Labrinth says he's quitting
Labrinth — known for Euphoria scoring and indie-leaning collaborations — publicly announced he's quitting the industry, a post that reignited conversations about trust and burnout even among successful artists (95 views, 2 likes on the item flagged here). — Big cultural moment for indie communities watching artist retention and mental-health fallout Labrinth News.
On March 13, 2026 Labrinth posted)) a screenshot-style message on Instagram that read, “I’M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY… DOUBLE F**K EUPHORIA,” sparking immediate media pickup. That post named Columbia Records and the HBO series directly, a striking detail given that Labrinth’s album COSMIC OPERA: ACT I was released via Columbia Records on January 30, 2026 [Sony Music Canada]. (sonymusic.ca) Labrinth is the Emmy-winning composer behind Euphoria’s sound—his song “All For Us” won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 2020—so his public distancing represents a break with an established creative credit. (uproxx.com) Season 3 of Euphoria, for which Labrinth was announced to be returning alongside Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer as a co-composer, is scheduled to premiere on April 12, 2026, raising questions about the show’s final scoring lineup. (hollywoodreporter.com) Representatives for Labrinth, HBO and Columbia either did not immediately respond or declined to comment when outlets asked for clarification, while peers such as Kesha and Skylar Grey posted bedside messages of support in the post’s replies. (variety.com) The social reaction climbed fast—Vice reported the Instagram upload drew more than 10,000 comments within hours—and industry outlets continue to flag that it remains unclear whether Labrinth will actually exit projects like Euphoria Season 3 or festival dates such as Coachella. (vice.com)
