This is how to submit your demo to all big Hardstyle labels

Are you a hardstyle producer who has been creating tracks in the studio for years and now wants to turn your hobby into a career by performing at major events like Defqon.1 or Decibel? We can help! Check out our list of record labels that are currently accepting demos.

GENERAL TIPS

• ➣ Only send in tracks that are completely finished and polished. Unfinished projects are likely to be rejected.
• ➣ Always submit the Extended Mix, never just the Radio Edit.
• ➣ Check the label’s requirements for demo submissions. Some labels have their own demo platforms, while others prefer Dropbox or SoundCloud links. Double-check to avoid any confusion.
• ➣ Never send demos through social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook.
• ➣ Follow the label’s guidelines for file format – MP3, WAV, or both.
• ➣ Include a short motivation with information about yourself, your accomplishments, and why you would like to release with the label.
• ➣ If you have multiple tracks ready, send them all to give the label a choice.
• ➣ Submit your demo to only one label at a time. If you do not receive a response after a month or two, you can send it to another label.
• ➣ Be patient and don’t get discouraged if labels don’t respond right away. They receive many demos and may not have time to respond to everyone. Send a follow-up after 3-4 weeks, and if you still don’t hear back, the demo was probably not accepted. If this happens repeatedly, it may be time to refine your production skills before submitting again. Remember to never give up!

SCANTRAXX

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Send in your track as a .mp3 file
• – Harder styles only!
• – No work in progress, no snippets – only fully finished projects
• – Your demo will be inspected and judged by high level producers Thoms Duddrige and Demi Kanon
• – In case Scantraxx approves the demo, they will be in contact with you exclusively through email

You may assume that once you’ve submitted demo this way, they have received your demo in good order and that their team will listen to your track. Therefore, please don’t submit your track more than once. In case of interest, they will contact you within 30 days.

Send in your demo via this link

DIRTY WORKZ

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Demos can be submitted using their Demo Submission form
• – Demos received through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, E-mail, pigeon (or raven) will not be taken into consideration
• – If you do manage to send a demo to us via raven – they might find that pretty neat!
• – If you wish to send a demo for DWX Copyright Free, please also use this submission form
• – Make sure your demo is sent to them exclusively and remains that way for at least 30 days
• – You can also submit your demo through VIRPP or LabelRadar

Send in your demo via this link

BE YOURSELF MUSIC

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Be Yourself Music is responsible for labels such as I AM HARDSTYLE, Art of Creation & Derailed Traxx
• – “We are always interested in new music and your demo. Feel free to drop your demo in the form below. Due to the ammount of demos we do not respond on submissions via email or social media”.

Send in your demo via this link

SAVAGE SQUAD RECORDINGS

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

– Tell them something about your ambitions
– MP3 (320 kbps) or WAV’s files only
– Only brand new material

• – “Please, only send us your tracks if you think that it has what it takes to be released on a professional platform.“

Send in your demo via this link

ROUGHSTATE

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Roughstate doesn’t have a special demo drop server
• – You can send over your demo to their emailadress
• – Send an e-mail which includes an introduction and a working Dropbox link

Send in your demo to: [email protected]

END OF LINE

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Write a short motivation
• – You can just drop your demo on their website

Send in your demo via this link

MINUS IS MORE

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Write a short motivation
• – They accept Dropbox, Google Drive and unexpirable WeTransfer links

Send in your demo via this link

Q-DANCE MUSIC

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Write a short motivation
• – Send over the demo in mp3

Send in your demo to: [email protected]

APEX

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – APEX doesn’t have a special demo drop server
• – You can send over your demo to their emailadress
• – Send an e-mail which includes an introduction and a working Dropbox link

Send you demo to: [email protected]

THERACORDS

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – “There is so much awesome talent on this planet and we love to be inspired by new and refreshing music. Do you think your music is good and unique enough to be released on our label?”
• – If you are looking to get feedback on your (not finished) track? Then check out the SERVICES section on their website!
• – Original and unpublished material only
• – No remixes, edits, bootlegs or mashups
• – MP3 (320 kbps) or WAV files only
• – Link them to all your social media accounts

“Use this form to send us your best work!”

GEARBOX

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR DEMO

• – Gearbox doesn’t have a special demo drop server
• – You can send over your demo to their emailadress
• – Send an e-mail which includes an introduction and a working Dropbox link

Send your demo to: [email protected]

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