Are you even into hardcore if you're not attending DIY hardcore shows in Roblox
Mat Ombler
@matombler.bsky.social
Purveyor of video game music. Former freelance journo, now head of music & gaming partnerships at Laced. Subscribe to my music and gaming newsletter, MusicEXP. https://musicexp.substack.com
You're all moaning about heatwaves but at least your place of work isn't covered in piss
What is the future of music in video games? @matombler.bsky.social speaks to JP Kellams, former lead producer at Epic, about music partnerships, Fortnite Festival, and why in-game concerts with 40ft artists aren’t sustainable in the long-term. Listen now: linktr.ee/gxmpodcast
Did a round-up of all the coolest music and gaming moments from the Summer showcases musicexp.substack.com/p/the-bigges...
The Biggest Music & Gaming Announcements From the Summer Showcases
Here are the biggest music and gaming announcements from the Summer Game Showcases, covering Stage Tour, Stranger than Heaven and plenty more.
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@maresheppard.bsky.social Can't wait to play and hear the next N game! Who helps you clear your tracks? Would love to chat to you, Raigan or them about the game's music in the future.
Did a round-up of all the game concerts that have been announced or are taking place this year and wow (what have I missed?)
There is something very cool about three incredible musicians meeting their video game idols. I love this so much.
Do I have any mutuals/contacts looking after commerce/affiliate for tech, music or video game websites? Please drop me a message if so!
Hosted a masterclass with Jesper Kyd today on behalf of Laced Music, gave a cool talk on music and gaming partnerships after, and bonded with fellow avant garde metalheads over John Zorn’s Naked City (a first for a game conference)
Hello, I shared some thoughts on Mixtape in the latest issue of my music and gaming newsletter. As someone who dabbles in music supervision, I viewed Mixtape as a game about the power and purpose of music, rather than a simple coming-of-age story musicexp.substack.com/p/game-music...
Game Music Digest | Mixtape is a Great Game About Music Supervision
Plus: Forza Horizon 6, Dead as Disco and Snoop's new video game song
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Haven't posted in a while so here's a lovely pic of me and Sergio probably making a fun joke about a video game soundtrack
I bet you can hear Brian Tyler's score and his new arrangements of 100+ themes from every Nintendo game ever released though. (10/10)
William Bibbiani@williambibbiani.bsky.social · 4mo agoIf you want to make a screenwriter cry, take them to see the THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE. It's so lacking in substance and purpose that after a while you can’t even hear the dialogue over the incessant sound of Aristotle’s ghost punching himself. My review is at @thewrap.com!
After moving to LA, Bershy was ready to quit the music industry. That was until her track Radio was featured in the game Dispatch. Here's a nice little story about the power of video games and music. musicexp.substack.com/p/how-a-sync...
34 Million Streams in Six Months: How A Video Game Sync Changed Bershy's Life
Her track 'Radio' appears in the video game Dispatch
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Last time I toured was over 10 years ago but we survived on merch sales and I know most bands rely on the same today. This was viable in the UK but near-impossible in Europe given average travel times quadruple.
Mixmag@mixmag.net · 5mo agoArtists to apply for up to £7,000 or a maximum of 40% of total tour expenditure (depending on which is lower)
Video game music but it's math (love the fact this is 4/4 but you've got all these bonkers polyrhythms going on) www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVSO...
Rhythm-changer
YouTube video by UminekoAnime
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Soundtrack Powers Up to Top 40 Debut on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Soundtrack Powers Up to Top 40 Debut on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
The "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" soundtrack scores big on the Billboard 200 albums chart, debuting in the top 40 -- a rarity for a game soundtrack.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to make history! Like Esquie, the album is flying high at No. 1 in the Classical Albums & Classical Crossover Albums charts, top 5 in the Soundtrack Albums, Vinyl Albums, Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales chart, and No. 29 in the Billboard 200 Chart!
LONG LIVE VIDEO GAME MUSIC - RECORD BREAKING CHART POSITIONS FOR A GAME SOUNDTRACK.
Thank you to Andy and VGC for being a home for this every year. More than 50 game composers contributed to this, including @lena.fyi , @awintory.bsky.social , @jukio.bsky.social , @amosroddy.bsky.social , @teelopes.bsky.social and many more! I hope people discover some bangers from this.
Andy Robinson@andyrobinson.bsky.social · 8mo agoThis is the best video game music of 2025, as chosen by the composers behind it. A wonderful annual traditon continued by @matombler.bsky.social vgc.news/features/thi...
Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol. I & II Soundtrack Vinyl up for preorder at Laced Records ($98) buff.ly/cXQ9msx
I'm excited to reveal I'll be joining Nordic Game 2026 for a conversation with Laced Records Matt Ombler about my musical journey, creative process and scoring Warhammer Darktide. @lacedrecords.com @fatshark.se @matombler.bsky.social @nordicgame.com #warhammer #Darktide
It's an honour that Nintendo has chosen Laced as their partner to release The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack on vinyl. This is the first time Nintendo has commercially released a game soundtrack in the West!
Long live Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Love live video game music!
Starting to see pics of the Silent Hill 2 vinyl land with customers. Hope everyone enjoyed the added extras we didn't mention like Mary's Letter and Photograph! A lot of time and care went into creating this and the team at Laced absolutely smashed it.
As far as emotional impact/saddest video game goes, I don’t think anything will ever top the ending for Life is Stange. That Foals Spanish Sahara sync is just fucking phenomenal.
Some amazing insight into Lorien's journey as a composer here.
My Perfect Console podcast@myperfectconsole.bsky.social · 10mo agoThe success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 caught everyone by surprise, including those intimately involved in its creation. Join @SimonParkin.bsky.social in conversation with Lorien Testard as he recounts his journey from guitar teacher to game's composer. Listen now: apple.co/47xkVDw
