Aitor Etxebarria

Aitor Etxebarria’s name pops up in some of the wildest, most haunting films bouncing around right now. The guy’s soundtrack fingerprints are all over “Burning Body” (2023)—a crime drama that barely gives you time to breathe, let alone guess who’s guilty. The music? Oh, it’s tense. Etxebarria doesn’t just set the mood, he yanks you by the collar and drags you into the fire. His scores don’t just fill in the background—they crawl under your skin. Then there’s “The Platform 2” (2024). If you thought the first one was bonkers, this sequel levels up on the social commentary and the dread. Etxebarria’s work slaps. He understands how to make a creepy, echoing note feel like a punch to the gut. Expect more of those mind-bending sounds that leave you just a little uncomfortable, in the best way possible. The guy knows how to make a cold, concrete prison feel like it’s pulsing with secrets. “Karmele” (2025) is a whole different beast. Instead of dystopian nightmares, you get something more personal, more raw. Etxebarria dials down the chaos for something way more intimate. The music’s got heart, sorrow, nostalgia—sometimes all at once. No surprise, really. He’s got this rare gift for tuning straight into the emotional center of a story, whether it's a crime scene or a bittersweet memory. Honestly, if you spot his name in the credits, chances are you’re about to feel some type of way—whether you want to or not.