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At Sunset Music, we believe in amplifying the voices of independent artists and giving their work the platform it deserves. One of the most effective — and often underrated — ways we’ve championed our artists is through strategic placements on compilation albums. These opportunities have played a key role in expanding visibility, reaching new audiences, […]

Published: May 2025 | Sunset Music Advocacy On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office released the final installment of its comprehensive three-part report addressing the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence (AI)—a topic rapidly transforming the landscape of creative work. At the heart of this final chapter is a crucial question: Is it

We’re excited to share some big news from the Sunset Music family! One of our standout tracks, “The Shop” — written and performed by the incredibly talented Guy Thompson (The Boy From Space) — has officially been chosen as the soundtrack for a new Durex USA advertisement. A Major Sync Moment for Sunset Music The

At Sunset Music, we specialize in crafting original soundtracks that breathe life into visual content. Our music has been featured in over 30 GoPro videos, enhancing the storytelling of action-packed adventures and cinematic journeys alike. These collaborations showcase our commitment to providing high-quality, emotionally resonant music that complements the dynamic visuals captured by GoPro cameras.

From Skating to Soundtracks: Manny Santiago’s Inspiring Puerto Rico Tour Scores More Than Just Tricks – You can Hear Sunset Music in the segment! Music and motion have always gone hand in hand, and there’s no better example than Manny Santiago Skating Through Puerto Rico: The Alli Show. This emotional and energetic episode follows professional

Music has always been more than just a collection of sounds—it’s an expression of culture, identity, and passion. However, the world of music has long been dominated by a select few, particularly men in positions of power, whether in the recording studio, on stage, or behind the scenes. This imbalance has led to the underrepresentation

In a move that has the country-pop cosmos doing a double take, NBC’s The Voice just turned up the volume. The show is bringing in not one but two living legends to shape the next wave of rising artists: Sheryl Crow and LeAnn Rimes are officially stepping into the spotlight as Mega Mentors for Season

There’s a sound war echoing through South Africa right now, and it has nothing to do with genre clashes or festival feuds. This is about music licensing—and it’s playing out not on stages, but in courtrooms. At the center? A high-stakes legal battle that could redefine how public spaces—from five-star hotels to your neighborhood café—pay

At Sunset, we’re all about the rhythm behind the scenes—and this week, the beat’s getting louder in the boardrooms. After months of behind-closed-doors talks, a new agreement between the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and SoundExchange is poised to reshape the way commercial radio stations pay for digital music streaming. Translation? The money flowing to

A new agreement between the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and SoundExchange has been reached, setting royalty rates for noninteractive streaming — including broadcast simulcasts — for the years 2026 through 2030. The key takeaway? Royalty rates are going up, especially for traditional radio broadcasters who stream their content online. 📻 What’s Covered in the