‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Campaign Features Sound Design by Black Sheep Music
We’re hyped to have our sound design featured in the campaign for I Know What You Did Last Summer! Partnering with Sony Pictures, we helped craft the sonic atmosphere to heighten suspense and deliver the chilling tone this horror classic deserves.
Tech Giants Accused of the Largest Intellectual Property Theft in History
An investigation by the International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) accuses major tech companies of illegally scraping millions of copyrighted songs to train AI systems. The findings, described as the largest intellectual property theft in history, raise urgent questions about music rights and the future of AI.
Horizon: An American Saga Features Music from Black Sheep Music
Our track Rage Unleashed from Black Sheep Music is featured in a TV spot for Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner’s sweeping Western epic.
Climate Data Turned Into Music: A String Quartet That Brings Warming to Life
What does climate change sound like? From a Japanese scientist transforming 30 years of polar data into a string quartet to London’s Climate Symphony turning raw climate records into powerful scores, artists and researchers are proving that music can make environmental change both audible and deeply felt.
America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Trailer Features Music by Nathan Fields and Darby Phillips
Our track United As One (Instrumental) by Darby Phillips and Nathan Fields is featured in the final trailer for Netflix’s America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Oh, Hi! Features Multiple Tracks from Black Sheep Music
Multiple TV spots for Sony Pictures Classics’ Oh, Hi! feature tracks from Black Sheep Music, including Entice, Swoon, and Eye for an Eye. Each placement captures the film’s offbeat blend of humor, tension, and heart.
Blood Pressure May Be Calmed by Musical Patterns, Study Shows
A new study reveals that predictable music structures may help regulate blood pressure. Researchers found that classical piano tracks with clear phrasing synchronized with listeners’ cardiovascular rhythms, opening the door for potential music-based therapies.
Nature’s Hidden Music: Turning Plant Signals into Music
What does a willow tree sound like? With bio-sonification, researchers are translating a tree’s hidden electrical signals into ambient soundscapes. The willow produces flowing, ethereal tones that shift in real time, offering a new way to experience the music already alive in nature.
AI Music Fraud Targets Indie Artists: Fake Albums Appear on Official Profiles
AI-generated music is increasingly being released under the names of real artists, with fake albums appearing on official streaming profiles. Indie musicians like Emily Portman and Josh Kaufman have seen fraudulent releases in their catalogs, raising new challenges for streaming platforms, copyright, and artist rights.
What You Don’t Create Will Never Exist: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Creativity
Art is different from discovery — it only exists if you make it. Neil deGrasse Tyson reminds us that every act of creation is one of a kind, never to be duplicated. For musicians and creators alike, this perspective is a powerful reminder: what you don’t create, the world will never have.
Netflix’s ‘Fall for Me’ Trailer Features Black Sheep Music Remix of Madison Beer
Our remix of “Make You Mine” by Darby Phillips and Nathan Fields is featured in the Netflix trailer for Fall for Me, a German mystery-thriller set in Mallorca.
World’s Most Valuable 300-Year-Old Violin Returns to the Stage
A 300-year-old violin once owned by Niccolò Paganini is returning to the stage. Crafted in 1743 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, the Carrodus violin will be performed on at the BBC Proms, marking a rare chance to hear one of the world’s most valuable instruments brought back to life.
Awakening Memory: How Music Reaches Alzheimer’s Patients When Words Cannot
Music has a remarkable ability to reach people with Alzheimer’s in ways words cannot. From reviving old memories to helping form new ones, researchers are uncovering how melodies can awaken the mind and offer moments of clarity and connection.
Disney’s ‘Elio’ Campaign Features Sound Design from Black Sheep Music
Hyped to share that our sound design is featured in Disney-Pixar’s Elio campaign, bringing a cosmic touch to this intergalactic adventure.
ADHD vs. Neurotypical Listening: Study Reveals How Background Music Shapes Focus
A new study reveals how background music habits differ between young adults with and without ADHD, showing distinct preferences for when and what they listen to—and how it impacts focus and mood.
Nature’s Frequencies: Rediscovering the Sound of Healing
Sound has always been part of nature’s healing language. From ancient musical tunings to the hum of bees, certain frequencies resonate with the human body in ways science is only beginning to understand.
Netflix ‘Train Dreams’ Campaign Features Sound Design by Black Sheep Music
Our sound design helped bring the Train Dreams campaign to life, enhancing the film’s atmosphere and pulling audiences into its world before the story begins.
HITS Act Passes: What It Means for Independent Artists and Labels
The HITS Act is now law, allowing music creators to deduct up to $150,000 in qualified recording expenses in the same year they're incurred. While it's a meaningful tax shift for larger-scale projects, most independent artists won’t see major changes unless operating at higher budgets.
Cinematic Underwater Sound: A Simple Reverb Trick That Works
A small tweak in underwater recording—like routing hydrophone audio through reverb—can completely transform the feel of a mix. Here's how one Reel sparked a deeper look into shaping cinematic underwater sound.
AI-Generated Music Triggers Stronger Emotional Responses Than Human Compositions, Study Finds
A new study reveals that AI-generated music can trigger stronger emotional and physiological responses than human-composed music in video content. The findings could shape how music is used in film, TV, and advertising.