2026 marks an exciting new chapter for the Music in Visual Media Conference as we gather at The Night Temple Hollywood , our newly opened creative home and community hub. Designed as a collaborative space for organizations and artists working across music, film, and visual media, The Night Temple Hollywood offers a welcoming environment that supports learning, connection, and artistic exchange. The venue features a café, restaurant and bar, dedicated workshop rooms, and versa

The Night Temple begins the new year with a special String Quintet Night  in January, gathering an inspiring group of composers for an intimate evening of music, community, and reflection in our Franklin Hills home. This month’s gathering is offered in honor of the life and legacy of David Lynch , marking one year since his passing, and celebrating the profound impact his work continues to have across film, music, and the arts. The evening will feature performances by Owen N

Silva Screen Records has announced the release of H Is For Hawk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) , featuring a deeply affecting original score by Ivor Novello–nominated composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch . Following her acclaimed work on All of Us Strangers  and Living , Levienaise-Farrouch once again delivers music of striking emotional depth, this time for Philippa Lowthorpe ’s adaptation of Helen Macdonald ’s beloved memoir. Rooted in themes of grief, nature, and the

Offered in partnership with Arthur Baker & Brenda K. Starr, the ultra-rare artifact surpasses expectations, setting a record as the highest-selling cassette by a female artist. Wax Poetics has confirmed the sale of an exceptionally rare early Mariah Carey demo tape for $54,050 . Sourced from producer Arthur Baker ’s personal archive and offered in partnership with Brenda K. Starr , the cassette was given to Baker on the same night Carey was discovered at a 1989 Christmas pa