What We Look for in LOFI Demo Submissions: A Guide for Artists
If you're an artist creating chill, nostalgic, and vibey lo-fi music, we want to hear from you. But before you hit "send" on that demo submission, let’s walk you through exactly what our label Elizabeth LOFI Records looks for. This guide is designed to help you submit with confidence, increase your chances of getting signed, and understand what makes a track stand out in today’s lo-fi landscape.
What Lofi Labels Are Looking for in Demos
When searching for the best lo-fi labels accepting demos, most artists just want clarity. Here’s a breakdown of what we look for, and what makes your demo submission more likely to catch our attention.
1. ✅ Polished Lo-fi Sound and Production Quality
We listen for:
Warm, analog textures (tape hiss, vinyl crackle, subtle saturation)
Relaxed BPMs, typically between 60–100
Chill, mellow chord progressions
Progressing structures where the track evolves while listening
2. 💡 Strong Musical Identity and Branding
Your music should sound like you. Lofi is a saturated space, and the most successful artists build a unique sonic fingerprint. Ask yourself:
Does your track stand out from the thousands uploaded weekly?
Are your drums and samples recognizable or generic?
Do your melodies evoke a clear emotion or setting?
Bonus points if:
You use your own field recordings or instruments
3. 🎨 Visual Aesthetic and Artist Presentation
Your music tells one story. Your visuals tell another.
We love to see:
A memorable logo or artist name that feels timeless
4. 📫 How to Submit a Lofi Demo to Our Label (Step-by-Step)
Want to know the best way to submit a lo-fi demo? Follow these exact steps:
✅ Demo Submission Checklist:
🎵 Submit only original music through our website (no uncleared samples or remixes)
🔗 Provide a private streaming link (Dropbox preferred, Soundcloud optional)
📝 Include a short message: name, vibe, references, and a sentence about yourself
📍 Where to Submit:
Submit demos on our website: https://www.elizabethrecords.net/lofi
5. 🔁 Genres & Styles We Love (And What We Don’t)
We’re open-minded, but here’s what tends to click with our label:
✔️ Genres That Work:
Chillhop
Jazzy lo-fi
Lo-fi ambient
Instrumental boom bap
Dreamy, nostalgic textures
❌ Not Our Fit:
Trap/Drill/EDM hybrids
Pop vocal-driven songs
Beats with copyrighted anime samples
Heavy distortion or aggressive energy
6. 📈 What Happens After You Submit a Demo?
If we love your submission:
You’ll hear back within 7–14 days
We’ll send an email about the release if accepted
Our team will guide you through distribution, artwork, marketing, and royalties
If you don’t hear back:
Don’t get discouraged. We receive tons of submissions weekly.
You're always welcome to send new material whenever you want.
