The label's own Bandcamp profile publishes hayescollectivedemo@gmail.com for demos. Listen to recent releases before writing.
Artists and roster
Temudo, VIL, CRAVO, Nørbak, Lewis Fautzi
Selected releases
- Lewis Fautzi - Quatro Níveis
- Arthur Robert - Frame Dragging
Label links
Verification and updates
Profile source last checked: 2026-11-01. Demo policy last checked: 2026-11-01.
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HAYES: Lisbon’s exploratory approach to techno
HAYES is based in Lisbon and describes itself as an electronic-music platform driven by continuous sonic experimentation. That wording is useful: rather than promising a single fixed techno formula, the catalogue links groove-led club records with more spacious and unpredictable rhythmic ideas.
The collective’s Bandcamp profile highlights artists including Temudo, VIL, CRAVO, Nørbak and Autrane. Together they illustrate a distinctly Portuguese contribution to contemporary techno, where forceful rhythms can coexist with precise percussion, unusual swing and detailed synth work. For producers searching for a matching label, the specific release matters more than the broad term hypnotic techno.
Start by listening to the catalogue
One useful entry point is VIL’s The Groove Dealer EP, released by HAYES in January 2021. Its six tracks range from syncopated, driving workouts to more melodic passages, with collaborations involving Vince and CRAVO. Compare that release with newer HAYES uploads to understand how the label’s production palette has developed rather than treating a five-year-old record as its current submission brief.
Think about the way your drums interact: clean rhythmic separation, timing, evolving grooves and a distinct identity generally tell more about a track’s fit than simply turning up saturation or tempo. Those are listening suggestions, not official acceptance criteria.
Where to send a HAYES demo
The label’s official Bandcamp profile publishes an email address expressly for demos. That is why this directory marks its demo channel as open. The presence of a demo email does not mean the label is necessarily signing every style, offering feedback or promising a response. Check the most recent official guidance before sending anything.
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Official references
Sources: HAYES official catalogue and demo address and VIL’s The Groove Dealer EP. Checked 1 November 2026.