Month: August 2025

Brandon Roberts sits in what he calls his “magic laboratory,” a space where he spends “way too much time” weaving sonic worlds. On a warm Dallas morning, Roberts joined AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen to reflect on his Emmy-nominated score for the second season of Andor, the critically acclaimed Star Wars series that chronicles the gritty

Interview by Paul Salfen Kathryn Bostic, the acclaimed composer behind the score for The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, sat down with AMFM Magazine to share her story. The film, a heartfelt ode to lifelong friendship, follows three women whose unbreakable bond is tested by new heartbreaks and life's relentless storms. For Bostic, crafting the music

Interview by Paul Salfen The open road has a way of leading to unexpected stories, and for director Kate Beecroft, a spontaneous road trip across the U.S. with her cinematographer sparked the creation of East of Wall. This raw, heartfelt film centers on a young, tattooed, rebellious horse trainer grappling with financial insecurity and unresolved

Interview by Paul Salfen Young actor Kue Lawrence sat down with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine to talk about his latest adventure, SKETCH. The film, a vibrant and fantastical tale, follows a young girl whose sketchbook, filled with wild and wondrous creatures, falls into a mysterious pond, bringing her drawings to chaotic life. As the

Interview by Paul Salfen In a lively conversation with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen, composer Antonio Sánchez shared the electrifying journey behind his Emmy-nominated score for the Apple TV+ series The Studio, specifically for the episode “The Missing Reel.” Nominated for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score), Sánchez’s work is part of the

cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt sat down with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen to discuss his work on Bono: Stories of Surrender, a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically acclaimed one-man stage show, now streaming on Apple TV+. A 2025 Creative Arts Emmy nominee for Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Special, Messerschmidt’s artistry brought an intimate and

Interview by Paul Salfen Hailing from Oklahoma City’s vibrant music scene, Brainwasher—the brainchild of Matthew Duckworth Kirksey (vocals, drums, keyboards, sampler) and Tommy McKenzie (guitar, bass, keyboards, sampler)—is set to release their debut album, 39 Lightyears from Heaven, on October 24, 2025, via Mothland. Known for their work with The Flaming Lips, Miley Cyrus, Brothers

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Photos by Paul Salfen LIVE rocked out with all of the hits at the Toyota Music Factory! Photos by Paul Salfen for AMFM MAGAZINE. #livetheband #edkowalczyk #dfw #toyotamusicfactory Toyota Music Factory, Irving Texas August 2025 Live LIve Live Live Live keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right

Interview by Paul Salfen By Paul Salfen In the sweltering heat of Houston, Texas, something sticky and sinister is brewing—and no, it's not just the humidity. Award-winning director Joseph Kahn, fresh off his 2017 TIFF Audience Award win for Bodied, returns to the Midnight Madness section with ICK, a genre-bending horror-comedy that's equal parts nostalgic