Nine Inch Nails release new song ‘As Alive As You Need Me To Be’
Nine Inch Nails has shared their latest single, “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” marking their first official music release in five years. The song is featured in the new trailer for TRON: Ares, which is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming film. The original motion picture soundtrack for TRON: Ares, featuring all-new music by Nine Inch Nails, is set to be released on September 19 via Interscope Records.
This groundbreaking soundtrack is a departure from the band’s previous acclaimed scores and showcases their unique fusion of analogue soul and digital dread. TRON: Ares encapsulates all the signature elements that have made Nine Inch Nails one of the most influential acts in modern music – combining industrial, electronic, rock, and ambient sounds into emotionally raw and sonically aggressive compositions.
Formed in 1988 by Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails has received critical acclaim for their innovative approach to music and their ability to push boundaries. The band has won two Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Their multi-Platinum studio albums, including “Pretty Hate Machine,” “The Downward Spiral,” and “The Fragile,” have solidified their reputation as pioneers in the industry.
In 2008, Reznor and bandmate Atticus Ross ventured into film composition, starting with the score for David Fincher’s “The Social Network.” This collaboration earned them an Oscar and a Golden Globe, leading to numerous other successful projects. Their work on the HBO series “Watchmen” and Pixar film “Soul” further established them as leading composers in the industry.
Earlier this year, Reznor and Ross announced “Future Ruins,” a music festival dedicated to visionary composers shaping modern cinema and television. The event, set for November 8, 2025, will feature live performances across three stages, showcasing the duo’s groundbreaking score work.
Nine Inch Nails’ TRON: Ares soundtrack presents a new sonic landscape with pulsating synths, haunting melodies, and distorted textures, marking a departure from traditional orchestral compositions. The album is a testament to the band’s ability to break boundaries and redefine what a score can be.
With the release of “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” and their upcoming TRON: Ares soundtrack, Nine Inch Nails continues to push the boundaries of music and establish themselves as one of the most innovative and influential acts in the industry. Their unique blend of genres and fearless approach to composition make them a force to be reckoned with in the world of music and film.