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Spirituals

February is Black History Month in the US and Canada, and of course music has played a pivotal role in the African American community throughout history, serving as both a powerful form of expression and a purposeful means of resistance. This new Analog Champion collection Spirituals features a cappella choir arrangements of public domain Negro spirituals by Seattle’s Tiffany Wilson that pay homage their unique sonic history through a variety of preservation and archival techniques (including vintage microphones, analog tape, vinyl and wire recorders).

New MusicLicense LabFebruary 26, 2025production music, library music, music licensing, audio branding, brand sounds, music for for videos, analog champion, retro, #ACPM, #AnalogChampion, gospel, folk music, Negro Spirituals, Black History Month

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

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

Retro Activate

A gallery of albums from our Modus Operandi Production Music label with retro themes that place a listener back in time for era-specific dramas, archival throwbacks, or comedic placements.

In the StudioNathan HonoreMay 29, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #MOPM, #ModusOperandi, retro, vintage orchestral scores, game show music, game show theme, 8-bit, arcade game music, video game music, marches, newsreels

Intentional Experiments

“Experimenting with electronics and other instruments…” is a minimalist creative framework that describes so much of how Thomas Wincek creates. Whether that be through his celebrated band All Tiny Creatures or his synth-centric production music, this exploration of Wincek’s work is a case-study in intentional experimentation.

In the StudioNathan HonoreApril 25, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #E&E, #Eyeballs&Eardrums, synthesizer, analog synthesizer, synthewave, retro, #AnalogChampion, #ACPM, All Tiny Creatures, Thomas Wincek, Bon Iver, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Volcano Choir

Underdog Stories

Utilizing a variety of genres that feed a hungry mentality for determined dreamers, we’ve assembled a squad of music that mirrors overcoming obstacles and the emotional growth found in Underdog Stories.

In the StudioNathan HonoreApril 8, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, synthesizer, retro, #UND, #UNDERscore, underdog, teen drama, indie rock, dark pop

Shades of Synthesizers

We’ve patched together a few albums that feature the many Shades of Synthesizers including retro, modern, and the truly unique.

In the StudioNathan HonoreMarch 21, 2024production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, #E&E, #Eyeballs&Eardrums, synthesizer, analog synthesizer, synthewave, retro, Stranger Things, Tron, Blade Runner

Exotica

Fueled by fantasy and imagination, the sounds of organ, vibraphone, bongos, alto flutes, and ethereal non-lyrical vocals summon a mysterious sound that transports listeners to those distant fictional vacations.

Psych Rock

Powered by hypnotizing basslines, sweaty drums, and brazen guitars, Psych Rock was authentically created using era-specific techniques to channel the freedom of a flower child.

New MusicNathan HonoreOctober 16, 2023production 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

Virtual Crate Digging: Geek Beats

Geek Beats combines all the energy of a Mountain Dew-fueled campaign and the full-fledged badassery that you feel when you play. In short, it’s one hell of a ride.

StoriesNathan HonoreSeptember 16, 2022production music, library music, music licensing, music supervision, virtual crate digging, Geek Beats, chiptune, retro, 8-bit, dancing about architecture, video game music, video game, gamer, #DAA, #DancingAboutArchitecture

New Wave UK

Emotional, yet danceable retro sounds that combine the edginess of post-punk and the shiny synths of the era.

Vinyl Vibes

The newest release from Analog Champion takes a trip back in time to revive some seriously smooth vibraphone jazz.