Danny Elfman and Richard Patrick discuss new music and film scores

In a recent podcast interview at Louisville’s Louder Than Life festival, composer and musician Danny Elfman and Filter frontman Richard Patrick discussed their upcoming creative projects and evolving musical styles.

Elfman shared details regarding his follow-up to ‘Big Mess’, which is expected in early 2027. The project will include an accompanying film described as a “David Lynch homage” featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Slash, and Thundercat. He also touched upon his recent work scoring Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’.

Richard Patrick discussed his work with Filter and his project ‘A Place to Kill’, which he characterized as “Skinny Puppy with hooks.” Patrick noted that his sound is becoming heavier as he ages, influenced by industrial artists like Ministry and Nine Inch Nails.