Inside Your Favorite TV Show Soundtracks w/ Jen Malone | Billboard On The Record

Is music supervision the most misunderstood job in film and television? Jen Malone, music supervisor and founder of Black and White Music, sits down on Billboard On The Record to break down the art of building musical soundtracks. From her work on shows like Atlanta, Euphoria, Love Story and more, Malone explains how music supervisors shape a project from pre-production through post-production, collaborating closely with showrunners to build a series’ musical identity. She also breaks down the difference between composers and music supervisors, the process of clearing songs and how she approaches crafting each character’s sound.

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Host:
Kristin Robinson

Executive Producers:
Diona DaCosta
Jade Watson

Produced By:
Kayla Forman
Mateo Vergara

Edited By:
Rachel Derbyshire

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:52 Jen Malone’s Iconic Soundtracks

00:02:00 Welcoming Jen Malone

00:02:26 Transitioning into Music Supervision

00:05:27 Breaking Into the Industry

00:08:11 Music Supervisors: Misunderstood Role

00:14:10 Pandemic’s Impact on Hollywood Productions

00:19:13 Challenges of Licensing Hip-Hop and Sample-Heavy Genres

00:22:31 Researching Atlanta’s Music Scene for “Atlanta”

00:25:05 Licensing Beyoncé’s “Hold Up” for “Euphoria”

00:30:28 Working with Ryan Murphy on “Love Story”

00:36:56 The Evolution of the Music Supervision Process

00:43:06 Working with Streaming vs. Network Shows

00:45:10 Reflections on Leaving “Euphoria” and Highlights

00:50:39 Working on “Beef” and Collaborating with Finneas

00:55:44 Team Dynamics and Expanding a Music Supervision Firm

01:00:12 Picking Projects and Navigating the Industry

01:03:58 Addressing Misconceptions About Music Supervisors

01:05:10 Advice for Artists Seeking Sync Opportunities

01:09:23 Jen’s Favorite Concerts and Personal Music Moments

01:15:12 Closing Remarks and Farewell

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