Tag: Music
News Astro Bot's Excellent Soundtrack Is Now Available on Music Streaming Services
S-bot-ify
We love basically everything about Astro Bot, but one aspect has stayed with us weeks after wrapping it up — the soundtrack. Now, it's available for all to enjoy outside the game itself. The PS5 platformer's jolly OST can now be listened to on all your usual music streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and the like: The...
News Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe Behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Rousing Soundtrack
Sounds like Hollywood
EA and BioWare have announced the talent behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard's soundtrack, and they've roped in a couple of Hollywood composers for the job. Announced on social media, it's none other than Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe behind the OST for the upcoming RPG. The main theme is now available to stream on services like...
News Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Returns for More Catchy Tunes in Astro Bot
Earworms ahoy
There are many things to love about Astro's Playroom, and one of them is its soundtrack. Composed and produced by Kenny Young, the PS5 title is filled with joyful electronic songs that stick in the mind long after you put the pad down. Good news, then — he's back for Astro Bot, the newly announced PS5 platformer. The composer has...
Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2023
Deck the music halls
The end of the year always results in a downright deluge of list articles. But they can be an absolute blast to both write and read, and they always generate discussion. As such, this is a jumping-off point to discuss the best and brightest PlayStation music we heard in 2023. While it's impossible to touch upon every soundtrack...
News Two of PS5's Biggest 2024 Titles Will Have Massive Musical Components
Sounds good
Expect some pretty impressive musical performances to emerge from two of PS5’s biggest games in 2024, as both The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will allow players to unleash their creativity. The anticipated titles – scheduled to release as PS5 exclusives – both feature musical minigames, and they sound...
News Tearaway's Wonderful Music Coming to Streaming Services as Series Turns 10
Sounds good on paper
Between LittleBigPlanet and Dreams, Media Molecule made Tearaway — a brilliant, whimsical platformer where everything was made of paper. Initially released for PS Vita and eventually ported to PS4 in Tearaway Unfolded, the game is a truly joyous adventure, each version making the most of its hardware to provide a super tactile...
News Sony Drops Another Round of Banger Gaming OSTs on Spotify
Sounds good
Sony Interactive Entertainment has uploaded a fresh batch of gaming soundtracks to music-streaming service Spotify, including some rare pulls. Whether hosting an elegant dinner party or a backyard blowout, remind friends and family what a massive dork you are with these iconic sounds popularised on PlayStation platforms. As spotted by
News You Can Listen to Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Heroic Main Theme on Spotify Right Now
Greater Together
Over the weekend, Geoff Keighley hosted the Game Awards 10-Year Concert in Los Angeles, a one-night event featuring live video game music from the last decade. In addition to a full orchestra playing tracks from The Last of Us, God of War, and many others, the audience was treated to the very first public performance of the main...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Title Track Will Debut at The Game Awards Live Concert This Month
Turn it up
Sony is slowly but surely peeling back the curtain on Marvel's Spider-Man 2, its big, flagship game for the latter half of 2023. We now have a release date, we've seen some gameplay, and have had details on the various editions you can pre-order. Soon, though, the title track from the game's OST will make itself kn
News Sonic Symphony to Tour the World with Live Renditions of Classic Hedgehog Tunes
Starts in September
Whether you're a big fan of Sonic the Hedgehog or not, you're probably familiar with at least one or two of the series' tunes. SEGA's flagship franchise is well known for its (mostly) very good music, and the publisher is doubling down on that with Sonic Symphony, a live concert that's going on a world tour starting later this...
Random God of War Cameos in Tenacious D's Tribute to Video Games
"I don't play video games no more"
Jack Black, fresh from his turn as the Peach-obsessed Bowser, is back alongside his brother from another mother with a new Tenacious D track – and this one has references to God of War, among several other PlayStation favourites. “I don’t play video games no more, I never play video games,” he warbles...
News Soothe Your Yearning for The Simpsons Hit & Run Remake with Soundtrack on Spotify
A perfectly cromulent discovery
For some reason, Disney has seen fit to suddenly release a whole bunch of The Simpsons music on streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. To the surprise of loyal fans, this includes the full soundtrack to the groin-grabbingly good PS2 adventure, The Simpsons: Hit & Run. The beloved open world...
Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2022
Let music reign
The end of the year is always a bright spot when it comes to writing. List articles can be an absolute blast to both write and read. Sure, you'll probably see about a thousand of them during the closing month of 2022, so what's one more, right? This list is here to talk about the very best PlayStation music we heard in 2022. While...
News Death Stranding Would Not Exist without Band Low Roar
As lead singer passes away aged 40
Death Stranding’s soundtrack, with licensed music from Icelandic outfit Low Roar, is iconic. The sad news of lead singer Ryan Karazija’s passing has hit auteur Hideo Kojima hard, then. Karazija died over the weekend at just 40-years-old, after a “short illness” relating to pneumonia associated...
News Final Fantasy XIV Community Joins in Song; 1400 Vocalists Contribute to Powerful Cover
Be right back, we just have something in our eye
Music producer and orchestral composer extraordinaire, Alex Moukala, has done it again, arranging a powerful cover of the Final Fantasy XIV track "Close in the Distance" that features 1400 vocalists, 1000 of which are contributors from the game's community. It even features famous guest contributors...
News F1 22 to Feature a Licensed Soundtrack for the First Time in the Series
Thanks, EA Sports
EA Sports likes to fill its various annual titles with contemporary licensed tunes, and it looks like F1 22 will be no different. With Codemasters now part of the family, this year's Formula One sim is getting the full treatment, and that means an extensive soundtrack to enjoy between races. "Charli XCX, Meduza, Diplo, Jacknife...
News BBC Proms to Showcase Video Game Music for the First Time Ever This Summer
Sounds good to us
Video games have always contained excellent music, but up until relatively recently, it's not really been celebrated in the same way as other works. Outside of enthusiast circles, coverage of game soundtracks and scores has been rather slim. Fortunately, things have been trending upwards over the last year or two, and gaming music...
News Here's Why Returnal Won BAFTAs for Music and Audio Design
New video highlights Ascension's music tech
In case you missed it, Returnal cleaned up at the recent BAFTA Games Awards. Selene might be trapped in an ever-repeating hell, but at least her struggle has earned developer Housemarque a total of four golden masks. The awards include Best Performance in a Leading Role (thanks to Jane Perry), Best Game,...
News Music from Returnal, Ratchet & Clank, Ghost of Tsushima Getting Vinyl Release
Play it on a loop
Update 18/3/22: It's not just Returnal getting the vinyl treatment. Milan Records has announced two other PlayStation titles are also getting their soundtracks released on record — Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Ghost of Tsushima (Iki Island and Legends). There's no date given in the official announcement, but as below,...
From original composer Austin Wintory
Journey is an impactful, meaningful game to a lot of people. And it happens to be 10 years old today. A transcendent voyage that speaks to so many disparate corners of the gaming world, even 10 years on, Journey never really left the sphere of discourse in the medium. And one of the most enduring components of...
News Sony Music's Latest Collaboration with PlayStation Features a Fire Verse from Idris Elba
Vroom vroom vroom vroom vroom
After years of lip-service, Sony’s various divisions are finally working in unison. But while the collaborations between PlayStation and Sony Pictures have been obvious – The Last of Us is shooting in Canada right now, and Uncharted has been a big hit at the Box Office – we’ve seen less crossover with Sony...
News Horizon Forbidden West's Gorgeous Soundtrack Now Available on Streaming Services
Some of it, anyway
Update: It's been brought to our attention (thanks, Voltan) that the below soundtrack is actually only the first of three volumes. Parts two and three of Forbidden West's OST will follow onto streaming services on 11th and 25th March respectively. Still, there's lots of music to listen to already, so plug in and soak in the atmos...
Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2021
Play it again, Sam
If there’s one thing to always look forward to at the end of the year, it’s lists. As sure a thing as death and taxes, countdown lists may just be one of the most fun inevitabilities out there. The one offer this time is a glimpse at some of the best PlayStation music we heard in 2021. While it’s impossible to touch upon...
News Gordy Haab's Star Wars Music Is Being Campaigned for Grammy Attention
Battlefront 2! Squadrons!
Star Wars is no stranger to the Grammys with just about every John Williams score made for a galaxy far, far away receiving some form of attention. So it makes some amount of sense that composer Gordy Haab is in the midst of campaigning his recent Star Wars works for Grammy consideration. Historically, the Grammys have a...
News A Big PlayStation Remake Is to Be Announced This December, Says Irish Artist AVA
Singer-songwriter worked on project with Irish language music
PlayStation-related news can come from pretty much anywhere these days. Today, it's come from a radio interview with Éabha McMahon, also known by her stage name, AVA. Chatting about her career in an afternoon slot on WLR FM, the Irish singer-songwriter has casually revealed she's been...
News FIFA 22's Soundtrack Has 122 Songs, Over Six Hours of Music
Artists from over 27 countries
FIFA 22’s soundtrack is the largest in the series’ history, packing 122 songs and over six hours of music across all of its main modes. EA Sports has selected artists from over 27 countries, and it promises that the playlist represents a number of cultures, establishing the football franchise as the “world’s...
Random Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest Music Features in Olympics Opening Ceremony
NieR and Kingdom Hearts too
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics start today with the opening ceremony, which has given way to hundreds upon hundreds of athletes introducing themselves to what is essentially an empty stadium. The coronavirus pandemic means spectators won't be present for any of the competition's events, making for a rather strange atmosphere as...
News Feel the Futuristic Vibes of Horizon Forbidden West with Soundtrack EP
Available now
Horizon Forbidden West looked stunning in the recent State of Play presentation, showing off lots of gorgeous gameplay. Something that maybe didn't get quite as much attention was the music, which sounded like it'll complement the action really well. If you're interested in the game's OST, you're in luck — Guerrilla has just released...
Interview Talking Game Music With Composer Phill Boucher
It certainly rings a bell
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with game composer Phill Boucher, a prolific composer across many mediums, including work on the Pirates of the Caribbean films, the brilliant DuckTales TV reboot, as well as some pretty noteworthy games like Civilization VI, XCOM: Chimera Squad, and oh yeah, a little game called...
Feature Best PlayStation Music of March 2021
Earth angel
What’s a new month mean? That’s right! A new month means a new music recap! The PlayStation 5’s been out for a number of months now, and some people have even been able to get them. So what better way to demonstrate that than with a handful of great soundtracks that you can… also experience on a PS4? Maquette: Graceful...
News 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Soundtrack Remix Available Now
-The Branched-
Fans of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim will want to pay attention because the remix of the game's soundtrack is available now for all to download. You can listen to previews of all 14 songs released on the album over on Apple Music, including an all-new battle theme. Composed by Yoshimi Kudo, physical CDs are being sold across Japan while...
Feature Best PlayStation Music of February 2021
Taking the month off?
Sure, no month is going to go by without a couple of noteworthy games, but this February was very much on the lighter end. Where’s all the awesome new music, you might be asking. Well, there just wasn’t very much of it, really. February was... let’s just say it was thin. Not to say there was nothing at all, but don’t be...
News The Delightful Astro's Playroom Soundtrack Is Available on Demand Right Now
Plus: learn how GPU Jungle was made
Update 12/3/21: The Astro's Playroom soundtrack is now available on all the usual music platforms. Through this link, you'll find a list of stores and services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, iTunes Store, and more. Original Story: There are many things to like about Astro's Playroom on...
Interview How Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Built a Soundtrack on PlayStation's Legacy
I'm your GPU
Shortly after PlayStation 5’s launch, we had the amazing opportunity to talk with Kenny Young, composer on the absolutely brilliant Astro’s Playroom (as well as Astro’s previous adventure, Astro Bot Rescue Mission). Join us as we talk about navigating the legacy of PlayStation and its music, the design process behind the catchiest...
Feature The Best PlayStation Music of December 2020 and January 2021
What’s one more year anyways?
You’d be forgiven for thinking we forgot about our monthly game music recap, but alas we are back for another year and ready as ever. Since December usually draws all of our Game of the Year coverage, the first one of these for 2021 will actually cover December 2020 and January 2021. So without further ado, let’s...
Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2020
Greatest hits
The end of the year tends to bring with it lots of work. Lots of articles to write, lots of games to gush about. And one of the fun ones every year is our countdown of the best game music of the year. We'll be going over what we felt were the ten best soundtracks to grace a PlayStation console in 2020. 10. Vader Immortal: A Star Wars...
Feature Best PS5, PS4 Music of November 2020
Well, well, well, what’s all this then
That’s right, you read that headline correctly! A new generation of console gaming is upon us. That means not only do we need to alter the headline of these monthly recaps to account for Sony’s newest massive piece of hardware, but we have ourselves a very, very busy month of music to discuss. So without...
Interview Switching Off Our Targeting Computers with Star Wars: Squadrons Composer Gordy Haab
Let's blow this thing and go home
A pretty exciting interview to bring everyone today, as we have an interview with composer Gordy Haab, about his work scoring Star Wars: Squadrons, the arcade flight sim title from Motive Studios. We do a deep dive into Gordy's history with Star Wars games, how the entire soundtrack for Squadrons is built around a...
News PS5 Product Placement Is Strong in Lil Nas X's New Music Video
Toy factory
American sensation Lil Nas X is signed to Columbia Records, so you know what that means: spot the Sony product placement in his new music video time! Unsurprisingly, the PlayStation 5 features pretty prominently in the Christmas-themed promo, as we see the rapper managing a toy factory with a ton of consoles on the production line...
Feature Best PS4 Music of October 2020
One step from a whole new world
Halloween has come and gone, and now there’s a political election ongoing over in the USA, which means it’s time to talk about the important issues. That’s right, video game music! This is likely to be the final issue where the lead platform we talk about is PlayStation 4, as a certain PlayStation 5 is out and...
News Grime Superstar Stormzy's New Music Video Set Inside Watch Dogs: Legion
When it rains it pours
London-based grime superstar Stormzy’s new song Rainfall will headline Watch Dogs: Legion’s soundtrack, and here’s the music video set inside the game’s futuristic London. The Vossi Bop artist – who’s also featured on the soundtrack for NBA 2K21, FIFA 21, and EA Sports UFC 4 this year al
Interview Transforming with Metamorphosis Composers Mikolai Stroinski and Garry Schyman
Spaceball One has now become Mega Maid
Recently, we got the chance to sit down with the composing duo responsible for the soundtrack in Ovid Works' latest curiosity; Metamorphosis. A fascinating puzzle-adventure title inspired by the Franz Kafka novella of the same name. So buckle up as we do a deep dive with composers Mikolai Stroinski (The Witcher...
News PS5 Menu Music for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon's Souls Leaks
Sounding good
Here’s your first taste of the PlayStation 5 menu music for two first-party launch titles: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls. This audio was uploaded to Sony’s servers recently as it prepares for the exclusives to release next month, and was shared on YouTube. From what we understand, this audio will work...
Feature Best PS4 Music of September 2020
Another corker
What’s one more month but another excuse to talk about game music? And in what’s becoming one of the only happy trends of 2020, we have another month absolutely crammed full of great game music! This is a particularly unique month in that we have three games to talk about, each of which has released in some form before these...
News Kentucky Route Zero Has a Companion Album and You Can Listen Right Now
Not too late to love you now
Back when the console edition of Cardboard Computer's absolute masterpiece Kentucky Route Zero was revealed, some physical goodies were also unveiled in collaboration with IAm8Bit. Alongside physical copies of the game and a vinyl edition of the soundtrack, there was an additional "mystery vinyl". For long-time fans of...
Feature Best PS4 Music of August 2020
Some choice selections
The looming change in console generation sure isn’t slowing down the great music, huh? August is yet another month absolutely jam-packed with phenomenal music. The quality music shows no signs of slowing down, and of course, we have some games on the horizon sure to offer great tunes as well. You can probably guess what we...
News SEGA's Added Kazuma Kiryu's Karaoke Songs to Spotify
Today is a diamond
With that sleek grey suit and crimson, high collared shirt, Kazuma Kiryu’s always dreamed of being a crooner on the club circuit. And now he may finally get this shot at stardom, as SEGA has added a collection of the character’s karaoke hits to Spotify. You can listen to six full-length songs courtesy of the widget embedded...
Feature Best PS4 Music of July 2020
Another big one
To say June was a big month for Playstation is a bit of an understatement, given that sequel The Last of Us: Part II at long last graced PlayStation 4. But that’s not where Sony’s big exclusives ended, no sir. July also happened to have a certain open-world samurai title from Sucker Punch with quite a bit of hype behind it too...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Classic Soundtrack Joined by Dozens of New Songs
Super, man
Part of the DNA of the Tony Hawk series has always been the music, and Activision clearly understands that. It's bringing back the original two games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a full remake for PlayStation 4, and it includes most (but not all) of the licensed songs from the PS1 classics. To supplement the soundtrack for this...
News Media Molecule Made a Music Video for Noah Cyrus Entirely in Dreams
A Sony collaboration
Here's an interesting story. Media Molecule, developer of the powerful PlayStation 4 creation game Dreams, worked with music artist Noah Cyrus to make an original video for her song, 'July'. It's part of a Sony Collaboration series, in which the company's various branches come together to work on a joint project. In this case,...
