The Mega Marvin is redefining how horror is scored, shifting the focus from melody to texture. Built to create unpredictable, unsettling sounds, it highlights a growing trend in film and game audio where sound design and music are becoming one and the same.

A new global review analyzing over 28,000 musicians finds significantly higher rates of hearing loss, tinnitus, and sound sensitivity compared to the general population, raising ongoing concerns about long-term hearing health across the industry.

The FBI is warning of rising cybercrime targeting the music industry, with over $12 million in reported losses tied to scams, data breaches, and unauthorized use of music.

Fire can actually reveal what sound looks like. The Rubens’ Tube, a classic physics experiment, turns audio into visible flame patterns, showing how pressure and frequency shape the way we hear and feel sound. It’s a simple concept with a direct connection to how we work with music every day.

Vinyl records have officially crossed the $1 billion mark in U.S. revenue for 2025, extending nearly two decades of uninterrupted growth. Driven by major new releases and timeless catalog titles, the format continues to prove its staying power in a streaming-first era.

A 1905 Edison phonograph recording a modern hip-hop track onto a wax cylinder offers a rare look at how sound was once captured as a physical event. No digital tools, no edits, just mechanics translating vibration into a permanent groove.

We are hyped to share that our sound design elements were featured in the campaign for Fuze, a British crime thriller directed by David Mackenzie. Built around a high-stakes heist, the film leans into tension, timing, and a grounded cinematic tone.

Apple’s latest MacBook releases bring two very different options for music producers. The budget-friendly MacBook Neo introduces Apple’s A18 chip at a lower price point, while the new MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Pro push performance further for larger Logic Pro sessions and AI-assisted workflows.

Rareform Audio tracks including Midnight Writer and 4 Corners were featured in the campaign for The Secret Agent, bringing suspense and momentum to the classic spy driven spot.

Sound designer Gary Rydstrom recently reflected on the analog era of film sound, when editors had to imagine how layers would work together long before the final mix. His perspective highlights how early sound editors relied on instinct and experience, and why that mindset still matters in today’s digital workflows.

Composer Ryan Lott shares how the music of Marathon was built around the world of Tau Ceti. From prepared piano textures to transformed human vocals and expressive digital instruments, the score blends organic and futuristic sounds to reflect the game’s mysterious environment.

Apple Music is introducing new AI transparency tags that allow labels and distributors to disclose when artificial intelligence is used in music, lyrics, artwork, or videos. The move reflects a growing push across the streaming industry to provide listeners with clearer insight into how modern music is created.

Hyped to share that our tracks “Bomb Squad” by Darby Phillips and Nathan Fields, along with “Ambush” by Nathan Fields, were featured in campaigns for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. From Warzone to the Season 03 Multiplayer Maps campaign, both spots delivered the fast paced energy the franchise is known for.

AI music platforms Suno and Udio are working to formalize relationships with major record labels after facing copyright lawsuits in 2024. As licensing talks progress and legal cases continue, the broader music industry is watching closely to see how generative AI will fit into the future of recorded music.

What if the next great instrument is already sitting in a storage room? From barcode scanners to CRT televisions, obsolete electronics are being transformed into live sound systems, revealing how raw signal and human movement can reshape the way we think about music creation.

Sony Group Corporation is reportedly developing new AI detection technology capable of identifying copyrighted recordings embedded within AI-generated music. The system aims to trace training data influence and estimate how much original works contributed to synthetic tracks, potentially reshaping how the industry handles AI attribution and compensation.

New research from MIT’s McGovern Institute shows that musical training sharpens the brain’s ability to focus. Using advanced brain imaging, researchers found that musicians are better at filtering out distractions and locking in on specific sounds, highlighting how experience shapes attention at a neural level.

We set a 2025 goal for RPM: 100 albums. We hit it, and the catalog is already past 110. Here’s what that means, what’s next, and how creators can potentially get in line for a select licensing plans.

ASCAP reported its strongest financial year to date in 2025, with record revenue and increased royalty distributions driven by streaming growth and rising international performance activity.

Creative flow is not just a lucky spark. It is a mix of neuroscience, environment, practice, and curiosity. Here is how musicians and sound designers can create the right conditions to tap into inspiration more consistently.