This podcast episode was recorded a few days before the 2026 Juno Awards.

History would inform us that early Christianity was disruptive. It was a radical, thought-provoking, bold, and aggressive movement made up of a band of common folk who challenged the status quo and eventually changed the course of human history. Christians then were rebels and provocateurs who used unconventional methods to get their message across, never afraid of the consequences as long as were of service to their faith.

A group of devout Christian musicians from Canada called Collect.Assembly have taken the same approach and completely rocked the Christian music world to its core with, not just their ground-breaking sounds, but also their flamboyant personas that are in full display whenever they take the stage. And while their spicy and tangy take on Christian music have made it extra harder for them to be accepted into the fold, their hard work and perseverance are starting to pay off with no less than a nomination to Canada’s biggest music award, the Juno. Now, this band’s norm-shattering music is available for licensing through APM Music.

In this special episode of Sound Screen, APM Music's Manager of Music Operations, Keiko McTingley, dissects April 2026's new releases and picks her favorites. She is joined by Sound Screen hosts Annika Dietiker and Ted Reyes.

APM Music’s music director service is one of the company’s top value propositions. Eight full-time music experts provide exceptional service to clients, from selecting and pitching specific sounds for every scene to creating curated playlists for every type of content imaginable.

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Sun & The Saint is a Los Angeles–based music duo blending pop, rock, and blues into a high-energy, raw, and rhythm-driven sound. Featuring Reed Thomas Lawrence (guitar, lead vocals) and Paloma Estevez (drums, background vocals), the band has quickly gained attention for their undeniable chemistry and genre-bending style.

In this episode of Sound Screen, host Annika Dietiker talks to the duo and dives deep into the story behind their self-titled album, which is now available for licensing through APM Music.

In this special episode of Sound Screen, one of the industry’s top music directors—APM Music’s own Alia Johnson—joins hosts Annika Dietiker and Ted Reyes to break down the hottest tracks and albums of the month (March 2026). Listen now.

In commemoration of Women's History Month, host Ted Reyes interviews one of the best metal artists in the scene today: Kristyn Hope of Daedric.

Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producer, Geoff Rockwell.

Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, “Mortal”, under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears.

Daedric's music is available for licensing through APM Music.

February 2026 has a lot of great releases and our resident expert and marketing music director, Sarah Scarlata, discussed her top picks with host Annika Dietiker. Listen now.

In this special episode of Sound Screen, we sat down with Adam Wakeman, who just won a Grammy Award for his part in YungBlood’s live rendition of the Black Sabbath song “Changes” during the band’s final performance with the late Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England.

So, if you’ve got a few minutes to spare, sit back, relax, and listen to this exclusive interview with one of the greats as he spills all the Grammy tea and more.

Music is a strange thing, perhaps the strangest amongst all the artforms for it conjures up feelings with every note and every beat. These feelings are often familiar but sometimes completely alien, yet almost always, it is attached to a story that is deeply personal. Vinay Kaushal is a master of this art. With every reverb and delay-laden note from his guitar, he creates an atmosphere that allows for a universe of stories to unfold like interstellar molecular clouds giving birth to stars that will eventually light up the entire cosmos. This magical phenomenon is clear in his album Skyscapes: Ambient Guitar World, released by Chapel of Rock and now available for sync through APM Music.

In this episode of Sound Screen, we caught up with Vinay to talk about his life, career, and his album. Listen now.