🎧 Top Genres & Sync Trends

🎧 Top Genres & Sync Trends

Which Genres & Styles Are Getting Placed Most?

Sync clients often look for music that fits specific moods and themes. Currently, these genres tend to perform well:

• Cinematic/Orchestral: Epic, emotional scores for trailers, documentaries, and dramas.

• Indie Pop & Alternative: Bright, upbeat tracks with authentic vibes for commercials and lifestyle brands.

• Electronic & Chillout: Smooth, modern electronic sounds ideal for tech, fashion, and background use.

• Acoustic & Folk: Warm, organic music often used in heartfelt ads, TV shows, and documentaries.

• Hip-Hop & Urban: Contemporary beats and rhythms popular in lifestyle and youth-focused media.

• Ambient & Minimalist: Subtle textures and moods perfect for tech, wellness, and luxury brands.

Emerging Sync Trends to Watch

• Authenticity & Rawness: Natural, less polished sounds that feel genuine and relatable.

• Hybrid Scores: Combining orchestral and electronic elements for unique cinematic textures.

• Upbeat Nostalgia: Retro-inspired sounds and genres from the ‘80s and ‘90s are making a comeback.

• Global & World Music Influences: Ethnic instruments and rhythms adding fresh flavor to sync projects.

• Vocal Hooks & Catchy Melodies: Tracks with memorable vocals tend to catch supervisors’ attention quickly.

How to Use These Trends

• Tailor your submissions to fit briefs that call for these popular genres and moods.

• Experiment by blending your style with emerging trends for unique, marketable tracks.

• Keep an ear on new placements and industry playlists to stay ahead of shifts.