New Music Monthly Marketing Music Director Sarah Scarlata- August 2026

Join host Annika Dietiker as she joins APM Music's Marketing Music Director, Sarah Scarlata in naming this month's best new releases. Some highlights, include:

KPM Legends Remastered: Johnny Pearson, and a bunch of cool artists form various labels.

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The success stories of many artists are often told as tales of grit and skill. What is often overlooked, however, is the presence of luck. Yes, it is about having all the right ingredients to make beautiful music and then finding yourself in the right place at the right time for a catalyst to emerge, putting everything in motion on a path to glory. For Cate Martin and Micha Holland of Hamburg-based duo Ivy Flindt, they are right in the middle of this amazing storyline.

After meeting in music school, the duo formed an artistic bond and began writing, playing, and producing songs destined for a wider audience. This is where a gig in northern Scotland became the spark that would shine a light on their immense talent for all the world to see. It was in this specific place, at this precise time, that they met Grammy Award-winning Coldplay producer Danton Supple, who loved their music so much that he proposed producing the duo’s next project, which turned out to be the EP Sphinx.

There is ample evidence that lightning only strikes once. For Cate and Micha, however, another flash of luck came that same night, for it was also there that they met Sat Bisla, founder of one of the world’s top music business conferences, MUSEXPO. This meeting, just like the one with Supple, opened a new door for the duo: sync licensing.

Flash-forward to today: Ivy Flindt’s debut EP is now in APM Music’s catalog under Kinetik.

Find out more about Ivy Flindt in this brand-new episode of Sound Screen.

New Music Monthly Season 2 with Music Director Mark Gracious

APM Music’s music director service is one of the company’s top value propositions. Eight full-time music experts provide exceptional service to clients, from selecting and pitching specific sounds for every scene to creating curated playlists for every type of content imaginable.

And just like that, we are in season two of our special New Music Monthly episodes of Sound Screen. We know this because, six months ago, we started this show with the coolest BMX rider and Music Director, Mark Gracious. And now, he’s back after making a complete revolution around the orbit of our humble show. So, grab a fruit basket (a lot healthier than popcorn), sit back, and marvel at the genius of this man as he picks the best music from July’s new releases. Oh, yes, he plays a game too where he picks a random brief courtesy of our ultramodern “Brief Randomizer Machine” and comes up with a track in less than thirty-seconds. Will he beat the machine? Listen Now!

Our June 2026 New Music Monthly episode has finally dropped! Join hosts Annika Dietiker and Ted Reyes as they chat with special guest and Senior Music Director Sarah Ponder, who shares her favorite tracks of the month from APM Music's vast catalog. She also highlights the amazing labels that debuted that month.

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For anything in life, reaching a hundred anything is a cause for celebration. So, it’s no surprise that James Desmond and Panauh Kalayeh, the founders of one of the best Hip Hop libraries in the business, Red Line, popped champagne and shouted on the rooftops to celebrate the release of their 100th album: Hip Hop Sports 2.

The album is a classic Red Line release perfect for many use cases from sports to reality tv to advertising to video games, and more. The level of craftsmanship in this six-track release is undisputed. “Lock In Action” for one, is a hybrid track that incorporates ethereal vocals, crunchy guitar riffs, hard drops and beats that will fit any scene and any spot. It’s even fine for casual listening outside of production work. Yes, it’s that good.

Another track, “Great Hype Adventure” mixes overdriven 808 kicks with, orchestral hits, and vocal hooks that can really amp up competition scenes. Listening to this while you’re just frying eggs at home for breakfast will make you feel like you’re on Chopped. It’s game on with this one.

We recently spoke with James and Panauh and talked about their journey to album 100. How they started the label and the amount of artistry and precision that they impart to every track in every Red Line release.

Listen to the exclusive interview with Red Line’s James Desmond and Panauh Kalayeh.

Our New Monthly Music episode for May 2026 is here! Join host Annika Dietiker as she chats with our special guest, Music Director Ashley Chain, breaking down the best tracks of the month. From songs about bodily functions to authentic 1980s hidden gems, this month’s new releases are true bangers. Listen now!

This podcast episode was recorded a few days before the 2026 Juno Awards.

History would inform us that early Christianity was disruptive. It was a radical, thought-provoking, bold, and aggressive movement made up of a band of common folk who challenged the status quo and eventually changed the course of human history. Christians then were rebels and provocateurs who used unconventional methods to get their message across, never afraid of the consequences as long as were of service to their faith.

A group of devout Christian musicians from Canada called Collect.Assembly have taken the same approach and completely rocked the Christian music world to its core with, not just their ground-breaking sounds, but also their flamboyant personas that are in full display whenever they take the stage. And while their spicy and tangy take on Christian music have made it extra harder for them to be accepted into the fold, their hard work and perseverance are starting to pay off with no less than a nomination to Canada’s biggest music award, the Juno. Now, this band’s norm-shattering music is available for licensing through APM Music.

In this special episode of Sound Screen, APM Music's Manager of Music Operations, Keiko McTingley, dissects April 2026's new releases and picks her favorites. She is joined by Sound Screen hosts Annika Dietiker and Ted Reyes.

APM Music’s music director service is one of the company’s top value propositions. Eight full-time music experts provide exceptional service to clients, from selecting and pitching specific sounds for every scene to creating curated playlists for every type of content imaginable.

Listen now.