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Bugonia, Universal Music Group Enters AI, and More

Bugonia, Universal Music Group Enters AI, and More

Nathan Fields
November 07, 2025

The Rareform Rundown #86

Hey Friends,

Hope your week’s been going smooth. It’s been a busy one over here, and there’s a few things to catch you up on. Some interesting changes in the AI and music space, a look at how libraries choose tracks for creative teams, and a recent placement that I’m looking forward to sharing as well.

Let’s goooooo!

New projects + music we are looking for

PROJECTS

My track Hunger of Hadar with Haukur Karlsson found its way into this spot for A Writer’s Odyssey 2! Always wild seeing where music ends up.

Bugonia just dropped, and we had a hand in the sound design for this campaign! Big thanks to the team at Universal for bringing us on board.

Wild turn of events in the music and tech world this week! Universal Music Group has officially settled its copyright dispute with AI music generator Udio, one of the most talked-about legal battles in the music industry this year. Instead of continuing the fight, the two companies are joining forces to develop a new AI-driven music creation and streaming platform set to launch in 2026.

The move marks a notable shift in how the industry is starting to approach AI, less about conflict, more about collaboration. While Sony and Warner are still pursuing their own cases, UMG’s decision points to a different path forward.

What this means for artists, creators, and the future of AI in music is still unfolding.

Read more on the full blog.

Universal Music Group Ends AI Lawsuit with Udio, Plans New AI Music Platform

Universal Music Group has settled its high-profile lawsuit with AI music platform Udio and announced a new collaboration to launch a licensed AI music generation and streaming service in 2026. The partnership signals a major shift in how AI and music can coexist responsibly. #MusicIndustry #AI #UMG

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/universal-music-group-settles-with-udio-ai-music-platform

When a creative director searches for the right track, it’s not as simple as typing “epic music” and hitting play. Behind the scenes, every library goes through a detailed curation process to make sure what ends up in front of them is ready for production, cleared, high-quality, and built to fit the moment.

It’s a process that saves time, prevents legal issues, and keeps the creative flow moving.

We took a closer look at how music libraries actually curate for creative directors and why that process matters more than most people realize.

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