One of the reasons why HBO’s Euphoria became a cult favourite is the show’s soundtrack. Composed primarily by Labrinth, the series featured a blend of techno, hip-hop and gospel music that fit the show’s moody, intense and occasionally psychedelic nature. Certain songs featured in the show, like “Mount Everest” and “Still Don’t Know My Name”, did numbers on social media platforms such as TikTok.

So fans were understandably shocked when Labrinth announced in March, just a month before the show’s April 12 season three premiere, that he was “done with this industry”, adding, “F*** Columbia [Records]. Double f*** Euphoria.”

“People will comfortably lie in this industry and still call themselves honest people,” the British musician later wrote in an Instagram Story. “So, no cap, I decided to remove whatever music I had in it. I spoke to HBO, as far as I know, we are cool. I left because, last truth, when I work for someone, their vision is paramount to me. But I don’t let people treat me like s***.”

Following his exit, Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer – who is known for Interstellar, Inception and the Dune films – stepped in as the sole composer for season three’s soundtrack. He previously also composed the main title theme for Netflix’s hit show The Crown.

And while Labrinth is missed, so much so that some fans have even begun to edit over Zimmer’s score with the singer’s music, Zimmer has brought his own spin on Euphoria. Here’s everything you need to know about the German composer.

What is Hans Zimmer’s family like?

Hans Florian Zimmer Man was born in September 1957 to a Jewish-German family in Frankfurt. His mother was a musician and his father was an engineer. Growing up, Zimmer dreamed of becoming a fireman, but turned to music after his father died when he was only six years old.