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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The name is Pierre, I'm a French journalist with a strong interest in video games—especially video game music (VGM). Online, I go by Peterline6, and I'