Barbaric Drama

Genre-blending storytelling and a melting pot of influences have created an opportunity to construct a new type of soundtrack with Barbaric Drama (MOPM-086). The rules are out the window and epic trailer toms combine with medieval flutes while theremins and bold brass bring out the darkness.

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Latin Pop

Signature reggaeton and Latin rhythms with carefully manicured, relatively minimal electronic textures and Latin percussion accents come together to captivate the senses, making this an adventurous, sensual, and occasionally chill addition to HypeKit.

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New Playlist Alert: Property Lovers

Acoustic and electric guitars, upbeat percussion, chipper piano, and sparkly glockenspiel all contribute to the happy homeowner vibes on Property Lovers. This playlist is full of steady, confident, heartwarming sounds to accompany the walkthrough and/or big reveal.

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Virtual Crate Digging: The Light Beckons

There is something about a quiet underdog that stands out and the soft aura of an abstract watercolor is indicative of the hushed tones found within the indie soundscapes. And if that’s what you’re in the mood for, this record does not disappoint.

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Bass a La Carte

We recently received a request for more stark and intimate string music like our album Cello a La Carte (3ING-042), we immediately put plans into motion to do just that. A few short months later and here we are.

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New Playlist Alert: Setting The Stage

We’ve assembled tracks with clear cut applications along with hidden gems that stray just a bit outside the conventional. Find the right track that matches the story and makes your podcast intro, sponsor break, or teaser stand out from the noise.

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Virtual Crate Digging: Turntablism

Filthy and grimy aren’t usually favorable terms. But if you’re looking for something with a bit of an edge to match the attitude of the story, they can be lifesavers. Diverging from a world of clean cut samples and shiny synths can (in the right hands) lead you to far more interesting places.

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Indie Folk Pop

Indie Folk Pop (E&E-032) is a soundtrack for moments of introspective adventure that accompany stories of wanderlust and movement.

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Call & Response: Dawn Patrol Music

Katy McIlvaine and Patrick Hertz came together in 2020 to form Dawn Patrol, a music supervision and clearance company with an impressive and diverse catalog of indie artists ripe for the synching, including our own roster of artists. Read on to discover the origin story of Dawn Patrol, the meaning behind the name, why they love doing all the outdoorsy things, and the trends they’re seeing and getting excited about.

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Synthful Motivation

“Motivation” can be such a buzzword, tossed around in office staff meetings and Monday-related memes. But it can be so much more than that. Leaning mainly on smooth synthesizers, upbeat electronic percussion, and organic keyboard elements, Synthful Motivation breathes new life into corporate pop.

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Call & Response: Buick Audra

Though we first got to know songwriter, singer, activist, writer, and overall badass Buick Audra from her hard rock band Friendship Commanders, her recent return to her solo work show how Audra’s powerful voice, intimate lyrics, and message are a through line in all of her music. We chat with Audra about her solo work and upcoming record, being unapologetic and honest, and being heard on her own terms.

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Virtual Crate Digging: Vaporwave

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.

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Inspiring Friends

Inspiring generations of young people, including many of us at The License Lab, Fred Rogers’ legacy is a beautiful reminder that we should all stay curious, have empathy for our neighbors, and take frequent trips into the imagination… by trolley if possible.

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Bright Colors & Smiles (EP)

Positivity springs forth from Bright Colors & Smiles (LMTL-024). The effortless melodies and folk instrumentation make this an easy win for stories that don’t have a care in the world.

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