Laced Records

Feb 17, 2018

Wacky wax: 17 visually arresting vinyl from around the web

We highlight some more beautiful and bonkers vinyl sets that show how inventive artists, labels and designers can be with the format.

Feb 09, 2018

Seeing red: RUINER’s creative director on how style can precede substance

We interviewed Benedykt Szneider, creative director of Reikon Games’ debut title RUINER, about its marketing-led development, cyberpunk influences and what the soundtrack vinyl means to him. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Feb 02, 2018

In the swing of things: 12 times jazz bopped into video games

We bop our way through some of the best jazzy video game music, highlighting some of the the styles and artists that influenced it.

Jan 15, 2018

15 mesmerising video game music tracks to aid concentration

Essay to write? Snarky tweet to compose? To help you concentrate, we’ve highlighted some of the best video game music that won’t make you sit up and take notice.

Jan 10, 2018

On the record: What it takes to master video game music for vinyl

We speak to Joe Caithness, mastering engineer for many a Laced Records release, about the end-to-end mastering process, living the vinyl lifestyle and the importance of archivism.

Dec 21, 2017

The 12 shades of Christmas video game music

We pick out a selection of fantastic video game music to reflect 12 different Christmas and wintertime moods — from ‘chirpy cheer’ to ‘holiday horror’.

Dec 13, 2017

Laced Records' 2017 release round-up

Laced Records has worked hard to produce some stunning video game wax over the course of 2017 — here’s a round-up of our releases, from Yooka-Laylee to Ruiner.

Dec 07, 2017

From Alien to Isolation: Ripley’s “You Are My Lucky Star” music moment

Alien: Isolation's DLC level, Last Survivor, saw Creative Assembly reworking Ripley’s iconic muttering of "You Are My Lucky Star" — creating a wonderfully discreet musical moment.

Nov 29, 2017

Allure of the obscure: Game music buffs pick their favourite deep cuts

We picked the brains of some of the most ardent game music champions out there to find out their favourite ‘deep cut’ tracks — lesser known video game pieces that nonetheless deserve to be highlighted as classics. Edited by Thomas Quillfeldt

Nov 24, 2017

The many moods of video game music

We run down the 18 (ish) different moods that video game music tends to adhere to, from ‘anxious’ to ‘victorious’.

Nov 07, 2017

On the record: Pondering the art of The Talos Principle OST vinyl

Laced With Wax interviews illustrator and designer Tom J Manning about his intricate and impressionistic artwork for The Talos Principle soundtrack double vinyl set. By Thomas Quillfeldt.

Nov 01, 2017

Why we ❤️ game music: Scratching the vinyl itch

Five avid VGM vinyl collectors wax lyrical about their passion for game music and soundtrack records — and offer crate-digging and tech tips for beginner hobbyists. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Oct 24, 2017

11 creepy as hell game music tracks to freak you out this Halloween

We pick out a diverse range of terror-inducing game music to haunt your nightmares — everything from Dead Space to… Pokémon?

Oct 19, 2017

Interview: Angela Bermúdez on Absolver and working with Austin Wintory

We chatted to true renaissance woman Angela Bermúdez — painter, sculptor, designer, performance artist and cosplayer — about her art for the Absolver soundtrack, collaborating with composer Austin Wintory and her latest pursuit: speed painting. By Thomas Quillfeldt.

Oct 11, 2017

Interview: Talos Principle composer on humanity in the digital realm

We chatted to Damjan Mravunac, the composer (among other things) for Croteam’s Serious Sam and The Talos Principle series, about his audio philosophy. By Thomas Quillfeldt.

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