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.
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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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.
Minecraft Dungeons II has the longest soundtrack of 2026
Clocking in at 210 tracks, it tops the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth score by a wide margin.
Grab your camera, and don't forget your headphones: TOEM 2 debuts on Steam… and on streaming
Jamal Green and Launchable Socks reunite for the soundtrack to Something We Made's critically acclaimed indie adventure.
Hell never sounded so good: Watch the Hades 'Ballads of the Underworld' concert now
Recorded live in June at London's Game Music Festival, the two-hour performance features fan-favorite tracks and breathtaking orchestral arrangements from Hades and Hades II.
Return to Kuttenberg with this stunning Kingdom Come: Deliverance II live concert film
Recorded live in Kutná Hora, this hour-long performance brings the sound of 15th-century Bohemia to life.
UPDATE: CD Projekt drops 5 tracks from The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past OST
Showcased at Gamescom, The Witcher 3's third expansion will serve as a narrative bridge to the upcoming 2028 sequel.
Jorane's haunting 1666 Amsterdam soundtrack lands on streaming platforms
Previously exclusive to Steam, the first volume of Jorane's atmospheric score is now available across major streaming platforms.
Apocalyptica teams up with Kalandra for Control Resonant's opening theme
Apocalyptica and Kalandra's collaborative single 'Upperhand' sets the stage for Remedy's latest supernatural thriller.
Borderlands 4 lands on vinyl in 2027—pre-order your copy now at Laced Records
Laced Records continues its hot streak with an expansive 2LP release for Borderlands 4, shipping in 2027.
That Marvel's Wolverine vinyl pales in comparison to Spider-Man's pressings
David Fleming's masterful score deserved better than this lazy, cut-down 1LP.
As it nears end of service, Atelier Resleriana gets more music on streaming
Koei Tecmo drops the second-season OST on major streaming platforms just a couple of months before pulling the plug.
Featuring viral hit Manalan Mailla, Zoe's Mixtape from Control Resonant is out now
Led by Vilma Jää's streaming hit, the six-track collection offers an early taste of Remedy's newest supernatural sequel.
Part NieR: Automata, part magical girl visual novel, Kernel Hearts had me hooked with its fantastic score
Featuring vocalists like NieR's Emi Evans alongside RINO and Pernelle, Kernel Hearts' soundtrack is an absolute stunner I never saw coming.
Review: Wolverine only really shines when you put the controller down—and that's a bummer
Despite a roaring main theme and punchy cinematic direction, Logan's latest adventure is bogged down by hand-holding and repetitive combat.