The official trailer for Paramount Pictures' upcoming Smurfs movie features new song “Friend of Mine” by Rihanna, co-written by UMPG songwriters Pete Nappi and Tenroc.
Film, TV + Media
With an unparalleled roster and iconic catalogue of over three million songs, UMPG has the industry’s premiere global creative and synchronization team. We connect the best music to film, tv, advertising, stage, video games and digital content.
From emerging artists and songwriters to global superstars, we create opportunities for our talented writers to include worldwide sync placements, networking opportunities with studios and music supervisors, and facilitating original music creation for projects. With a deep knowledge of the UMPG catalog our music experts provide a personal service and advanced tools to help you easily find and license the perfect track for your project within the scope of your budget.
We provide free music supervision, including song searches, creative and licensing services, as well as one stop solutions. For more information, you can visit our Music Search. Or to request a license for a song, go to our Request License Quote page or email umpg.licensing@umusic.com. Check out some examples of recent synchs we’ve licensed for major advertisers, films, trailers, games and more below.
From emerging artists and songwriters to global superstars, we create opportunities for our talented writers to include worldwide sync placements, networking opportunities with studios and music supervisors, and facilitating original music creation for projects. With a deep knowledge of the UMPG catalog our music experts provide a personal service and advanced tools to help you easily find and license the perfect track for your project within the scope of your budget.
We provide free music supervision, including song searches, creative and licensing services, as well as one stop solutions. For more information, you can visit our Music Search. Or to request a license for a song, go to our Request License Quote page or email umpg.licensing@umusic.com. Check out some examples of recent synchs we’ve licensed for major advertisers, films, trailers, games and more below.
UMPG syncs for Season 5 of award-winning Netflix series 'You'
Season 5 of award-winning series You is now streaming on Netflix, featuring 10 songs from UMPG artists and writers, including Elton John, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, The xx, Glass Animals and more.
Doechii – “Anxiety” soundtracks the trailer for Netflix series Sirens
The trailer for new Netflix series Sirens is soundtracked by Doechii – “Anxiety”. The series stars Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore, and is billed as, "an incisive, sexy and darkly funny exploration of women, power and class."
Billy Preston – "Nothing From Nothing" for White Lotus S3 finale
The dramatic finale to HBO’s acclaimed White Lotus series finished with one of the standout tracks from Billy Preston’s catalog - “Nothing From Nothing” (written by Billy Preston and Bruce Carleton Fisher).
Randy Newman – “I Love L.A.” for Discover Los Angeles
A re-record of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” provides the perfect soundtrack for the latest campaign from Discover Los Angeles.
Mariah Carey "Fantasy" for Coca Cola Orange Cream
Mariah Carey - “Fantasy” soundtracks Coca Cola’s commercial for their new ‘Orange Cream’ drink. The campaign, under the strapline “We Scream for Orange Cream” shows a neighborhood clamoring around a van for cans of the drink.
UMPG Syncs for Holiday commercials 2024
The UMPG sync team licensed the music for a host of holiday commercials this year, for brands including Amazon, Target, Airbnb, Starbucks, Google Shopping and Mercedes-Benz. Featured UMPG writers include Burt Bacharach, Mars Bonfire, Carla Morrison, Run-D.M.C, Ezra Koenig, Troye Sivan and more.
UMPG syncs for The Perfect Couple
Netflix’s latest hit series The Perfect Couple features seven songs from UMPG artists and writers, from current hits (Sabrina Carpenter – “Feather”) to classic tracks (The Staple Singers – “I’ll Take You There”).
Alanis Morissette highlights our “Ironic” relationship with our phones for US Cellular
Alanis Morissette features in a new, fun holistic UMPG project for US Cellular, which plays on elements of her 1996 hit “Ironic” to get across its message.
Jamie xx for Apple’s inspiring short film “The Relay”
Jamie xx – “All You Children feat. The Avalanches” provides the soundtrack for Apple’s new commercial to promote its products’ accessibility features ahead of the Paris Paralympics.