We think Music should be defined by moods, not genres.music and promotion strategies have been defined by genres for far too long.

We analyze audiences and help artists Create and promote music without boundaries.

DARKSTATE
music label

slow, beautiful, and indifferent.

founded in 2023, darkstate has set out to use its data driven social media marketing approach to promote artists from around the world across a multitude of genres that are held together by one combining factor - mood

for those
Who listen deeper.
exploring the space
where Genres blur.

We curate dark ambient, synthwave and phonk-inspired soundscapes.

Warm bass, a rich, lo-fi-inspired sound design, and shimmering drones invite reflection and reminiscing about the past.

"weightless" - a nostalgic dark ambient album full of emotion.

In this release, trapeia presents a remarkably catchy track, built on the perfect synergy of its elements and the weight of a rich reese bass.

“Lost Dreams” - where a raw, gritty melody drifts through a landscape of lush, beautiful pads.

analog_mannequin, énouement & trapeia

"never said goodbye" was made during the composer camp in 2025 and unites the unique strengths of the three artists, blending rich analog tape textures with warm piano melodies and meticulous production.

Stutter-ambient - redefined

A lifelong guitarist and a standout producer in different genres, he showcases his strengths in this track - creating a piece that truly reflects his artistry.

“Falling Deep” stands out through vibrant live drums, nostalgic guitars, and lush synths.

trapeia & emilia ali

Born at the composer camp 2025, this track demonstrates how distinctive and powerful the blend of dark ambient and vocals can be.

"drift" - the perfect blend of dark ambient and lush vocals

Beautiful melodies intertwine seamlessly with counter-melodies, crafting a rich and balanced sonic experience.

“Changes” – deep bass, compelling melodies, and one-of-a-kind synths.

Melezz fuses synthwave with dark ambient in a distinctive style that stands in a league of its own.

Granular synths and pitch-shifting drones combine to take you on a captivating journey.

Schimmerlicht shines on this album with a Unique sound design, as melodies glide across the stereo field, enhanced by delay, enveloping the listener in a cozy, immersive atmosphere.

"nacht" - a sound that is unheard of in the dark ambient scene

In 2025
we hosted our first
Composer Camp

a creative gathering of producers
and sound designers from around the wolrd in some of berlin's most renowned studios 

With sessions in funkhaus, red bull music studios and soundfabrik, producers had the chance to meet up and create music together

In Collaboration with the label Aemeralds, this event brought together talented producers, pianists and vocalists, allowing genres to merge and new soundscapes to be created

06-13 June
2025