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Finding a perfect sweet spot between ’80s nostalgia and modern, spectral synth work, Dixon and Stein’s score for Stranger Things has played an integral role in the show’s popularity. The theme song has been subject to countless YouTube covers, was rapped over by Wiz Khalifa and remixed by prominent artists like deadmau5, Louis Futon, C418 and What So Not. – MixMag

Check out this interview with Stranger Things Season series composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, who spoke to MixMag shortly before the Season 3 premiere. The EMMY^®-winning and GRAMMY^®-nominated duo explain how this season’s score is different than the previous, what was the selection process behind which cues belonged on the Stranger Things 3 Album, and more! Also, let us know if you spot Kyle and Michael on the show as they have a cameo. Read the full interview here at MixMag.

Soundtrack Available Now: [Download/Listen]

STRANGER THINGS SEASON 3 is now streaming only on Netflix!

Composers, Scores, TV Series

TUNE IN: Stranger Things’ Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein on Apple Beats 1 Radio With Travis Mills!

July 4, 2019 Film Music Daily Staff

Happy Stranger Things Day! If you’re taking a break from your July 4th activities, be sure to tune in and turn up the on-air interview with Stranger things Season 3 series composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein! Host Travis Mills catches up with the EMMY^®-winning and GRAMMY^®-nominated composers of the cultural phenomenon that is Stranger Things!

Tune in at 4 PM PT at Apple Beats 1 online: apple.co/travis.

The Stranger Things 3 Album is out now digitally and coming to vinyl: [Download/Listen/Order]

Scores, TV Series, Vinyl

Premiere: Stranger Things 3 Album Comes To Vinyl + Giveaway! | Consequence of Sound

July 3, 2019 Film Music Daily Staff 2 Comments

It’s here, and it’s spectacular: Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s Stranger Things Season 3 score comes to vinyl! Ahead of the new season premiere, Lakeshore Records and Invada Records have announced the sought-after worldwide vinyl release today with details now up at Consequence of Sound. You really want to click over because they’re hosting a vinyl giveaway! See below for album side splits and more details.

Continue reading Premiere: Stranger Things 3 Album Comes To Vinyl + Giveaway! | Consequence of Sound →

Composers, Press & Reviews, Streaming Series

TUNE IN: Stranger Things 3 Series Composers Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein on 93.7 Express FM (July 3rd)!

July 2, 2019 Film Music Daily Staff

Join Stranger Things series composer Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein for their radio interview on Jon Brown’s “The Composer Series” at 6 PM (UK) and 10 AM (PT) on Wednesday, July 3 on 93.7 Express FM and via DAB on the South Coast Of The UK. And yes, you can listen online worldwide at Expressfm.com/player

With just a day until the Season 3 premiere on Netflix, are you getting ready to binge watch Stranger Things Season 3 on July 4th?

Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s Stranger Things album is out now digitally: [Download/Listen]

Scores, Streaming Series

New Soundtrack: Stranger Things Season 3 Score By Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein

June 28, 2019 Film Music Daily Staff

Though they are best known for their nostalgic, synth-heavy work on Stranger Things — crafting themes that sound like rediscovering a dusty arcade machine — Dixon and Stein are ready to evolve as the show enters its third season. – Ellise Shafer, Billboard

Once again, Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon of S U R V I V Ereturned to compose another block of essential electronic music. Like their past four releases — we’re including Season 2’s spinoff album Halloween Sounds of the Upside Down — the 41 tracks that make up the Season 3 score work just as well off screen. “Starcourt”, “You’re a Fighter”, “Rats”, and “Aftermath” will brilliantly soundtrack your day…. – Consequence of Sound

The soundtrack of the summer is here: Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s highly-anticipated Stranger Things 3 score album is now available digitally worldwide on Lakeshore Records and Invada Records! We want to hear from you this week ahead of the Season 3 series premiere. Let us know what tracks are your favorite and tag us on social media to let us know what you are listening to! Continue reading New Soundtrack: Stranger Things Season 3 Score By Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein →