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The drama of Reality TV is undeniably larger-than-life, but 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. https://buff.ly/3YX2t3r

"I have always been fascinated by Greek mythology. In fact, any mythology captivates me. I believe that humans wouldn't survive without stories and storytelling, and myth is the origin of it all." This response by media composer, actor, puppeteer, director, voice-over artist Andrea Giordani is only part of a fascinating interview we did on our blog, Lab Notes. Read on for more, including a video of her piece "The Capture of Persephone" : https://buff.ly/4c3j0GD

Ranging from ridiculous to funky, quirky to kitsch, the tracks on our Laugh Track Not Included playlist deliver extra flavor to enhance comedic visuals, pratfalls, and punchlines. With titles like “Whack Ass Clown” and “Blooper Reel,” the jokes write themselves ?? https://buff.ly/3CNnPXN

When stories need to feel real, gritty, and tough, these tracks are a good place to circle those wagons. Rustic & Dusty (OSPK-088) fuses elements of Alt Country with traditional folk, featuring acoustic instrumentation with touches of modern percussion and electric guitar. There’s a richness and authenticity to the music of Rustic & Dusty that echoes that pioneer spirit, lending itself to dark historical fiction, modern adventures, survival shows, and big ole truck ads. https://buff.ly/4hU2egw

If you need a break from the noise, the hustle, the madness of life, our podcast WordLess can serve as a salve that simultaneously wakes the senses and comforts the soul. Each episode of WordLess features an entire Argopelter set with minimal voiceover, spontaneous musical conversations that dance between ambient drones, chordal explorations, inventive loops, frantic bursts of energy. Season One of WordLess is available wherever you get your podcasts ?? or at the link below ?? https://buff.ly/4eBxy0G

The team at Elias Audio Branding have crafted some iconic audio identities with a list of clients that includes MTV, Columbia Pictures, Intel, Yahoo, Farmers Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and more. So when the company announced the already award-winning anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026? - Canada, Mexico and the United States, we had to reach out and learn more about the freshly launched project. Enter the creative mind of Zach Golden. The East Coast Creative Director of Elias Audio Branding and the composer of this World Cup mnemonic was kind enough to give us a peek behind the curtain. https://lnkd.in/gtNq2mwQ

The WNBA and NWSL just posted record-breaking seasons and the NCAA women's college basketball season started back up this week ?? So don’t be shy, get on board with a soundtrack that echoes the statement on the viral shirts from TOGETHXR: Everyone watches women’s sports. On My Way Up (LMTL-049) is a celebration of the indisputable talent, drive, and determination that has been happening in women’s sports for a long time… the world is just catching up. https://buff.ly/4dKojuy

Accenting the tone of production with clear, minimalist themes is a little underrated. These select UNDERscore albums have been crafted to Underline the Tone ?? with highly intentional approaches and broader emotional storytelling that can elevate a scene to the next level. https://buff.ly/48yI2MU

Whether your vibe is wearing flannel around the waist or sporting the newest signature sneaker, here are two releases on opposite ends of the fashion index that the almighty algorithms and filters may have blocked.

Thinking outside of the box. A little look at just a few of the organic percussive elements found in Horror Laboratory (PICX-018), recorded at London Bridge Studio. Within this collection created by Sean Lane and Daniel Holter, you’ll find ominous percussive builds, manipulated trailer tom strikes, drones with accents, and a plethora of options to supplement the main tracks. https://buff.ly/46ylWci