“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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Justice confirmed as Grand Theft Auto VI composers—listen to the first single now
The GTA VI launch trailer kicks off with "Flower In a Hurricane", featuring Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Spanning four volumes, the soundtrack to over the hill is an unexpected ambient masterpiece
Trading race tracks for slow-paced off-roading, over the hill delivers a surprisingly ethereal, ambient score.
The BALL x PIT soundtrack bounces onto vinyl via Devolver
Another Amos Roddy score to add to your vinyl collection.
The gates of Planet Zoo 2 have opened: Stream the soundtrack now
Composer J.J. Ipsen reunites with several Planet Coaster 2 collaborators for another sprawling soundtrack.
HYPERFIGHT 2 delivers your next favorite Streets of Rage-inspired soundtrack
The 2D versus fighter enters Early Access today, bringing steelplus's pulse-pounding OST to streaming platforms worldwide.
The World of Warcraft: Forever soundtrack lands early on streaming
Get ready to return to Azeroth with brand-new music from veteran Blizzard composers.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's Witcher-esque soundtrack is out on streaming platforms
Fans of CD Projekt Red's landmark action RPG and Slavic folk enthusiasts, assemble: Rebel Wolves has delivered an enchanting debut score.
Featuring an opening track by Yoko Shimomura, the Vampire Crawlers soundtrack hits streaming platforms
The addictive spin-off to the runaway hit Vampire Survivors launched earlier this year to rave reviews.
Nicolas Garcia wins WSA Game Music Award for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
A bittersweet recognition for an orphaned game at the World Soundtrack Awards.
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.