Spotify and The Game Awards Unveil Gaming-Inspired Singles by Labrinth, Evanescence, Bilmuri

In an exciting collaboration, Spotify has launched gaming-inspired singles featuring renowned artists including Labrinth, Evanescence, and Bilmuri. This initiative coincides with the upcoming Game Awards, celebrating the influential music tied to video games.

The Artists and Their Inspirations

Each artist has shared their personal connection to video games, reflecting how these experiences shape their creative expression.

Labrinth’s Sonic Connection

• Labrinth expresses his childhood fondness for Sonic, stating that it significantly impacted his gaming upbringing.
• He views the opportunity to create a Spotify Single centered around Sonic as remarkable.
• He encourages fellow fans of the franchise to check out the music created alongside Bilmuri and Evanescence.

Bilmuri’s Cyberpunk Influence

• Johnny Franck, the frontman of Bilmuri, emphasizes his lifelong connection to gaming.
• He describes recording a track related to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners as a thrilling experience.
• Franck aims to channel the energy of video games into his music through this single.

Evanescence’s Dark Collaboration

• Amy Lee from Evanescence highlights their excitement over the collaboration with GUNSHIP.
• She mentions reworking the song “Afterlife” as part of the Devil May Cry series.
• Lee expresses her enthusiasm for both the project and the upcoming Game Awards.

A Commitment to Video Game Music

This initiative demonstrates Spotify’s strong commitment to gaming music. Alex Freeman, Spotify’s Music and Marketing Partnerships Lead, notes that the partnership extends to The Game Awards’ Best Score and Music category.

A Celebration of Gaming Culture

• Freeman believes The Game Awards represents an ideal opportunity to honor the creators of immersive game soundtracks.
• Geoff Keighley, the host, echoes this sentiment, stating that partnering with Spotify highlights the significance of video game music.
• These new Spotify Singles aim to further amplify the appreciation for some of the best video game music from this year.

For ongoing updates, fans should follow @thegameawards and @spotify. They can also visit TheGameAwards.com to listen to the newly launched tracks and celebrate the intersection of music and gaming culture.