Whether you’re just learning about us or have been eagerly following us for years, our blog is full of interviews, explorations, and sonic discoveries that give readers insight into our music, partners, composers, and industry. Here are a few standouts from 2020.

Pandemics and dumpster fires aside, our dedication to sharing all manner of handcrafted sonic inspiration has never wavered. And while we love all of the releases we’ve put out this year, we’ve selected a few favorites from each of our curated labels.

Father Sky is the stage name of musician and nature enthusiast Anthony Deutsch. His lyrical heart songs make for a beautiful soundtrack for troubled times. We chatted with Deutsch about his connection with nature and how it can help others, his work as Father Sky, and lending his talents to a TLL record.

When compelling stories and evocative soundscapes are combined, the result can be magical. We’re proud to partner with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and assist in their mission and dedication to storytelling with purpose.

Take a listen to our newest music: Human Connections (MOPM-80), Under the Moon v2 (UND-56), and EDM (HK-18), and Sinister Motives (MOPM-81).

K-pop is taking over the world. And while some production music companies may have jumped on the bandwagon when they noticed everyone dancing to “Gangnam Style” at weddings and bar mitzvahs, our K-Pop album was released just a few short weeks prior to the horse dance phenomenon of 2012. We got trend-setting game.

With over thirty tracks and a variety of genres, Under the Influence is an album that feels more like an incredible mix-tape of library tracks that are just a little off-kilter. The oddities are more subtle than you’d think, giving tracks that extra dose of originality that can help a spot shine.

Versio Curs has a sound that ties in decades of punk and confessional pop into an album that is far more than the sum of its parts. We chatted with the band about their beginnings and influences... sort of.

Take a listen to our newest music: Patriotic Parade (MOPM-79), Under the Rim v 3 (UND-55), and Booty Trap (HK-17).

INDEPTH Sound Design shares the stories behind incredible sound design by breaking them down into digestible bits for directors, screenwriters, aspiring sound designers, and anyone who finds this kind of aural experience interesting. Witnessing the narration along with the visuals allows for a deep appreciation of the marriage of the two mediums.

Rifling through the pantry of Three Ingredients or Less albums, I decided to try something a little healthier and found String Beat Salad. It’s a wonderful juxtaposition that tosses a more classical, traditional string section with a backdrop of electronic beats.

Friendship Commanders fuel the fires of revolution and honor Indigenous People’s Day with a powerful message featuring heavy guitars and drums, killer riffs, and soaring vocals.

With a physical space in the original post office building for one of the many villages included in Milwaukee’s scope and located just up the road from the Miller Brewery, we’re not shy about sharing who we are and where we’re from. And while some members of the Lab have migrated to different parts of the country, we still call Milwaukee home. Ever wonder why?

While working in the lab late one night, my ears beheld some grooves that were tight. But not every spooky spot needs the “Monster Mash,” “Thriller,” or Harry Belafonte. So we rounded up some of our most haunting albums for all of your Halloween licensing needs, complete with a ghoulish playlist of the stand out tracks from our entire catalog.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, CD sales have been eclipsed by vinyl sales. But this is no coincidence. Vinyl is one of the most inconvenient ways to listen to music in 2020. So why would this become the predominant physical product?

Take a listen to our newest music: Under the Surface v3 (UND-54), “Brothers From The Neighborhood (LMTL-019), and Delicate Dream (E&E-030).

Soul-searching Indie Folk track with a massive emotional arc ranging from delicate to exclamatory, backed by an ensemble of acoustic and electronic elements.

While fans sit at home, the soundtrack of football remains the same with big hip-hop beats, marching band percussion, inspirational cues, and some good old fashioned rock & roll.