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We get you heard

Music and sound for artists, brands and creators

Never Square Music is an Amsterdam-based creative music studio on a mission to produce music and sound that resonates over time, delivering content that makes people’s heads bop.

Songs, soundtracks and strategies

We’ve got your audio needs covered from A to Z. Whether you need catchy tunes or full-blown records, we offer the whole shebang of services to create the perfect sound for your brand or project. From music search and licensing to bespoke composition, sound design, audio branding and audio-post production – we get you heard.

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Fresh work

RTL Nieuws & Entertainment app
Sound Design, VO Recording, Audio-Post Production and Final Mix

ASICS ‘GEL-NIMBUS™ 25‘ campaign
Sound Design, Audio-Post Production, Final Mix

Basic-Fit ‘Making Fitness A Basic‘
Music Production, Original Composition, Sound Design, Audio-Post Production and Final Mix.

Breugem X Howdy
Sound Design, Music Production, Audio-Post Production and Final Mix

Guus Meeuwis ‘GROOTS met een zachte G – de laatste’
Sound Design, Music Production, Audio-Post Production, Final Mix

Ziggo ‘Huiskamer van toen’
Music Composition & Production, Sound Design, Audio-Post Production, Final Mix

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Services & Capabilities

We help artists, brands and creators in the domains of:

Our team and roster of composers and sound designers will craft a unique and memorable soundtrack tailored to your project. Take your commercial, film, game, or podcast to the next level with a custom soundtrack.
Our audio branding services help brands to create a unique and memorable sonic identity. From sound logos to brandscores and UX/UI sounds to artist partnerships, we'll work with you to develop a customized audio strategy that will help you establish a strong emotional connection with your audience.
Bring your project to life with professional sound design. From sound effects to foley recording a dialogue editing, our team will create a unique audio experience that immerses your audience.
We handle everything from dialogue editing and sound design to mixing and mastering. Let us bring your film, game, podcast, or other audio project to the next level with our audio post-production services to professional standards.
Whether you're looking for a hit single, an emotional ballad, or a background score, our team and network of experienced songwriters will craft the melody for your message.  

For songwriters and artists, we're your guide through the music maze – honing your sound, boosting your portfolio, and connecting you with key industry players.
We not only care for your music but also provide a home for your record production. Our studio and its production team will deliver services consistent with each one of the processes, from pre-production to recording, mixing, and mastering. Let us help you create a professional and polished final product.

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“Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. It’s pure and it’s real. It moves, it heals.”

— Tom Petty

MEET THE TEAM

Steve Johnsen

FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE MUSIC PRODUCER
With a deep passion for music, guitars, and the mountains, Steve is a proud graduate of Abbey Road Institute. Boasting over 20 years of experience in the international music and sound industries, he has worked at renowned companies like MassiveMusic and Antfood, crafting music and sound for global brands and artists. Steve specializes in music production, supervision for brand media, record production, mixing engineering, guitar, and sonic wellbeing. With a songwriter's pen in his back pocket, Steve brings a wealth of creativity and expertise to every project.

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Sietze Rademaker

DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS, AUDIO BRANDING STRATEGIST
With over 20 years in the music, advertising, and tech industries, Sietze is a seasoned expert in audio branding and business development. His career includes roles at Sixième Son, Spotify, and MassiveMusic, where he honed his expertise in music publishing, labels, streaming, and audio branding. Sietze specializes in integrating music with brand identities to create impactful experiences. His strategic vision and client-centered approach position him as a pivotal figure in evolving audio branding, ensuring that brands resonate deeply with their audiences.

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Julia Mandoki

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, COMPOSER, ENGINEER
A versatile creative professional with experience in composing, songwriting, performing, and sound engineering. With a passion for music, sound and lucid dreaming she has worked on a range of projects including TV productions, commercials, and corporate audio branding. Julia's fluency in multiple languages brings a diverse cultural perspective to her work. She is also a graduate, and now a teacher, at Abbey Road Institute, highlighting her dedication to achieving the highest standards in the music industry.

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Samuel Alencar Rodrigues

MUSIC CREATIVE & PRODUCER
Samuel is a versatile expert in the world of music and sound. Starting as a musician and producer, he earned a Musicology degree from the University of Utrecht, specializing in Music & Media and Sonic Branding. His experience spans music, tech, gaming, and broadcast. From the stage to the boardroom, and from sonic theory to brand impact, Samuel’s holistic approach brings depth and dynamic energy to every project he undertakes.

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