Composers in a Jukebox

Our latest episode features composer Patryk Scelina and a deep dive into the music of Mouse: P.I. For Hire, one of the most distinctive upcoming games on the horizon.From recording fiery jazz solos and experimenting with vintage microphones to building tools for composers through Sonic Atoms, Patryk gives us a fascinating look into the craft behind game music.Whether you're a gamer, composer, or jazz enthusiast, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Our latest episode of Composers in a Jukebox features Emmy Award-winning and three-time BAFTA-nominated composer Inon Zur.Across beloved franchises like Fallout and Dragon Age, Inon has spent decades crafting the music behind some of gaming's most immersive worlds. In this episode, we explore everything from atmospheric textures and orchestration to adapting game scores for the concert stage, developing a personal sonic identity, and the evolving landscape of video game music.Whether it's the loneliness of the wasteland or the grandeur of high fantasy, Inon shares how music shapes the way we experience interactive worlds.

Marvel heroes. Legendary assassins. Antiheroes with questionable morals.In an upcoming episode of Composers in a Jukebox, we sit down with composer, producer, and musician Tyler Bates to explore the music behind some of modern cinema's most iconic franchises, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool 2, and John Wick.From crafting emotional moments that make audiences tear up to cutting through the chaos of action-packed fight sequences, Tyler shares stories from a career that spans blockbuster films, rock records, and collaborations with some of music's biggest artists.And of course, we couldn't resist asking about his latest score for One Spoon of Chocolate, directed by RZA and produced by Quentin Tarantino.

An Asian Pirate Musical? Yes, really. And it might just be one of the most ambitious and fascinating projects we've encountered.In our upcoming episode, we sit down with composers Jade Leamcharaskul and Sarita Lewis, alongside director Zhui Ning Chang, to talk about collaboration, speculative fiction, Southeast Asian identities, and building a musical with no single composer, lyricist, or bookwriter.Needless to say, we had questions.

We recently sat down with legendary horror composer Christopher Young to talk about his score for Passenger, the creative risks that keep him inspired after four decades in the industry, and how a playground swing recording became the sound of a demonic entity.From Hellraiser and The Grudge to Pet Sematary and beyond, Christopher’s music has shaped the sound of horror for generations. Join us for a deep dive into melody, sound design, experimentation, and the craft of storytelling through music.Sit tight for a thoroughly inspiring chat about music, film, and fear…

From famously not wanting to have a biography written to now having a fully published official one, the story of how composer John Williams and author Tim Greiving got to know each other through the process of creating the book 'John Williams: A Composer's Life' is arguably as fascinating as the creation of many film scores we now know and love. Join us as we chat with Tim about his process of writing the first official biography of John Williams, and what it was like spending lots of time with the maestro himself.More about the book will be shared at the London Soundtrack Festival, at a QnA on 12 April!

Our next episode with the London Soundtrack Festival takes us to the world of 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps', 'Halo Infinite', and 'Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown', along with their multi BAFTA nominated composer Gareth Coker. As part of the festival, Gareth will be giving a games music masterclass along with Richard Jacques (also featured on our podcast!)

Today's episode features Richard Jacques, a prolific composer known for his work on video games such as 'Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Video Game', 'James Bond 007: Blood Stone', 'Mass Effect', and Sonic R. As part of the 2026 London Soundtrack Festival, Richard will be giving a not-to-be-missed games music masterclass alongside Gareth Coker!

Sofia Degli Alessandri (aka Drum & Lace) joins us today as part of our 2026 London Soundtrack Festival series! Known for her work on the Primetime Emmy nominated 'Red White And Royal Blue', 'All Of You', Apple TV's 'Dickinson' and the Sundance winning film 'Prime Minister', this chat was littered with great nuggets about the art of making a great beat, working with the London Contemporary Orchestra, and the relatability between music and fashion.

Our first episode in collaboration with the 2026 London Soundtrack Festival features Hannah Peel, a composer with an incredibly unique voice, infectious personality, and the most adorable studio dog! In this episode, we chat with Hannah not only about her work on award winning scores such as 'The Midwich Cuckoos', 'Game Of Thrones: The Last Watch', and 'Midwinter Break', but also a range of other exciting topics including the process of developing sample libraries, and reflecting on film scoring trends.