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The Golden Globes nominations are out! The ceremony itself is just around the corner (January 7, 2018), so we thought we’d take a look at this year’s nominees for best score – potentially a sign of things to come when the Oscar nominations are released on January 23rd.

With the premiere of the much awaited second season of Stranger Things, we thought it would be fun to explore a music trend that’s been bubbling under the surface for years now – the return of the moody, synthy sounds of the 1980s.

On September 17, 2017 , TV lovers around the country tuned in to the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards to root for their favorite shows and characters in what is being called the golden age of television. Among the many firsts of the night were Lena Waithe becoming the first black woman to win an Emmy for writing, and The Handmaid’s Tale bringing the first Outstanding Drama Series Emmy to a streaming service (Hulu).

The Emmys are coming! On September 17, TV fanatics will watch as their favorite shows duke it out for the most prestigious award in television. This year is special for music fans, as it is the first year that includes a Music Supervision category. Let's take a look at the first-ever group of nominees!

After almost 70 years, the music supervisors of television are finally getting the recognition they deserve from the industry’s biggest night. Especially in the past decade or two, music supervision has become an integral part of a show’s identity and vision. It has also played a vital role in the music industry itself, being one of the few remaining ways for artists to make money off of their recordings.