In Los Angeles, where music and images constantly collide, Canadian-born Tamara Miller has quietly become one of the voices shaping how stories are felt as much as how they’re told. An award-winning composer, producer, singer-songwriter, and pianist, Miller has built her career in crafting music that doesn’t just go with a scene, it deepens it.

Her work has popped up in unexpected places: a comedic beat on Saturday Night Live, a tender moment on The Young and the Restless, the cozy sparkle of Netflix’s Single All the Way, or the holiday warmth of Hallmark movies. Even a Warner Bros. Tom and Jerry promo and FOX Sports documentaries have carried her sound. The range speaks volumes about her adaptability, but it also points to something simpler—Miller’s instinct for capturing emotion in all its shades.

In 2023 she won a Golden Clio Award for music she composed for a Made by Choice campaign, a true testament to her mastery of music.

In this episode, host Annika Dietiker chats with Belgian-French singer-songwriter Penelope Antena, whose new album Antelope was launched by Magnetic (Cezamé), and now available for licensing through APM Music.

About Penelope Antena

Penelope Antena is a Belgian-French singer, songwriter, and producer known for her ethereal blend of jazz, pop, and electronic textures. The granddaughter of jazz pianist Marc Moulin and daughter of musician Isabelle Antena, she carries a rich musical lineage while forging her own distinct sound. With releases that explore themes of intimacy, identity, and atmosphere, Antena has earned recognition for her lush vocals, cinematic production, and boundary-pushing artistry.

Back in the mid-2000s, York’s own Elliot Minor carved out a space in the UK rock scene with a sound that was equal parts catchy pop hooks and sweeping classical flourishes. Led by lead singer Alex Davies, the band stood out for its orchestral leanings—strings, piano, and vocal harmonies woven into alt-rock anthems that quickly found their way up the charts. Their self-titled debut landed at No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart in 2008, thanks to tracks like “Parallel Worlds” and “Jessica.”

Now, Alex is ready to bring his brand of rock, made famous by Elliot Minor, into the world of sync with an album entitled, Anthemic Rock: Riffs of Rebellion. The ten-track album was launched by Bibliotheque’s Input Output label and is now available for licensing through APM Music.

Listen to the exclusive interview.

So what does a video game music designer do? Find out as Ted Reyes chats with Adam Kallibjian, Senior Music Designer at Bunjie. He has worked in some of greatest video games ever made including The Destiny Series, where he and his team worked with APM Music to make use of Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony "Pathetique" in a unique way.

More about Adam Kallibjian

Adam Kallibjian is a Music Designer/Composer and graduate of the Berklee College of Music. His work has been recognized by the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G), British Academy of Film and TV Arts (BAFTA), Motion Picture Sound Editor’s Guild (MPSE) and more. He works as an in-house Senior Music Designer for Bungie serving as music PoC for Destiny 2's seasonal expansions. Previously he served as Music Editor for Sony Interactive Entertainment (PDSG) and contributed to games such as Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. His passion for interactive and linear media drives him to innovate on story-driven musical experiences that captivate millions around the world.

Recorded in April 2025 at the APM Music headquarters in Los Angeles.

Singer-songwriter, Justyna Kelley visited APM Music's headquarters in Los Angeles to speak with Sound Screen host Annika Dietiker about her musical journey that began in her hometown of Nashville and took her to Los Angeles, and then, of all. places, Paris, France.

They also talked about Justyna's new album with APM entitled Justyna Kelley: From Nashville with Love which was released by French label, Kaptain, and exclusively distributed by APM Music.

Included in this episode is an exclusive live performance of her song "Only One of You" performed by Justyna along with an amazing group of musicians from APM Music.

In this episode, Ted Reyes subs for host Annika Dietiker and interviews the band The Sons of Guns, whose unique brand of Americana comes from a peculiar route: England to France.

Join the discussion and find out more about this emerging Folk/Americana group that is on its way to grabbing the spotlight deep within the American heartland.

In this special Women's History Month 2025 episode, host Annika Dietiker sits down with Erica Driscoll, also known as Blondfire!

Born and raised in Michigan, Erica Driscoll grew up in a household rich in musical influences. With an American father and a Brazilian mother, she was exposed to a mix of classic rock, bossa nova, and pop from an early age. She learned to play piano and guitar as a child, later falling in love with songwriting.

Blondfire began in the early 2000s as a collaboration between Erica and her brother, Bruce Driscoll. The Michigan-born siblings, raised in a home filled with American rock and Brazilian music (thanks to their mother’s heritage), were drawn to songwriting from an early age.

Originally called Astaire, they built a buzz in the indie music scene with their dreamy, melodic pop. However, after facing legal pressure over the name, they rebranded as Blondfire.

Their 2008 debut album, My Someday, showcased their signature blend of airy vocals, shimmering guitars, and electronic elements. But it was their 2012 single “Where the Kids Are” that truly launched them into the spotlight. The song’s infectious energy caught the attention of major labels, leading to a deal with Warner Bros. and the release of Young Heart (2014), an album filled with sun-soaked indie pop anthems.

After Bruce shifted his focus to other musical projects (including Freedom Fry), Erica took full creative control of Blondfire, steering the project as a solo act while keeping its dreamy, nostalgic essence intact.

In 2024, Blondfire released a self-titled EP for APM Music under its artist-driven label Kinetik.

In 2007, thirteen-year-old aspiring saxophone player Claudia Medina attended the XVII Jazz Festival in her home city of Lima Peru, which featured American saxophone great Cynthia Mullis and the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra.

As soon as the first note arose from Cynthia’s horn, Claudia knew that her life was never going to be the same. “That’s what I want to do in my life,” she said to herself.

After the show, she mustered enough willpower to approach Cynthia and told her how much she adored her performance and asked for her advice on how to be a great musician like her. Cynthia looked at the teenager and said something that completely changed her life: “Keep playing and never give up.”

So, Claudia kept blowing that horn and hasn’t stopped since.

Now, she is a distinguished Peruvian saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator who has garnered international acclaim for her innovative fusion of Jazz with Afro-Peruvian and Latin American rhythms. Her musical journey, marked by a deep commitment to cultural preservation and education, has positioned her as a prominent figure in contemporary Latin Jazz.

Find our more about Claudia's inspiring journey in this episode hosted by Annika Dietiker.