Music

Creating the Perfect Sci-Fi Score, Interview with PARALLEL Composer Edy Lan
GRAMMY-nominated musician and composer, Edy Lan, has a very long resume, to say the least. When looking at his film credits, one thing that is apparent, he thrives scoring films in the sci-fi, thriller realm. When speaking to him further, it’s no surprise that shows like The Twilight Zone, Lost

From Breaking Surface to The Kissing Booth, the Versatility of Composer Patrick Kirst
Swedish filmmaker Joachim Hedén‘s Breaking Surface premiered at the virtual Nightstream Film Festival in October to positive reviews, the thriller is now being released digitally on December 15th. “A few days after Christmas, half-sisters Ida and Tuva set out on a winter dive in a remote part of the Norwegian

Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory: The album that started it all
Linkin Park is a band that holds a special place in my heart. I was very young when I first listened to them, and it changed my life forever. Comprised of rapper Mike Shinoda, lead vocalist Chester Bennington, guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell (Phoenix), DJ Joe Hahn, and drummer

ZAPPA Movie Review – Alex Winter’s Film Takes A Look At The Legacy of Frank Zappa
When it was revealed that Alex Winter was granted unconditional support from Zappa’s family and access to all of the content in their infamous vault I knew in my gut that something special had to be in the works and I’m happy to reveal that I was not disappointed. With

New Beastie Boys Career-Spanning Collection To Be Released On October 23
I am a huge fan of the Beastie Boys. I remember seeing their concert in Kansas City, MO on their Quadraphonic Tour. The show is one that I will remember for the rest of my life. There are a lot of musicians and songs that bring back memories of a

SXSW Goes Virtual For 2021
The trend of virtual festivals continues with SXSW. It was just announced that the iconic Austin festival is going virtual. Keep reading to learn more. Official Press Release: How do you build the future from scratch? At SXSW we’re known for being the world’s foremost gathering of creative professionals, and

TEARS FOR FEARS – THE SEEDS OF LOVE SUPER DELUXE EDITION Arrives in October
One of my favorite songs as a kid was Shout, by Tears for Fears. The band has so many great songs over their career. It looks like fans of the band have their Xmas present lined up. This Super Deluxe edition is just that. Keep reading for the full press

Behind the Curtain: Interview with Obsidian Dolls Writer/Director Michael Carnick
The creatives behind the feature film, Obsidian Dolls recently debuted four very emotional looking stills from the drama featuring Sammi Rotibi (Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained) and John Berchtold (Discovery’s Manhunt). The film’s official synopsis reads: On the eve of the Yom Kippur, an Ethiopian born rabbi, “Nate”, is approached by

Composer Jesse Neo Launches Music Collab Tool for ShowBiz – Gemtrack
Twenty-three-year-old composer, singer-songwriter and producer, Jesse Neo, has had his fair share of success after his electronic beats grabbed the attentions of record labels, game companies and YouTube channels in 2017. Starting out as a Classical musician, things took a swirl when he was introduced to a DJing and EDM

Composer Devin Burrows Discusses His Score to the Hit Film The Wretched
IFC Midnight’s indie horror film, The Wretched has become a sleeper hit since it’s release on May 1st, raking in over 1.5 million dollars. The film, directed by The Pierce Brothers, follows a defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, as he faces off with an old witch