Plutonic Group Syncs • Blog

🎶 Unlocking Opportunities: The Power of Posting Song Lyrics for Music Licensing 🎶

Alright, you lyrical luminaries, let’s dive into this colourful confetti of a conversation: Why is it important for artists to upload their music lyrics online? Spoiler alert: IT’S ESSENTIAL. Let’s face it—most of us have been there, frantically Googling the lyrics to that earworm of… Read More

The Art of Cold Emailing

The Art of Cold Emailing An Insider’s Guide: How to Write Emails People Actually Read (and Reply To) With 35+ years in the music industry, including 12 years laser-focused on sync licensing and music placements, I’ve seen it all. But let me tell you, folks, one… Read More

Finding the Right Sync Agent

Finding the Right Sync Agent: A Crucial Step in Your Music Journey Are you on the hunt for a sync agent or licensing agency? Think of it like dating—you want someone who truly understands you, supports you, and believes in your potential, right? But here’s… Read More

Describe Your Music In 10 Words Or Less

Sync Agent Tip: Creatively describe your music because, in reality, music supervisors won't listen to your music, if all you can say is “it’s different.” Read More

3 Reasons Sync Reps Ignore Your Music

Michael St. James is the founder and creative director of St. James Media, shares his top tips and insights on why sync reps ignore your music submissions! Read More

What Music Supervisors Wish You Knew

There are bucket-loads of important items music supervisors look for in submissions of music for placement consideration, including but not limited to the best match to their intricate and urgent requests. But what are the things music supervisors don’t want in a pitch? Read More

Writing Songs for Film And Television

In writing songs for Film and TV, you don’t need to be a famous, successful recording artist – just write songs that will work. You can do it! Read More

PLUTONIC GROUP • ARTISTS TO WATCH I 2019

From neo-classical to trap, Echo Park to Reykjavik, these are the Plutonic Group artists to watch and keep an eye on in 2019! Read More

Music Supervision :: The Art of Creating Iconic TV Moments

As Peak TV continues to dominate the media landscape & fans become more invested in a television series, music supervision will only become more important! Read More

How ‘Sharp Objects’ Music Supervisor Created Its Killer Soundtrack

Music Supervision Emmy Award winner, Susan Jacobs, infuses HBO's Sharp Objects with music where the characters listen along with the audience. Read More

‘Shameless’ Music Supervisor on the Show’s Devotion to Indie Rock

Showtime series, Shameless has become a substantial home for independent recording artists, all due to the discerning ear of music supervisor, Ann Kline. Read More

Music Supervisor Experience :: Put Yourself In Their Shoes

Want placements in the Film/TV market? Do what a music supervisor does. Find songs that underscore the emotion in a scene & test them against the picture! Read More

Basic Metadata :: Details Every Song Should Have Embedded In Its Music File

Metadata is important in the age of streaming and music licensing - metadata is vital to the people who decide what song makes the cut – music supervisors. Read More

Meet the Company Behind Your Favourite Film Trailers

The success behind those viral film trailers are companies like Trailer Park - a trailer production firm, incorporating cover songs into Film & TV promos Read More

80s Music : As Heard On TV Today

TV showrunners & music supervisors enhance storylines with '80s music we’ve heard a million times, enabling us to hear them again, as if for the first time. Read More

I’m Not A Machine Music Partners With Plutonic Group Syncs

Plutonic Group Syncs is proud to announce our new music partnership with I'm Not A Machine Music – a UK-based music company spearheaded by CEO, Verity Pabla Read More

Music Supervisors • The Art of Music Discovery

UK Music supervisor, Adam Bushell discusses his clients unique requirements for brand advertisements and the organic approach to the art of music discovery. Read More

Top 10 Tips On How To Get Your Music Licensed

Getting your music placed in TV-Film-Ads can be a huge career boost, but where do you start? Plutonic shares its Top 10 Tips to help get your music licensed Read More

Sync Licensing: What Makes Music ‘Licensable’ for Visual Media

As you dive into the realm of sync licensing, you might hear that some songs are more license-friendly, than others. So, what makes some songs licensable? Read More

Music Licensing & Placement Process Explained

Music Placement process explained - how a synch license comes to fruition, from the initial song choice to that final signature on the licensing agreement. Read More

Behind the Lyrics: George Harrison, “All Things Must Pass”

In the liner notes to the 30th anniversary edition of All Things Must Pass, his mammoth 1970 triple album, George Harrison wrote, “I still like the songs on the album and believe they can continue to outlive the style in which they were recorded.” Read More