.🦃✨ Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend, and we’re happy to bring you this Soundtrack Sunday — Part 3, the final installment, featuring director @alejandromontoyamarin breaking down the soundtrack of The Unexpected. This comes on the heels of an amazing feature about Alejandro in the @latimes 🙌 — and just ahead of our final Los Angeles screening of 2025 at @americascinematheque in Los Feliz on December 13th. Now let’s dive into the heart and soul of this film, and Alejandro's thoughts on the music that shaped it: ✨ Superchunk – “Iron On”. - Superchunk defined so much of my youth — friends laughing, living in the moment, that pure ’90s freedom. It sets the tone for our early character dynamics. 🌊 Tom Caffey – “Baja on the Beach” A bright, energetic salsa track powering the Francisco & @natashaleggero moment — one of my favorites in the film. 🎶 Solution – “Feels So Good” (Victor Simonelli) - @victorsimonelliofficial brings that joyful, soulful lift while the characters are going through absolute hell — a contrast I love. 💣 “Jubilee” – The Sound of Monday - @thesoundofmonday brings a joyful, energy contrast to characters going through absolute hell — which feels kind of perfect. 🌞 Orietta Berti – “Le Ore del Sol” A beautiful, sophisticated vintage track supplied by our friends at @echoette. 🔥 Hal Williams aka Vitra – “Feedback” @theonlyvitra delivers raw hip-hop grit — Ghetto Boys meets Fatlip. ❄️ I Am Snow Angel – Original Score - @iamsnowangel created the nurturing sonic thread that ties together every character’s motivations. Her adaptability and intuition elevated the entire emotional arc. 🎛️ Charles Newman (Mother West / Cottage Sounds) - @motherwest / @cottagesounds — Charles and I challenge each other creatively, and I truly believe this is our strongest soundtrack collaboration yet. I’m very proud of what we built. 💙 We hope people take the time to dive into this soundtrack and discover the layers, textures, and artists who helped shape The Unexpected. Hit that link in bio for all things @theunexpecteds and to watch it now on @appletv or @primevideo.
Happy Thanksgiving all! Now until midnight Dec 24th, grab all that merch you've been procrastinating on and support indie artists! Hit that link in bio to get to the Mother West store and use promo code BF20 at checkout.
The vinyl has landed! @sgtsplendor @amyjaymusic @krisgruen @samh.barron @the.unexpecteds @iamsnowangel @sputniktheband Did you get yours? Hit that link in bio and shop the @motherwest store! #NewMusic #vinyl #indie #singersongwriter #rock #filmscore
ICYMI.. We've put together this show next week in Pasadena on Dec 2nd at @healingforcerecords with @bylandmusic, @zhawl and @melguerison So, hit that link in bio and grab your tixs and have a great holiday weekend! See ya there!
🎧 Happy New Music Friday! 💥 We’re rolling into the weekend with brand-new music from the Mother West family — albums, singles, vinyl drops, and plenty to dive into. ✨ 🎸 @samh.barron  releases his new album Chasing the Devil — now on 12” vinyl and CD in the Mother West store. 🌌 @sgtsplendor drops their new LP Isotopia — also available on 12” vinyl via the Mother West store. 🌺 @esabalumusic shares her gorgeous new collab “Keep Hope Alive” with @iamwakethelion — a shimmering, uplifting track for your Friday soundtrack. Hit that link in bio to stream everything on our @Spotify Fresh 50 playlist, and grab that vinyl from the Mother West store  or from Amazon and other fine online retailers. 💿✨ #NewMusicFriday #MotherWest #SamBarron #ChasingTheDevil #SgtSplendor #Isotopia #Esabalu #WakeTheLion #KeepHopeAlive #VinylCommunity #IndieMusic #FreshMusic #OutNow #SpotifyPlaylist #SupportIndieArtists
🎬 It’s Soundtrack Sunday, and we’re bringing you Part 2 of director Alejandro Montoya-Marin’s thoughts on the music that drives The Unexpecteds. This week dives deeper into the songs that shaped the film’s tone — a wild blend of grit, humor, emotion, and chaos 💥🎶 🇲🇽 Plastilina Mosh – “Graceland” & “Mexican Peso” Monterrey legends of the Avanzada Regia movement, Plastilina Mosh bring swagger, satire, and sonic fusion. Their genre-bending style mirrors the rebellious pulse of the movie. 🌧 CCFX – “The One to Wait” From Olympia, WA — a dreamy, emotional track that slows time inside the film’s momentum. It’s a breath, a heartbeat, a moment of clarity in the chaos. ⚡️ Kate Fagan – “I Don’t Wanna Be So Cool” A post-punk anthem from the early ’80s that radiates fearless authenticity. It perfectly channels the film’s message about rejecting façades and embracing imperfection. 🔥 Les Lullies – “Zero Ambition” From Montpellier, France 🇫🇷 — raw garage-punk electricity that adds swagger and wild energy to one of the film’s key moments. 🚦 Chubby and the Gang – “On the Meter” West London punk grit meets cinematic pace. The track surges like a rush-hour heartbeat — fast, loud, unstoppable. 🎭 Frank Bell & Jack Fanselau – “Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma” A powerful modern re-imagining of Puccini’s aria that brings grand, emotional weight to the story’s closing sequence. 💬 The soundtrack isn’t just background — it’s story. Each song deepens the emotion and energy of The Unexpected(s) and helps define its world through sound and attitude. 🎥 Watch / Own The Unexpecteds: Now streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and available on DVD. 👉 Hit the link in bio to dive in. @alejandromontoyamarin @pushstartfilms @altacaliforniapictures @motherwest @cottagesounds #TheUnexpecteds #SoundtrackSunday #AlejandroMontoyaMarin #FilmMusic #IndieFilm #NowStreaming #AppleTV #AmazonPrime #DVDRelease #PushStartFilms #AltaCaliforniaPictures #MotherWest #CottageSounds #IndieSoundtrack #NewMusic #BehindTheScenes #CinemaMagic #MovieNight #FilmCommunity #SoundtrackLove #MusicInFilm
🚨 New Music Friday is on @motherwest! 🎶✨ Two great new releases just dropped today: 💫 Amy Jay– Mnemonics Out now everywhere! Featuring the stunning track “Margins” 🎧 and a brand-new music video you don’t want to miss. 🔥 💥 Sputnik – Love You Straight from New York City 🗽, bringing that electric indie-pop energy we can’t get enough of ❤️‍🔥 🎥 Hit the link in bio to dive into both on our Fresh 50 @Spotify playlist Turn it up, share it, and tag your favorite track below 👇 #NewMusicFriday #AmyJ #Mnemonics #Margins #Sputnik #LuvzU #MotherWest #IndieMusic #OutNow #NYCmusic #MusicVideo #LinkInBio #Fresh50 #SupportIndieArtists
🎶 NEW YORK CITY SHOW ALERT! 🎶 Three artists. Three new records. One unforgettable night. 💥 We’re thrilled to announce that @sam.hbarron, @krisgruen and @sputniktheband will be performing their brand new releases on November 19th at boweryelectric in New York City! 🗽🎸 🔥 Sam Barron — Chasing the Devil 🌿 Kris Gruen — Solo /Acoustic 🚀 Sputnik the Band — Loves You Come celebrate these new albums, grab your vinyl, CDs, and merch goodies, and hang with us for a night of amazing music, community, and good vibes. 💿💫 🎟️ Tickets & info: [link in bio] 🕖 Doors: 7PM 📍 The Bowery Electric — 327 Bowery, NYC #NYCShow #LiveMusic #MotherWest #CottageSounds #SamBarron #KrisGruen #SputnikTheBand #BoweryElectric #NewYorkMusic #IndieMusic #VinylCommunity #RecordRelease #AlbumLaunch #NYCEvents #SupportIndieArtists #MusicCommunity #ConcertAlert #SeeYouThere #ChasingTheDevil #SoloAcoustic #LovesYou
Amazing night last night in Seattle with @warrendunesband supporting @elbowofficial at thier sold-out @showbox show.
Want a free promo vinyl? It's easy! Follow @the.unexpecteds, pre-order the movie on @appletv, and DM us your receipt and mailing address, and we'll send it out! Links in bio to pre-order and stream the whole soundtrack. #indiefilm #soundtrack #vinylgiveaway
🎶✨ It’s Friday and it's been a big week of new music around here! ✨🎶 🚀 @foxyshazam dropped their 10th studio album, Box of Magic 💥 🌙 @amyjaymusic  released another single from her upcoming album Mnemonics 🎧 ☀️ @aarktica_official  unveiled the beautiful Ecstatic Light Transmission 🌌 🎬 The original soundtrack to the upcoming feature film The Unexpecteds  by @i_am_snowangel is out today! 🎶 🌸 And don’t miss @warrendunesband brand new single Beauty Comes of Everything 🌊 Hit that 🔗 in bio and check them all out on our Spotify Fresh 50 playlist! 💿🔥 #NewMusicFriday #NowPlaying #IndieMusic #FreshFinds #MotherWest #SpotifyPlaylist #TheUnexpecteds #IAmSnowAngel #FoxyShazam #AmyJay #Aarktica #WarrenDunes #BoxOfMagic #Mnemonics #EcstaticLightTransmission #BeautyComesOfEverything #SupportIndieArtists
It's BANDCAMP FRIDAY folks, and in case you missed these last time, they're still fresh off the press and most not out until November. So grab your pre-order and support these indie artists. 100% of sales goes to them until midnight! Hit that link in bio to check it all out! Thank you! 🙏 #IndieMusic #indieartists #bandcampfriday❗️ @katevargasmusic @sputniktheband @amyjaymusic @lowrybk @samh.barron
It was a great last night of their CA tour for @sputniktheband with @kendalljanemeade at this amazing record shop to support @camaradiofm. Thanks to @thatsrightbarryfunkhouser for putting it all together! #supportpublicradio
🔥GIVEAWAY ALERT🔥 We have a limited edition promotional vinyl of songs by @emymelis , @thebeths, @killcode, and more...plus excerpts of the @i_am_snowangel score from #theunexpecteds coming your way! Be sure to follow the film at @the.unexpecteds for updates and details on how you can get yours! #indiefilm #musicsupervision #filmscore
We're super stoked to announce @sputniktheband SoCal Tour September 2025 🎸🌊Join us on a space-age rock voyage through California 🗓️ TOUR DATES & VENUES: ✨@thehotelcafe - Hollywood * w/ @jakepinto 🎸 @lostchordguitars – Solvang 🎉 PDB Birthday Party – Private Event 🌊 Malibu Event – DM for Details *w/ @kendalljanemeade 🏨@wfnm @hotelziggy – West Hollywood 📻 @americanpierecords & coffee house ☕️ @camaradiofm Fundraiser - Camarillo *w/ @kendalljanemeade Get ready for lift-off 🚀 🛸 🎶 | Indie Rock | #thehotelcafe #lostchordguitarssolvang #malibu #hotelziggywesthollywood #camoradio #americanpiecoffeehouse #motherwest #indierock #sputniktheband #sputnikthebandlovesyou
🚨🎬 TONIGHT! 🚨  @codybryanband's GOOD AT BEING BAD will be featured in the season premiere of @therainmakerusa on @usanetwork!  Our writer/producer @mattnovesky says "I co-wrote and produced this track with my brothers @codybryanband 🎸, @iamjeremyraby 🥁, and @eli_rhodes 🎤 — so this is a special moment for sure" @codybryanband says "This is especially special to me for a few reasons - This is the first time to have one of our songs placed in a show like this. Also, this is the song that my dad used to always say we should release as a single. I can hear him now saying something along the lines of, “see boy, I always told you that’s a song y’all should’ve released!”. I’ve gotta think he’s up above with a big ‘ole smile on his face right now." Huge thanks to our friends at @mutinyrecordings 🤝🎵 for landing this as one of several upcoming placements on this show over the next couple of months 💪✨ 🔥 Let’s go!!!
Coming Aug 21st on @peacemaker on @hbomax . Get ready to dance to that opening song and @foxyshazam!
🎧🔥 This week we're stacked on our Fresh 50 @spotify playlist! 🌀 Out today! 🎸 @lostleadersmusic x @bylandmusic  – “I’m a Little Sick of Doubting” 💥 The first single off the upcoming @foxyshazam album Box of Magic, "Magic" 🌊 @sweetundertow  brings the "Country Blues" from their forthcoming album 🧠 @amyjaymusic shares her second single “How the Mind Can Be a Trap” from her upcoming full-length length Mnemonics ☀️✨ @vanessaband x @cottagesounds  – “Shine On” ➡️ Featured in the upcoming season of Rainmaker on the @usa_network! And earlier this week.. 🌧️ @fredhasinsta  – “Yesterday” 💰💥 @sgtsplendor  – “Money In It” 🍽️🖤 Plus, don’t miss @davidsisko x @nicholassattinger covering the classic “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen 🎶 So hit play, turn it up, and head into the weekend with a fresh dose of 🔥 new music! 📍Link in bio! #NewMusicFriday #LostLeaders #Byland #FoxyShazam #SweetUndertow #AmyJay #HungryEyes #NowPlaying #SpotifyPlaylist #IndieMusic
🚨🎶 BANDCAMP FRIDAY IS LIVE! 🎶🚨 Direct-to-artist support never looked (or sounded) so good. Pre-orders, new drops, full catalogs, and stacked swag bundles are up now — grab ‘em before they’re gone! 🎁💿🔥 📀 Sam Barron – PRE-ORDER the upcoming CD + VINYL "Chasing The Devil" — future classic energy.. 🎸✨ 👕 Sputnik the Band – PRE-ORDER “Loves Ya” on CD & VINYL + score their back catalog CDs. New shirt design just dropped too! 👽🎤 🎧 Lowry – Brand NEW ALBUM + the full digital catalog is live now. Deep-dive sonic journeys! 🌈🔊 🌿 Amy Jay – PRE-ORDER Mnemonics on Vinyl or CD with curated merch bundles — thoughtful packaging, vibes, and extras to complete the experience. 💚🪶 🛍️ Everything’s live and ready: 👉 motherwest.bandcamp.com/merch (LINK IN BIO) ✨ Support indie. Collect the drops. Flex the bundles. #BandcampFriday #PreOrderNow #IndieMusic #VinylDrop #CDCollector #MusicMerch #SamBarron @samh.barron #SputnikTheBand @sputniktheband #Lowry @lowrymusic #AmyJay @amyjaymusic #MotherWest #PENMusicGroup @penmusicgroup #LovesYa #Mnemonics #IndieBundles #NowSpinning #SupportIndieArtists 🎁🎶💿👕