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K. Roosevelt – ‘Kiss Me When You See Me’

Nothing makes your heart skip a beat more than a K. Roosevelt track. His new EP ‘Kiss Me When You Miss Me’ does just that as the five-track project features his signature R&B style full of airy synths, guitar solos and lush vocals. The opening song “Dance” radiates with sultry vocals and a chill bounce that will get you moving on the dance floor. With subtle reggae vibes on “Only In The Moonlight” and a touch of vintage 80’s R&B on “Out of Sight”, all drenched in K’s unique production style, this record is worth putting on permanent repeat. K. Roosevelt has been making waves in the L.A. R&B scene for more than a decade while collaborating with renowned artists such as Jhené Aiko, The Game, Mahalia, YG, Hit-Boy and Rapsody. The son and namesake of the acclaimed blues artist Keb’ Mo’, he was born with music in his soul. […]

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Bodega Sync’s Guide To Leased Beats & Royalty-Free Samples

Online marketplaces where producers can license and sell their beats have given rise to a huge wave of new music. They enable beatmakers to earn good money by connecting them with a global network of singers and rappers, while simultaneously giving artists without the means to produce original studio recordings the ability to create commercially viable releases. However, they bring their own set of issues to the table. In this post, Symphonic’s own Head of Sync, Jon Mizrachi discusses the problems that come with making music with leased beats and samples when it comes to sync licensing. Bodega Sync’s Guide to Leased Beats & Royalty-Free Samples Here’s the rundown… Royalty-free sample libraries have given music creators of all sizes unprecedented access to an ever growing palette of sounds. With these samples as a resource, it’s easier than ever to create music without ever stepping foot into a commercial recording studio. […]

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Goodvibes Sound – “Maybe I’ll Try”

Moving on from a heartbreak is never easy, especially when you’re miles away in a new city. The new track “Maybe I’ll Try”, London duo Goodvibes Sound explores these themes in a slow psychedelic, 70s soft-rock-inspired groove that’s reminiscent of a California dream. Goodvibes Sound have developed their signature sound over the past three years as they write, produce and mix all their own material. Known for their 70’s-inspired psychedelic sound and laid back jams like their summer masterpiece “Beachside Living”, the duo’s fanbase is quickly growing as they have garnered millions of streams worldwide.

Curvelo James – “Bye Ven”

Just before we come to the end of the summer, Curvelo James drops this Latin R&B jam, “Bye Ven” that’s all about those summer flings! Inspired by the rising sound of “El Flow Melancoleto”, this track’s smooth and melodic groove might just have you swirling in your feelings. The concept that our moods can alter the perception of time runs throughout the track, when we’re with our summer sweetheart things move fast like a vacation. Curvelo James is a music producer, artist and co-founder of the independent label “FLOWKILLAS” based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Being one of the most notable independent labels in the city, Curvelo has been a leader in bringing the independent music industry to the community and uplifting talent.

Featured Placement: “Chapón” by Jenn Morel

A fast paced song for a speedy series! The hypnotic dembow banger “Chapón” by Jenn Morel is featured in episode 302 of Red Bull’s F1 racing series Racing Road Trips, premiering on August 16th. The episode featuring “Chapón” is titled “¡Vamos, Vegas!”. Jenn Morel Jenn Morel is a Dominican-American rapper known for her aggressive flows and in your face attitude. With her unique sound, she’s garnered over 100 million streams and scored sync placements with Samsung, Fortnite and Just Dance. Red Bull Racing Road Trips Over the years, the Red Bull Racing Formula One Team has taken F1 cars and drivers on the road to explore (and impress!) Grand Prix host cities around the world. This time, one of their cars hit the streets and even a casino as the sport celebrates its arrival in Las Vegas. Check out this episode here time coded to when the song is synced!

Mom Rock – “Close Your Eyes”

Pulling from memories of a childhood celebrity crush, in Mom Rock’s latest single “Close Your Eyes” is all about realizing that some fantasies are just not meant to be. This is the second single off the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock’ which was produced by Sean O’Keefe (Fall Out Boy, Plain White T’s, Beach Bunny). You see someone from afar and fall in love. Without knowing who this person really is, you dream up a whole future together. This kid essentially obsesses over a popstar, meets her, and she’s like, ‘You’re a kid. I’m not in love with you. That would be weird.’ We’d been covering ‘Teenage Dirtbag,’ and it’s the reverse sentiment. It’s a ‘sad in love’ song. Originally formed at Berklee, this Nashville-based Powerpop trio is tearing up the indie scene with a sound that evokes iconic 90’s rock bands like Weezer and […]

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The Polish Ambassador – ‘Vol. 1, Super Chill Goats’

The creative inspiration for The Polish Ambassador’s new album ‘Vol.1, Super Chill Goats’ was the addition of seven milking goats to his 25 acre goat, sheep and fruit tree homestead. Complete with a solar powered music studio, it’s the perfect environment for creating this club-worthy fusion of EDM, hip hop, funk, synthwave and global sounds. From hard-hitting female rap in “Diamonds Hands” to the sounds of India found in “Friends with Bananafits” and reggaeton vibes in “The Rudest Tempo”, the album is an eclectic mix that will surely make you as chill as those goats! Known for his trademark jumpsuit, David Sugalski aka The Polish Ambassador, has quite the unique setup at his Northern California residence. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to headline Red Rocks and perform at major festivals like Lightning in the Bottle, Electric Forest Festival, Suwannee Hulaween. To understand more about his origin story […]

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The Life Cycle Of A TV Sync Placement

You may think landing a sync placement in a show is just a matter of sending your music to a music supervisor, getting picked, and getting paid. If only it were that easy! In reality, the life cycle of a sync license can be a very lengthy and complex process. In this post, Symphonic’s own Head of Sync, Jon Mizrachi, breaks it down and gives you a behind the scenes look to help you get a better idea of how it all works. Here’s the rundown… The Life Cycle of a TV Sync Placement Step 1: Pitching If you send your songs directly to a music supervisor you don’t know personally, chances are it won’t ever get listened to. There’s a rare handful of thoughtful supervisors who try and listen to everything they receive, but most rely on a network of trusted sources like record labels, publishers and sync reps. […]

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Featured Placement: “Ghost” by Madisyn Gifford

Ahhhhh! We were a bit spooked to hear that “Ghost” by Madisyn Gifford is featured in episode 10 of the fourth and final season of The CW’s mystery drama Nancy Drew. Madisyn Gifford Having earned accolades from media, industry moguls and music-loving masses alike with her transcendent take on indie-folk, Vancouver’s Madisyn Gifford serves up stories and introspections as compelling as the soundtrack to which they are set. “Nancy Drew” on The CW The story follows Nancy Drew, a brilliant teen detective whose sense of self had come from solving mysteries in her hometown until her mother’s untimely death derails Nancy’s college plans. Devastated, she swears off crime-solving while crossing off the days until she can reapply to college, but when a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself a prime suspect in the crime, along with a group of other teens present at the scene. Check out this season’s trailer […]

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Madisyn Gifford – ‘Sleeping On The Ceiling’

Growing pains. We all experience them and in Madisyn Gifford’s latest project, ’Sleeping On The Ceiling’ she dives deep into her experience and bares all emotion. The twelve-track indie-pop record is full of vulnerability and introspection as Madisyn tackles topics like mental health but also serves as a love letter to her female friendships. It tells the story of growing up and out of some of the darkest places I’ve ever been in with the“slow and steady wins the race” mentality I had while living through it. It’s about grieving the experiences that my younger self had to go through in relationships and navigating how to move on into new ones while doing that. Vancouver native Madisyn Gifford has quickly grown her following just over the past two years after releasing her debut EP, ‘Learning To Exist’ on 604 Records. The indie-folk singer-songwriter has garnered millions of plays and praise […]

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