Newton Brothers Discuss Making The Soundtrack To “X-Men ’97” | Exclusive Interview

This summer, the second season of the hit animated series, “X-Men ’97”, arrived on Disney+ around the world, and recently, I got to speak with the composers of the music for the show, The Newton Brothers, Andy Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart.

Building on the emotional aftermath of the first season’s shocking finale, the composers crafted a score rooted in loss, resilience, and hope. Familiar themes return transformed by what the characters have endured, while new characters introduce fresh musical ideas that expand the sound of the series.

Drawing from the rich sonic palette established in Season 1, including vintage and modern synthesisers, drum machines, choir, orchestra, guitars, solo voices, and percussion, The Newton Brothers push the music into bold new territory while honouring the legacy of the beloved animated classic. The result is a score that can be dark and intimate, thrilling and heroic, heartbreaking and inspiring, often all within the same episode.

I also spoke to them about their work on the hit Marvel Disney+ Original series, “Daredevil: Born Again”, including them sharing what the difference is between working on live-action to animated Marvel shows.

Check out the full interview below:

You can find both seasons of “X-Men ’97” and “Daredevil: Born Again” available to stream now on Disney+.  The soundtracks to these seasons are also available to stream on digital platforms. 

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