Blog — Lab Notes

Rustic & Dusty

Rustic & Dusty fuses elements of Alt Country with traditional folk, playing in both the shadows and the light.

Minimal piano-based atmospheres and haunting arrangements of traditional Christmas carols encourage quiet moments of reflection while touching heartwarming, nostalgic memories.

Drum Drops

Our take on evergreen drum set rhythms, featuring everything from stadium-filling behemoth beats to punch line rim shots.

Tell Me Where You Wanna Go (EP)

Head off to a tantalizing, futuristic world that draws in unsuspecting listeners into a dynamic web of mystery as producer Kory Burrell brings textural synths and curious sounds to a darker side of alternative pop.

Trending

Our friends at Universal Production Music UK have analyzed their data for the latest in production music trends and predictions. We’ve assembled a few records from our labels that just so happen to fit those trends and keywords.

Midcentury Newsreel

The vintage orchestral scores of Midcentury Newsreel form a soundtrack to match the hope and hustle of a bygone era.

Daisy Chain (Single)

This second collaboration between producer HOLTERGEIST and singer-songwriter Amanda Huff continues where the duo left off, exploring uncharted waters beyond the borders of Carbon Copy (LMTL-042).

New Playlist Alert: Rise Up Down Under

Inspired by some of the hallmarks of the USWNT as they gear up for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Rise Up Down Under features energetic hip-hop, inspiration strings, driving riff rock, genre mash-ups, and more.

See You Someday (EP)

An EP that is so much more than two voices and an acoustic guitar, these love songs mirror the romantic charm and introspective comfort that comes with a rainy day.

Call & Response: Dope Folks Records

After 13 years, Dope Folks Records has put together a ‘Best of’ vinyl from their incredible vault of rare and unreleased Hip Hop. We took the opportunity to catch up with co-owner Chris Schulist and talk about the label, this special release, and how they find these hidden gems.

Under the Sun v4

We’ve explored the radiant territory known as Under the Sun before. We’ll revisit each of the previous volumes of this series, but first we’d like to introduce you to the newest member of the sunshine squad.

Ain’t It A Cryin’ Shame (Single)

Ain’t It A Cryin’ Shame is the modern country equivalent of the Unflinching Walk, witnessing an ex crash and burn. But in this version, our narrator allows a little smirk of satisfaction to creep in, reveling for just a minute in karmic justice.

Happy Birthday

For birthday parties of every shape and size, we have assembled twenty unique versions of what so many of us call “The Birthday Song” that range from creepy robots to classroom singalong.

Shoulda Listened To My Girls (Single)

From the same pen that wrote the Win Some Lose Some (LMTL-037) and Dancing With The Devil (LMTL-036) comes an empowering modern country single that looks back at a relationship gone bad, but then celebrates her reliable squad that will be there no matter what.

Carbon Copy (Single)

Enter a dreamlike world with a dark and ominous sonic landscape from producer HOLTERGEIST with captivating vocals from singer-songwriter Amanda Huff, an ideal track to a serve as the psychological primer to a character driven narrative.

New Playlist Alert: Laugh Track Not Included

Ranging from ridiculous to funky, quirky to kitsch, this playlist delivers extra flavor to enhance comedic visuals, pratfalls, and punchlines.

Banjo Evergreens

Bright bluegrass duos and pensive solo melodies, Banjo Evergreens crosses genre lines while feeling authentic and true to the banjo.

Creative Aeronautics

It’s not enough to simply tell someone who you are or what you stand for. Actions speak louder than words. And a nearly 40 minute video dissecting the details of a production music track just scratches the surface.