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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Wendy Lee

Why music supervisors are clashing with Netflix

LOS ANGELES — It was one of the most memorable moments in Netflix's "Stranger Things 4": Max running away from the murderous monster Vecna, fueled by Kate Bush's soaring song, "Running Up That Hill."

Music supervisor Nora Felder was instrumental in selecting and securing approvals for the hit 1980s song, which catapulted to No. 1 on several musical charts after its airing on "Stranger Things."

Yet, despite their increasingly important role in suggesting such songs and curating music for shows, music supervisors say they aren't getting the pay and benefits shared by their unionized peers.

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