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Ready Or Not 2, Performance Licensing Talk, and More

Ready Or Not 2, Performance Licensing Talk, and More

Nathan Fields
December 12, 2025

The Rareform Rundown #91

Hello Friends,

Nathan here. Hope your week’s been treating you alright. I’ve got a few simple updates to share, including the recent talk around performance licensing and a quick piece on why album artwork still holds up in the digital world.

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Hyped to hear our track Jukebox, a piece I put together with Darby Phillips, featured in the trailer for Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come.

Another track I worked on with Darby Phillips found a home. Excited to share that our track Invincible Teenager was featured in the official trailer for People We Meet On Vacation. Big thanks to Netflix for having us be part of this one!

There’s been a lot of conversation lately around performance licensing and how different rights groups handle things in the public performance world. With all the attention, regulators are taking a closer look at whether some organizations might be creating confusion for the businesses trying to license music. It ties into a bigger industry push for clearer insight into how royalties are collected, managed, and paid out.

Read the full post in our site:

Heightened Review of Licensing Practices Signals Shifts in the Music Industry

Regulators are taking a closer look at performance licensing practices as concerns arise about catalog representation and transparency in the music ecosystem. This review could shape how creators, businesses, and licensing organizations navigate public performance rights. #MusicIndustry #MusicLicensing

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/regulatory-scrutiny-over-licensing-practices

Album artwork still matters just as much as ever. Even before someone hits play, the cover sets the tone and gives listeners a sense of what they’re stepping into. It’s the first impression, the quick visual cue that helps shape how a track is discovered and remembered.

And even though most music is seen as tiny thumbnails on streaming platforms now, the impact hasn’t faded. If anything, standing out in crowded playlists has made strong artwork even more important.

Read the full post in our site:

Album Art’s Role in Music Discovery: Why Visuals Still Matter in the Streaming Era

Album art remains a vital part of music discovery, even in the age of streaming. From eye-catching covers to animated visuals, strong design shapes first impressions and connects listeners to the sound. Explore how visuals amplify music and why they still matter today. #AlbumArt #MusicIndustry #Music

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/album-art-importance-in-streaming-era

That’s it for this week! Stay safe out there friends!

-Nathan

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