The Best Video Game Soundtracks Ever Made
Games wouldn’t quite be the same without music! Well, it takes a lot of combined effort from arrangers, producers, musicians, composers and engineers to create some of the top video games around. No wonder, video game soundtracks are one of the most exciting areas of contemporary music. That said, which video game soundtracks stand a cut above those ever made? Below,
The surprising influence of dance music on video and online gaming
Since Pong was first released back in 1972, video games have become a common part of many people’s home entertainment. As technology has advanced and customers expect more from each release, games have become more complicated and visually impressive. One of the key components of any game is music. From the early days of Rally-X back in 1980 which was the
Spotify Shares Top Music Genres for Gamers
Because of the pandemic, gaming was one of the few industries that grew in 2020. Experts predict that video gaming will be the next Hollywood and Netflix in the entertainment world, hence rapid gamification of basically everything. Online music streaming, another industry that benefited from the 2020 lockdown, realizes gamers’ growing influence. So, here’s Spotify’s list of genres that gamers
The influence of electronic dance music in shaping key gaming moments
For many gamers, discovering the soundtrack to an upcoming release is as satisfying as learning about gameplay developments or new characters. Some games are wholly reliant on orchestral music that reflects the changing locations and emotions of the action, while others use carefully-cultivated playlists of existing tracks to provide their musical backdrop. The FIFA series is a notable exponent of the
Dr. Kucho! & Deadmau5 collaborate in upcoming videogame ‘Ghosts’n DJs’
The house icon Dr. Kucho! is back! This time it is not with a song but with a free video game titled 'Ghosts'n DJs' that has counted with the help of non-other than the legend Deadmau5, who features in it. This game will be out next Friday February 6th on the gaming platform Steam. Daniel Manzano also known as Dr Kucho!
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike launch ‘Smash E-Sports’ organization
Smash The House record label founders and world-renowned DJ's, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have officially announced the creation of the Smash e-sports organization. Best known for such hits as ‘Tremor’ ‘Complicated’, ‘When I Grow Up, ‘Higher Place’, Selfish’ and their latest single ‘Instagram’, the Belgian brothers will create a platform dedicated to providing players with the best possible destination where they can become the best
Skrillex & Hikaru Utada team up for Kingdom Hearts III theme song
With the release date of Kingdom Hearts III on January 25th, 2019 (Worldwide release: January 29th, 2019) approaching, the opening trailer of the game has now been released giving fans a sneak peek into the game and the theme song. Skrillex, a long-lasting Kingdom Hearts fan, has teamed up with Japanese singer Hikaru Utada for the theme song of the game
Dillon Francis and Kaskade drop tracks for Ninjawerks
After Nero and Alesso recently contributed to gaming soundtrack compilation Ninjawerks, two more names have offered their contribution, with Kaskade and Dillon Francis delivering hot anthems for the curation. With Kaskade bringing his 'On My Mind' production to the forefront, the stomping house groover delivers real rhythm. The song is one he'd been sitting on for a while, and when he was approached
Marshmello to launch gaming series on YouTube
Marshmello's popularity has astronomically risen in recent years, taking his career to a wholly commercial level, the U.S producer has amassed millions of streams on collaborations with the likes of Anne-Marie, Khalid, and James Arthur; a far cry from the bass heavy sounds his 'Mellogang' faithful came to love during his 2015 Jack Ü remix. However, he has spoiled his fans this year releasing a number of tracks
Marshmello goes up against Ninja at E3 in a game of Fortnite
Marshmello is the kind of artist that endeavors to be different and special in everything he does. Fans have adored his music from the first song he ever released all the way to his most recent tracks, one of which is a collaboration with Vic Mensa and one of the most meteoric rappers in the scene G-Eazy. Their collaboration titled 'Reverse' is a combination of the best
deadmau5 speculates on opening a major LAN gaming center
Between his signature helmet, stage design and the production 'virtuoso' tag, it is no secret that there is a lot of tech and equipment that goes into Deadmau5's show. Likewise, it is also not a secret that the 37-year-old dance music legend has a particular hobby for personally modding everything that goes into his stage design and the accompanying stage
Martin Garrix reveals new track release for gaming event E3
It's no secret that Martin Garrix is a lover of video games. The 20 year old superstar is a self-professed gamer and so when the mecca of gaming events, E3 asked the Dutch producer if he wanted to create a track specifically for the event, Garrix was of course over the moon. Premiering as the theme for the event's marathon 12 hour YouTube
Hardwell reveals his secret of being a True Gamer
Some people might wonder what DJ’s particularly do during their spare time. Usually, we would think that if these DJ’s are not on tour or in the production studio, they might be throwing a party at their place, drinking, socializing, etc. Well, it turns out that one of the biggest DJ’s in the world has unveiled a secret that should
Razer announces Razer Music, partners with Dyro, Deadmau5, Carnage & more for release
One of the best names in gaming and electronics, Razer are known for their top quality laptops and digital products. Resulting from a desire to coalesce gaming and production to make one versatile device, the Razer Blade laptop is born. Partnering with FL Studio, Razer aims to fulfil all the needs of its producer users - from fun and games to serious tune making. To serve as