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We get you heard

Music and sound for forward-thinking brands and artists with intention.

Never Square Music is an Amsterdam-based creative studio on a mission to craft music and sound that resonate over time, moving people and making heads bop.

Songs, soundtracks and strategies

We are music makers and sound creators, providing end-to-end solutions for your project. From music search and licensing to custom composition, sound design, sonic branding, audio post-production and mix – we get you heard.

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Fresh work

BBC NL Sonic Branding & Idents 2025
Sonic Branding Strategy & Development, Music Composition & Production, Sound Design, Final Mix

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

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 creative teams 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

Steve is a music producer and sonic director based in Amsterdam, and founder of Never Square Music. With over 20 years of experience, his career includes roles at MassiveMusic and Antfood, developing music and sound for brands and artists. He specializes in music production, sonic branding, and record production. Alongside his studio work, he is active as a sound meditation guide, bringing a deep listening approach to how sound is felt. With a background in songwriting and a lifelong passion for music, Steve brings clarity, depth and creativity to every project.

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Natasha Stark

CREATIVE STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS

Natasha operates at the intersection of creativity, culture and business. With 15+ years across advertising, tech and global events, she has built partnerships and developed projects for brands and creative talent worldwide. Her background in sound, voice and somatic work brings a clear understanding of how people feel and connect. At Never Square Music she works across creative strategy and partnerships, helping shape ideas and collaborations from concept through to execution.

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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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