Explore every episode of the podcast Lakeshore Records Podcast

On this episode of Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host and Lestat fangirl Arielle Paul gets the inside scoop on the music of The Vampire Lestat with composer, songwriter, and producer Daniel Hart. Learn how he crafted the score and original songs, and how he worked with actor Sam Reid, showrunner Rolin Jones, and other collaborators to make this an unforgettable third season of The Interview with the Vampire series. 

On this special episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by an all-star roundtable of incredible composers and songwriters whose Emmy-nominated music was released by Lakeshore Records. 

This is a one-of-a-kind masterclass featuring Jeff Beal and his Emmy-nominated score and main title theme for All Her Fault; Michael Abels for his main title theme for The Burbs; Tyler Strickland for his score for the documentary John Candy: I Like Me; Amanda Jones for her main title theme for Murderbot; and Carlos Rafael Rivera and David Stal for their original song for Hacks.

This week’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast features a lively, inspiring, and hilarious conversation with composer Henry Jackman and singer, beatboxer, and cellist Kevin Olusola of The Pentatonix about Jackman’s incredible score for The Bluff. Tune in with our host, Arielle Paul, for a deep dive into this truly unique and epic score, which features Olusola on cello, that evolved from one fateful recording session. This episode is a study in creative collaboration and the power of following your own path and artistry.

This week on The Lakeshore Records Podcast, we are joined by the talented Tyler Strickland to discuss his score for the documentary John Candy: I Like Me. In an in-depth conversation with our host Arielle Paul, we’ll get the insider scoop on what makes this score so unique as part of a documentary, and how it encapsulates the grand essence of John Candy.

This week on the Lakeshore Records podcast, our host Arielle Paul dives into the score of Scream 7 with composer Marco Beltrami. Learn how this horror music legend pays homage to the original Scream score, and why he was the least likely composer to take on this genre. Hint – it has something to do with Dumbo. 

On today’s episode of Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by composer Mac Quayle to discuss his score for the Netflix limited series, His & Hers. Get ready for a deep dive into this beautiful, eerie and thrilling score and how the music weaves the narrative in subtle and creative ways.

Today’s podcast episode features composer Dara Taylor and her score for the romantic comedy, Relationship Goals, starring Kelly Rowland and Method Man. Our host, Arielle Paul, explore’s the film’s music with Taylor, who captured the flirtatious dance between these characters while beautifully highlighting the tender moments.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we’re joined by composer Joe LoDuca for his epic score for the Starz series, Spartacus: House of Ashur. Tune in with our host, @ariellepaul, to learn why House of Ashur is everything fans would expect from the Spartacus franchise and how the larger-than-life score enhances the story. 

Spartacus: House of Ashur is produced by Lionsgate, and the soundtrack is available through Lakeshore Records on all DSPs.

We’re back after a holiday break with a brand new episode featuring the music of season three of the Starz series, Power Book IV: Force. Our host Arielle Paul discusses the intense, adrenaline-driving score with composers Mark Batson and Chris Hanebutt, and how it fuels this high-stakes spin-off of the Power franchise.

Today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast features music from the coming-of-age series Hal & Harper, about a brother and sister navigating the ups and downs of growing up, and the changes in their relationship and with their dad. Our host Arielle Paul spoke to the show’s composers, Cody Fitzgerald and Clyde Lawrence, whose perfectly fitting score brings to life the complexity of these dynamics with beautifully raw, nostalgic, and melancholy instrumentals. Hal & Harper is produced by Bad Bangs and Small Ideas and is distributed by Mubi.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we are joined by composer Tom Schraeder to discuss his score for the horror film Vicious, starring Dakota Fanning and directed by Bryan Bertino. Our host Arielle Paul delves into Schraeder’s haunting score and unveils how its chilling intimacy enhances the agony Fanning faces as an elusive, evil force torments her.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we are joined by Ruth Barrett for a special episode to discuss both her dynamic score for the psychological thriller, “The Girlfriend,” and a bonus sample from the action thriller “Terminal List: Dark Wolf.” Our host, Arielle Paul, had a thrill digging into these scores with Ruth, exploring the contrast of their sounds and the breadth of her musicality.

Today’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast features composer James Everingham, who discussed his incredible score for Chief of War. Join our host, Arielle Paul, to learn more about James’s process and journey scoring this epic series with Hans Zimmer, which features many Hawaiian artists and traditional instruments. Chief of War is produced by Chernin Entertainment and Fifth Season, and is streaming on Apple TV.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by Will and Brooke Blair, formally known as The Blair Brothers, to discuss their fantastic, wacky and eclectic score for The Toxic Avenger, a remake of the 1984 cult classic film starring Peter Dinklage as the ultimate antihero. From vintage horror score to triumphant orchestral superhero anthems, to 90s rap rock, 1950s doo wop and even fart sounds, the Blair Brothers cover the whole gamut.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we feature an interview with composer Cornel Wilczek, who took our host, Arielle Paul, down into the darkness to discuss his chilling and enthralling score for the body horror masterpiece, “Together.” From hauntingly romantic chord progressions to hair-raising soundscapes, we delve into his influences and the unique methods to create this score.

Today’s episode delves into the wild, dangerous, debaucherous and seductive world of The Hunting Wives. Our host, Arielle Paul, was joined by composer Jeff Danna to discuss his fantastic score, which delivered all the thrills and chills this binge-worthy, sapphic whodunit series calls for. The Hunting Wives is produced by Lionsgate TV and is streaming on Netflix. Make sure to check out the soundtrack available from Lakeshore Records on all DSPs.

Winter Spring Summer or Fall composer Zac Rae takes us on a journey through his subtle, folksy score that captures the nuances of budding young love. Our host, Arielle Paul, learned about his process of self-acceptance as he navigated this film, with music that feels like you’re listening to a great indie record.

Today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast features the music of Final Destination: Bloodlines with composer Tim Wynn. Our host, Arielle Paul, faced her fears and dove into the arms of death to discuss this epic horror score, which pays homage to the legendary franchise while delivering something exciting and new.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we bring you Juliet & Romeo, a musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic. Our host, Arielle Paul, is joined by songwriters and composers Evan Bogart and Justin Gray, along with the film’s director, writer and producer, Tim Scott Bogart, to discuss their unique and inspiring process of working together. This adaptation incorporates the time period and framework of the original story with incredible modern pop music by Bogart and Gray.

Today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast features the incredible music of The Handmaid’s Tale with Emmy-nominated composer Adam Taylor. Join our host, Arielle Paul, for a first-time look at the music of Season Six and how the score has evolved over the past five seasons. 

On today’s episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul dives into the music of the film Riff Raff with composer Adam Taylor, whose score is the perfect backdrop to this quirky dark comedy. From the theremin, mellotron and junkie nylon string guitars, we learn about Adam’s signature analog sound and unique process in the studio.

Today’s episode features the highly anticipated soundtrack for the epic animated series, Invincible, with composer John Paesano. Season 3 is now streaming weekly on Prime Video and the soundtrack released by Lakeshore Records is available on all DSPs. Tune in with our host, Arielle Paul, to learn about John’s journey developing the Invincible theme, silencing the inner critic and writing legendary music for the show’s loyal fans. 

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shirley Song and Jina Hyojin An, the dynamic duo behind the music of Netflix’s XO Kitty. In a fun conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, we’ll learn about their background as composers and friends and discuss their inspiration for this fantastic score.

Today’s episode features the music of the British crime drama miniseries Joan, with composer Harry Escott and Tom Bailey, the music engineer on the show. This moody, sensual and hypnotic score brings to life the story of Joan Hannington, one of Britain’s most infamous jewelry thieves in the 1980s. In a lively conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, we’ll learn how this “super Virgo team” created this unique and compelling score.

On today’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast, our host Arielle Paul is joined by composer Frederik Wiedmann to discuss his score for The Dragon Prince. From evolving love stories to generational healing and trauma to quirky serenades by magical creatures, we’ll see how this beautiful score creates the backdrop to this epic fantasy story. 

Today’s episode features the music of The Fire Inside by composer and singer-songwriter Tamar-kali. In a lively interview with our host, Arielle Paul, we learn about Tamar-kali’s process of creating the score, which blends chamber music with electronic elements, reflecting the film’s protagonist, Claressa Shields, evolution from a young boxer to an Olympic champion.

On today’s holiday episode of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, Arielle Paul speaks with composer Rupert Gregson-Williams about his whimsical score for Dear Santa, now streaming on Paramount+. Sometimes naughty and sometimes nice, the music plays with the spirit of Christmas in a fun, cheeky and often moving way, leaving us with all the feels and plenty of laughs as expected with a Farrelly Brothers film starring Jack Black as Satan.

Make sure to check out the Dear Santa soundtrack on Lakeshore Records, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

Today’s podcast episode features Alex Somers and Scott Alario and their haunting, experimental score for the film Nickel Boys. In an inspiring conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, we gain insight into their experience working with writer and director RaMell Ross and their unique approach to making music.

This week on the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we enter the frightening world of Smile 2 and the chilling score by Cristobal Tapia De Veer. Our host, Arielle Paul, faces her fears and goes down the vortex to learn how this truly “merciless” but phenomenal score came to fruition, bringing you an exciting episode bound to inspire and, perhaps, give you nightmares. Enjoy, and don’t forget to SMILE!

For today’s Halloween episode, we’re joined by the talented Isobel Waller-Bridge to discuss her quirky and hair-raising score for the thriller Sweetpea, the new Sky Atlantic show streaming on Starz about a sweet Wallflower turned murderess. From tricking herself into writing music to scoring the theme of an unexpected killer, we’ll learn about Isobel’s journey in composing this fantastic score.

This week’s episode of The Lakeshore Records Podcast: On Cue features an interview with our previous host, Alon Levitan, and composer Kris Bowers, discussing the score for the film Origin. This never-released episode explores trauma, race and Kris’s investigative process in composing this beautiful, haunting score.

Today’s episode features the musical team behind the video game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Our host, Arielle Paul, is joined by Emmy-nominated composer Pinar Toprak, music supervisor at Ubisoft Simon Landry and Alex Rivière, audio director at Massive Entertainment, to discuss this epic score. We’ll learn about the intricate process of scoring a video game, from writing suites to sonically echoing the thrill of riding a banshee, plus how Pinar manifested this project into a dream opportunity. 

Today’s episode features Michelle Birsky and Kevin Henthorn, the dynamic duo behind the music for Terminator Zero, Netflix’s new anime series. In a lively conversation with our host, Arielle Paul, the duo takes us on a musical journey, from epic synths to driving beats and haunting vocals, sharing the insider’s scoop on creating this phenomenal score.

Today’s episode features the hilarious and talented musical team behind Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, the latest film in the SpongeBob saga. Our host, Arielle Paul, is joined by singer-songwriter Tami Neilson, the composing trio Moniker and legendary music supervisor Karyn Rachtman, who put this dream team together.  We’ll get an insider’s look at what it took to make the film’s colorful, genre-hopping sound and why this project was truly “kismet.” So fasten your seatbelt, grab your Krusty Krab pizza, and turn up the AC because things are about to get hotter than a hickory-smoked sausage!

Today’s special episode features composer Chanda Dancy, and our new host, journalist, musician and songwriter Arielle Paul. Chanda takes us through her breathtaking score for Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Paramount + which is nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score). From Dvorak to plastic cutlery, Chanda shares her inspiration and insider secrets to create this phenomenal score.

Meet Arielle Paul, the new host of The Lakeshore Records Podcast, and a journalist, musician, songwriter and lifelong lover of film and television. She’s giving the podcast a new spin, interviewing composers, directors, actors and showrunners about their unique creative processes on specific projects. Tune in next week for her exciting first guest, composer Chanda Dancy, who takes us through her Emmy-nominated score for Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Paramount +.

For today's episode, host Alon Levitan speaks with composer Ludvig Forssell about musical puzzles and double tasting your creative output, the soul of anime storytelling and its influence on the west, workflow with the great Hideo Kojima, music as a language in Swedish culture, the serenity of the bleak countryside in Takeshi Kitano's Kikujiro, , Musique Concrète, Metal Gear and Death Stranding, 3rd person objectivity,  Oppenheimer's strings, the varied brilliance of Johann Johansson and Joe Hisaishi, Zootopia on a desert island, sticking to the plan for the best path forward, and more.

For today’s episode, Alon Levitan had an enlightening and fun conversation with masterful composer and hilarious badass Ruth Barrett. Ruth is amazingly versatile, she's a real riot, and incredibly insightful when it comes to the craft and all things music.  In their wide-ranging conversation they discussed Knightrider & the Flash Gordon soundtrack, Stravinsky riffs & Jazz improv, fear as an integral part of the creative process, ripping off the band aid off with Antoine Fuqua and Chris Pratt in his underwear, bringing Hitchcock and Bernard Hermann into the world of drums and synths, popcorn TV & musical crack cocaine, the mysterious alchemy of noodling around on a keyboard, Ruth's inner Incredible Hulk, Martin Phipps and orchestral goosebumps, how to find the scene that speaks to you, the brilliance of Prince and Grace Jones, how animals communicate, and so much more. Ruth's scores to Law & Order: Organized Crime, Big Beasts, and The Terminal List are out now worldwide.

For today’s episode, I had a superb conversation with the great Steve Jablonsky. His wide-ranging compositions have had a profound impact on me, my son, and listeners all across the globe.  He's such a pro, and just a great all around guy. It was an honor picking his brain for a few hours. In our expansive conversation we discussed how to create dramatic weight and get of your own way in the creative process, the importance of silence, Michael Bay as a metaphor for God, the truly transformative nature of Transformers music, how Hans Zimmer helped Steve channel his grief, listening to the Beatles and the rise of "quote" epic music", collaborating on the Pirates of the Caribbean,  the maestro Ennio Morricone and The Untouchables,  how the sounds of skateboards influenced The Tiger's Apprentice, the Jablonsky track that impressed Steven Spielberg, Steve's Japanese heritage, the brilliance of Harry Gregson-Williams,Yoko Kano, and Ari Aster, the pitfalls of overthinking, fatherhood, parenting and work/life balance, and so much more. Steve's score to The Tiger's Apprentice is out now worldwide . I hope you enjoy my conversation with Steve as much as I did.

Today’s episode is a real keeper. All around music powerhouse Gary Clark has performed, written, produced, and composed incredible sonic gems that span every genre time adores, and our host Brian McNelis (president of Lakeshore Records) has released thousands of soundtracks and music supervised countless films, video games and more. In Gary and Brian's wide ranging conversation they discussed how Gary came up in a classic Scottish Irish musical household, the perennial wisdom of David Bowie, the bravery and trust of John Carney and "The John Carney Test", magical co-writing moments with stars Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the Flora and Son songwriting room, Musicals that aren't Musicals, the brilliant jazz harmony of Duke Ellington, the intimacy of songwriting, always diving into new situations as a creative, the fine line between God and Steely Dan, practicing until your fingers bleed, the song that sparked Sing Street, the politics of song selection, how to marry exclusive original songs to films, and much more.

We highly recommend you put your good listening ears on for this interview, watch Flora and Son today, and listen to the incredible soundtrack (out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records). Enjoy! 

Award winning composer / co-director Kris Bowers and Katya Richardson discuss The Last Repair Shop, music education and much more with our host Alon Levitan. The Last Repair Shop is one of those incredibly rare life-affirming projects where everyone on camera and behind the scenes is a wellspring of inspiration. In their wide-ranging conversation Katya, Kris and Alon discussed the many splendors of learning an instrument, the genius of Keith Jarrett, Prokofiev, Flying Lotus and Bach, the connection between persistence & authenticity, recording an orchestra of LAUSD alumni, the hidden contributions of our ancestors, how to destroy the ego with insignificance, the orchestration of Peter and the Wolf, self-discovery and the road to catharsis, what musical instruments would say about us if they could speak, the purity & darkness of childhood, the externalization of the idea of repair, and so much more. We highly recommend you watch The Last Repair Shop today and listen to Katya and Kris’ phenomenal score album, which is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.

"The only people who don’t make it are the ones who quit"

Emmy award-nominated composer Ariel Marx redefines what a composer can be. If you are an artist or creator of any sort, you should be hanging on Ariel’s every word. She’s a one of a kind, avante-garde risk taker with a knack for pushing boundaries and getting under our collective skin in the best way possible. Alon and Ariel covered a lot of ground including breakdowns of her brilliant approach to the scores for Sanctuary, Shiva Baby and A Small Light, the importance of perpetual contrast, Ravel’s string Quartet, Judaism’s deep cuts, The Alliance for Women Film Composers, the hidden dangers of the word “compromise”, and more.  We highly recommend you go down your own private Ariel Marx rabbit hole and make her music part of your essential playlist.

 

Award winning composer and producer Trevor Gureckis breaks down the visceral sound of Dead Space as an intimate journey through Hell, his outside the box collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan and how the master of thrillers keeps Trevor on his toes, the influence of Aphex Twin and Stanley Kubrick, Phillip Glass’ minimalism vs. a more dense maximilist approach to composition, pushing the boundaries of organic instruments, archetypal dread and Dante’s inferno, and so much more. Trevor’s scores for Dead Space and Servant are out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records. 

Emmy award-winning composer and master craftsman Theodore Shapiro offers profound insights into the art of story-telling, his brilliant score for Severance, the shock and thrill of winning an Emmy, “Eureka moments” with Ben Stiller, Brahms’ best music, the explosion of streamers into the new era of great TV, puzzle-solving and the key to unlocking stories, the sound of "Innies" and "Outies", alienation and the nature of self, Henry Mancini + Exotica Jazz of the late 50s and 60s, how Severance respects the viewer, creating happy musical veneers for dystopian scenes, the maestro John Williams sage advice: “just do your best work and everything else will follow”, how to make action scenes feel rich and complex, the importance of business built on relationships, and more. Theodore Shapiro’s Emmy Award-winning score for Severance is out now world wide via Lakeshore Records.

Groundbreaking composer and resident board member for The Alliance for Women Film Composers, Stephanie Economou breaks down her Grammy nominated, pulse-pounding, primal score to Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök. Stephanie recently made history, becoming the first woman ever nominated in the first ever Grammy video game category: Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

In our wide ranging conversation, we discussed Pink Floyd, Mendelssohn, comic books and geek culture, the chief importance of immediacy and instincts, collaborating with Ubisoft to sculpt the game’s hard hitting, raw, emotional sound palette, how to constantly challenge listener expectations, the cross section between Death Metal, Black Metal, Neo Folk and mythology, how NOT to score a boss fight, Stephanie’s main takeaways from the great Harry Gregson-Williams, how to tackle writer’s block, performative vs practical initiatives to promote Women Film Composers, how slowing down a track can create killer intensity and chaos, and so much more.

Stephanie Economou's epic score for Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.

Award-winning composer extraordinaire Chanda Dancy gives our host Alon Levitan a virtual masterclass in scoring (and so much more). Chanda’s absolutely brilliant music for Devotion is one of our favorite film scores of 2022, and we feel very fortunate she was so gracious with her knowledge.

In our wide ranging discussion we touched upon the importance of priorities, persistence & patience, the concept of melodic destiny and Bach Chorale style writing, how composers use sound waves to create empathy, the brilliance of Vivaldi, Yoko Kanno, Shostakovich, John Williams, and the Final Fantasy scores,  how Chanda captured the sound of positive masculinity and the notion of devotion itself, what makes a good melody, the practicalities of living a well-rounded life, how to seamlessly marry classical orchestration and big sound synths, the power of countermelody, and so much more.

Chanda Dancy’s phenomenal score for Devotion is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.

Award-winning composer Disasterpeace discusses making midi-based music for cell phone games in the pre smartphone era, ascending through the E-wrestling gaming community, the link between concept albums, prog rock, and soundtracks, logging ungodly hours of Elder Scrolls and World of Warcraft, how to ease up on internal pressure and external expectations, creating deliberately synthetic performative sounds and the uncanny valley, experimenting outside the box with David Robert Mitchell, the importance of pursuing of creative novelty, not playing it cute for Marcel the Shell, the influence of Japanese New Age music in the early 80s, the political challenges of scoring Hollywood films, composing with synths as an ensemble, and more.

Disasterpeace’s moving score for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.

Award-winning composer Amelia Warner discusses the pros and cons of torturing kids with piano lessons, her storytelling appetite for the classic, otherworldly, mysterious, strange, and the beautiful, the brilliance of Randy Newman and Rachel Portman, how to properly capture the sound of love, mischief and a busy mind, her minimalist, anthemic, subtractive approach to melody, how to be a composer if you’re not classically trained, the pitfalls of performance anxiety, the devastating simplicity of greats such as Johann Johannson and Max Richter, how to tap into the sonic DNA of a film, composing for comedy and conceptualizing dialogue as rhythm, music as a means to articulate that which can’t be spoken and so much more.

Amelia Warner’s stunning scores for Mr. Malcolm’s List and Wild Mountain Thyme are out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.

Brian McNelis had the great pleasure of speaking with Grammy-nominated composer extraordinaire Nico Muhly. They discussed Nico’s stunning score for Pachinko, the concept of involuntary music and Nico’s dream to design new sounds for cars and public transit, composition for concert music vs TV and film, the practicality of solving the hardest problems first, establishing a vocabulary of trust with your team, creating Wagnerian themes vs a fluid score in constant flux, the invaluable music conservatory lessons about the golden triangle of how to hear music, see it, and be able to play it, working with the great Phillip Glass, and so much more.

Nico Muhly’s exquisite score for Pachinko is out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.

On Cue With: Jeff Russo. You've heard his music in many epic franchises including Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Fargo, Altered Carbon, Legion, The Umbrella Academy and more.

 

Topics discussed include Pink Floyd guitar melodies, the fun and emotionally resonant swashbuckling sound of Star Trek, what it feels like to write a mega hit song, collaborating with the great Zoe Keating, tips for time management, the ever-present fear of failure, how composers translate ideas into music, the name of Jeff’s band with Noah Hawley, why empathy and the ability to communicate supersedes musical talent, and more.

 

Jeff’s incredible scores to Star Trek: Discovery and Picard are out now worldwide via Lakeshore Records.