All articles tagged with #soundtrack
The article confirms Good-Feel as the developer behind Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, with Kumi Tanioka contributing the soundtrack; the Nintendo Switch 2 version is slated to release on May 21.
Beethoven & Dinosaur describe a track-by-track breakdown of Mixtape’s soundtrack, revealing how the team built the game around a curated playlist—from Devo’s opening track to a finale with The Cure—using each song to shape mood, scenes, and character moments and making the music a central storytelling engine for Stacy Rockford’s coming-of-age journey.
Nintendo Music’s Special Release adds 10 tracks from Star Fox for Switch 2, delivering about 30 minutes of orchestral music (including Title Theme, Opening Theme, Corneria) and is available early to Switch Online members; tracks preview the upcoming game ahead of its June 25, 2026 release, with composers Koji Kondo and Hajime Wakai. The service also offers the Lylat Wars soundtrack (39 tracks) and the N64 Star Fox via Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics.
Mixtape, a new 90s-set video game from Beethoven & Dinosaur, puts you in the shoes of Stacey Rockford as she and two friends race to a mythical end-of-school party; the game centers on pursuing a dream of becoming a music supervisor in New York and is highlighted by a strong soundtrack that blends classic tracks with deeper cuts, offering a compact, roughly three-hour experience.
Nintendo has added official soundtracks for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 (and a Galaxy Movie score playlist) to Spotify for a limited time to celebrate Mario’s 40th anniversary, spanning about 130 tracks; duration of availability isn’t specified and some see it as a promotional move for Nintendo Music and the film.
Director David Lowery shaped Mother Mary’s sound by drawing on indie-pop luminaries like Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff, with FKA Twigs contributing a track, while Anne Hathaway records Mother Mary: Greatest Hits to capture the character’s emotional core. The film toggles between intimate two‑woman atelier scenes and larger, godlike pop performances, hinting at a devoted but largely implied fandom. The Mother Mary soundtrack accompanies the film as it gears up for US release on April 17.
In this interview, Marathon composer Ryan Lott and audio director Chase Combs explain how they defied conventions to create a soundtrack that blurs score and sound design, turning the human voice into an instrument and drawing inspiration from Björk and films like Sicario/Arrival, while collaborating with Bungie and Spider Farm. They discuss the creative process, the score's ambitious sonic goals, and how the standalone album has shaped Marathon’s identity and reception.
Ryan Murphy’s Love Story has become 2026’s appointment TV due to eight drivers: ’90s nostalgia, New York City glamour, cast chemistry, Carolyn Bessette’s influential fashion, a standout ’90s soundtrack, ongoing controversy over its portrayal, vigorous social-media discourse, and the Kennedy mystique fueling broad, cross‑demographic interest.
Heated Rivalry’s viral soundtrack is getting physical releases from Milan Records, including two vinyl editions (Montreal v. Boston Edition and Icy Inferno) and a CD set that adds Peter Peter’s complete original score; pre-orders begin March 25–26 with mid-July shipping, and bundles include posters, trading cards and liner notes from creator Jacob Tierney, featuring tracks like Wet Leg’s mangetout and t.A.T.u.’s All the Things She Said as part of the lineup.
Kpop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Oscars, capping a wave of prizes since its Netflix release, igniting a global fan frenzy, a surge in merchandise, and conversations about identity through a cross-cultural blend of K-pop and Western pop that appeals to both kids and adults.
Nintendo Life reports that the Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders soundtrack is fully released on Nintendo Music, featuring 114 tracks (~3 hours) composed by Noriyuki Iwadare and Shogo Sakai, with support from Akira Miyagawa and Bandai Namco musicians; timed with a new interview, and accessible to Switch Online members. The game also got a 1.3.1 update adding amiibo support, balance changes and bug fixes.
Melania, Brett Ratner's documentary about the First Lady, uses Jonny Greenwood's Phantom Thread score without Greenwood or Paul Thomas Anderson's consent, prompting claims of a breach of Greenwood's composer agreement. Melania producer Marc Beckman defends the decision, noting politics and asserting the music will remain in the film, while revealing several artists who declined clearance (including Guns N' Roses, Grace Jones, and Prince's estate). The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" was cleared, and other tracks are reportedly in, with Greenwood also commenting that music and art should be above politics—even as the film stirs political controversy.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot told Variety that Rayman is a landmark franchise and the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition on Switch is the first step in its comeback, a digital museum that collects classic versions and bonus content while hinting at future Rayman projects. Some early impressions cite bugs and a revamped soundtrack, with Ubisoft exploring options to swap between old and new music as it navigates broader company restructuring.
Two artists have hinted at GTA 6 music: Panama publicly claimed on Instagram that her track ‘Back To Life’ (with Poolside) will be on GTA 6, in a comment later deleted, and Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo teased involvement after discussing GTA V licensing; the franchise’s history includes songs like Change of Coast in GTA V, and other artists (Skrilla, ScHoolboy Q, T-Pain, Jermaine Dupri, DJ Khaled) have also claimed or teased their music for GTA 6. GTA VI Trailer 2 has confirmed some songs, and fans are advised to follow RockstarINTEL for updates.
Charli XCX reimagines Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights as a stately, 1800s‑inspired soundtrack that blends orchestral gravitas with modern pop, enlisting John Cale and a host of guests to create an elegant, brutal meditation on doomed love.