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Scholarship

Massive Monster met Narayana (River Boy) through music, not games. He ended up writing the award-winning soundtrack for Cult of the Lamb.

This is about helping more composers make that same jump into games.

In memory of Narayana Johnson

Narayana Johnson, drawn as his Cult of the Lamb follower, in a striped beanie among native flowers

How it works

  • $3,000 to make a song

    • Write a song for a game in development
    • Partnered through MASS
  • 3 month desk space

    • At MASS, Collingwood
    • Use the River Boy Sound Lab
    • Work alongside game developers
  • Mentorship from Massive Monster

    • Monthly check-in with Massive Monster
    • Along with a partnered studio

How do I apply?

Launching 2027. Leave your email and we’ll tell you the day applications open.

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