Atom Music Audio is an independent production music library founded in 2016, specializing in trailer music, TV promos, and feature film underscore. Based in Bulgaria with a Hollywood office, the company licenses music to major studios including Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Disney.
How Atom Music Audio Works
Atom Music Audio operates as a specialized production music library focused on high-impact trailer and promotional content. The company creates and curates music specifically designed for film marketing, television advertising, and cinematic underscore.
Their catalog includes:
- Trailer music engineered for maximum emotional impact
- TV promo beds and stings
- Feature film underscore
- Sound effects (SFX)
- Pop vocal tracks through their artist series
The company owns its catalog outright, which simplifies licensing. Clients search the catalog through their SourceAudio-powered client portal or Disco Search platform. Licensing is negotiated per project, with terms based on media type, territory, and usage duration.
Atom Music Audio maintains offices in Bulgaria and Hollywood, California. This dual-location structure lets them serve European markets while maintaining direct access to the US entertainment industry, particularly the trailer house ecosystem in Los Angeles.
Real-World Example
A trailer house working on a Marvel Studios film needs 60 seconds of high-intensity orchestral hybrid music for a teaser trailer. They search Atom Music Audio's catalog, find a suitable track, and request a quote. The licensing fee for a theatrical trailer placement typically ranges from $2,000 to $15,000 depending on the film's distribution scope and territory coverage. The track syncs to picture and airs in theaters worldwide, on YouTube, and in broadcast spots. The composer earns both the upfront licensing fee and performance royalties when the trailer airs on television through their PRO.
Their first major placement was Walt Disney Studios' "SOLO: A Star Wars Story." Since then, their music has appeared in trailers for "Wonder Woman 1984," "Ford v Ferrari," "The Northman," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and TV series including "The Boys," "American Horror Story," and "Ahsoka."
Why It Matters for Independent Artists
Atom Music Audio focuses on trailer and promo music, which demands a specific production style. If you compose cinematic, high-energy, or hybrid orchestral music, this library is a strong target for your catalog.
To get your music considered:
- Submit through their website with broadcast-quality tracks
- Include stems and alternate mixes (instrumental versions are required for trailer work)
- Ensure all metadata is clean and rights are fully cleared
- Study recent trailer placements to understand their sound profile
Trailer music is one of the most lucrative sync niches. A single placement in a major film trailer can generate thousands in upfront fees plus ongoing performance royalties. Read our guide on creating music for sync licensing to learn production techniques that make your tracks sync-ready.
Company Type and Licensing Model
Atom Music Audio is an independent production music library specializing in trailer music, TV promos, and feature film background scoring. The company creates and curates music designed for film marketing, television advertising, and cinematic background music.
The company owns its catalog outright. This simplifies licensing because clients do not need to clear rights from multiple parties. Licensing is negotiated per project, with terms based on media type, territory, and usage duration.
The licensing model is exclusive. Atom controls both the composition and master rights for its catalog. Clients access the catalog through a SourceAudio-powered client portal or Disco Search platform. There is no subscription model. Every license is negotiated individually.
Catalog and Clients
Atom Music Audio does not publicly disclose its exact catalog size. The catalog includes trailer music, TV promo beds and stings, feature film background music, sound effects (SFX), and pop vocal tracks through their artist series.
Genre coverage spans orchestral hybrid, cinematic, electronic, and pop vocal music. The catalog is organized into industry releases and public releases, with different licensing terms for each category.
Notable clients include:
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Warner Bros Pictures
- Walt Disney Studios
- Lucasfilm
- Universal Pictures
- Marvel Entertainment
- Amazon Studios
- Netflix
- NBC
- CBS
- FX Networks
- Focus Features
Notable placements include:
- "SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (first major placement)
- "Wonder Woman 1984" (trailer)
- "Ford v Ferrari" (trailer)
- "The Northman" (trailer)
- "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" (trailer)
- "The Boys" (TV series)
- "American Horror Story" (TV series)
- "Ahsoka" (TV series)
The company maintains offices in Bulgaria and Hollywood, California. This dual-location structure serves European markets while maintaining direct access to the US trailer house ecosystem in Los Angeles.
Payment Structure
Atom Music Audio uses a per-project licensing model. Composers earn upfront licensing fees when their tracks are placed. Trailer placements typically range from $2,000 to $15,000 depending on the film's distribution scope and territory coverage.
Composers also earn performance royalties when trailers or promos air on broadcast television. These royalties are collected through the composer's PRO. Atom Music Audio does not administer performance royalties directly.
The company owns its catalog outright, meaning composers typically assign their rights to Atom in exchange for upfront payment and royalty participation. Specific split percentages are negotiated per composer agreement and are not publicly disclosed.
Comparison: Atom Music Audio vs Other Sync Licensing Companies
| Company | Company type | Licensing model | Catalog size | Exclusivity | Artist payout | Typical fee range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atom Music Audio | Trailer music library | Per-project negotiated | Not disclosed | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| 411 Music Group | Production library + custom | One-stop, per-use negotiated | 380,000+ cues | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $1,500 to $15,000+ |
| Audiomachine | Epic music library | Per-use negotiated | Not disclosed | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $2,000 to $25,000 |
| Two Steps From Hell | Trailer music library | Per-use negotiated | Not disclosed | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $2,000 to $20,000 |
| Immediate Music | Trailer music library | Per-use negotiated | Not disclosed | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $2,000 to $15,000 |
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Similar Sync Licensing Companies
- 411 Music - Production music library with trailer and custom scoring divisions
- Audiomachine - Epic cinematic music for trailers and advertising
- Two Steps From Hell - Trailer music and epic orchestral production library
- Immediate Music - Trailer music library for film and TV marketing
Related Resources
- Sync Licensing Companies vs Music Libraries - Understand the difference between libraries and agencies
- How to Get Your First Sync License - Complete guide to landing your first placement
- Sync Licensing Fee Calculator - Estimate licensing fees for your projects
- Sync License Glossary Definition - Learn the legal mechanics of sync licensing
- Official Website - Browse their catalog and submission guidelines
