TLL Production Music Label Guide
The License Lab is not your usual corporate, standard, run-of-the-mill, production music superstore. And that’s precisely the way we designed it and like it.
Since 2011, we have carefully selected and curated the music that makes up the DNA of our company. Each label under our umbrella has a specific place and purpose. There is no fluff, just excellent licensable music that is purpose-built for the independent filmmakers, passionate storytellers, advertising professionals, and visual creatives who want to create something special, something unique.
So while our catalog does not have everything for everyone, what we do have will surprise and delight your eardrums.
“They’re all good tracks… If they’d been released back in the day (When Surf Music was King) they all might well have been chart singles.”
— Duane Eddy, Guitar Legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member
Here’s a rundown of our choice Production Music Labels… and some shameless plugs in the form of endorsing quotes (like the one above from Duane Eddy, yes, that Duane Eddy).
For more on any given label, just click on the big logo at each below :
Unearthed treasures, filthy recordings, and gritty performances culled from dusty archives and recorded using vintage and throwback techniques. From anthemic and melodramatic 80s pop to forgotten wax performances in the spirit of the recording pioneers of olde.
recorded with era-specific equipment and attitude
diverse albums spanning popular and niche/kitsch genres
music for in-program and commercial synch, singalongs, the jukebox
Learn more about Analog Champion here.
Built around the idea that “talking about music is like dancing about architecture," the music and concepts presented in DAA are filled with high-minded plans and unique blueprints for lofty style-combinations and esoteric genres not normally found in stock music library catalogs.
unique genre blends and esoteric stylings
diverse albums that range from cinematic to 8-bit
ambitious, original concoctions you have to hear to believe
Learn more about Dancing About Architecture here.
Emotive & eclectic, homebrewed aural kickstarters. Handcrafted sonic vibes for the theater in your mind. Production music that's less like a library, more like a record label.
emerging genres and finely honed audio atmospheres
includes vintage synths, sweaty grooves, improvisatory acoustic folk
music for those visceral moments laced with emotion and tactile subtleties
Learn more about Eyeballs & Eardrums here.
Hype shouldn’t be a buzzword. When lovingly crafted, it’s a lifestyle, it’s in the DNA… not some slogan to be exploited, but a culture to be celebrated. $hit-hot tracks for sports and lifestyle promos.
trending genres full of swagger, energy, and attitude
promo-friendly without sacrificing the spirit of the genres
built for crowd-pumping promos, highlight reels and team backstories, technicolor adverts, dramatic moments, and whatever else you can dream up
Learn more about HypeKit here.
“From a creative perspective, it’s a luxury to have such high quality well written and produced tracks at your fingertips. The relevancy of the genres/sounds are on POINT.”
— Chris Clark, Director of Music at Leo Burnett
We distill commercial music to its most vital components... craft and passion, form and utility... the four elements of the very best songs crafted specifically for licensing.
indie aesthetics from unique artist/producer collaborations
for when you need radio-ready singles and attention-grabbing sonics
full vocal productions in a variety of styles
Learn more about LMNTL Records here.
Sonic DNA for visual motives, hyperreal storytelling and aural stimulation. Long-form full tracks and alternate mixes, with additional construction kits for extended programming.
clear-cut albums titles with unmistakable everyday applications and versatility
each track matches (key and tempo) at least two others on each album to allow for mix-and-match editing and maximum flexibility
endless options for programming of all shapes and sizes
Learn more about Modus Operandi here.
When everything is epic, nothing is epic. Picture Puncture is supersonic impact for moving pictures. A bespoke collection of exclusive music and elements for use in trailers, promos, video games, and advertising.
impactful themes and soundtrack scores
sound design and powerful accents
meticulously crafted for the big screen, video games, and everything epic
Learn more about Picture Puncture here.
Cosmopolitan catalysts and gritty grooves designed to ignite and motivate, this collection of finely crafted productions from Nashville, TN brings a major label approach to independent inspiration.
composed and performed by today’s hitmakers and top session players
distinctive sound that cuts through the noise
music for sunshine promos, sports spots, international themes, radio ready
Learn more about Organic Spark here.
THREE INGREDIENTS OR LESS MUSIC
Pure. Simple. Genuine. Sometimes less is more. When the performances are genuine and the music is inspired, any more than a trio is overkill. Lovingly baked bits and tasty tracks for the discerning visual producer. Fabulously understated arrangements that give the perfect pop of flavor to your message.
authentic, purposeful tracks prepared by a practiced hand
stimulating flavors from around the world
a veritable all-you-can-eat feast of food and drink references, if you’re hungry for puns you’ve come to the place
Learn more about Three Ingredients Or Less here.
Focused music moods. Constant updates. Each UNDERscore gradually sets the scene with extended builds and leaves you hanging with a question-mark ending. Promo 30 edits and alternate stinger endings available for nearly every track. Perfect for building to just the right moment for the ultimate impact.
consistent rise to cliffhanger ending and editable stingers
single mood tracks that engage your audience without shifts in tone or tempo
breaks the mold of the traditional structural arc of production music
Learn more about UNDERscore here.
“License Lab is my (no longer) secret weapon for providing our clients the best music and service and thus, making my team look great in the process. Much appreciated on all fronts.”
— Chris Jackson, former Director, Music at NBC/Universal