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Concerts, Studio Sessions, and More Live Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream

If you thought this week was over for SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream, you're sadly mistaken.  After a jam-packed week, we've still got VNCCII tonight and an…
Josh Chesler / December 4, 2020
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Aivi & Surasshu Bring Their Unique Mix of Piano and Electronic Music from Steven Universe to Ikenfell

Known for their combination of piano and vintage electronic "chiptune" music, Aivi & Surasshu has quickly carved out a niche for carefully crafting a niche…
Josh Chesler / December 1, 2020
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DJ Politik and Maxine Ashley Headline Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream

Although this was a a bit of a short week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream due to the holiday, we're back with a full barrage of live…
Josh Chesler / November 27, 2020
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RIP Diego Maradona, Soccer’s Tragic Rock ‘n Roll Star

Diego Maradona died on Wednesday morning at the age of 60 a few weeks after having brain surgery. But it was the complications of a…
Daniel Kohn / November 25, 2020
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Hailey Knox Headlines Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream

Make sure you tune in at 4pm PT / 7pm ET for Chris Malinchak's piano-based concert today on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream, as that caps off a…
Josh Chesler / November 20, 2020
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon Brings a Fresh Twist to the Classic Japanese Video Game Series

As anyone who’s played any of the first seven entries (or other spinoffs) can tell you, there’s nothing quite like the Yakuza series in the…
Josh Chesler / November 19, 2020
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The Dark Pictures Anthology Continues Haunting Gamers With Little Hope

We might be a couple of weeks past Halloween, but that doesn’t mean the spooky season has to end. For those looking to get their…
Josh Chesler / November 17, 2020
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Bad Omens and Chris Malinchak Headline Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream

In case you forgot, we still have Field Medic coming live to you today on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream, and that wraps up our announced week…
Josh Chesler / November 13, 2020
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The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Bring Spatial Audio to the Forefront of Gaming

With the Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S releasing today and the Sony PlayStation 5 joining it in less than 48 hours, gamers are…
Josh Chesler / November 10, 2020
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MISSIO and More Headline Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream

Don't sleep through lunch or you may miss FELIN's performance on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream later today, but while this week has been stellar, we want to…
Josh Chesler / November 6, 2020
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Blends Traditional Viking Sounds With a Modern Gaming Soundtrack

When Assassin’s Creed Valhalla launches next week on both current and next-gen consoles (as well as PC, of course), fans of the series may notice…
Josh Chesler / November 5, 2020
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Concerts, Voting, and More Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream

There's still plenty to look forward to this week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream (particularly considering that Dave Hause will be performing some new tracks later today),…
Josh Chesler / October 30, 2020
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The Mandalorian Returns With a Twist on Award-Winning Composer Ludwig Göransson’s Score

When Ludwig Göransson originally designed the theme and score for the first season of The Mandalorian, he wasn’t necessarily interested in keeping it traditionally "Star…
Josh Chesler / October 30, 2020
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Pacer Races on to Consoles With a Soundtrack Featuring Veteran Composer Tim Wright

For those who miss the old days of gravity-free racing games like Wipeout and F-Zero, Pacer is here to fill the high-speed void in your…
Josh Chesler / October 29, 2020
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Wizard of Legend’s Soundtrack Has Been Casting a Spell on Roguelike Fans for Over Two Years

If you’re not familiar with video games, the dedication many fans have to a title like Wizard of Legend is probably a bit confusing. With…
Josh Chesler / October 27, 2020
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