ABOUT THIS ALBUM:

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.

A Path Beyond

A Path Beyond (Sampler)

Over the Moon Music champions emotive, exquisite, and uniquely groovy downtempo electronica. Helmed by DJ Maggie, the label is a celebration of sophisticated sound design and heartfelt grooves, distinct from the analog synth focus of its sister imprint, Behind the Sky. We invite you on an immersive journey of sonic exploration—one that touches your heart and tickles your brain.

Born from a creative partnership with co-founder and cornerstone artist Bluetech , Over the Moon has swiftly established a rich portfolio of talent. From the lush textures of artists like Encounters to the cosmic compositions of its co-founder, the label is dedicated to lifting up creatives who explore the beautiful spaces between genres and push the boundaries of musical creativity.

For more than two decades, DJ Maggie has been a beloved curator of downtempo electronic music, crafting lush, playful, and deeply replenishing sets that guide listeners on shimmering audio odysseys. Honing her sound in Southern California's legendary Moontribe scene, she built a devoted global following through mixes that serve as a vessel for everything from joyful celebration to quiet healing.

This lifelong passion for sharing emotive music led her to found Over the Moon Music, a label for the exquisite and groovy sounds she has always championed. 

~A personal note from me to you~

Hearing your stories about how this music has touched you is the reason I’ve been sharing these mixes for 20 years. Thank you. For me, it has always been about human connection through the universal language of music.

Here on my SoundCloud, you’ll find a journey for every mood—from super-mellow soundscapes for meditation to upbeat grooves for a road trip. I always post a full tracklist, and you can find themed collections in my playlists.

I also create all the mix graphics you see here. Feel free to send a message or use the links below to connect elsewhere!