Neon confirmed today that singer/songwriter Damon Albarn (of the rock band Blur) has provided original songs and the original score for the upcoming comedy drama Artificial. The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers) and stars Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, Yura Borisov, Ike Barinholtz, Cooper Hoffman, Cooper Koch, Jason Schwartzman, Zosia Mamet, Angus Imrie, Billie Lourd, Chris O’Dowd and Mark Rylance. The movie chronicles the incredibly consequential days leading up to the sudden firing and reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI, as the fate of who gets to control the technology at the center of an AI arms race hangs in the balance.
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Vinyl Edition of ‘Queer’ Soundtrack Announced
Milan Records has announced the premiere vinyl edition of the soundtrack album for Luca Guadagnino’s Queer based on W.S. Burroughs’ novella and starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Henrique Zaga, Omar Apollo and Jason Schwartzman. The album featuring the film’s original score composed by Academy Award winners Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Challengers, Watchmen, Gone Girl, Soul, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mank), as well as the original end credits song Vaster Than Empires inspired by Burroughs’ final diary entry and performed by Caetano Veloso & Reznor, is pressed on 180-gram translucent cobalt vinyl and includes bespoke printed inner sleeves and a gatefold jacket featuring collage artwork. The soundtrack is set to be released on December 12, 2025 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
‘After the Hunt’ Soundtrack Album Details
Nonesuch Records will release the official soundtrack album for the psychological drama After the Hunt. The album features selections of the film’s original score written, arranged, produced, performed, programmed and mixed by Academy Award winners Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Challengers, Watchmen, Bones and All, Queer), as well as multiple recordings by composer John Adams. Also included is a selection of songs featured in the movie by Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, The National, Everything but the Girl, among others. The soundtrack is expected to be released digitally this Friday, October 10 and physically on November 14. Click here to stream/download the digital version and visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version. Also listen to the first score track below. After the Hunt is directed by Luca Guadagnino and stars Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny.
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Scoring Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Watchmen, Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Empire of Light) have recently been scoring the upcoming thriller After the Hunt. The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria) and stars Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg, Chloë Sevigny, Lío Mehiel, Will Price, Thaddea Graham, Christine Dye and Burgess Byrd. The movie follows a college professor who finds herself at a professional and personal crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
‘Queer’ Soundtrack Album Details
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the period drama Queer. The album features the film’s original score written, arranged, produced, performed, programmed and mixed by Academy Award winners Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Watchmen, Challengers, Soul, Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Bones and All). Also included is the end credits song Vaster Than Empires written by the composers (with lyrics inspired by William S. Burroughs’ memoirs) and performed by themselves and Brazilian vocalist Caetano Veloso. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, December 6 (visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download). Also listen to the song and first score track below. Queer is directed by Luca Guadagnino and stars Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Omar Apollo, Henrique Zaga and Jason Schwartzman. The movie based on Burroughs’ novella of the same title is set in the 1950s and follows an American expat in Mexico City who spends his days almost entirely alone, when he meets an expat former soldier who is new to the city and shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
Omar Apollo’s Song ‘Te Maldigo’ Inspired by Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ Released
Warner Records has released the song Te Maldigo inspired by and written for Luca Guadagnino’s drama Queer. The track produced by the film’s composers Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Challengers, Watchmen, Gone Girl) and performed by Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo (who also stars in the movie) is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also check out the official music video directed by Guadagnino after the jump. Queer is written by Justin Kuritzkes based on the novel by William S. Burroughs and also stars Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Henrique Zaga and Jason Schwartzman.
Vinyl Edition of Trent Reznor’s & Atticus Ross’ ‘Challengers’ Score Announced
Milan Records has announced a vinyl edition of the soundtrack album for Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist. The album featuring the film’s original score composed by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Watchmen, Gone Girl, Soul, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mank), as well as the original song Compress / Repress is pressed on 180 gram black audiophile vinyl and includes a custom interior gatefold collage featuring on-set photos by photographer Alessio Bolzoni, a collectible set of three player trading cards featuring the three lead actors, as well as an exclusive Phil’s Tire Town bumper sticker. The soundtrack is set to be released on November 1, 2024 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
‘Challengers’ Soundtrack Album Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for the romantic sports comedy drama Challengers have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Academy Award winners Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Watchmen, Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mank). Also included is the original song Compress / Repress written by Reznor, Ross & director Luca Guadagnino, performed by the composers and feat. additional vocals by Mariqueen Maandig Reznor. The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, April 26 by Milan Records and will be available to stream/download here. Listen to the composers’ score title track and the song below. The label has previously released Challengers [MIXED], a DJ set by Boyz Noise earlier this month. Challengers is directed by Guadagnino, written by Justin Kuritzkes and stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
‘Challengers [MIXED]’ Special DJ Mix by Boys Noize Announced
Milan Records has announced Challengers [MIXED], a special mix featuring music from the score to Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers composed by Academy Award winners Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Soul, Watchmen, Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mank), newly reworked by renowned DJ and producer Boys Noize who was hand-selected by the duo to create a continuous DJ set. Included on the record is Compress / Repress, an original vocal song featuring lyrics written by Guadagnino. The album is now available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms. Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor & Mike Faist follows a former tennis prodigy turned coach married to a champion on a losing streak whose strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against a washed-up player who happens to be her former boyfriend.
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross to Reteam with Luca Guadagnino on ‘Queer’
Composers Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Watchmen, Soul, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, Empire of Light) are reteaming with director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria) on the upcoming historical romantic drama Queer. The film is based on the novel of the same title by William S. Burroughs and stars Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Henry Zaga and Jason Schwartzman. The movie is set in 1940s Mexico tells the story of an expat who becomes infatuated with a younger man.