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

@mantismash

Synchronizing the legendary compositional palates of Israeli electronic music and the contemporary design philosophies of forward thinking producers, MantisMash has been churning out a steady stream of psybient blends for well over a decade. With 7 major releases dotting the long arc of the project, and a clear appetite for sonic exploration, there’s little ground that he hasn’t covered in his own interpretation. Continuing that same gradual expansion of the MantisMash catalog, the syncretic Blisstorted EP covers a wide territory of fusions and rhythms.

Grounded in the lucid repetition of psydub and its fraternal siblings, Blisstorted brings breaks, neuro, drum and bass, and glitch-hop into a fresh focus, pulling classic arrangement hallmarks from each respective pool. With heavy emphasis on melody-driven songwriting and crystal clear mixing fundamentals, each of the five tracks hit the center mark for taste, novelty, and a consistent dance-floor mentality. Juicy mid-range synthesis meets crisp soprano tones and sharp percussive cuts in a medley that feels both at home in the MantisMash musical rolodex and like newfound territory for the long-time stalwart Producer. Pushing past the contemporary, often one-track paradigm, Blisstorted spares no ground covered in its expedition across style and impact, and should be sitting squarely at the top of your next crate-digging adventure. 


All tracks composed, produced and mixed by MantisMash (Natan Lenski)
Electric Sitar in Track 05 (Blisstorted) by Niko Sage

Cover Artwork by MantisVision Art & Design
www.facebook.com/MantisVisionArt
www.instagram.com/mantis.vision.art

Mastered by Itay Berger / aka Kukan Dub Lagan 
@ KukanTaiko Studio, Barcelona, Spain 
kukandublagan.com 
Info@feellifemusic.com

For booking requests: info@feellifemusic.com 

Some Links to Check Out: 
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/mantismash
Bandcamp: mantismash.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mantismash
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7DWz1Cj7HZrwBs7kraQqAm
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cIl7fKv9i8lMnuY2JgRCw
feellifemusic.com

Blisstorted

MantisMash - Sparkleye

For more excellent music from this remix artist, visit @dillard

Over the Moon Music invites you on a transdimensional journey with "A Path Beyond Remixed." This collection features 15 reimagined tracks from Encounters' debut album "A Path Beyond," each meticulously reworked by a constellation of electronic maestros—legends like Kaya Project and Bluetech, rising stars such as Globular and Cosmic Trigger, and new pioneers like Enigmada and Snowdrop. The musical alchemy unfolds within a dreamscape of downtempo electronica, intricately woven with organic instrumentation and potent melodies. Adding a final brushstroke, the album's artwork has been rebirthed by Evan Bluetech, echoing the remix ethos to its visual core.

A Path Beyond Remixed

Path (Dillard Remix)

Support : https://mindspringmusic.bandcamp.com/album/heartifact

Shwamp is back with a new album, Heartifact. Consisting of 5 energetic and immersive tracks, it will take you on a ride at the crossroads of various genres; Exploring the psychedelic side of drum&bass and glitch, tinted with playful yet emotional melodies and sparkly sounds that will make your ears tingle.

While making this EP, Shwamp has found a community deep into the underground scene of Taiwan, full of eclectic artists and loving souls. Sharing his music explorations and learning more about the local culture and language with the support of his family and friends.

Creating art has helped him to process emotional traumas and overcome depressive phases.

Heartifact marks a renewal in Shwamp’s influences and is the first of a series of releases, each of them oriented towards different themes and paces.

Puzzleman

Beyond Lies The Wub

Nanosphere - Beyond Lies The Wub - 1. - Shake The Dust

Huge pleasure to share this remix done for my brother Somatoast, i loved the sounds i got to work with in this one!
Out on our respective label Shanti Planti! :)

Support the artist, and buy the release here:
https://somatoast.bandcamp.com/

Tiny Things is bonkers. Influenced by dub, world, funk, improvisational and classical music, the carefully crafted songs fuse both traditional and modern elements into a whacky abyss. This strange brew of sound yields a wild ride of maniacal excitement and delightful confusion that will leave you nutty as a fruitcake! 

Each download includes a link for a royalty-free sample pack featuring select sounds from the release.

Bandcamp

Somatoast - Stepping on Cracks (Bwoy De Bhajan Remix)

Bluetech's Spacehop Chronicles 2 journey continues with "Limonchik," the latest single in the saga of Laika the cosmonaut canine's imagined interstellar adventures. Featuring vocals written and recorded by BISHØP, the original track's playful and inventive spirit is echoed in the accompanying artwork, crafted by Bluetech himself. 

This release also showcases three distinctive remixes that take "Limonchik" in exciting new directions. Random Rab delivers a lighthearted and danceable interpretation, Encounters offers a heartfelt and emotive take that also features BISHØP's vocals, and Entangled Mind explores the realms of halftime and drum 'n' bass. Each remix brings a unique flavor to the cosmic soundtrack of Laika's journey. "Limonchik" marks another captivating chapter in the Spacehop Chronicles 2 saga, a testament to the artistry of Bluetech, BISHØP, and the talented musicians who have contributed to this release on Over the Moon.

Limonchik

Limonchik (ft. BISHØP)

Can You Feel It?

Chest V2

Lytly - Koi (Ethereal Jerk)

🌲 Linktree → linktr.ee/lytly

THIS BEAT IS ONLY FREE FOR NON-PROFIT
📌CAN ONLY UPLOAD TO SOUNDCLOUD FOR FREE
📌MUST BUY A LEASE ABOVE IF YOU WANT TO MONETIZE

Thank you for listening <3

Koi (Ethereal Jerk)

💸Purchase this beat💸

Koi [✦Jerk✦]

As Above Crumbled Below

Land Switcher X Ekorce - Snaw Tape

We are defining music that moves us the most and encompasses the possibilities of sound and creative sound design  - emotive, exquisite, uniquely groovy, and all the spaces between. Over the Moon invites you on an immersive journey of music exploration: one that touches your heart and tickles your brain.

In 2021, for DJ Maggie's birthday, Evan Bluetech came forward with a special idea: starting the label "Over the Moon." He recognized that Maggie had the perfect mix of skills for running a record label. Her keen sense for picking out gems in the downtempo genre, coupled with her vast network of artist relationships, made her an ideal choice. While Evan initially collaborated on the label's foundation, he's since stepped into an advisory role, providing insights while DJ Maggie takes the helm as the driving force behind Over the Moon. Bluetech's latest tracks, stemming from the forthcoming "Spacehop Chronicles Vol. 2" release, remain a key part of Over the Moon's lineup.