Why a Great Track Can Still Be Wrong for Your Edit
A track can sound compelling on its own and still change a scene in the wrong way. Choosing well starts with understanding what the music makes the audience believe.
How Modern Music Composers Balance Speed and Creativity
How do modern composers meet tight deadlines without sacrificing creativity? Explore practical approaches to music production, from efficient DAW workflows to creative decision-making for film, TV, trailers, and advertising.
Christopher Nolan’s Practical Effects: How Realism Strengthens Storytelling
Christopher Nolan’s films show how practical effects and CGI can work together to support storytelling. From the rotating hallway in Inception to the real aircraft crash in Tenet, these scenes demonstrate how physical effects can make extraordinary moments feel more believable.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 features Music by Black Sheep Music x Rareform Audio
Rareform Audio provided music for the official PC trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latest chapter in Activision’s long-running franchise.
Music Therapy and Addiction: Study Finds Reduced Immediate Cravings and Changes in Brain Activity
A new pilot study finds that music therapy may help reduce immediate cravings and influence emotional processing in people receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Researchers used EEG recordings and participant assessments to explore how active music-making may support addiction treatment.
Sound Design and Music in Modern Movie Trailers: Where the Line Blurs
Sound design and music are becoming harder to separate in modern movie trailers. From impacts and risers to distorted instruments and tuned sound effects, discover how these two disciplines now work together to shape the trailer experience.
Echelon Drum Hits: Our New Trailer Hits for Composers
Meet Echelon: Drum Hits, a cinematic percussion instrument built from the hits we use in Hollywood Blockbuster Trailers.
How Composers Build a Sound Palette
A personal sound palette can help composers develop a more recognizable sonic identity. Learn how to curate sounds, resample your own material, organize your library, and build a palette that supports your creative process.
Disney+ College Football: Nathan Fields’ ‘Seven Nation Army’ Cover Featured in ESPN Spot
Nathan Fields’ cover of “Seven Nation Army” was featured in an ESPN College Football spot on Disney+.
The Evolution of Cinematic Drum Hits
From silent-film trap drummers to massive hybrid trailer impacts, the cinematic drum hit has evolved alongside the technology used to create it. Here’s a look at how percussion became one of the most recognizable sounds in modern trailer production.
Why Imperfection Makes a Sound Feel More Cinematic
Why do some sounds feel cinematic while others feel sterile? Small imperfections can add physical detail, texture, and realism to music and sound design. Here’s how controlled imperfection can make audio feel more connected to the world on screen.
SOCAN Sues Suno Over AI Music Copyright, Putting Canadian Creators at the Center of a Growing Legal Fight
SOCAN is suing AI music company Suno in Canada, alleging the platform copied copyrighted songs without permission or compensation. The case adds to a growing number of legal challenges surrounding AI music, copyright and the use of protected works in AI training.
Sony Music Sues Kroger Over Alleged Use of Recordings in Social Media Advertising
Sony Music has sued Kroger over at least 392 alleged unauthorized uses of its recordings in social media advertising. Here’s what the lawsuit says about music licensing, influencer content, expired licenses, and the $58.8 million figure circulating online.
Lionsgate’s Beware Boiúna Trailer Features Music by Darby Phillips & Nathan Fields
Rareform Audio x Black Sheep Music’s track “Pitch Black,” composed by Cade Phillips and Nathan Fields, was featured in the official trailer for “Beware Boiúna.”
‘Masters of the Universe’ Campaign Features Sound Design by Black Sheep Music
Hyped to share that our sound design elements were featured in the campaign for Masters of the Universe!
Introducing The Foundry by Rareform Audio: Hollywood sound, built for composers and producers.
Introducing The Foundry by Rareform Audio, our new line of professional instruments, sounds, and production tools for film composers and record producers. Built from the same sounds, techniques, and real-world experience behind our work across film, trailers, television, video games, and records.
An Extra 90 Minutes of Sleep Could Change How Musicians Perform, Study Finds
New research from Hong Kong Baptist University suggests that adding 60 to 90 minutes of sleep each night may improve key musical skills, including rhythmic stability, sightreading, and musical memory.
AI Music Hits a New Chart Barrier as Major Labels Push for Human-Made Rules
Major record companies are calling for global music charts to establish clearer rules for AI-generated music, with proposed standards centered on human creativity, authorization and legitimate streaming activity.
The Odyssey Features Track from Black Sheep Music
We are hyped to share that our track Ironwake by Trey Anderson and Nathan Fields was featured in the campaign for The Odyssey. Here's a quick look at the upcoming Christopher Nolan film and the legendary story that inspired it.
Lollapalooza 2026 Opens Strong as Music Discovery Takes Center Stage
Lollapalooza 2026 is underway with sold-out crowds, a diverse lineup, and a renewed focus on artist discovery. As one of the world's biggest music festivals, the event continues to highlight how live performances help emerging artists reach new audiences while reinforcing the lasting impact of established acts.