This episode of Sync Music Matters is an interview with NYX’s  Sian O’Gorman about the scoring of the BBC series Dope Girls

NYX is a collective of experimental vocalists and electronic artists based in London.

In Greek mythology, NYX is the primordial goddess of the night, born from chaos giving birth to light and day. And it’s this duality which inspires their creativity.
NYX blend traditional vocal techniques with cutting-edge sound design, and in doing so they craft sonic worlds that bridge the ancient and the futuristic

In 2020 their collaborative album Deep England with Gazelle Twin was named one of The Guardian’s top ten contemporary albums and in 2021 NYX received Film London’s Breakthrough Talent Award. They have just completed their debut TV score for the BBCs Dope Girls due out in the first half of 2025 and are due to release their debut album NYX in March 2025

Some of Sian’s musical influences which aren’t mentioned in the show include:
Her hero Joe Hisaishi “I listen to my Miyazaki film soundtracks almost daily”
The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance OST by Daniel Pemberton
Mica Levi’s Zone of Interest score “My mind was completely blown”
Colin Stetson forever!

Centred around care, connection, and collaboration, the collective creates immersive sonic landscapes that traverse the full spectrum of human emotion – from the depths of grief to ecstatic joy. Their work balances ritualistic intensity with playful exploration, offering audiences a transformative experience to ground themselves in the power of sound and embodiment. Drawing on influences from psychoacoustics, somatic practices, and experimental sound design, NYX operates at the intersection of composition and improvisation.

At the heart of NYX’s artistry is a distinct compositional process led by music director Sian O’Gorman. Each piece begins as a deeply personal act of vocal experimentation and layering, evolving into dynamic sonic landscapes shaped collaboratively with performers. This process blends improvisation with precise direction, resulting in music that feels both curated and alive.

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:00) Interview with NYX – What was your path into music

(20:19:06) Under The Skin – Dope Girls and the debut Album NYX

(56:16:00) Getting a Taste – What music and art has influenced you?

You can find out more and listen to NYX on their website www.nyx-edc.com/

NYX on Instagram

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