{"id":44926,"date":"2025-08-30T02:29:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T06:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=44926"},"modified":"2025-08-30T02:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T06:30:35","slug":"soundwaves-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=44926","title":{"rendered":"Soundwaves: Hollywood Records Releases \u201cSTRANGE BREW\u201d, Single from Alien: Earth by Noah Hawley and Jeff Russo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today FX and Hollywood Records \"\"<\/a>released \u201cStrange Brew\u201d, a new single from the hit original sci-fi series \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d. The track is a cover of the classic song made famous by British rock supergroup, Cream, and is performed by \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d series creator Noah Hawley and series composer, Jeff Russo.<\/p>\n

Russo shares, “It\u2019s always so great to get into the studio with Noah to make music. Making \u2018Strange Brew\u2019 was a blast, and it gave us the opportunity to make a full version of our titles for the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Noah Hawley, \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d series \/ executive producer \/ writer \/ director: \u201cKubrick has a famous quote where he says, \u2018the truth of a thing is in the feel of it, not the think of it.\u2019 Jeff and I started recording cover songs together back in \u2018Fargo\u2019 Season 2 to try to capture a feeling the shows needed. In \u2018Legion\u2019 we wanted the needle drops to feel like score, so we doubled down on the number of songs we recorded. We did it ourselves because it was the clearest and most effective way to capture that feeling in our heads. I had the song \u2018Strange Brew\u2019 in my head all through \u2018Alien: Earth\u2019 prep and filming. Who can say why? Logic says it\u2019s the lyric \u2018strange brew, kill what\u2019s inside of you\u2019 that feels like it literally applies to the monster, but so much of the story of the Alien franchise is also about the evil that lives in the hearts of men. The song was written about a woman, and there is a seductiveness to the feel where it seems like the think of it is saying \u2018there\u2019s something wrong with you,\u2019 but the feel of it is saying \u2018come closer.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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ABOUT FX\u2019s \u201cALIEN: EARTH\u201d <\/p>\n

When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, \u201cWendy\u201d (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet\u2019s greatest threat in FX\u2019s \u201cAlien: Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named \u201cWendy\u201d marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani\u2019s spaceship collides into Prodigy City, \u201cWendy\u201d and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.<\/p>\n

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Led by Chandler, the series showcases an expansive international cast, which includes Timothy Olyphant (\u201cKirsh\u201d), Alex Lawther (\u201cHermit\u201d), Samuel Blenkin (\u201cBoy Kavalier\u201d), Babou Ceesay (\u201cMorrow\u201d), Adrian Edmondson (\u201cAtom Eins\u201d), David Rysdahl (\u201cArthur Sylvia\u201d), Essie Davis (\u201cDame Sylvia\u201d), Lily Newmark (\u201cNibs\u201d), Erana James (\u201cCurly\u201d), Adarsh Gourav (\u201cSlightly\u201d), Jonathan Ajayi (\u201cSmee\u201d), Kit Young (\u201cTootles\u201d), Di\u00eam Camille (\u201cSiberian\u201d), Moe Bar-El (\u201cRashidi\u201d) and Sandra Yi Sencindiver (\u201cYutani\u201d).<\/p>\n

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FX\u2019s \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d is created for television and executive produced by Peabody and Emmy\u00ae Award-winning Noah Hawley. Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales and Clayton Krueger also serve as executive producers. \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d is produced by FX Productions.<\/p>\n

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New episodes of FX\u2019s \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d are available every Tuesday on FX and streaming on Hulu. <\/p>\n

Stream: Spotify<\/a> Apple Music<\/a> Amazon Music<\/a> YouTube Music<\/a><\/p>\n

FX\u2019s \u201cALIEN: EARTH\u201d SINGLE<\/p>\n

Tracklisting:<\/p>\n

Strange Brew (Performed by Noah Hawley, Jeff Russo)<\/p>\n

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ABOUT JEFF RUSSO<\/p>\n

Jeff Russo is an Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer, scoring varied and compelling music for film, television and video games. <\/p>\n

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Upcoming projects include Netflix\u2019s Hostage; Roberto Sneider\u2019s Looking Through Water; Apple TV+\u2019s Cape Fear; and Paramount+\u2019s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.<\/p>\n

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Russo\u2019s film credits include Jon Avnet\u2019s The Last Rodeo; Olatunde Osunsanmi\u2019s Star Trek: Section 31; Chiwetel Ejiofor\u2019s Rob Peace, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival; Bartlett Sher\u2019s Oslo, which he co-scored with Zo\u00eb Keating and for which he received an Emmy nomination; Paul Dektor\u2019s American Dreamer, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival; Sabrina Doyle\u2019s Lorelei, which premiered at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival; Noah Hawley\u2019s Lucy in the Sky, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival; Peter Berg\u2019s action-thriller film, Mile 22; and Jon Avnet\u2019s Three Christs, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. <\/p>\n

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His music can also be heard on shows such as FX\u2019s series Alien: Earth; and Fargo, for which Russo received an Emmy in 2017 and four additional nominations; Hulu\u2019s miniseries The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox; Netflix\u2019s Untamed; Zero Day and Ripley; Peacock\u2019s Mrs. Davis; HBO Max\u2019s Love and Death; Prime Video’s Ballard; and The Consultant; Showtime Networks\u2019 The Man Who Fell to Earth; CBS All Access\u2019s Star Trek: Discovery, and Clarice; Paramount +\u2019s Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; Netflix\u2019s The Umbrella Academy; Cursed; and Altered Carbon; FX\u2019s Legion and Snowfall; Starz\u2019s Power Book II: Ghost, produced by Curtis Jackson \u201c50 Cent\u201d; Apple TV+\u2019s For All Mankind; and more. <\/p>\n

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In addition to composing music for film and television, Russo is a founding member, lead guitarist and co-songwriter of two-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling rock band, Tonic. Their debut album, Lemon Parade, posted three singles in the U.S. Mainstream rock charts’ Top 10 with “If You Could Only See” rocketing to number one. In 2003, the band received two Grammy nominations, one for \u201cBest Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal\u201d for “Take Me As I Am”, and one for \u201cBest Rock Album.\u201d Russo also received a BAFTA nomination for Best Music for Annapurna Interactive’s video game, What Remains of Edith Finch.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT NOAH HAWLEY<\/p>\n

Noah Hawley is one of the most accomplished auteurs and versatile storytellers working in television, film and literature today. Hawley balances the art of telling cinematic, unforgettable character-driven stories that linger long after you\u2019ve been immersed in them. Over the course of his more than 20-year career, Hawley\u2019s work as a novelist, screenwriter, series creator, showrunner and director has garnered acclaim \u2013 winning an Emmy\u00ae, Writers Guild, PEN, Critics\u2019 Choice, and Peabody Awards \u2013 and passionate response from audiences.<\/p>\n

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Hawley is the creator, writer and showrunner of Alien: Earth, the critically acclaimed original FX television series based on the iconic film franchise that debuted in August 2025 from Hulu and FX.  <\/p>\n

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Previously from Hawley and his 26 Keys production banner was the fifth chapter of his quintessential FX anthology series Fargo, for which he serves as executive producer, writer, showrunner and director. The five installments of the hit series have been nominated for 70 Primetime Emmy Awards and won seven. Hawley is also the visionary behind FX\u2019s groundbreaking series Legion. His feature film directorial debut, Lucy in the Sky, was released by Fox Searchlight in 2019. Hawley began his television career as a writer and producer on the hit series Bones in 2005, going on to create, executive produce and serve as showrunner for ABC\u2019s My Generation (2009) and The Unusuals (2010).<\/p>\n

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As a best-selling author, Hawley has published six novels: A Conspiracy of Tall Men, Other People\u2019s Weddings, The Punch, The Good Father, Before the Fall and Anthem, which garnered acclaim as one of the most ambitious novels of 2022. In addition, Fargo: This Is A True Story, a companion book to the first three seasons of the series and authored by Hawley, was released by Grand Central Publishing.<\/p>\n

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Legion, Fargo, and Alien: Earth are produced under Hawley\u2019s Austin-based 26 Keys Productions banner, which opened their HQ offices in downtown Austin in 2024. He was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2025.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT DISNEY MUSIC GROUP<\/p>\n

Disney Music Group (DMG) spearheads The Walt Disney Company\u2019s global music ventures, encompassing recorded music, publishing, and live concerts. As the home of iconic labels like Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, DMG boasts an extensive portfolio that includes soundtracks from some of the most beloved franchises in entertainment\u2014Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Disney+.<\/p>\n

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A trailblazer in the industry, DMG has launched award-winning and chart-topping albums, including the Grammy\u00ae-winning Encanto, the Oscar\u00ae-winning Frozen, and the fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy mixtapes. Its rich legacy extends to celebrated compositions from WandaVision and The Mandalorian, iconic scores like Soul (Oscar\u00ae and Grammy\u00ae winner), Black Panther, Coco, and Moana, as well as hit video games such as Spider-Man 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Grammy\u00ae winner), and Star Wars Outlaws.<\/p>\n

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Recent releases include Freakier Friday, Fantastic 4: First Steps, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Thunderbolts, Lilo & Stitch, Snow White, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, Inside Out 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine, alongside television soundtracks for Sh\u014dgun, Agatha All Along, Only Murders in the Building, and Descendants: The Rise of Red. Looking ahead, DMG is set to unveil highly anticipated soundtracks for Electric Bloom, Avatar 3 and Zootopia 2.<\/p>\n

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With a catalog spanning over eight decades, DMG\u2019s music has become a cornerstone of global pop culture. From timeless classics like Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins to modern epics such as Avatar and The Lion King, DMG\u2019s repertoire continues to define cinematic music history.<\/p>\n

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Through Disney Concerts, DMG enchants audiences worldwide, producing and licensing thousands of live performances such as Star Wars in Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney on Classic, Pixar in Concert, The Lion King 30th Anniversary, and Marvel\u2019s Infinity Saga. These spectacular productions celebrate the music that has shaped storytelling for generations.<\/p>\n

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DMG also leads in music innovation and discovery with curated playlists, its dedicated SiriusXM station (Channel 133), and the Disney Music Emporium (www.disneymusicemporium.com), an online hub for exclusive vinyl and collector\u2019s editions. Its acclaimed The Big Score video series highlights the composers behind DMG\u2019s most iconic soundtracks, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry that brings music to life.<\/p>\n

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Beyond soundtracks, DMG represents a dynamic roster of artists and songwriters, including Queen (in the U.S. and Canada), Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, TINI, kenzie, almost monday, Freya Skye, Adrian Lyles, Dewain Whitmore, Tony Ferrari, Lenii, Paris Carney, Rose Tan, and others.<\/p>\n

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Setting the gold standard in music and entertainment, Disney Music Group remains at the heart of the soundtrack to our lives, inspiring and connecting audiences across generations.<\/p>\n

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Follow Hollywood Records:                          <\/p>\n

Instagram: @hollywoodrecords <\/p>\n

Twitter: @HollywoodRecs <\/p>\n

TikTok: @hollywoodrecords<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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