▶ What kind of audio do you make?
Custom music and sound design for podcasts: intros and outros, audio branding, bed music, and sound effects. Everything is original, written specifically for your show.
▶ Do you use stock music or templates?
No. Every piece is composed from scratch for your project. You won't hear your intro on anyone else's show.
▶ What does the process look like?
We start with a brief conversation about your show: its tone, audience, and what you're going for. From there we deliver an initial concept, refine based on your feedback, and hand off final files in any format you need.
▶ How many revisions are included?
Unlimited, until it's right.
▶ Who owns the music?
You do. Every project comes with a full commercial license.
▶ What formats do you deliver?
Whatever you need (MP3, WAV, stems, alternate cuts). Just ask.
▶ How do I get started?
Fill out the contact form at nearestcreative.com and describe your show: the genre, tone, and what you're going for. We'll follow up to schedule a brief conversation and go from there.
▶ How much does custom podcast music cost?
$125 per 10 seconds of finished audio, across all services. A 30-second intro plus a matching 30-second outro is $750. A full audio branding package (typically 5 to 10 stingers and transitions) runs $375–$625. A 60-second loopable bed track is $750. Sound design projects are scoped in advance so you know the total before work begins.
▶ What's the difference between audio branding and a podcast intro?
A podcast intro is a single piece of music that plays at the start of each episode. Audio branding is a complete sonic identity system. The intro may be part of it, but branding also includes stingers, ad bumpers, transition sounds, and recurring musical motifs used throughout every episode.
▶ What is podcast bed music?
Bed music (also called underscore) is low-key instrumental music that plays beneath a host's voice during commentary, interviews, or monologues. It's mixed specifically to leave headroom for speech, adding energy and warmth without competing with the dialogue.
▶ What is podcast sound design?
Podcast sound design is the creation of custom sound effects, ambient environments, and audio textures that give episodes a sense of place and depth. It fills the space between words with carefully crafted audio moments (a door closing, a crowd murmuring, a subtle whoosh between scenes) that make episodes more immersive and more memorable.
▶ How long does it take to get custom podcast music?
A typical intro and outro takes about one to two weeks from brief to final files. A full audio branding package may take two to three weeks, depending on scope. Timelines are confirmed at the start of your project.
▶ Do I need to credit Nearest Creative when I use the music?
Though we always appreciate a shoutout, the commercial license covers full use under your show's name. No attribution required.