‘Sirât’ Composer Kangding Ray on How Synths Helped Craft the Film’s Techno Score and Create Desert Sounds

Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” is both ambitious and radical, according to the film’s composer and musician Kangding Ray. “Sirât” is ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Trent Reznor’s Upward Spiral

A lot of people wouldn't have predicted the Nine Inch Nails pioneer’s mid-career film reinvention with Atticus Ross. Including him. By Alan Light “It might sound corny,” says Trent Reznor, “but we’re ...
AV Club

12 great original film scores from rock musicians who became composers

If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Their synthwave-inspired compositions add ...
The New York Times

Nine Inch Nails Are Filling the Hole in Their Souls With Film Music

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s soundtrack for “Tron: Ares” is their first under their acclaimed band’s name. These days, the project “feels vital and exciting again.” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s ...
NPR

The Oscar nominees for best original film score

The Oscars are just a week away, and you may have realized how excited we are for the big night March 10, because for the past few weeks, we have been looking at the current slate of nominees and also ...