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Generational Talent Clash: Emmy Music Nominees Span from Newcomers to Legends
7 Aug
Summary
- First-time father-daughter composing duo nominated
- Mick Giacchino, son of Emmy winner, also nominated
- Longtime "Cobra Kai" composers finally recognized
The 2025 Emmy music nominations have brought a diverse mix of talent to the forefront, with a blend of first-time nominees and seasoned veterans vying for the prestigious awards.
One of the most intriguing storylines is the father-daughter composing duo of Thomas and Julia Newman, who scored "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." This marks the first time an Emmy-nominated composing team has been a parent-child pair. Another notable nominee is Mick Giacchino, the son of Emmy-winning "Lost" composer Michael Giacchino, who is recognized for his work on "The Penguin."
Alongside these newcomers, the nominations also feature several long-overdue recognitions. Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson, who have scored the hit series "Cobra Kai" for years, are finally nominated for the show's sixth and final season. Additionally, film-scoring legend Hans Zimmer, who has two Oscars and four Grammys, could finally win his first Emmy for the documentary "The Americas."
Despite the progress in diversity, with 24% of the nominees being people of color, the gender gap in the industry remains a concern, with only 16% of the nominees being women.
