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Tomb Raider + Why Metadata Matters More Than You Think

Tomb Raider + Why Metadata Matters More Than You Think

Nathan Fields
December 19, 2025

The Rareform Rundown #92

Hello Friends,

Nathan here. 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, including how AI is starting to shape creative workflows in the music world with a new Universal Music Group partnership, and why something behind the scenes like metadata actually matters more than you might think.

Let’s dive in!

New projects + music we are looking for

PROJECTS

Pretty wild to hear our track Colliding Worlds by Rory Cairnduff featured in the trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Cool to hear that my remix of A$AP Ferg’s ‘New Level,’ made with Darby Phillips, continues to make waves and show up in this spot for Marty Supreme!

Vibing into the last month with the tracks we keep coming back to. On Rotation Playlist just got a fresh update. Come through and vibe with us!

Rareform on Rotation

Handpicked tracks from artists we love. Vibe with us @RareformAudio

The music industry keeps moving deeper into AI, and Universal Music Group just announced a new partnership with Splice. It’s another sign that the focus is shifting toward practical AI tools made for real-world, professional use, not fully automated music creation.

This collaboration brings together the world’s largest music company and one of the most widely used music platforms. While details are still limited, the goal appears to be centered on high-quality audio tools that support creativity with more control, rather than replacing it.

Click below to read the full post.

AI Music Enters a More Structured Phase for Professional Creators

The music industry continues to shape how AI fits into professional creative workflows. A new partnership involving Universal Music Group highlights a growing focus on licensed, high-fidelity AI tools built to support artists, producers, and commercial music creation. #MusicIndustry #AIinMusic #MusicIndustry

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/ai-music-tools-professional-workflows

When a song is finished, most artists focus on how it sounds, but what happens after that matters just as much. Metadata is the behind-the-scenes information that helps music get identified, discovered, credited, and paid correctly. It’s easy to overlook, but small mistakes or missing details can lead to missed opportunities and lost royalties.

If you want a better understanding of why metadata matters and how it fits into the bigger picture, read the full blog for more insights.

Metadata: The Key to Royalties, Discovery, and Credibility in Music

Metadata is the unsung hero of the music industry. It ensures artists get paid, supervisors find tracks, and fans discover new music. With billions in royalties lost to bad data, accurate metadata has never been more vital. Learn why it matters and how it shapes modern music. #MusicIndustry #Metadata

www.nathanfieldsmusic.com/blog/metadata-music-industry-royalties-discovery

Alright friends, that’s where we’ll wrap it up. Catch you on the next one!

-Nathan

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