A Defining Moment for Creators, Publishers, and Global Music Advocacy The global music industry is undergoing one of the most transformative periods in its modern history. In February 2026, music publishing, artist advocacy, and rights management organizations are navigating sweeping structural changes driven by artificial intelligence policy reform, historic royalty rate adjustments, high-stakes legislative battles, […]

Sunset Music Advocacy: Powering Ethical AI, Global Sync, and Real Opportunities for Independent Artists in 2026 – At Sunset Music, advocacy is not a marketing phrase — it is the foundation of how we build careers, protect creators, and modernize music licensing for a rapidly changing global media economy. From broadcast television and branded campaigns

The AI music conversation in 2025 looks fundamentally different than it did even a year ago. What was once dominated by legal gray areas, unauthorized training data, and growing hostility between creators and technologists has begun to stabilize—driven largely by pressure from artists, labels, and advocates demanding accountability. Today’s emerging AI music ecosystem is no

Sunset Music continues to solidify its position as a leader in creative content licensing, reporting over 103 Dataset sales last month on Pond5, in collaboration with Shutterstock. This milestone highlights the growing demand for curated collections of multimedia content—spanning images, video, music, and sound effects—among AI developers, filmmakers, and media professionals worldwide. The Datasets, meticulously

At Sunset Music, we champion the artists, composers, producers, and rights-holders whose creations power culture. Today, we’re proud to celebrate a major win for one of our own: The Boy From Space, whose track “Our Shop”—taken from the Sunset Records album London, Paris, Tokyo, Space—has officially been featured in a new Durex commercial. The film,

Every week brings a new wave of opportunities across advertising, film, cosmetics, and television, and this latest round of music requests captures exactly where the sync world is heading: unmistakable hooks, empowered soundscapes, darker indie experimentation, and soaring dance-pop built for cinematic lift-off. At Sunset Music Advocacy, we break these briefs down with our signature

At Sunset Music, we’ve always believed that great visuals deserve great sound — and that the right music can turn a powerful moment into an unforgettable one. That philosophy is what drives our advocacy for independent artists, content creators, and music innovators looking to get their work in front of real audiences. And today, we’re

In today’s evolving music landscape, every stream, spin, and sync counts. But one of the most underappreciated and lucrative opportunities for independent artists and labels is in-store play — the placement of your music on playlists heard in retail, hospitality, and fitness environments around the world. Getting your songs featured on in-store playlists isn’t just

Extreme sports capture energy, passion, and risk in ways few other mediums can. From BMX ramps to skate bowls, every trick, jump, and wipeout is a visual story that resonates with audiences worldwide. Behind the scenes, licensing placements for extreme sports videos have become a critical bridge connecting athletes, content creators, production companies, and global

Sunset Music is excited to announce one of our latest notable sync placements: a track from our catalog has been featured on MTV’s popular series Ridiculousness, in an episode titled “Chanel and Sterling XI.” The show, hosted by Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast, and Sterling “Steelo” Brim, is known for its humorous commentary on viral