Weekly TV Music Roundup (May 24, 2026)

Posted: May 24, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments
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Premiering today is the second season of the Netflix original series Bad Thoughts created by Tom Segura and starring Segura himself, alongside guest stars including Alex English, Allegra Edwards, Brooks Wheelan, Busy Philipps, Christina Pazsitsky,Frankie Quinones, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Johnny Pemberton, Kevin Nealon, Lily Sullivan, Luke Wilson, Maria Bamford, Mike Mitchell and Odette Annable. Dan Gross (Drunk History, Nude Nuns with Big Guns) has composed the new season’s original music, taking over from Pinar Toprak & Gerrit Wunder who scored last year’s first season. The comedy, which follows Segura as he navigates unthinkable situations and fantasies within a cinematic world, is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

Premiering in the U.S. tomorrow, May 25, is the British TV series Summerwater developed by John Donnelly based on Sarah Moss’ book of the same name and starring Dougray Scott, Shirley Henderson, Valene Kane, Arnas Fedaravičius, Anna Próchniak, Shereen Cutkelvin, James Harkness, Anders Hayward and Daniel Rigby. The show’s original music is composed by Gazelle Twin (aka Elizabeth Bernholz) (The Power, Black Cab, Welcome to the Blumhouse: Nocturne, Then You Run). Invada Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last fall when the drama premiered in the UK on Channel 4. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the series, which is making its U.S. debut on Acorn TV. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Night Shift for Cuties’ Soundtrack EP Released

Posted: May 24, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
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Netflix Music has released a soundtrack EP for the Indonesian Netflix original series Night Shift for Cuties. The EP features six songs from the show written by Kenny Gabriel (music) and Monica Eva Sancti (lyrics). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the first song below. Night Shift for Cuties is directed by Monica Vanesa Tedja and stars Shenina Cinnamon, Nadya Syarifa, Emir Mahira, Ryou Jay Hyun, Gabrielle Novangeline, Baek Seo Ra, Lee Gyeong Jin, Kim Ye Jin, Park Nam and Sunny Soon. The drama follows two pop superfans and best friends who become rivals when the chance to see their favorite group in Korea tests the limits between devotion and obsession. Read the rest of this entry »

Ariel Marx Scoring BBC’s ‘Two Weeks in August’

Posted: May 23, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments
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Ariel Marx (Dying for Sex, Candy, Shiva Baby, The Last Frontier, A Small Light, Sanctuary, A Friend of the Family, Murdaugh: Death in the Family, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) has composed the original score for the new BBC drama Two Weeks in August. The show is created by Catherine Shepherd and stars Jessica Raine, Leila Farzad, Damien Molony, Nicholas Pinnock, Hugh Skinner, Antonia Thomas, Tom Goodman-Hill and Dolly Wells. The series tells the story of a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life, but what starts with an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Finding Emily’ Digital Soundtrack Album Released

Posted: May 23, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Back Lot Music has released a digital version of the soundtrack album for the British romantic comedy Finding Emily. The album features the songs from the film by the bands Blossoms and W.H. Lung (who both appear in the movie), as well as lead actor Spike Fearn. Also included are five tracks from the comedy’s original score composed by Morgan Kibby (All’s Fair, Grotesquerie, The Watcher, Mothering Sunday, Queens, The Power, Grand Army, Wilderness). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to several songs and the first score track below. As previously reported, a double vinyl and a 2-CD set featuring more songs will be released next month by Silva Screen Records and is now available for pre-order here. Finding Emily is directed by Alicia MacDonald and also stars Angourie Rice and Minnie Driver. The movie follows a lovesick musician who is given the wrong number for his dream girl and teams up with a psychology student to find her. Read the rest of this entry »

Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 22, 2026)

Posted: May 22, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is Lucasfilm’s Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu co-written and directed by Jon Favreau and starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder and Martin Scorsese The film’s original music is composed by Ludwig Göransson (Sinners, Oppenheimer, Black Panther, Creed, Turning Red, Venom, Tenet, Community). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score digitally last Friday and will release physical versions in the coming weeks. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the movie.

Also opening nationwide is the supernatural horror thriller Passenger directed by André Øvredal and starring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo. Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Hellraiser, Sinister, The Shipping News, Ghost Rider, The Hurricane, Drag Me to Hell, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Gift) has composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records & Paramount Music have released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today and Intrada Records will release a CD version next month. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Paramount Pictures release. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Power Ballad’ Soundtrack Album Announced

Posted: May 22, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Republic Records will release the official soundtrack album for the musical comedy drama Power Ballad. The album features the film’s original songs co-written by director John Carney (Once, Begin Again, Flora and Son) & Gary Clark (who serves as the project’s executive music producer) and performed by lead actors Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas, including  How to Write a Song Without You (in three different versions), as well as the covers performed by Rudd and his fictional band. The soundtrack will be released digitally next Friday, May 29. Check back on this page for the streaming/download link. Power Ballad is co-written and directed by Carney and also stars Peter McDonald, Havana Rose Liu, Marcella Plunkett and Jack Reynor. The movie follows a past-his-prime wedding singer who crosses paths with a fading boyband star during a gig, but when his new friend turns one of his songs into a hit, he sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Newborn’ Soundtrack Released

Posted: May 22, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack album for the drama Newborn. The album features the film’s original music composed by Anthony Willis (Wuthering Heights, Saltburn, Promising Young Woman, M3GAN, Violent Ends, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming). Also included are two tracks by Peter Baert (The Water Man, Facades, Breathless) who provided additional music. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to Willis’ Solitary Suite after the jump. Newborn is written and directed by Nate Parker and stars David Oyelowo, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper and Jimmie Fails. The movie tells the story of a man who seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Read the rest of this entry »

Christopher Lennertz & Matt Bowen to Return for Prime Video’s ‘Vought Rising’

Posted: May 22, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments
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Christopher Lennertz (Lost in Space, Sausage Party, Agent Carter, Horrible Bosses, Ride Along, Back in Action) & Matt Bowen (The Binge, Summer of ’69, Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever) are returning to score the upcoming Prime Video original series Vought Rising. The prequel to the streamer’s hit show The Boys stars Jensen Ackles, Aya Cash, Mason Dye, Will Hochman, KiKi Layne, Nicolo Pasetti, Jorden Myrie, Elizabeth Posey, Ricky Staffieri and Brian J. Smith. The series is set in the 1950s and explores the twisted origins of Vought International. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Mating Season’ Soundtrack Album Released

Posted: May 22, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
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Netflix Music has released a soundtrack album for the streamer’s original animated series Mating Season. The album features the songs from the show produced by Mark Rivers (Big Mouth, Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Lucky Louie, Human Giant, Bliss), including several covers original songs written by the composer, Also included is the title song written and performed by the pop band AJR. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and most other major digital music services. Also listen to the title song and one of Rivers’ original tracks after the jump. Mating Season is created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg & Jennifer Flackett and stars Kroll himself, Zach Woods, June Diane Raphael, Sabrina Jalees. The animated comedy about love, sex, relationships, and the universal need to find a partner and perpetuate the specie is set in the animal world and stars bears, deers, raccoons, foxes and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters. Read the rest of this entry »

‘I Love Boosters’ Score Album Released

Posted: May 22, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Lakeshore Records has released the second soundtrack for the crime comedy I Love Boosters. The album features the film’s original score composed by Tune-Yards (aka Merrill Garbus & Nate Brenner) (Sorry to Bother You, I’m a Virgo). Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack and also listen to two tracks from the release below. The label has previously released an EP featuring lead actress Keke Palmer’s original songs from the movie earlier this month. I Love Boosters is written and directed by Boots Riley and also stars Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Eiza González, Poppy Liu, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter and Demi Moore. The movie follows a crew of professional shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Read the rest of this entry »

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