Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards honors a stellar lineup of artists and songwriters, showcasing the creative depth of contemporary music. At its 2026 ceremony, celebrated composers took home coveted awards for their outstanding contributions to film, television, and interactive media.
Ludwig Göransson stood out with two wins: Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film and Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production for "I Lied to You" from the movie Sinners. This marks his fifth SCL Award nomination, as he has also received four Oscar nominations for his work on Ryan Coogler's films.
In another notable win, EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick took home the Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production award for "Golden" from the K-Pop Demon Hunters. This marks their latest accolade in an impressive list of awards, including Grammys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards.
Bryce Dessner claimed the Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film title with his Train Dreams score, marking a notable win in this category.
Stephen Schwartz was recognized for his work on Wicked: For Good but fell short of winning any awards at the ceremony. This marks his third SCL Award nod, as he has been nominated multiple times throughout his career.
Notable television categories saw Theodore Shapiro take home the Outstanding Original Score for a Television Production award for Severance, while Cristóbal Tapia De Veer received his third SCL Award in this category with The White Lotus. Austin Wintory won Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media for Sword of the Sea, marking an impressive win in this category.
Chin-Shan Chang was honored as the recipient of the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent for her Laws of Man score, marking a notable recognition of her emerging talent.
Ludwig Göransson stood out with two wins: Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film and Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production for "I Lied to You" from the movie Sinners. This marks his fifth SCL Award nomination, as he has also received four Oscar nominations for his work on Ryan Coogler's films.
In another notable win, EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick took home the Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production award for "Golden" from the K-Pop Demon Hunters. This marks their latest accolade in an impressive list of awards, including Grammys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards.
Bryce Dessner claimed the Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film title with his Train Dreams score, marking a notable win in this category.
Stephen Schwartz was recognized for his work on Wicked: For Good but fell short of winning any awards at the ceremony. This marks his third SCL Award nod, as he has been nominated multiple times throughout his career.
Notable television categories saw Theodore Shapiro take home the Outstanding Original Score for a Television Production award for Severance, while Cristóbal Tapia De Veer received his third SCL Award in this category with The White Lotus. Austin Wintory won Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media for Sword of the Sea, marking an impressive win in this category.
Chin-Shan Chang was honored as the recipient of the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent for her Laws of Man score, marking a notable recognition of her emerging talent.
he's like my ultimate composer icon and two wins at the SCL Awards is like, totally deserved! "I Lied to You" from Sinners is such a hauntingly beautiful song and it's amazing that ejae & mark sonnenblick were able to create something so special. Göransson's been nominated for oscars 4 times already and i'm starting to think he's going to sweep all the major awards this year 
also can we talk about bryce dessner's train dreams score? it sounds like such a beautiful, dreamy soundtrack. i need it in my life now! 
just thinking about all these talented composers and songwriters winning awards is giving me chills! Ludwig Göransson is on fire right now 
with those two wins, and I'm so here for it! The way he's been pushing boundaries in the film industry is truly inspiring. And EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick's win for "Golden" from Demon Hunters is amazing - their music never fails to get me pumped up 
! Bryce Dessner's win for Train Dreams score is also a big deal, it's like he's finally getting the recognition he deserves after all his hard work. And on a smaller note, I'm loving that Chin-Shan Chang is being recognized as an emerging talent - her Laws of Man score was so hauntingly beautiful 
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! Ludwig Göransson's wins are especially lit, like he's finally getting the recognition he deserves for his incredible work on Ryan Coogler's films 
. And can we talk about EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick's win for "Golden" from Demon Hunters? That K-Pop jam is EVERYTHING 
! But at the same time, I feel bad for Stephen Schwartz who, despite being a legend in his own right, just didn't bring home any awards this year 
. And what's up with all these Oscars and Grammys and Golden Globes... it feels like nobody's taking home the SCL Award anymore 
. But overall, I'm just so hyped to see these talented artists being recognized for their hard work 
! Ludwig Göransson is on fire right now, it's crazy how he's been nominated for Oscars four times already 
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. Do you think there'll be any big surprises or comebacks?
and can we talk about the diversity of the artists who won? from K-Pop Demon Hunters to the creators of Severance, it's amazing to see so many talented people being recognized for their work 
just saw that Ludwig Göransson won two awards at the Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards and I'm totally stoked! 
but honestly who doesn't love a good "I Lied to You" song? 
EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick's win for Golden from Demon Hunters is also super cool 
it's like their collaboration is just magic 
anyway can we talk about how amazing it is that Chin-Shan Chang got the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent 
. can't wait for next year's ceremony! 
... it's like he's on a different train track than the others 
and EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick's "Golden" is everything 
- Theodore Shapiro's Severance score is so underrated 
, and Austin Wintory's Sword of the Sea win is a major yay 
! Chin-Shan Chang's emerging talent award is super exciting 
, she's gonna do big things 
. Can't wait to see what these creatives come up with next 
. And EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick's win for "Golden" is just so catchy! 
. And hey, Stephen Schwartz still shinin' bright after all those years of hard work 
. how cool is it when music from games gets recognized like this? also, chin-shan chang getting that david raksin award for emerging talent is super exciting to see her talents being acknowledged 
. Maybe next time, right? 
... but let's be real, it's just a bunch of rich folks getting richer, right? i mean, EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick are basically millionaires already, what's one more Grammy or whatever going to do for them? 
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The Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards is undoubtedly a testament to the creative prowess of contemporary music. It's fascinating to see how these award winners have pushed the boundaries of their craft, as evident in Ludwig Göransson's wins for "I Lied to You" from Sinners. His versatility and ability to excel across multiple platforms are truly admirable 
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