Laced Records

Jul 06, 2023

Takeshi Furukawa bet big on bold melodies for Planet of Lana

We caught up with The Last Guardian and Mythic Quest composer about his love of the great Hollywood sci-fi scores, the colours of the orchestra, and minimalism. By Thomas Quillfeldt

May 30, 2023

Rain World audio design stories: Part 2 - Side House

We delve into the collaborative Rain World modding scene following the release of the base game, as contributors broke ground in expanding the horizons of Videocult's influential survival platformer.
By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku)We delve into the collaborative Rain World modding scene following the release of the base game, as contributors broke ground in expanding the horizons of Videocult's influential survival platformer.
By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku)

Apr 03, 2023

Rain World audio design stories: Part 1 - Maze Runner

We explore the formation of the Videocult dev collaboration and the origins of Rain World's audio design.

By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku)

Jan 12, 2023

Stray Notes: Yann van der Cruyssen on composing soundscapes beyond human trespass

The multidisciplinary creator known as Morusque details some of the thinking, tricks, and trade-offs behind the audio for feline adventure Stray. By Jerry Jeriaska of The Ongaku

Dec 29, 2022

Laced Records 2022 release round-up

Here’s a rundown of everything Laced Records announced in 2022, including vinyl soundtracks for Hotline Miami 1+2, Resident Evil (1996), Assassin's Creed, and many more.

Dec 22, 2022

How Jesper Kyd forged the grimdark rustpunk of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

The veteran Assassin’s Creed and Hitman composer welded operatic choir with analog synths, duelling violins, and more for Fatshark’s brutal action shooter. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Sep 13, 2022

Laced Late Summer Restock 2022: USA & Canada

We’ve checked the warehouse shelves and found some fantastic titles to put back on sale — including a bunch of Limited Edition sets! On sale Thurs 15 September 4pm BST

Aug 29, 2022

Dying Light 2 boasts bleeding-edge music design – everyone should listen up

We go in-depth with the BAFTA-nominated composer and music designer Olivier Derivière, whose diverse projects also include A Plague Tale: Innocence and Streets of Rage 4. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Aug 17, 2022

Brian D'Oliveira on awakening ancient sounds for Shadow of the Tomb Raider

For the Shadow of the Tomb Raider soundtrack, composer Brian D’Oliveira spent years in Mexico pursuing research and developing an authentic take on musical practices of the region. By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku), Eric Bratcher

Jul 14, 2022

A melodic voyage through the music of the Psychonauts series with Peter McConnell

We delve into the mind of the wildly versatile musician, celebrated for his collaborations with Tim Schafer at LucasArts and Double Fine Productions. By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku) & Eric Bratcher

May 31, 2022

How the Trek to Yomi composers transported players to Edo period Japan and beyond

Cody Matthew Johnson and Yoko Honda break down key tracks from the Kurosawa-inspired game’s soundtrack. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Apr 28, 2022

Yakuza 0’s Hidenori Shoji on composing battle themes for the Dragon of Dojima and Mad Dog of Shimano

We interviewed the music director for the critically acclaimed Ryu ga Gotoku Studio prequel, set in late ’80s Tokyo. By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku)

Jan 10, 2022

Laced Records 2021 release round-up

Here’s a rundown of everything Laced Records released on vinyl, CD, and digitally in 2021, including soundtracks for Yakuza 0, Mega Man X, Resident Evil 7 and many more.

Dec 13, 2021

The Deathloop score grooves like Hendrix

Composer Tom Salta spoke to Laced With Wax about channeling the style, harmony and instrumentation of the late 1960s for Arkane’s award-winning time loop shooter. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Nov 16, 2021

Top soar: 15 sweeping orchestral pieces from video games

Here are some of our favourite game cues that send the spirit soaring as they take inspiration from the rich orchestral instrumentation of the Classical and Romantic eras. By Thomas Quillfeldt

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