New FSM Site
- Lukas Kendall
- Mar 7, 2025
- 1 min read
Well, the time has come!
The website that was built over 20 years ago for www.filmscoremonthly.com is completely obsolete and our programmer is phasing out his web work this calendar year.
I am seriously interested in running a Kickstarter to finance to a new site and bring our operations into the 21st century with podcasts, a YouTube channel and more.
I have long wanted to compile a book, The Best of Film Score Monthly, and given that this is our 35th anniversary (!) since I started the newsletter that became FSM, maybe this is a good time to put one together and publish it as a perk for the campaign?
What are your ideas?
The clean layout and updated navigation on the new FSM site make tracking national updates and downloading regulatory compliance documents so much faster than digging through the chaotic mess of the old portal. It’s always a huge relief when public departments finally invest in decent user experience so you don't have to spend half your morning just trying to find a single, basic form. Honestly, whenever I finish setting up accounts on new administrative sites or managing digital portals like this, I need a completely mindless break to switch my brain off. I'll usually just scroll through Trustpilot feedback on my phone to find a secure platform and play a few rounds of online pokies Australia to unwind before getting back…
Congratulations on the 35th anniversary! Bringing Film Score Monthly into the 21st century with podcasts and a YouTube channel is an incredible step, and a "Best of FSM" book sounds like the ultimate Kickstarter perk for long-time fans of cinematic music. There is something truly magical about classic film scores—they have a way of entirely transporting you to another place. Honestly, listening through old soundtracks and diving into cinematic history is exactly the kind of relaxing escape we love to enjoy when we head out to the Massanutten Resort.
Taking a break from the daily grind and putting on a great playlist while unwinding in comfortable Massanutten resort lodging is the ultimate way to recharge your creative batteries. This project sounds…
This is such exciting news for the Film Score Monthly community! Bringing the site into the 21st century with podcasts and a YouTube channel sounds like a fantastic way to celebrate the 35th anniversary. A "Best of FSM" book would be a wonderful perk for the Kickstarter—preserving that history is so important for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
While waiting for the new site to launch, I’ve been diving into a new Book series to keep the creative inspiration flowing. If anyone is looking for more Books to read during the transition, there are some great titles out there that capture the same spirit of storytelling and history. I can't wait to see the new FSM take shape!
It’s exciting to see the plans for a new FSM site and a Kickstarter campaign! Archiving the history of Film Score Monthly while moving into a modern format with podcasts and YouTube is a great move for the community. For those of us managing niche resources, like a free business listing for black owned business, we understand how important visibility and updated platforms are. A Business directory submission for black owned business or any specialized archive requires a strong digital foundation, so bringing the site into the 21st century is definitely the right call. Looking forward to the "Best of FSM" book as well!
Lukas, this is fantastic news! It’s incredible to think that FSM has been such a vital part of the film music world for 35 years. Transitioning to a new, modern site is a huge undertaking, but it’s the perfect way to preserve that rich history while building a space for new types of content like podcasts and video. The idea of a 'Best of FSM' book as a Kickstarter perk is brilliant—it’s such a treasure trove of interviews and insights that deserves to be compiled.
Taking on a project of this scale, especially one with so much history, requires a lot of focus and energy. I’ve always found that I’m most effective when I balance big creative pushes with steady…