Sync Music Matters Podcast

Sync Music Matters Podcast


23 – Interview with Aaron May + David Ridley – Scoring Netflix’ Adolescence

May 20, 2025

This episode of Sync Music Matters is an interview with Aaron May and David Ridley about scoring the Netflix series Adolescence and the power of collaboration

Interview with Aaron May + David Ridley

Aaron and David are the progressive composer duo responsible for scoring Netflix’ recent psychological crime drama Adolescence 

Other credits include ITVs Malpractice and the 4x BAFTA nominated feature Boiling Point.

Aaron and David met at Bristol Uni, where they were doing a Masters in Composition. They played in bands together before collaboratively scoring their first short in 2017. 

Since then they’ve gone on to create bold, distinctive soundtracks blending contemporary classical and electronic elements . Their working practice puts an emphasis on experimentation and conversation, both with each other and their co-creatives in order to harness the power of collaboration.

Website: Aaron May & David Ridley

Instagram: aaron_and_david