Genre Specialization
Dark pop music producer.
Horia Stan is a dark pop music producer and sound engineer based in Bucharest, Romania, working remotely with artists worldwide. I produce cinematic dark pop and alternative pop with US and UK influences, from the first demo through vocal production, mixing and mastering. Contact me directly with your song and references.
Hear the sound: Kingdom
Andreea Bostanica's English-language single “Kingdom” is an example of the cinematic direction: an intimate vocal against a larger, atmospheric production. Released through The One Records on April 17, 2026.
The published Shazam credits list Horia Stan and Dael Damsa as producers, and Horia Stan as arranger. Hear the release and compare it with the sound you want for your own song.
What dark pop means here
Sonic density
Layered production with intentional space. Every sound earns its place in the mix. Nothing is filler.
Emotional weight
The production serves the song's feeling. Dark, cinematic, and controlled - never chaotic.
US and UK reference frame
Targeting Spotify editorial playlists in the US and UK markets. The mix standard is set against international releases, not local ones.
Full control
Production, recording, mix and master handled by the same person. No handoffs, no translation loss between stages.
Selected production credits
Cristian Porcari
Doare
5M+ Spotify streams
Production, mix & master
Cristian Porcari
Iubita Mea
2.8M+ Spotify streams
Production, mix & master
Ada Petcu
Fetele pe Instagram
205K+ Spotify streams
Production, mix & master
Ada Petcu
La Lume
Production, mix & master
Andreea Bostanica
Kingdom
Production, mix & master
Edward Sanda
Production & engineering
Who this is for
Artists who already know what they want.
You have references. You know the difference between a produced track and a polished one. You want someone who can execute at that level without a long explanation. Based in Romania, working remotely with artists anywhere in the world.
Working together, wherever you are
Can I hire you remotely?
Yes. Send your demo or vocal recordings, two or three references, and your deadline through the project form. We agree on the scope in writing, then exchange files and feedback asynchronously. You work directly with me; studio recording is also available in Bucharest.
Do you handle vocals, mixing and mastering too?
Yes. I offer full production, vocal editing and tuning, mixing and mastering. If you already have an instrumental, we can focus on the vocals and mix. If you only have a demo, we can develop the arrangement and sound together. The quote sets out the stages included.
What is the starting budget?
Projects start at EUR 500 per song, with the final price based on scope and complexity. Two standard revision rounds are included. Share the files and deadline so I can confirm a realistic delivery date for your project.
Is this the right production style for my music?
Listen to Kingdom and the wider portfolio first. My focus is dark pop, cinematic pop, alternative and electronic production. References help us discuss vocal intimacy, texture and scale; the arrangement should serve your song rather than copy another artist.
Send your references.
Tell me the sound you want. Pricing on request.