“You don’t need to pretend to be someone else”: Patterns breaks down his VGM debut with Kernel Hearts
Fresh off the release of Kernel Hearts, composer Patterns opens up about stepping into the VGM world, embracing creative freedom, and trusting his instincts as an artist.
How Indie Game Composers Are Surviving the Layoff Storm
As 2026 shapes up to be another record year for video game layoffs, composers find themselves on the front lines. Feeling the squeeze, they open up about how they keep their heads above water.
How composer crisp channeled Machine Girl and Y2K grit into the CICADAMATA" soundtrack
I sat down with video game composer crisp to discuss the eclectic CICADAMATA" soundtrack, wearing influences openly, and navigating the indie games landscape.
Rockstar reveals GTA VI soundtrack and opens pre-orders for 2LP vinyl
Rockstar and various retailers have launched pre-orders for a 2LP pressing of GTA VI: The Album, slated to drop alongside the game this November.
Finding Sophia’s Voice: Inside Olivier Derivière’s Score for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
From raw Cypriot choirs to ancient war horns, composer Olivier Derivière takes me behind the scenes of his visceral, adaptive score for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
August continues to make 2026 a record-breaking year for video game music
In this month's VGM roundup, August breaks records while AI music makes a concerning leap onto streaming platforms.
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Cursed Words blesses us with a jazz noir, DnB-infused soundtrack
Six tracks might feel too brief, but Alastair McNamara's jazz-soaked score leaves you craving more.
The Best Game Music to Grab during Bandcamp Friday
Yep, it's that time of the month again: Bandcamp is waiving its cut, and I've rounded up the best new game soundtracks to add to your collection.
Indie band Blood Cultures returns with more music for Skate Story
A deluxe edition of the phenomenal skateboarding game's soundtrack just dropped, packing 20 bonus tracks from the NYC indie outfit.
Stream the ambient, electronic soundtrack to No Man's Sky: Cosmos now
Hello Games and Laced Records drop five brand-new tracks from audio director Paul Weir to celebrate the game's latest update.
The haunting score to CONTROL Resonant is out on Spotify and more
Petri Alanko's most ambitious soundtrack to date is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Qobuz, and other major platforms.
The latest LEGO Batman OST glides onto vinyl via iam8bit
TT Games' acclaimed LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is getting the vinyl treatment from iam8bit, complete with Bat-Signal splatter wax.
Record store sim Wax Heads gets a fitting double vinyl release
Gina Loughlin's Wax Heads OST is coming to vinyl this winter, and pre-orders are right around the corner.
“You don’t need to pretend to be someone else”: Patterns breaks down his VGM debut with Kernel Hearts
Fresh off the release of Kernel Hearts, composer Patterns opens up about stepping into the VGM world, embracing creative freedom, and trusting his instincts as an artist.
The bouncy soundtrack to Morsels is coming to vinyl
Lost in Cult has announced a deluxe physical edition alongside a standalone 2LP pressing.
September 2026 VGM recap: Monster tracklists, delays, and steady AI releases
As we wrap up the most packed September in NOWPLAYING history, massive tracklists and AI-generated soundtracks keep shaping the year's record-breaking momentum.
More music from Ghost of Yōtei just dropped on streaming services
As the game's narrative expansion rolls out, a massive 23-track companion album has made its way to Spotify, Apple Music and more.
Songs of Glimmerwick launches today alongside a spellbinding OST
The vibrant, witchy narrative RPG has finally arrived on PC, packing what might just be your new favorite reading soundtrack.
Brace for takeoff: Star Fox has arrived on Nintendo Music
Just months after the game's release on Switch 2, Fox McCloud and his wingmen have officially touched down on Nintendo's music streaming app.
How Indie Game Composers Are Surviving the Layoff Storm
As 2026 shapes up to be another record year for video game layoffs, composers find themselves on the front lines. Feeling the squeeze, they open up about how they keep their heads above water.
UPDATE: Nintendo reveals The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert world tour
Everything you need to know about the upcoming orchestral tour kicking off in January 2027.