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Composer Reflects on Nostalgic Soundtrack for 'Heated Rivalry'

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The soundtrack for the show Heated Rivalry relies on nostalgic early-2000s tracks heavily.
Tierney, the show's composer, says music drives storytelling and cites Wolf Parade's I'll Believe in Anything as integral.
The series is set from 2008 to 2018, yet Tierney's personal playlist influenced the soundtrack.
He notes the younger cast's unfamiliarity with these artists and expresses frustration over their knowledge.

History

Historical Context

Wolf Parade emerged in 2000 from the vibrant Montreal indie scene, contributing to a cultural shift in music that followed the 1990s alternative rock boom. Their song "I'll Believe in Anything" became iconic, reflecting the era's indie revival. This trend of revisiting early-2000s tracks in contemporary media, like the show Heated Rivalry, highlights indie music's lasting influence and generational musical gaps.

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Story summary

The soundtrack for the show Heated Rivalry relies on nostalgic early-2000s tracks heavily.
Tierney, the show's composer, says music drives storytelling and cites Wolf Parade's I'll Believe in Anything as integral.
The series is set from 2008 to 2018, yet Tierney's personal playlist influenced the soundtrack.
He notes the younger cast's unfamiliarity with these artists and expresses frustration over their knowledge.

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