AONN
“AONN is a cinematic duo comprised of Colton Jackson and Tobias Bartsch.”
Born from over a decade of experience in creating elevated music for Film, TV, and Advertising, AONN stands as a testament to what's achievable when two creative voices combine their musical craft with imaginations run wild.
The paths of this duo collided in 2018, when American-born composer and sound designer Colton Jackson, met Tobias Bartsch, a composer and music producer from Cologne, Germany.
The two quickly realized that their unique musical synergy hinted at possibility. Collaboration was inevitable, the only question was, “When?”
A few years later, AONN was born.
AONN set a powerful movement in motion when they began writing together in December 2022. From there, they’ve made waves with their evocative, inaugural album, “Took Everything,” which dropped in the fall of 2023. Highly anticipated singles “Whitebird ft Torii Wolf” and “Strangers Ft. Naomi August,” came soon after.
Individually, Colton and Tobias have brought to life the creative visions of some of the world's top brands, collaborating with companies like BMW, History Channel, Nike, A+E, Porsche, Hulu, and Amazon. But what excites them most about the work that they do through AONN is the freedom to use their own voices to craft stories and sounds they’re passionate about.
Through AONN, they set out on a mission to create timeless, narrative-rich music that inspires listeners in all corners of the cinematic realm.
Their commitment? A creative exploration into how their passion for collaborative storytelling, combined with diverse musical backgrounds, can bring new meaning to the complexities that underscore our daily lives and emotions.
But their collaborative spirit doesn’t stop with each other. They engage with a broad network of musicians, consistently integrating fresh voices and perspectives into their compositions. This dynamic interplay of talent and creativity fuels the constant birth of new musical ideas.
Featuring a wide variety of musical approaches, ranging from minimal synth scores and intimate piano pieces to full orchestral arrangements and large cinematic trailers, AONN’s fascination for creating unique sonic landscapes that convey emotion and power through sound offers listeners an immersive experience.
In fact, a common thread in their creations is how each piece nudges audiences beyond mere listening, inviting them instead on a personal journey of feeling and discovery.
At its core, a passion for emotive storytelling, a distinct tone that reflects a rich tapestry of musical backgrounds, and a wide network of collaborators, is what sets AONN apart. It's the electrifying result of two passionate storytellers’ creative imaginations converging, and a celebration of what’s possible when visionary creators bring their most audacious musical ideas to life.
Rebecca Clayton