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Survival Instincts

You need more than a GoPro to create truly compelling reality television. Survival Instincts is a percussive, pulsating soundtrack for reality TV that amplifies every drop of the on-screen drama.

Call & Response: Ryan Leyva AKA Johnny Nails

After decades in the music industry, Ryan Leyva AKA Johnny Nails exudes a joy and enthusiasm for music that can fan even the smallest creative spark into a flame. The Seattle-based Guitar Slayer shares how he continues to grow through community and collaboration and so much more.

Grunge

A full-blooded grunge album of angsty, aggressive, and sometimes strange rock that strives to follow in the footsteps of Seattle's flannel-clad luminaries.

New MusicNathan HonoreOctober 17, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, audio branding, brand sounds, music for for videos, analog champion, retro, psych rock, Psychedelic Rock, Sean Wolcott, Damien Jurado, Motorcycle Madness, flower power, #ACPM, #AnalogChampion

Bangers & Dance

Fluid rhymes, big hooks, bigger beats, and the occasional left turn. Bangers & Dance, the soundtrack of a night with (potentially) questionable decisions and undeniable action.

In the StudioNathan HonoreOctober 8, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #LMTL, #LMNTLRecords, hip-hop, nightclub, rap, electronica, electro, east coast hip-hop

On My Way Up (EP)

A celebration of the drive and determination that has been happening in women’s sports for a long time, led by silky smooth and flowing female vocals from Zahara Williams.

Quick Laughs

Whether a comedy is a short film, a series with 22-minute episodes, or a trailer, the music can have a massive impact on the heart and humor of a short-form comedy.

Underline the Tone

Underline the Tone with an UNDERscore specific look at albums built for accenting the feel of production with clear, minimalist themes.

In the StudioNathan HonoreSeptember 10, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #UND, #UNDERscore, drones, percussion, tension, corporate

‘Tis The Season

When is it not the season to start thinking about holiday campaigns? ‘Tis the season, every season. And our Organic Spark label has three records that hit hosts of angelic notes for modern holiday placements across film, television, and advertising.

In the StudioNathan HonoreSeptember 4, 2024music licensing, production music, holiday, holiday music, Nordic Holiday, christmas, Christmas music, christmas carols, Holiday retail, Christmas in July, #OSPK, #OrganicSpark, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, Ugly Sweater, Black Friday

Manufactured Reality

While the drama of Reality TV can be larger-than-life, it is the music that dictates the levels of suspense, quirkiness, heartbreak, and triumph. That’s why our Modus Operandi Production Music label has been a home for albums specifically designed for reality television, cooking competitions, and challenges to earn contestants big prizes and deliver audiences big entertainment.

In the StudioNathan HonoreAugust 27, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #MOPM, #ModusOperandi, game show music, reality tv, reality television, competition

International Business

International Business has flavor and sound that cannot be replicated through email. These album from Three Ingredients Or Less focus on traveling for work, utilizing anthems from around the world, the dramatic sounds of an ever-shifting global marketplace, and formal dinner music for diplomatic relations.

In the StudioNathan HonoreAugust 19, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #3ING, #ThreeIngredientsOrLess, national anthems, international anthems, travel, state dinner, noble dinner

Asian Drama

An adventurous soundtrack full of twists and turns, adventure and intrigue, scored by Asian instrumentation including taisho koto, hulusi flute, guzheng, and khim.

Pop Chart

Bridging electro pop and funky flavors, Pop Chart creates a bold, dreamy sound that leaves the listener feeling satisfied and hopeful.

New MusicNathan HonoreJuly 25, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, audio branding, brand sounds, music for for videos, #HK, #HypeKit, pop, electro pop, Synth Pop, Julian Anderson, Forrest Reed, Aaron Wittrock, Tame Impala, The Weeknd, M83

Bottles of Blues

Blues music is at its best when the raw, dusty, dirty, beautiful, soulful songs are presented as is. Always recorded with era-specific equipment and techniques, our Analog Champion label is the ideal home for many of our favorite Bottles of Blues.

In the StudioNathan HonoreJuly 23, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, retro, #ACPM, #AnalogChampion, Blues, acoustic blues, Chicago Blues, Swamp Blues, New Orleans Blues, Bayou Blues

Curated By: Will Bush

Curation is the act of searching, sorting, and selecting from a larger body of work. An art unto itself, the direction of a cohesive collection is determined by whoever is telling the story. This story has been curated by composer and songwriter Will Bush.

In the StudioNathan HonoreJuly 16, 2024music licensing, production music, songwriter, producer, #UND, #UNDERscore, immortal girlfriend, Black Challenger, Will Bush, Curated, playlist, synthesizer, synth playlist

Emphatic Elements

A Picture Puncture specific look at our bespoke workparts, unique sound design elements, and textures that contribute to a standout score.

In the StudioNathan HonoreJuly 9, 2024production music, library music, playlist, music licensing, music supervision, #PICX, #PicturePuncture, trailer effects, Braam, drum sets, drones

New Playlist Alert: Olympic Stories

For the Paris 2024 Olympics, we’ve assembled two distinct playlists for different chapters of an athlete’s dream, a team’s ambition, or a nation’s hopes.

Distinct Indie Darlings

Coloring outside the lines of conventional genre labels to create songs that stand out in a crowded space. If you’re looking for something with a truly singular sound, these Distinct Indie Darlings stretch the possibilities.

In the StudioNathan HonoreJune 25, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #LMTL, #LMNTLRecords, indie rock, alt pop, dark pop, indie folk

Call & Response: Andrea Giordani

Composer, actor, puppeteer, and overall creative polymath Andrea Giordani crafts scores that utilize a story-driven approach. In this interview, we chat with Andrea about the influence of acting on her music, her thoughts on storytelling, and the process of composing for different mediums.