BGM Gems

In a revolutionary and timely episode of BGM Gems, Jordan and Dawn discuss a game that came out in the same year as the podcast episode-- specifically 2026's Mixtape. Will the black hole of discourse devour the hosts, or will they find musical joy on the last day of high school? Gamespot Interview with Johnny Galvatron Pavement's Witchitai-To   Music in this episode: (no soundtrack songs because c...

In the first half, 2018's Florence and a stunning soundtrack by Kevin Penkin takes Jordan Hatfield and Dawn Violet on an emotional journey with its enchanting duets and charming gameplay. In the back half, a field trip to Detroit, Michigan brings the BGM Gems hosts into the audience of HEALTH, Carpenter Brut, and Desire for a night of brutal music that featured songs discussed in three previous ep...

What is a Touhou? Jordan Hatfield & Dawn Violet… might know. Maybe you'll find out if you listen to this episode all about Team Shanghai Alice's Touhou Project! The hundreds of thousands (yes, actually) of fan works make this handily the largest body of Video Game Music yet seen on BGM gems, and maybe ever!! Music in order of appearance Mystic Dream ~ Snow or Cherry Petal - Dawn's arrangement...

In their album of the soundtrack of the game of the year spectacular, hosts Jordan Hatfield & Dawn Violet discuss standout media from 2025, despite recording and releasing said spectacular well into January.  It's the January episode! Music in order of apperance Into Tartarus by Darren Korb (Hades II) I Am Gonna Claw (Out Your Eyes then Drown You To Death) by Scylla & The Sirens/Darren Kor...

Q-Up Composers Connor Lofdahl and Martin Nayeri sit with BGM Gems Co-Host Dawn Violet to discuss their Original Soundtrack for 2025's Q-UP, by Everybody House Games.  Follow BGM Gems on Social Media https://bsky.app/profile/bgmgems.bsky.social See the video version of this discussion: https://youtu.be/UoTep7b1suQ Music sourced from the Q-UP Soundtrack on bandcamp https://kariomart.bandcamp.com/alb...

HEALTH's one-of-a-kind score for Rockstar's Max Payne 3 sets the bar for composition in cinematic games. BGM Gems hosts Jordan Hatfield and Dawn Violet dissect a cult classic of video game music, and how it affected one of the most prominent industrial bands performing now. Music from Max Payne 3 by HEALTH in order of appearance: -Max Payne Theme  -PAINKILLER -THE GIRL -SHELLS -9 Circulos by Emici...

Dennaton Games' neon-soaked duology is lauded for soundtracks of diverse, thumping techno music. BGM Gems hosts Dawn Violet and Jordan Hatfield look at the licensed score's influence and ask themselves if they like hurting people.  Music from Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2 in order of appearance: Silver Lights by Coconuts Le Perv by Perturbator Rust Ver. 2 by El Huervo Divide by Magna Hydrogen...

In the sophomore episode of BGM Gems, hosts Jordan Hatfield & Dawn Violet and consider whether Trent Reznor & Nine Inch Nails' soundtrack for Quake (1996) is even music at all.  Listen, and Quake out.  Music from Quake (1996) in order of appearance by Trent Reznor & Nine Inch Nails Quake Theme  Hall of Souls Parallel Dimensions Damnation Further music from the Quake extended universe.....

In Episode 1 of BGM Gems, Dawn Violet and Jordan Hatfield break into the corner of music where Drum & Bass meets Video Games. From the 1990s to the 2020s, they'll look at DnB including Rollcage Echo Point Nova Bomberman Hero Ape Escape F1 Racing Championship ULTRAKILL ...and plenty more. Listen, or dance. Samples in order of appearance: Halifax by Aquasky on Rollcage Stage II Barcelona and Imo...

In the pilot episode of BGM Gems, host Dawn Violet is joined by Jordan Hatfield to discuss the music of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, including (but not limited to): Original Score & Score EP In-Game Radio & related releases Phantom Liberty Original Score Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners Soundtrack SAMURAI Theme music "buckeye gem trees" by ayr Produced, engineered, and edited by Dawn Violet...