Unoriginal Soundtracks #100: Life Is Strange episode one

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Life is Strange mixes Telltale adventure games, Alan Wake weirdness, and down-to-earth Gone Home teenagers for 2015's most promising game so far. Episode one is just out, but you won't find any major spoilers in this mix of punk and hip hop in Unoriginal Soundtracks episode 100.

Unoriginal Soundtracks #87: Wolfenstein The New Order

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

This playlist has it all: rap, folk, sudden shifts in tone. It's Unoriginal Soundtracks for Wolfenstein: The New Order.

Unoriginal Soundtracks 77: Batman Arkham Origins

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Batman: Arkham Origins brings a medley of mediocre (and formidable) DC villains to Gotham to see who can get the most bones broken by Batman. It also inspires this Christmassy playlist of rock, rap, and soul.

Unoriginal Soundtracks #51: Costume Quest

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Searching for relevant terms on Spotify is a great way to discover new music and uncover hidden gems. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Cerebral Pop has you covered for both sweet and satanic songs this infernal season; Shuffled provides the trick, and Unoriginal Soundtracks brings a punk, soul, and rockabilly treat inspired by Costume Quest.

Unoriginal Soundtracks Podcast: Fable 2 Edition

Every other Wednesday I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, songs about world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Searching for random terms on Spotify is a great way to discover new music and rediscover old classics.

You only have room in your head for about 10 great podcasts; I want this to be one of them. Plant a podcast in your childhood and it'll grow into this punk-infused podcast.

Mentioned in this episode: Abstract Japan.