Jason Nesmith
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Composer and Producer
Composer and producer Jason Nesmith has been tapped to create the theme for the upcoming animated Netflix series Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, premiering April 23, 2026. The new series, developed by Matt and Ross Duffer with showrunner Eric Robles, expands the Stranger Things universe with fresh adventures set in the winter of 1985 between Seasons 2 and 3. As Hawkins begins to recover and the shadows of the Upside Down finally recede, a new threat emerges beneath the ice, forcing our heroes into a race against time to protect their town once again. Jason collaborated closely with Robles to craft a theme that honors the iconic sound of the original series while introducing a bold musical identity tailored for the animated world. Beyond his screen work, Jason Nesmith is deeply committed to philanthropy through The Gihon Foundation, a nonprofit he leads with his siblings. The foundation supports musicians, writers, and multidisciplinary artists, with recent contributions to organizations including MusiCares and Homeboy Industries.