“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.
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.
Here are all the songs you heard in the GTA VI extended trailer
As always in the franchise, Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a mix of original score and licensed music from high-profile artists.
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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask hits Nintendo Music
Nintendo's 40th anniversary celebrations for Zelda roll on with the streaming release of one of the franchise's darkest soundtracks.
UPDATE: 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.
Rockstar offers a first look at GTA VI radio stations: here are the hosts, artists, and tracks confirmed so far
From reggaeton to metal, Grand Theft Auto VI's radio lineup begins to take shape with hosts including Bad Bunny, Robyn, and Slayer's Kerry King.
Follow Alfred down memory lane in Forever Ago and its melancholic soundtrack
Slay the Spire and Kind Words composer Clark Aboud delivers his most moving soundtrack to date.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer kicks off today alongside another masterful Gordy Haab score
Two months after Zero Company, Gordy Haab is already back to fuel the high-octane pod racing of Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
It's D-Day for Gears of War: E-Day — stream the soundtrack now
The full soundtrack to The Coalition's critically acclaimed prequel has landed on streaming platforms just in time for launch.
Castlevania soundtracks just hit streaming, but they're a pain to find
Spanning 977 tracks across 26 albums, the definitive Castlevania vinyl collection is now streaming worldwide. Here is the ultimate listener's guide, complete with direct links and full composer attributions.
Suikoden's legendary soundtracks are finally streaming on Spotify and Apple Music
Relive the golden age of Konami JRPGs with Suikoden's beloved soundtracks, now available to stream worldwide.
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.