixes
:: Saraswati's Twerkaba Remixes from: 
1) CloZee + LuSiD
2) David Starfire
3) Nanosphere
4) Landswitcher
5) TRIBONE
6) Mindex
7) SoLow
8) Original DD mix

Desert Trax is thrilled to bring fans a star-studded remix pack for ”Saraswati's Twerkaba,” the smash lead track from Desert Dwellers' Clear Path compilation, which was originally released in 2016 by Sofa Beats. The exotically innovative original from Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe sees the Desert Dwellers blending their signature downtemple dub sounds with global club flavors. It was inspiration enough to draw in a wide range of remixers amped to take on the task.

French guitarist and glitch sensation CloZee joined forces with LuSiD for an earthy, percussive take. Southern California bass legend David Starfire leaned more into the clubby side of the yoga twerk track. Mindex and Landswitcher both went dark and dangerous on their respective remixes, pulling heavily from the subsonic sampling and fearlessly pushing the track into the cavernous abyss. Patiently building from mild murmur to full on twisted roar, Nanosphere stretches Saraswati into a psy opus. Israeli sensation TRIBONE stripped the cut down all the way to its primal, midtempo stomp, and there is no doubt his take will turn dance floors loose with its relentless pulse.

The “Saraswati's Twerkaba” remix pack features 8 tracks with 40+ minutes of music and is available July 17th on all major sites worldwide.

Album Cover Artwork: Gonzalo Rescalvo (Abzzolum) Mastering by Gregor - www.gz-mastering.com

www.desertdwellers.org :: www.deserttrax.com

Saraswati's Twerkaba (Remixes)

Desert Dwellers - Saraswati's Twerkaba (Nanosphere Remix)

01. Klaada - Ice - 00.00 
02. Shwamp - Morning Eel - 05.13 
03. Spiral Minded - Cloudstructure - 10.27 
04. Tea Tree - Leguminous - 16.33 
05. Spiral Minded - Neutrino Burrito - 20.20 
06. Art Of Fact - Tlaloque - 26.43 
07. Floating Machine - Taboo - 32.10 
08. Stimulus Timbre - Solar M - 38.11 
09. Shwamp - The Take Off - 45.13 
10. COAM - Spectrum Of Love - 49.43 
11. COAM - Outspot - 53.06 
12. Psyrius - Pluto - 56.47

Mindspring Music 4th Anniversary Mix - By Ant Nebula

So excited to be releasing this track via the Merkaba 100th Release Compilation!

Sapien was kind enough to make a full album mix!
Check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/sapiensoundtrack/merkaba-music-100-album-mega-mix

Click Buy to go to Bandcamp where the album is pay what you want! :)

mPFC Plasticity

Support & Buy: https://mindspringmusic.bandcamp.com/album/conflux
Mindspring Music Presents: Conflux: A Collaborative Compilation 
Conflux represents the nexus where some of our most talented, and tenured, artists cross paths with one of their label mates – or visitors! What happens when we combine their chemistry? Some serious aural alchemy, that is what! From dub-laden downtempo vibes, to dark & twisted experimental, here you will find a full range of offerings. This release also marks a very special occasion. This is Mindspring’s 100th release! It is coming up on the crest of a 7-year anniversary, too. All roads lead here; to this moment, with these artists. Welcome to the conflux.

Conflux: Collaborative Compilation

The Flying Mars & Klaada - Parallel Confluence [Mindspring Music]

Support & Buy: https://mindspringmusic.bandcamp.com/album/conflux

Just Beyond the Horizon is a magical journey through sound. 
I met Tea Tree when he came play a show here in Israel and we had the chance to have some studio time and go on a journey with this track. We kept working on it for a few months later, with all the pandemic  around and uncertainty all over. Hope this journey will take you just beyond the horizon <3 
Really happy to be releasing this track with Mindspring music! 
My good friend Coam curated, and also mastered, a magnificent collaboration album to celebrate the label's 100th release, and I got to be part of it, along side some of my favorite artists and their beautiful work!

Conflux

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Tea Tree & Cosmic Phase - Just Beyond The Horizon [Mindspring Music]

From Ambient and Downtempo to PsyDub/Bass and Glitch-Hop we are a Multi-genre Electronic Music Label into all things psychedelic, focusing on the deeper and meditative styles.  
Founded in 2014 by Stephen Moon.

Contact: mindspringmusic@gmail.com

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