This year’s Clio Entertainment Awards highlighted a wide range of strong creative work across film, television, and digital campaigns. Through our trailer music publishing arm, Black Sheep Music, we were part of a few projects recognized this season, contributing sound design for the teaser of Weapons and providing music for the HIM Trailer. A meaningful stretch of collaboration all around.

A new set of AI licensing agreements between a music technology company and all three major music groups marks a notable shift in how AI driven music tools are developed. The framework focuses on licensed training, creator protection and responsible expansion across the wider industry.

Our track "Don't Answer That Door" by Nathan Fields was featured in the campaign for It Was Just An Accident. This project leans into grounded tension and quiet mystery, creating a story that stays with you long after it ends.

A new global survey reveals that 97% of listeners can no longer tell the difference between human-made and AI-generated music. As artificial intelligence reshapes the sound of modern music, questions about authenticity, creativity, and transparency are becoming harder to ignore.

Horror trailer music has moved beyond simple jump scares. Today’s scores use infrasound, dissonance, silence, and experimental textures to build anticipation and unsettle the imagination. Here’s a closer look at the trends shaping the sound of fear—and how modern tools are helping creatives find the perfect track faster.

Our tracks landed in Faceoff: Inside the NHL. A closer look at the series and the music that helped shape its tone.

Universal Music Group has settled its lawsuit with AI music generator Udio, marking a major turning point for the industry. The two companies are now partnering to launch a new AI-powered music creation and streaming platform in 2026, signaling a shift toward collaboration between technology and music rights.

Hyped to share that our sound design elements were featured in the campaign for Bugonia. The film blends dark comedy, sci fi and social satire, following two conspiracy minded men who kidnap a pharmaceutical executive they believe is an alien.

Hyped to share that sound design from Black Sheep Music was featured in the campaign for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Big thanks to the film’s team for bringing us on this one!

ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN have officially updated their registration policies to include works that are partially generated by AI. The move marks a major step in defining how performance rights organizations handle authorship in an era where human creativity and machine assistance increasingly overlap.

Our remix of “Unbelievable” by Nathan Fields lands in the official trailer for The Family Plan 2 on Apple TV +. A fun, action-packed project to be part of!

The word “drop” gets used a lot in the trailer world, often confused with stopdowns or just mistaken for a big hit. In reality, the drop is the full-energy moment after a buildup, when the music slams in and momentum takes off. Here’s a clear look at what a drop really is, how it works, and why it matters in trailer scoring.

Hyped to have our track “Black Hole” by Darby Phillips and Nathan Fields featured in the campaign for Psycho Killer. The film’s dark, suspenseful energy pairs perfectly with the track’s tension and drive.

YouTube just announced its biggest payout to the global music industry yet, signaling how video has become a powerful force in music revenue. The platform’s growing ecosystem—spanning official videos, livestreams, and fan-made content—is reshaping how artists earn, connect, and sustain their careers.

Hyped to have our sound design featured in the campaign for One Battle After Another! The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, delivers a gripping mix of action, emotion, and tension. Huge thanks to Warner Bros. for having us on this one!

After four decades of defining pop culture, MTV is pulling the plug on its music channels. As Paramount Global shifts focus to streaming, the network’s legacy as a hub for music discovery comes to a close, marking a major turning point in how audiences experience music.

Landing more syncs isn’t just about writing great music. It’s about making tracks versatile, easy to adapt, and ready for supervisors to use. From alternate mixes and stems to mood-driven writing and catalog management, here’s how artists can prepare their music for more placements.

A new study reveals how music taste evolves through life — from the curiosity of youth to the nostalgia of adulthood. Researchers found that younger listeners explore a wide range of genres, while older listeners return to the songs that shaped their past, showing how music becomes a lifelong reflection of identity and memory.

Our track Heretic from the Mind Games album was featured in the trailer for Tron: Ares! Huge thanks to Disney for having us on this one.

Recent studies are showing how music and multisensory therapy can support children with cerebral palsy. From personalized soundscapes in the Euterpe Method to dolphin-assisted therapy, these approaches highlight how sound can improve sleep, mood, and motor skills while strengthening family connections.