About SMG

An emerging force in major motion picture advertising music, SMG has contributed music to the marketing campaigns of over 70 high profile theatrical, home video, and television releases.

In the company’s first 4 years of existence, SMG's portfolio includes finished work on such projects as "The Da Vinci Code”, "Batman Begins", and the blockbusters "Spiderman" and "Spiderman 2" to name a few. SMG founders Jamie Anderson, Jon Coco, and Dave McLaughlin played music together for eight years in the band SWAG.

They were approached while performing at a private party for film executives. Several producers and editors encouraged them to lend their talents to their film projects, and helped them secure opportunities.

So although the idea of Swag Music Group was born that night, the group's skill set had already been firmly established. SMG represents over 40 cumulative years of music composition, production, and performance.

"We knew that we had a powerful and unique style and sound, and we just needed some opportunity to show it to the movie industry," says Jon.

"That night we were able to get our toe in the door. Then, it was up to us to deliver."

And deliver they did. In weeks, Swag Music Group was formed and they were producing music and sound design for TV and film trailers. Three of the films they initially worked on opened at #1 in national box offices.

"We've been fortunate to have been a big part of the marketing campaigns for these films. We've worked with companies like Sony, MGM, Warner, New Line Cinema, Paramount and Fox," Jamie adds. "Our philosophy is do it great and do it quickly. We pride ourselves on doing the best quality work, being dependable, and delivering on time."

SMG is currently working on new projects as they begin to explore a broader role in movie music production.

"We want to add to our repertoire by getting in to as many facets of the industry as we can," says Dave. " We will continue to create music for film and TV and stay on the cutting edge."