Alarum Trailer Features Track from Black Sheep Music
Our track by Dimitris Polychroniadis and Adrian Nicholas Valdez was featured in the trailer for Alarum, a psychological thriller from Lionsgate.
New Detection Tool Targets Copyright in AI-Generated Music
A new audio fingerprinting tool is being developed to detect copyright infringement in AI-generated music. Backed by major record labels, the technology could provide the industry with a much-needed way to protect artists, enforce copyright, and manage the growing challenges of generative music.
Remix Culture: How Reimagined Tracks Shape Music and Film
Remix culture has become one of music’s most powerful tools for reinvention. From club floors to film trailers, remixes reshape original tracks into fresh experiences, extending their reach and impact across genres and audiences.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Features Sound Design by Black Sheep Music
Hyped to have our sound design elements featured in the campaign for The Conjuring: Last Rise. The latest chapter in the Conjuring universe delivers the eerie atmosphere and suspense fans expect, and the campaign captures that chilling energy.
Scientists Find Music Therapy Reduces Stress for ICU Patients
Scientists from Mexico presented new research at ACC Latin America 2025 showing that music therapy can lower heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and improve outcomes for patients in the cardiac ICU.
Compulsion Trailer Features Our Track and Original Sound Design
Our track “Ghost Ship” by Nathan Fields and custom sound design were featured in the trailer for Compulsion, a thriller where dark secrets unravel after a deadly cover-up.
Spotting AI-Generated Songs: What Listeners and Creators Should Know
AI music tools are making it harder to tell whether a song is human-made or machine-generated. From background checks and platform tags to new detection tools, here’s how listeners and creators can spot the difference, with Velvet Sundown as a recent example.
Disney’s ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Campaign Features Music by Black Sheep Music
We’re excited to share that “Make It Loud” by Glenwood and Kidarah was featured in the campaign for The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder episode 209 on Disney+
Positive Music Found to Delay and Relieve Driving Fatigue, New Study Shows
A new study shows that positive music doesn’t just lift mood—it can also delay and temporarily relieve driving fatigue. Researchers found that upbeat tracks helped drivers stay alert longer and even restored attention once fatigue set in, highlighting the functional power of music beyond entertainment.
Arte Promo Features Track from Black Sheep Music
Our track Spellbound by Nathan Fields is featured in Arte’s latest promo, spotlighting acclaimed films from directors across Europe.
Harmonic Ambiguity in Trailer Music: How Composers Create Tension
Harmonic ambiguity is one of the most powerful tools in trailer music. By blurring the tonal center and delaying resolution, composers keep audiences on edge and build anticipation. This tension and release not only drives emotion but also shapes the storytelling arc of modern cinematic campaigns.
‘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.