Mat’s back from Japan and there’s lots to catch up on! Mat dives into some of the obscure video game soundtracks he picked up shopping, while Tom reflects on the recent Sonic Symphony concert with Rich Stokes, who’s attended more video game concerts than anyone we know. Is Sonic Symphony one of the best video game concerts ever? Will the DMCA continue to cause trouble for composers like Lifeformed? Does dragging your fiance soundtrack shopping on your honeymoon bode well for the future? We discuss all of this and much more!
In the news…
Save & Sound – Bedtime Digital Games hosts an online festival for video game music. If you missed it, you can catch up here.
Goodbye Volcano High is a new narrative game exploring the inner workings of band life, high-school and the end of the world
Catch up on Lifeformed’s DMCA fiasco here, which has thankfully now been resolved.
Via Rolling Stone: Blackpink debut a new single in their mobile game
Via Dualshocker: I may have cried watching the Sea of Stars documentary
Via GoNintendo: Sky: Children of the Light breaks world record for most attendees in a virtual concert
Via Bethesda: Imagine Dragons drop a new single for Starfield
00:11:43 - News
00:24:50 - Topic - VGM CD shopping in Japan
00:44:16 - Topic - Sonic Symphony review with Richard Stokes
00:53:25 - 60 seconds recommendations
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We're GXM (Games X Music), a fortnightly podcast exploring video game music and the intersection of video games and the music industry. Your hosts are freelancer Tom Quillfeldt (also Laced Records community manager + A&R) and journalist Mat Ombler.
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Produced by Tom Quillfeldt and Mat Ombler
Edited by Tom Quillfeldt
Music by Zak Foster
GXM #13: VGM shopping in Japan & Sonic Symphony review