The Rareform Rundown #38

Nathan Fields
November 23, 2024

Hello Friends,

Nathan here with this week’s dispatch. We’ll be sharing some new music vibes my team and I are looking for, insight as to the feedback I have to give composers most often when I receive demos, why there’s so much more music being made today compared to 1989 and how that shift affects artist today. We’ll also share a few tips on building a strong music brand.

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New projects + music we are looking for

PROJECTS

Excited to share that our Black Sheep Music sound design made it into the Wolf Man campaign! Shoutout to our friends at Blumhouse! More fun music and sound design projects to announce soon!

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SYNC SEARCH

My team and I are currently looking for original unsigned tracks with a 60’s “Summer of Love” feeling to them like the reference below. If you or anyone you know makes music in this vein, feel free and drop a reply to this newsletter with a link!

Discussions inspired by community questions

This week I chat about the most common note I give to composers when receiving demos. If you’re a composer, check it out, it might help you with your tracks

The Rareform Rundown #38: The Most Common Feedback I Have To Give On Demos I Receive - Descript

What is up people. How's life. How we doing so this week I wanted to tap into something that I've discussed on here before. And I think is really important to discuss to the point to where I think w

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As many of you know, music is being cranked out like crazy these days. After looking into it, we found out more music is being made in a day compared to all of 1989. See what’s behind this change:

Report Finds More Music Is Released in a Day in 2024 Than in All of 1989 Combined

In 2024, more music is released in a single day than in all of 1989 combined. This surge, noted by former Spotify Chief Economist Will Page, highlights the rise of self-releasing artists and accessible digital tools. Explore how this shift is reshaping music production and the creator economy. #MusicIndustry #MusicTrends #DigitalMusic #MusicProduction #IndependentArtists #StreamingEra #MusicBusiness #MusicCreation1989

The music journey is a challenging one on many levels, that being said, now there are more opportunities every day for music creators than there were in the past. Amidst the opportunities, things do become saturated as anyone can put out music. Our team shared some insight as to core aspects to building your own ethos in the current landscape.

How to Build a Strong Music Brand: Essential Tips for Success

Discover why personal branding is crucial for musicians. Learn how a unique brand helps you stand out, strengthens fan connections, attracts opportunities, and ensures longevity in the industry. Get tips on defining your identity, maintaining consistency, and engaging authentically. #MusicBranding #ArtistTips #PersonalBranding #MusicIndustry

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