
NEWS
Nov 9, 2025
Hollywood Concerto Embraced Across the Country
This evening’s performance of my newest concert work marked the third premiere in a string of debuts wrapping up 2025: Courtney Snyder and the University of Michigan Concert Band, Christopher Confessore and the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, and Libi Lebel with the Texas Medical Center Orchestra. I'm...
Aug 14, 2025
League of Legends: Spirit Blossom Beyond
The League of Legends - Spirit Blossom: Beyond soundtrack is now live on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms! I had the joy of composing 21 minutes of battle music for this latest interactive event in the League of Legends universe, alongside the beautiful work of Bill Hemstapat and...
Aug 13, 2025
To The Finale Song
Full Song Out Now The full version of “To the Finale” from Wuthering Waves is now streaming on Spotify (and other streaming platforms)! I had the honor of composing and producing this track, with songwriting by Xueran Chen and David Lin (topline & lyrics), and a standout vocal performance by Mars Atlas...
Aug 12, 2025
To the Finale - Trailer Score
Excited to share the Wuthering Waves story trailer “To the Finale”, which I had the honor of scoring. Topline and Lyrics by by Xueran Chen and David Lin and brought to life by the amazing vocals of Mars Atlas). It was a blast crafting the cinematic soundscape around their work, blending orchestral...
Jun 2, 2025
My most recent music for League of Legends
I had the joy of composing the battle music for Spirit Blossom: Beyond—the latest interactive event in the League of Legends universe. Huge thanks to Bill Hemstapat for inviting me into the emotional and thematic world he shaped through his beautiful music for this event, and to the Riot team for creating such an...
Apr 21, 2025
Bass Trombone Concerto to Premiere Fall 2025
I'm thrilled to share a project that has been close to my heart for years: my Bass Trombone Concerto. This work is a celebration of the instrument's profound voice, blending cinematic textures with bold, expressive writing. I'm honored to collaborate with Ilan Morgenstern, Principal Bass Trombonist...
Feb 11, 2025
"Go Back" Opening Cinematic Short
"We shot the whole thing in under six hours," director Kianna Dixen shared in a recent post. You wouldn’t guess it from watching. "Go Back" is crafted in the style of a video game opening cinematic, following a young woman as she unearths echoes of the past and falls into the shadows of a dark future...
Jan 7, 2025
New World Aeternum Soundtrack
What a joy it has been to contribute original score to Amazon Games’ New World: Aeternum! Collaborating with my gifted colleagues at Hexany Audio, we worked together to create music that would reflect the rich, fantastical world of the game. The soundtrack brings to life themes of adventure, mystery...
Nov 26, 2024
Mistfall Hunter Official Trailer
Proud to announce that I had the opportunity to score the official reveal trailer for Mistfall Hunter, developed by Bellring Games! It’s surreal to see the trailer live on the official Xbox YouTube channel—this dark, intense world was such a thrill to score...
Sep 13, 2024
2024 Honor of Kings Soundtrack
I am so blessed to have contributed to this most recent album release for Honor of Kings with some music I wrote last year for the main lobby. It was an absolute pleasure as always to collaborate with the Utah Film Orchestra and Nathan Hofheins (conductor), who brought such a grand and exhilarating feel...
Aug 5, 2024
Blood Brothers Soundtrack Release
The Blood Brothers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is now available on all streaming platforms. Stepping away from the traditional symphony orchestra and into Riley Donavan's (director) dark world was a fun and welcome challenge. This music blends the tried and true method of modern…
Jul 25, 2024
Blood Brothers at LA Shorts
"Blood Brothers" a dark comedy short film written by Owen Kneeland and directed by Riley Donavan recently premiered at the Oscar-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival! I had the pleasure of contributing an original musical score to the film! After a robbery gone wrong, two incompetent...
May 10, 2024
Fool’s Gold Lobby Music - Call of Duty Mobile
Wow! Beyond ecstatic to share that I got the opportunity to write the main lobby music for Call of Duty: Mobile - Season 4: Fool’s Gold. This is a special full-circle moment; I’ve loved playing this game since it came out, and being able to contribute to this monumental franchise is such a blessing…
May 10, 2024
Fanfare for the Trailblazer
“Fanfare for the Trailblazer,” my most recent collaboration with the Southern California Brass Consortium (SCBC) had its official recording released today. It’s always such a joy to work with such an incredibly talented and professional group. This piece is a special one, as it commemorates the…
Feb 28, 2024
My Name is Sterling Maffe...
An introductory video is long overdue! It's always nice to put a face to a name, and if you've ever been curious about the voice behind my music, take a couple minutes to meet me here with a quick look into my musical life, some memorable moments from my career so far, and what inspires me to create...
Jan 28, 2024
"Fanfare for the Trailblazer" World Premiere
'Patriot', 'Vanguard', 'Unsung Hero', and now 'Trailblazer'. The Southern California Brass Consortium celebrated their tenth anniversary today with a special concert, and I was lucky enough to compose a commemorative piece to honor the occasion. "Fanfare for the Trailblazer" is an addition to the...
Dec 7, 2023
Luna Skin Music for "Honor of Kings"
I'm excited to have contributed to "Honor of Kings" with the Luna Skin music. I had a wonderful adapting the melody from "The Moment" and spicing it up with a few original themes, all played by the incredible Utah Film orchestra, Nathan Hofheins at the helm (recorded by Michael Greene). Flute solos provided by...
Nov 30, 2023
Solar Flare: Massive Minimalism
There's nothing that says "vastness of space" like a 44-piece brass section! Originally written to be featured in director Michael Burns' 48-hour film festival entry "The Transference," this symphonic piece mixes traditional orchestra with electronic elements in a minimalist but powerful musical portrait of...
Nov 15, 2023
HMMA 2023: Winner for Live Concert
We won the award! Reposted from Hexany Audios official website: "Our team had a wonderful time at the HMMA award show last night. We are thrilled to win the award for the Live Concert For Visual Media category! Thank you again to our friends at Hypergryph for the incredible production at...























