Analysis

As we reflect on International Women’s Day 2026, it’s time to look at the data to see where we’ve moved forward and where much more work is still to come.

While original recordings carry their own weight, covers offer something different but equally valuable.

Having lived and breathed life as a new artist, signed to Virgin EMI in the early noughties and most recently as the co-lead of Global Sync at Warner Music Group, I’ve always been intrigued by the shifting dynamics of sync opportunities.

3rd edition of ‘Anticipating the Future of Music & Media’, where we seek out all the publications, blogs & expert opinions on what lies ahead for the industry in 2026.

As we close out the final quarter of 2025, we’re back to our music publishing catch up where we’ve curated the essential news from the last few months.

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.