VARIETY CELEBRATES UNSUNG HEROES
Variety’s Artisans ribbon-cutting ceremony took place last night at Penske Media’s Westside Headquarters. Film editor-in-chief Claudia...
THE TIMELESS FORCE OF SPOON
Spoon, the versatile yet steady rock band has managed to stay grounded amidst the many musical stages of the recent decades. The group...
“GET ON UP” FILM RECREATES THE JAMES BROWN SOUND
The upcoming Universal film “Get On Up” about funk-soul legend James Brown’s rise from poverty to stardom is creating a buzz in the...
RANDY SPENDLOVE ON Q SCORE
In a recent episode of Q score, Jonathan McHugh interviews grammy award winning music supervisor, producer, and film music executive...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: CLUELESS
There is no doubt that classic films are made by their soundtracks, and the 1995 romance comedy film Clueless is no exception. Music...
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL BACK ON ITS GAME
After a brief funk, the Newport Folk Festival regained its status in 2008 when journalist and music supervisor Jay Sweet took over the...
VARIETY ARTISANS MUSIC SUPERVISORS ROUNDTABLE
Music Supervisors Frankie Pine, Thomas Golubíc, Anton Monsted, Maureen Croweand Tracy McKnight gathered to discuss their artistry and...
STARS OF “A MOST WANTED MAN” DISCUSS DIRECTOR ANTON CORBIJN
In a recently published interview, stars of the upcoming film “A Most Wanted Man” speak about working with director Anton Corbijn. Rachel...
YOU WONT BE ABLE TO GET THIS INDIE TRACK OUT OF YOUR HEAD
The songs on Boyhood soundtrack are recognizable indie rock hits from the past 12 years, but the final song, and the one used in the...
Q&A WITH SOPHIA COPPOLA’S MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Brian Reitzell talks with WWNO about finding the perfect mix of music to his work on films. Reitzell has been the music supervisor and...