“It’s your number-one job as a composer to have great taste”: From math rock to DnB, how Fat Bard became the Swiss Army knife of modern video game music
The St. Louis-based duo is back with their fifth release of 2026, and it might just be their best work yet.
Why are we so obsessed about video game music?
From nostalgic childhood melodies to life-changing career paths, what makes video game music connect so deeply with our everyday lives? I asked journalists, composers, and enthusiasts why they just can't stop listening.
October was the busiest month of 2026 for new VGM releases
There's no doubt left: 2026 is officially bound to be a record-breaking year for video game music.
Hit indie game Denshattack! gets the vinyl treatment it deserves—preorder the 3LP and the CD now via Kid Katana Records
Next stop: your shelf.
“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.
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Today is Bandcamp Friday: Treat yourself to the best VGM and support your favorite artists
Stuff your library with even more video game music and help game composers pay their bills.
Stream seven tracks from the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on Nintendo Music
What does the best game of 2026 actually sound like?
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is this week's Nintendo Music drop
Back on the Thursday drop schedule, are we?
Justice’s GTA VI score drops on December 11, new single featuring Gesaffelstein out now
Spanning 50 tracks, the upcoming GTA VI score is both the franchise's longest soundtrack and Justice's most packed release yet.
Austin Wintory shares 20 minutes of early music for canceled Mass Effect 5
Following BioWare's closure, Austin Wintory reveals his pitch score for the doomed Mass Effect Universe.
The first single from Fable gets everything right
Titled "Bowerstone", the track channels all the mischievous, playful charm the franchise is famous for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UPDATE: 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.