“High Scores: The secrets of creating effective videogame soundtracks” @edgemagazine.bsky.social spoke to award-winning composers @garethcoker.bsky.social, @jasongravesmusic.bsky.social, @richard-jacques.bsky.social and @jesperkyd.bsky.social on refining the art of video game soundtracks.

Currently available in the UK and now hitting US newsstands, the June issue of RECORD COLLECTOR profiles @lacedrecords.com with Founder & CEO Danny Kelleher!

The HITMAN World of Assassination vinyl has arrived at the drop point. Featuring 44 tracks spanning HITMAN (2016), HITMAN 2, and HITMAN III, including bonus tracks. The Laced Exclusive Edition boasts ‘Blood-in-the-shadows’ marbled LPs. Pre-order: lnk.to/hitman-woa-vinyl @hitman.ioi.dk @ioi.dk

@assassinscreed.ubisoft.com Black Flag OST is coming to vinyl courtesy of @lacedrecords.com! www.nme.com/news/gaming-...

Humanity meets a new threat to our existence when CONTROL Resonant launches – September 24th 2026. Pre-orders are open. Nothing stays contained forever. The story trailer is out now: https://youtu.be/JZuJlSGpgQo < YOU’RE UP > #CONTROLResonant

Time to crew up – the swashbuckling music of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag (2013) is sailing on to vinyl. 🌊 • 5LP box set and 2LP set available • Laced Exclusive Editions with ‘Seven Deadly Seas’ colour LPs • Includes Brian Tyler’s score and fan-favourite sea shanties Pre-order: lnk.to/AC4-vinyl

The original soundtrack to @supermassivegames.bsky.social cinematic interactive drama / survival horror game Directive 8020 by 2-time @bafta.org award-winning composer @jasongravesmusic.bsky.social (Dead Space, Tomb Raider, Until Dawn) is now streaming on all major music platforms!

Tuesday 2 June - 15:00 CEST | 14:00 BST | 09:00 EDT | 06:00 PDT

Had a great time at Nordic Game talking to Mat Ombler about my musical journey! @nordicgame.com @lacedrecords.com @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com @hitman.ioi.dk @borderlands.2k.com @stateofdecay.com @ubisoft.com @gearboxofficial.bsky.social

@jesperkyd.bsky.social headlines @nordicgame.com 2026 in conversation with @lacedrecords.com @matombler.bsky.social (screen credit: Joshua Klein).

Our pre-concert panel event at the Montreal Symphony concert hall with @ubisoft.com music supervisor Simon Landry. We worked together on the ‘Prince of Persia’ series so it was great to reconnect and a nice surprise to be hosted at @ubisoftmontreal.bsky.social during our visit. Merci Ubi!

Congrats @oderiviere.bsky.social @compulsiongames.bsky.social on South of Midnight receiving Best Score/Soundtrack at the 2026 Canadian Game Awards!

Hats off to composers Paul Weir and Paul Wolinski, and our very own Tom Quillfeldt for yesterday's game music panel at MCM London x EGX, exploring the musical journey of No Man's Sky. 🪐 Want to learn more about the game's OST? Check out our masterclass with the composers: youtu.be/MJvFr_XKLzg

Compulsion and South of Midnight were honored at the Canadian Game Awards with 7 awards, including Game of the Year. Canada is home to some of the most talented game developers! Inspiring to see local studios continuing to take creative risks. Congrats to all NOMINEES! TY @xbox.com for the support!

#repost @wilbertroget.bsky.social My music from #Helldivers2 will be in the @baftagames.bsky.social #GamesInConcertLIVE show, along with music from several other beloved franchises. Premiering in the UK starting this weekend - Check it out! #gamemusic

Merci Montreal! #heroes #fallout #starfield #dragonage

We're heading to MCM Comic Con x EGX! Don't miss our video game music panel this Friday with Paul Weir and Paul Wolinski, exploring the musical journey behind No Man's Sky. 📆 Fri, 22 May ⏰ 13:00 BST 📍 Live Stage, Excel London Join us: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us... @egxofficial.bsky.social

What a night! Thank you so much to JMP, the Montreal Symphony and Montreal Symphony House (concert hall) for such a memorable evening. The orchestra’s performances were flawless and everyone was so welcoming. We’ll be back! Photo credits: JMP and @osmconcerts.bsky.social

And here we go!

Arriving at the beautiful Montreal concert hall for @heroes_symphony featuring Fallout, Starfield and Dragon Age!

So excited to announce my new mixing & production class! 48 hours of nerdy goodness focused on modern sound design and MIDI orchestra. Come hang out and I'll show you every little detail about the production and mixing of my score to Directive 8020. sulcatasound.com/crafting-the...

Montreal Symphony rehearsals for tonight’s Heroes concert.

The BAFTA game concert is now touring across the UK, kicking of from May 23! Performed live by a 65-piece orchestra, celebrating 20 years of game soundtracks, including my music from Assassin's Creed with stunning visuals. More info: www.liveconcert.games @bafta.org @baftagames.bsky.social

Hi game/music industry friends - I'm working on building something incredibly important behind the scenes. 2026 is the year of cue sheets for games. Composers deserve to be compensated when their music is reproduced and performed, and is further packaged and distributed.

1 week! bsky.app/profile/topd...

Montreal bound! @bethesdastudios.com fans I will be attending the sold-out Heroes Symphony concert on May 20th featuring my music from @fallout.bethesdastudios.com and @starfield.bethesdastudios.com performed by the Montreal Symphony. See you there!

UK Friends - My theme music from @fallout.bethesdastudios.com 4 will be performed live by a 65-piece orchestra on the @baftagames.bsky.social In Concert tour celebrating over 20 years of iconic video game soundtracks alongside stunning visuals and gameplay on screen.

Thanks @pcgamer.com for the opportunity to share perspectives on the creative process of composing for video games! youtu.be/mwH2CgBLe38?...

Titan composers @jesperkyd.bsky.social 🇩🇰 and @peppepappa.bsky.social 🇫🇮 at #PragueComposerSummit 2026

For your consideration: I'm running for a board seat at A2IM, the American Association for Independent Music. Games need more advocacy in music, and vice versa. news.a2im.org/news/meet-th...

With insights from @baftagames.bsky.social winning composer @jesperkyd.bsky.social (Assassin’s Creed, Hitman, Warhammer 40K Darktide) & multi @bafta.org nominated composer @inonzur.bsky.social (Fallout, Starfield, Prince of Persia, Dragon Age)…

Here’s a new video from the Samson soundtrack called Samson’ Car! youtu.be/8gE07rN4zCs?... @lacedrecords.com #Samson #LiquidSwords

The Assassin’s Creed Ezio’s Family Music Box has been released by Ubisoft and Wayo! It includes a printed score that I’ve signed. @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com @wayorecords.bsky.social @ubisoft.com

Back in Prague for the Composer Summit 2026. An honor to have my music from Assassin’s Creed played in concert by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and Choir. #composersSummit2026

Congrats @wilbertroget.bsky.social @codymatthewjohnson.bsky.social @joneverist.bsky.social on winning the Composers’ Choice Video Game Score of the Year for Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune! 🏆🎮 #ASCAPScreenAwards

Congrats to @thechineseroom.co.uk audio team and composer @jasongravesmusic.bsky.social on ‘Audio Innovation of the Year’ nomination at the 2026 @mcvdevelop.bsky.social Awards! mcvdevelopawards.com/2026finalists/

Dear Friends – I will be personally attending Heroes Symphony concert in Montreal on May 20th! #Fallout #DragonAge #Starfield Tickets: www.osm.ca/en/concert/h...

One year of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. 🥀 The music in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 means so much to millions of people around the world, and we’ll forever be grateful to everyone involved in the game for letting us bring it to life on CD and vinyl. Here are a few comments that made our year 🖤

Assassin’s Creed: The Piano Collection album and sheet music features reimagined solo piano covers of @jesperkyd.bsky.social’s iconic themes from Assassin’s Creed including remixes of “Ezio’s Family", “City of Jerusalem” and "Valhalla” arranged and performed by virtuoso pianist Nicolas Horvath.

“One of the best in the business is British composer @garethcoker.bsky.social.” - BBC Music Magazine (May, 2026)

Honored to be featured in the Philharmonie de Paris video games and music exhibition spotlighting my music alongside a commissioned portrait in the artist gallery. If you’re in Paris, the exhibition runs until November 1st. philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/activite/...

The beloved soundtrack to cult favorite Dave The Diver is getting a vinyl release courtesy of @lacedrecords.com! www.nme.com/news/gaming-...

ICYMI: We’re serving up the sublime soundtrack for DAVE THE DIVER on vinyl. 🧑‍🍳 From serene aquatic soundscapes to J-pop karaoke, hip-hop grooves, and high-energy bangers. Best enjoyed fresh. 📲 Pre-order: lnk.to/dave-the-diver-vinyl

I had a chat with NME about writing the Samson soundtrack! @lacedrecords.com #Samson #LiquidSwords www.nme.com/features/gam...

“We’re obsessed with its swaggering electronic score.” - NME on @jesperkyd.bsky.social’s latest OST.

BAFTA-Award winning composer @jesperkyd.bsky.social has returned with a '90s-inspired score for Samson. Trip-hop track “Samson’s City” sets the tone for exploring the game’s shadowed streets and crime-infested neighbourhoods, blending analogue synths and sampled beats. 📲 Stream: lnk.to/samson-ost

We’re serving up the sublime soundtrack for DAVE THE DIVER on vinyl. 🧑‍🍳 An eclectic mix of serene aquatic soundscapes, J-Pop karaoke songs, hip-hop grooves and high-energy bangers. Best enjoyed fresh. 📲 Pre-order: lnk.to/dave-the-diver-vinyl @danthoni-wooten.bsky.social

In case you missed it… Jesper Kyd’s ’90s-inspired score for Samson is now available to stream and download. “The Ditch” channels trip-hop influences, reflecting the grit of South End. 🎧 Listen now: lnk.to/samson-ost

Join @lacedrecords.com with composers Paul Weir (Hello Games) and Paul Wolinski (65 Days Of Static) as they explore No Man's Sky's ever-evolving soundtrack at @egxofficial.bsky.social @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social 📍 Live Stage 🗓️ Fri 22 May ⏰ 1:00pm ✨ Included in tickets Tickets: f.mtr.cool/lmzozuxveq