Volumes one through four of IT: Welcome to Derry (Soundtrack from the HBO Original Series) have dropped via WaterTower Music, featuring music by composer Benjamin Wallfisch. With this comprehensive release, Wallfisch continues his longstanding collaboration with sibling filmmaking duo Andy and Barbara Muschietti andexpands the sonic world first established in ITand IT: Chapter Two, crafting an immersive long-form score for the series. Across four volumes, the music blends haunting orchestral writing, ghostly motifs, and visceral sound design to depict the psychological tension and emotional depth of the mythology of Derry, the fictional Maine town that’s home to Stephen King’s iconic killer clown, Pennywise. Released digitally in full, the soundtrack traces the series’ evolving narrative arc. Wallfisch has worked on more than 80 feature films, collecting Golden Globe, BAFTA, GRAMMY, Emmy, and World Soundtrack Award nominations for his work. Contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com for more information.
Waxwork Records has released the original motion picture score on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats for The Plague, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller directed by Charlie Polinger. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival to an 11-minute standing ovation, the film drew widespread attention for its unsettling coming-of-age story set at an all-boys water polo camp. Composed and performed by Johan Lenox, the score featured an organic blend of percussion, solo strings, and layered vocals to capture the film’s intensity. The soundtrack was pressed on Pool Water Blue vinyl with deluxe packaging and exclusive liner notes. Lenox is a singer, composer, and music producer whose work spans the classical music, film, and musical theater worlds. For more information, contact Chandler Poling at chandler@whitebearpr.com.
Dubois Records has released Call the Midwife (Original Soundtrack Album Volume 2), featuring music by Emmy-nominated and internationally award-winning composer Maurizio Malagnini. Spanning 27 tracks, the album captures the spirit of East London in the 1960s and 1970s as well as the warmth and resilience of Nonnatus House, the convent and midwives’ headquarters from the popular BBC series. Malagnini’s score blends sweeping orchestration with delicate melodies, offering both new compositions as well as beloved fan favorites. The release gives listeners an immersive journey through the emotional world of the long-running series. Malagninihas brought his musical voice to television and film, working on projects including The Paradise, Coppelia,and Peter and Wendy. Contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com for more information.
JMP Entertainment will present a special performance of the long-running symphonic game music concert tour, Heroes: A Video Game Symphony at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto on September 17, 2026. The acclaimed symphonic concert tour will bring its narrative-driven celebration of video game music to audiences, featuring iconic selections from beloved franchises across gaming history. Legendary composer, producer, and performer Akira Yamaoka will attend the event and take part in an exclusive meet and greet for VIP guests. Fans will be invited to attend in cosplay and share an immersive evening with fellow gamers with narration by Nigel Carrington, whose voice may be recognized from The Chinese Room's Dear Esther and music selections include The Elder Scrolls, Prince of Persia, and more. Heroesdebuted in 2023, drawing from Joseph Campbell's monomyth which has inspired countless video games, films, and books. Get tickets at liveatthebowl.com/heroes-a-video-game-symphony, or contact Jayson Napolitano at jayson@scarletmoonpromotions.com for further details.
Laced Records is releasing a much-anticipated vinyl collection of music from the critically acclaimed soundtrack to the popular 2025 role-playing video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The release is available in various box sets with exclusive editions in three vinyl colors, including multicolor swirl, gold and black swirl, and standard black, with artwork by Nicholas Maxson-Francombe. Preorders are expected to begin shipping in February 2026. Music is by composer Lorien Testard, who received The Game Award for Best Score and Music. Visit lacedrecords.co/products/clair-obscur-expedition-33-exclusive-edition-x6lp-boxset for more information and to order.
Is This Thing On? (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music by composer James Newberry, has dropped via Hollywood Records and Searchlight Pictures. The warm, intimate score plays into actor and director Bradley Cooper’s deeply personal dramedy that couples humor and heartbreak as it followed two partners figuring out the future of their relationship and family after the end of their marriage. Developed through a close collaboration between Cooper and Newberry, the nine-track release blends percussive elements with expressive textures that reflects the film’s emotional nuance. The soundtrack accompanied the theatrical release of the film, which stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern in the leading roles. Newberry is an award-winning film and television composer whose credits include Ozark, Fear the Walking Dead,and more. For further details, contact Sarah Roche at sarah@whitebearpr.com.
