video game music
GTA 6 Radio Stations Revealed: On-Foot Listening, Podcasts, and a Star-Studded DJ Roster
GTA 6 Radio Stations Revealed: On-Foot Listening, Podcasts, and a Star-Studded DJ Roster For 29 years, the Grand Theft Auto radio dial has been a passenger-seat ritual. You jacked a car, the engine...
Bobby Prince, Legendary Doom Composer, Dies at 81 - Just Weeks After Historic Library of Congress Honor
Doom composer Bobby Prince has died at 81, just weeks after a Library of Congress honor. Here's what his music meant to games.
Doom’s Eternal Legacy: How a 1993 MIDI Soundtrack Earned a Place in the Library of Congress
When the first demonic growl echoed through the halls of id Software in 1993, few could have predicted that the soundtrack blasting through tinny PC speakers would one day be preserved alongside...
Lana Del Rey's "First Light": A Bond Theme Review and Its Role in the New 007 Game
The Track Breakdown - "First Light" Under the Microscope From its opening bars, "First Light" plants its flag firmly in Bond territory. A tremolo guitar line, reminiscent of the classic "James Bond...
007 First Light Revives a Classic Bond Tradition: Original Title Songs Return to Gaming
For over six decades, the opening moments of a James Bond film have been an event in themselves. Before the first car chase or quip, audiences are treated to a signature ritual: a stylized title...
How a Super Mario Jazz Medley Won a Grammy: The Story Behind 8-Bit Big Band's Historic Win
The Winning Performance: Deconstructing "Super Mario Praise Break" The award-winning track, “Super Mario Praise Break,” is a masterclass in musical archaeology and reinvention. It’s a meticulously...