What BANG does

BANG is a New York City-based music and audio post-production studio founded in 2000, operating from a Manhattan headquarters and a second Brooklyn facility. The studio delivers four integrated service lines: Music Services (original composition, music supervision, licensing, and orchestral production); Audio Post (re-recording mixing, sound design, ADR/VO, editorial, and mastering delivered in formats including Dolby ATMOS for broadcast, OTT, theatrical, digital/social, podcast, and VR/AR); Podcast Production (co-development and post for Audible, Spotify Studios, Warner Chappell, and BBC Studios among others); and Spotify Sessions, a live performance capture program with 300+ recorded artists that doubles as a showcase asset. Core technical capabilities center on professional audio engineering workflows rather than proprietary software platforms, with Dolby ATMOS immersive mixing cited as a key technical differentiator and an exclusive original music catalog offered for licensing.

The business is project-based professional services billed on a quote basis, supplemented by music licensing royalties from its proprietary catalog and live/experiential recording engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by direct relationships with brands, agencies, directors, producers, entertainment companies, and artists; marketing is largely portfolio-driven through bangworld.com, Spotify distribution, and event presence at SXSW. Customer segments span Film/TV/Streaming Networks (primary), Brands & Advertisers (primary), Artists & Musicians, and Podcast Platforms, with named enterprise clients including Audible, Spotify, Netflix, Vogue, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+, and The Athletic.

BANG is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity. Leadership comprises a four-person senior team — Founder Lyle Greenfield, President/Composer/Music Supervisor Brian Jones, Senior Composer Timo Elliston, and Senior Engineer Nick Cipriano — supported by an extended network of composers, engineers, and collaborators. There are no disclosed patents, regulatory actions, certifications, or AI/ML technology initiatives in the source data.

Name

BANG

Legal name

BANG

Website

https://bangworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BANG is a New York City music and audio post-production studio founded in 2000, delivering original composition, audio post, podcast production, and live recording for streaming platforms, TV networks, brands, and artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Post-Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Music Publishers (512230)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio Engineering Services (Tracking, Mixing, Mastering) (MPAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Beatmakers & Track Production (MPAIAHAE), Music Programming & MIDI Production (MPAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Audio post production
• Music composition services
• Music supervision
• Sound design
• Podcast production

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Music & Audio Production Services: Original score & songwriting, music supervision, sound design and complete audio post including final record, mix and mastering for television, commercials, film and emerging media. Billed on a project basis as professional services.
2. Music Licensing: Exclusive catalog of original music available for license to film, TV, commercials, and other media productions.
3. Live & Experiential Events: Live recording sessions (Spotify Sessions), symphony production, immersive sound environments for events and brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BANG is a music and audio post-production studio providing original score and songwriting, music supervision, sound design, and complete audio post-production including final record, mix, and mastering for television, commercials, film, and emerging media. The studio also produces podcasts and runs the Spotify Sessions live recording program, plus offers an exclusive catalog of original music available for license to media projects.

Product overview

BANG is a music and audio post-production studio offering an integrated suite of services. The core offerings include Music Services (original composition, music supervision, licensing, and orchestral production), Audio Post (re-recording mixing, sound design, ADR/VO, editorial, and Dolby ATMOS delivery), and Podcast Production (collaborative production and in-house development). Supporting offerings include Spotify Sessions for live artist recording and an exclusive original music catalog for licensing. The company operates from NYC and Brooklyn locations, serving television, commercials, film, podcasts, and emerging media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Services

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SpotifyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBANG has recorded over 300 artists for Spotify Sessions - in-studio in NYC, on tour buses across the country, and at the Spotify House at SXSW in Austin, TX. This is a major co-production partnership for live performance capture and mix.
• AudiblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBANG produces podcasts for Audible including ORIGINS (featuring Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Troye Sivan, and others) and Radiant Minds series. Fresh Produce Media is co-producer on ORIGINS.
• Awfully NicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBANG collaborates with Awfully Nice on multiple podcast productions including 'Class of 88' (hosted by Will Smith), 'The Messenger' (with J. Cole's Dreamville Studios), 'The Last Resort', and 'Coupledom with Idris and Sabrina Elba'.
• Warner Chappell MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarner Chappell Music partnered with BANG/Audiation for 'Setting the Standard: Stories from the Great American Songbook' podcast and Harry Nilsson's 'Final Sessions' podcast series.
• J. Cole's Dreamville StudiosflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBANG and Awfully Nice co-produced 'The Messenger' podcast about Bobi Wine and Uganda politics with J. Cole's Dreamville Studios.
• Project Brazen / AudiationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBANG collaborates with Audiation (and Project Brazen) on podcasts including 'Dynamite Doug: The Looting of a Nation'.
• South By Southwest (SXSW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced 'Futurology' podcast with South By Southwest and Audible - a 12-episode look at what's next across various topics.
• BBC StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBC Studios partnered with Spotify Studios and BANG on 'Stay Free: The Story of The Clash' podcast narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Antfood: Music and sound design studio creating original scores, sonic branding, and audio post for advertising, film, and immersive media. Comparable to BANG for its full-service composition and licensing capabilities and brand-focused client mix.
• Butter Music and Sound: Music and sound design studio producing original music and audio post for advertising, film, and television. Directly comparable to BANG in its mix of music composition, supervision, and sound design for premium commercial and entertainment clients.
• Heard City: Music and sound design studio in NYC serving advertising, film, and television. Closely comparable to BANG in offering original score, music supervision, and sound design for major brands and entertainment projects.
• Squeak E. Clean Studios: Independent music and sound design studio producing original scores, sonic branding, and audio post for advertising, film, and TV. Direct comparator to BANG given its full-service music composition and licensing model for brands and entertainment clients.
• Imaginary Forces: Creative studio with music and sound design capabilities for film, branding, and experiential projects. Overlaps with BANG in original score, sonic branding, and music supervision for premium entertainment and brand clients.
• Sound Lounge: NYC-based audio post-production facility offering sound design, mixing, ADR, and scoring-stage services for film, television, and advertising. Direct comparator to BANG on audio post and mixing capabilities.
• Jingle Punks: Music production and licensing company with a large original catalog and music supervision services for film, TV, ads, and games. Highly comparable to BANG's catalog-based licensing and supervision offering.
• Score a Score: Music production company providing original scores, licensing, and supervision for trailers, film, TV, and advertising. Comparable to BANG in combining bespoke composition with a licensable catalog of original music.

Broad incumbents

• Skywalker Sound: Premier audio post-production facility serving major motion picture, television, and streaming clients with sound design, mixing, and immersive audio. Comparable to BANG on the audio post and immersive audio side, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Technicolor (Post-Production / Audio): Large post-production services group offering audio post, mixing, and mastering across film, TV, and streaming. Comparable to BANG as a much larger incumbent serving the same major platform and studio client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bangworld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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