Composer Magazine

In celebration of having the indelible maestro that is (aka ) on the latest episode of the Composer Magazine Podcast, we’re taking a look at some of his classic scores over the past decade.

Head to the link in bio to listen to Volker talk his creative process and harnessing reverb! 🎧

What’s your favourite Volker score? Tell us the in the comments below 👇

For our August Cover Feature, artist Rosie Lowe talks taking back the reigns of production and how a new sense of self enabled collaboration on her sensational third album: ‘Love, Other’ (out now via ).

Head to the link in bio to read how Rosie made the leap into composition!

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Utilising field recordings, organic sounds & natural textures, and deep-rooted artist-to-artist connections forged on her journey, has composed her most personal and inspired record to date.

Head to the link in bio find out how!

How does an artist channel their innate creative freedom and energy into a project as prescriptive as a film or TV show?

The member and solo artist delves deep into the mindset and process of scoring and ’s hit sci-fi show: .

Click the link in bio to listen to Julien’s incredible theme song (created along with ), and head over to the Composer Magazine site for the full interview!

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“I’ve always liked first takes; when I produce records for bands, I’m always trying to capture what a musician does in that early moment.” —

Producer, guitarist and composer Leo Abrahams talks about servicing a greater vision, synergetic collaboration with Martin France, and the creative process behind the follow-up to one of the most exciting experimental-jazz-duo albums of recent years: Krononaut II.

Link in bio for the full interview!

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Krononaut II out this Friday via .limb

“With Orphan Black, I liked being forced into a beginner’s mind.”

For our July cover feature, we’re incredibly excited to feature an artist we’ve been devoutly following for over five years: !

From her iconic work with to an incredible solo career and a move into composition with ’s ‘North By Current’, Julien’s music has leapt from the stage to the screen — and defined the new season of one of the most acclaimed science-fiction series’ on TV.
william.levin speaks to Julien about the concept of applying creative meaning to a predetermined goal, being driven crazy (half in a good way) by Angelo’s documentary, and how visual thinking played a huge part in composing ‘The Lengths’ (along with ) for .

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The nominations for all things soundtrack are finally in! 🏆

Well done to , .chuba & Atticus Ross, , & Daniel Pemberton, , , , , & .

Stay tuned for the ceremony on September 16th! Click the link in the bio to read our exclusive interviews with both Leopold and Carlos 🔗

The nominations for all things soundtrack are finally in! 🏆

Well done to , .chuba & Atticus Ross, , & Daniel Pemberton, , , , , & .

Stay tuned for the ceremony on September 16th! Click the link in bio to read our exclusive interviews with both Leopold and Carlos 🔗

With , the debut (and subsequently nominated) composer had to match a “unique, separate and exclusive universe” created by Yorgos Lanthimos and his creative team.

For their follow-up, , it seems that Jerskin was tasked with the same challenge. Starkly different to ‘Poor Things’, yet distinctive of the director’s style, their second collaboration has borne yet another fantastic soundtrack (partly mixed by sound designer , no less!).

Head to ’s page to listen to ‘Kinds of Kindness’ (available now via and ), and click the link in bio to read about how he and Yorgos began their creative partnership!

“You want to actually connect with the audience and further the story with the music.” —

How do you ensure a globally beloved and aesthetically distinct game franchise gets the TV adaptation it deserves? You start with the music.

Sound supervisor Trygge Toven (Westworld, Loki) speaks with about riffing on ’s playlist, balancing licensed music with ’s excellent score, and bringing Galaxy News Radio (and more) to the screen for ’s sensational show.

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