Sound has the power to change the way we feel, the way we think and the way we see the world.
About Never Square Music
Located in Amsterdam’s vibrant North district, Never Square Music serves as a creative and strategic partner in the world of music and sound production.
Founded in 2022 by award-winning producer Steve Johnsen, whose background includes MassiveMusic and Antfood, Never Square Music was built on a belief that timeless sound matters.
Driven by a deep passion for the creative process, recording techniques, and the art of producing sound that feels alive, Never Square Music helps forward-thinking brands and artists with intention find their own voice, and make sure it’s heard.
Our mission is simple: to create music and sound that leave a lasting impact – and make people’s heads bop.
From bespoke music production and sonic branding to sound design, audio post production, songwriting and recording, we offer a whole shebang of services designed to bring creative visions to life.
Collaboration sits at the core of everything we do. Together with a trusted network of composers, sound designers, and producers, each project becomes a shared exploration. Hands-on, innovative and tailored to those we partner with.
We get you heard.
MEET THE TEAM
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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.
