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Sampling gets spooky as Synchtank’s Kriss Thakrar breaks down some of the scariest horror movie samples in songs.

It’s Halloween and that gives us a great excuse to write about music in scary films (and eat anything containing sugar). Some of the songs are downright creepy in their own right, some were corrupted by the film. Here’s our top 10:

We are back with this quarter’s publishing catch up, with the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, and more.

This article delves into the divide between creative and commercial, offering practical strategies for both sides.

This article will demystify some of the most frustrating aspects of sync licensing; fragmentation of rights and MFN clauses.

While artists, DJs, & producers heavily influence our listening preferences, they often do so without receiving direct financial recognition.

We attended MediaTracks’ “Pride in Sync” event, with a panel centered around trans experiences in music sync – check out the key takeaways.

MIDiA Research has just launched its second annual songwriter report and we’ve highlight some key findings.

Q2 2025 has come to a close and we are back with this quarter’s publishing catch up, where we collate the latest music publishing news

Back at the end of Q1 2025 with this quarters publishing catch up, where we collate the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, legal and more.

To spare you the deep dive, we’ve compiled the key insights, expert analyses, and market forecasts into this essential summary.

From emerging trends to pressing challenges & groundbreaking technologies set to redefine the landscape, we’re diving deep into what’s next for music-media.