Your 2026
Sound
A curated discovery platform by Tantalize Records focused on uncovering unique sounds, artistic identities, and emerging electronic culture from around the world.
What is Your 2026 Sound?
Your 2026 Sound is an open call for DJs, producers, selectors, live performers, hybrid artists, and creators building something emotionally distinct, culturally interesting, or sonically original.
We are not looking for perfection.
We are looking for identity.
- a DJ set
- an original production
- a live performance
- an audiovisual concept
- an experimental mix
- a genre-blending idea
- a cinematic sound journey
- something raw and difficult to classify
What We're Looking For
Originality
A sound or perspective that feels personal and intentional.
Identity
Something with emotional or artistic fingerprint.
Curation
Taste, flow, storytelling, sequencing, atmosphere.
World-Building
Music that creates a feeling, environment, or memory.
Internet-Era Creativity
New forms of performance, storytelling, visuals, or sonic experimentation.
Selected Submissions
- featured on Tantalize YouTube
- showcased across Tantalize channels
- included in editorial features
- highlighted through artist spotlights
- included in curated mixes / playlists
- invited into future showcases and live experiences
- considered for the Your 2026 Sound live event series in November 2026
How to Submit
A strong submission gives us a clear picture of who you are and what your sound feels like. Below is what we look for and how to share it.
What we accept
- DJ set (45-90 min recommended)
- Original production or EP
- Live performance recording
- Audiovisual concept / cinematic mix
- Experimental or genre-blending work
Where to host
- SoundCloud (private or unlisted)
- Spotify (released tracks only)
- YouTube (unlisted is fine)
- Google Drive / Dropbox link
- WeTransfer (7-day links OK)
A strong submission has identity, intention, and atmosphere — not just clean production.
Optional but helpful: a short note about your background, current scene, and what you're working towards over the next 12 months.
Submit Your 2026 Sound
All submissions are reviewed by the Tantalize team.