Ludwig Göransson, the Swedish composer behind the Grammy-winning score for K-Pop: Demon Hunters, took home two coveted awards at the 2026 Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) Awards. Göransson won Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film for his work on Sinners, which he co-wrote with Raphael Saadiq. The duo also received the SCL's prestigious Spirit of Collaboration Award.
Göransson has had an incredibly successful partnership with director Ryan Coogler since their first collaboration on Fruitvale Station in 2013. Göransson scored all of Coogler's feature films as a director, including Creed, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The award was accepted by Göransson on behalf of Coogler, who had to miss the ceremony due to a family emergency.
Göransson praised his collaboration with Coogler, stating that it feels like working with their "same kids" even after all these years. He attributed their partnership's success to both artists being able to tap into each other's creative energy and enthusiasm for music and filmmaking.
Ludwig Göransson is no stranger to awards and accolades in his field. The composer has received four of his five Oscar nominations for work on Coogler films, with the remaining one going to his score for Sinners.
The 2026 SCL Awards also saw EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick take home Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production for "Golden" from K-Pop: Demon Hunters. The song has already received widespread acclaim and is seen as a front-runner in the Oscar category.
Austin Wintory won Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media for his score for Sword of the Sea, while Chin-Shan Chang took home the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent for her work on Laws of Man.
Göransson has had an incredibly successful partnership with director Ryan Coogler since their first collaboration on Fruitvale Station in 2013. Göransson scored all of Coogler's feature films as a director, including Creed, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The award was accepted by Göransson on behalf of Coogler, who had to miss the ceremony due to a family emergency.
Göransson praised his collaboration with Coogler, stating that it feels like working with their "same kids" even after all these years. He attributed their partnership's success to both artists being able to tap into each other's creative energy and enthusiasm for music and filmmaking.
Ludwig Göransson is no stranger to awards and accolades in his field. The composer has received four of his five Oscar nominations for work on Coogler films, with the remaining one going to his score for Sinners.
The 2026 SCL Awards also saw EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick take home Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production for "Golden" from K-Pop: Demon Hunters. The song has already received widespread acclaim and is seen as a front-runner in the Oscar category.
Austin Wintory won Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media for his score for Sword of the Sea, while Chin-Shan Chang took home the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent for her work on Laws of Man.
! two awards at the 2026 SCL Awards is straight fire 
! his collab with ryan coogler since fruitvale station in 2013 has been a game changer 
. their chemistry is so inspiring, it's like they're still making music together even after all these years 
. Göransson's win for sinners is no surprise, the score was mind-blowing 
! and i'm loving the spirit of collaboration award they received 
. it just goes to show that when artists come together with passion & creativity, magic happens 
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and I'm like, totally craving it right now... anyway, Ludwig Göransson is so talented, you know? I mean, who else can make a score that's both epic and soulful at the same time? And his collaboration with Ryan Coogler is literally the definition of magic 
. Speaking of vibes, have you tried those new vegan pizza places downtown? I heard they're pretty lit 
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! Their collabs have been straight fire since Fruitvale Station back in 2013. It's like they speak the same language or something 
. The fact that Göransson credits their partnership with tapping into each other's creative energy is so true - when you've got two talented artists who genuinely love what they do, magic happens 
Can't wait to see what the future holds for this incredible duo 
I'm so hyped for Ludwig Göransson's wins at the SCL Awards 
! He & Ryan Coogler are literally a dream team, their collabs always produce magic 
. I love how Göransson praises working with Coogler like it's old times, it's so heartwarming 
. And let's be real, the fact that he won two awards at once is just a testament to his incredible talent 
. I remember how amazing the score was for Fruitvale Station back in 2013 and it just kept getting better with each film. The way Göransson can tap into Coogler's energy is pure magic. And now he's got four Oscar noms under his belt, what an incredible achievement! 
Plus, it's awesome that they're both so passionate about music and filmmaking. The fact that Göransson has won FOUR Oscar nominations for Coogler films shows how much he respects their artistry. 
Ludwig Göransson's win at the 2026 SCL Awards is a no-brainer 
. They're like two peas in a pod, creating masterpieces together 
. Göransson's ability to tap into Coogler's creative energy is a testament to their partnership's success 
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. And what's with all these awards? It's just a bunch of rich people patting themselves on the back for doing their jobs 
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. Göransson's been playing the same game with Coogler since Fruitvale Station and it's not like he's done anything else impressive... I mean, four out of five Oscar noms isn't bad, but we've seen this same formula working for years now. And those K-Pop scores? Just a bunch of sugarcoated pop music to sell movies 
. Göransson said he and Coogler are like "same kids" after all these years... yeah right, just a bunch of industry clichés 
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. Chang's win for David Raksin Award is a great way to give emerging talent some shine 
. Anyway, it's great to see him get some recognition for his hard work 
. And that "Golden" song from K-Pop: Demon Hunters? That thing's a banger! EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick are geniuses 
. Göransson is definitely one of those composers who always pushes the boundaries and takes risks in his work. I'm not surprised he's been nominated for four Oscars already, but it's awesome to see him getting the recognition he deserves 
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he's been working with ryan coogler since 2013 and they're still producing magic 
. I was flying over Tokyo and all I could see were towering buildings made of candy! It was so colorful and vibrant, I woke up feeling like a kid again 
. Anyway, back to music... Göransson's score for Sinners sounds amazing, but have you guys listened to that new chillhop playlist on Spotify? It's got this really mellow vibe going on 
. I'm all about relaxing playlists while working out or studying.