To help define more of these elusive sounds of the Chill, Synth, and/or Wave subgenres, I stopped by Eyeballs & Eardrums to listen to Vaporwave. Tracks from this album have shown up in so many of our playlists and searches that I knew I would find some answers.
Read MorePandemics and dumpster fires aside, our dedication to sharing all manner of handcrafted sonic inspiration has never wavered. And while we love all of the releases we’ve put out this year, we’ve selected a few favorites from each of our curated labels.
Read MoreTake a listen to our newest music: Human Connections (MOPM-80), Under the Moon v2 (UND-56), and EDM (HK-18), and Sinister Motives (MOPM-81).
Read MoreTake a listen to our newest music: Patriotic Parade (MOPM-79), Under the Rim v 3 (UND-55), and Booty Trap (HK-17).
Read MoreWhile working in the lab late one night, my ears beheld some grooves that were tight. But not every spooky spot needs the “Monster Mash,” “Thriller,” or Harry Belafonte. So we rounded up some of our most haunting albums for all of your Halloween licensing needs, complete with a ghoulish playlist of the stand out tracks from our entire catalog.
Read MoreTake a listen to our newest music: Under the Surface v3 (UND-54), “Brothers From The Neighborhood (LMTL-019), and Delicate Dream (E&E-030).
Read MoreTake a listen to our newest music: Granola Guitar (3ING-070), Tude Punks (LMTL-018), and Humanity Reality (MOPM-078).
Read MoreWhether you have 5 minutes or no minutes, here are three easily digestible ways to discover our newest releases.
Read MoreThings got a little crazy in the lab this month. Make it to the end and you may ask yourself: where did they go wrong? OR where did they go right? We’ll let you decide.
Read MoreAnother eclectic round up of new music for you today, featuring a melancholy single from Fellesskap Records, industrial soundscapes, simple Americana textures, electro with influences from around the world, and whimsical sounds built for exploration and fun.
Read MoreFor our first roundup of 2020, we’ve got a reflective, confident vibe going on with these releases. There’s plenty of lo-fi and chill hip-hop, sunny and anthemic tracks, and uplifting percussive beats with a global twist. We also added a bit about practical applications for each release.
Read MoreThis year has been full of change for us at The License Lab. And as we close out 2019, it’s important to go back to the reason why we do all of this: the music. With that in mind, we’ve gone through this year’s releases and highlighted some of our favorites.
Read MoreIn this roundup we feature hot electronic tracks from UNDERscore and our final holiday album of the year.
Read More‘Tis the season for odious amounts of Michael Bublé, terrible covers of classic Christmas songs, and that one Band Aid song. But you don’t want that. Your story requires something more unique but still communicates all the holly jolly feelings of the season. Here’s a special roundup of our holiday albums from your friends at The License Lab.
Read MoreIn this roundup we’re diving into some indie vibes, menacing premonitions, and two new electronic-based albums from our UNDERscore label that were specially created in response to your feedback and requests. With plenty of opportunity for modern spots, podcasts, and highlights, we’re pleased to showcase such a wonderful batch of new albums to serve as the sound of your next story.
Read MoreReleasing new music is always a thrill for us at The License Lab, but we find it especially fun when there is such eclectic offering to share with you. This roundup is certainly one of those. From authentic Indian instrumentation to an occasionally sinister harp to shopping-spree-madness-infused rock and roll, these albums absolutely run the gamut.
Read MoreThis week’s new releases hit heavy on Trap and splinter off from there. You get some shiny and positive pop, a cosmic trip, and soothing synthesis. This is an ideal mix of albums for modern and trendy messaging.
Read MoreFrom the sands of eastern Asia to the streets of New York, these new releases take us all over the map. The variety ensures that there is something for everyone with complex piano and guitar soundscapes, dirty blues riffs, ethnic drums, energetic funk, and killer breakbeat montages.
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