composers
Meet the Women Composers Fighting for Equality in Hollywood
When it comes to scoring blockbusters, the film industry is anything but fair to women.
:::Extremely Seinfeld Voice::: What's the Deal with Composers at Music Festivals?
From Hans Zimmer at Coachella to John Carpenter at Primavera Sound, mainstream music festivals are turning composers into rock stars. We spoke with Carpenter and others about the strange new booking trend, and why it's more than just a novelty grab.
Jóhann Jóhannsson's Uncanny New World
The Icelandic composes tells us about crafting the score for 'Arrival', a unique challenge in a terrifying age.
Yann Tiersen Is Writing Music to Save the Planet and He Welcomes Your Help
This minimalist composition 'EUSA' is so in tune with nature, you can hear crows pecking at Yann Tiersen's recorder.
The Echo Society Is Pushing Classical Music into the Future
The LA ensemble's unique aural-visual performances are as likely to be inspired by Aphex Twin as they are by Mahler, featuring the likes of Chelsea Wolfe and The Haxan Cloak.
How The 'X Files' Composer Made TV's Creepiest Theme Song, Partly By Accident
Doo doo dooo doo doo doooo. The composer of 'The X Files' tells Radio Motherboard how he made that iconic theme—partly by accident, and with some accompaniment from his wife.
This Good-Ass Ambient Music Belongs in a Museum, and LA's MOCA Is Doing Exactly That
LA producer Anenon is brining local musicians to MOCA's galleries for a year of live performances. Listen to the premiere of his new song "Mouth" for a taste of what's to come.
This Is What 70 Years of Computing Sounds Like
Sound artist and composer Matt Parker makes music out of technological obsolescence.
Here's Why 'Game of Thrones' Theme Song Is as Treacherous as Westeros
Song Exploder and Ramin Djawadi talk scoring the song that gets us salivating every time.
Warped Superheroism: The Music of Marvel's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
Song Exploder and composer Brian Tyler talk scoring Marvel's mega-blockbuster.
Kid Millions Takes the Drumline to the Next Level
The acclaimed percussionist composes massive minimalist piece "100 Disciplines" for Red Bull Music Academy Festival New York.
How a 78-Year-Old Estonian Composer Became the Hottest Thing in Music
Arvo Pärt is returning to America as a conquering hero, with his 'Tintinnabuli' style that's best explained through algorithm.