How Do Your Favorite Tracks End Up in Your Favorite TV Shows? With Jen Malone | Billboard On The Record
Jen Malone, a music supervisor and founder of Black and White Music, discusses the intricacies of music supervision in film and television. She highlights her collaborations with showrunners and the challenges of licensing popular songs. Despite the industry's struggles, Malone continues to create impactful soundtracks for various acclaimed shows.
- ▪Jen Malone is a music supervisor known for her work on shows like Atlanta and Euphoria.
- ▪She emphasizes the importance of music supervisors in shaping a series' musical identity.
- ▪The cost of songs for film and TV projects has increased, especially after the pandemic.
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