Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast

Hot off the presses! For the “New Release” category of episodes, Karl & Will shine a light on a just-released video game soundtrack. This time it’s the incredible, colorful score to “Penny’s Big Breakaway” by Tee Lopes and Sean Bialo. Enjoy!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!

 In this nostalgic and fun episode, the guys revisit the topic (and largely the same playlist) they covered waaaay back on Episode 80: Sunsoft! Enjoy some of the best VGM ever composed!

 It’s back to back original showcases! This time around, Karl & Will share the brand new second album from collective Kinetic Vibe Mind, called Galactic Shift! This album is inspired by space, shoot-em-ups, and more. Kinetic Vibe Mind is a collective made up of Karl, Vav, and ModalModule. Enjoy!

Check out the album on bandcamp: https://kineticvibemind.bandcamp.com/album/galactic-shift

 In this very special episode, Karl & Will present their new original soundtrack to the upcoming pixel art platformer "Unstable Scientific"! Enjoy!

https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/unstable-scientific-ost

 Happy Holidays! Since it's Christmas Eve at time of posting, the guys present their first installment of a series called "Off Topic" where they discuss...something other than VGM! Enjoy some Christmas music and discussion!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!

 For the second episode of Nintendo Month '23, Karl & Will continue the Zelda excitement with the score to another amazing Zelda sequel: Tears of the Kingdom!! Enjoy this spotlight on a phenomenal score!

 In this LONG overdue episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the incredibly unique and evocative score to Majora's Mask, by Koji Kondo. Enjoy!

 In this SPOOKY episode, Karl & Will present another installment of Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is Halloween! Enjoy!

 For the second installment of "Series Spotlight", Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved Final Fantasy series! The guys play 1 track from each of the 16 mainline entries, and also present 3 segments about different Final Fantasy topics. Enjoy!!

 In this second installment of "Revisited" Karl & Will look back on a 3DS soundtrack they remember being awesome, but now feel it is an all-time classic: 2012's Kid Icarus: Uprising! Enjoy!

 In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, share and discuss a few great VGM tracks, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!

 In this exciting episode, Karl shares his brand-new album Downforce: Upshift in its entirety! Enjoy!

https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/downforce-upshift

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the recent INCREDIBLE soundtrack to Dungeons of Aether! Composed by flashygoodness and RESOFORCE, this is one of the finest and most entertaining FM Synth scores in recent memory!

 In this very nostalgic and personal episode, Will & Marty explore Karl's music for his Sonicesque series! Enjoy this trip down Brueggemann Bros memory lane!

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will unveil a new episode format: Short Score! These will be episodes that spotlight on, you guessed it, short VGM soundtracks! First up- the outstanding "Air Fortress". Enjoy!

 In this very special installment of "Performance", Karl & Will present a live recording of the Travis Anderson Trio's amazing Zelda medley from their recent show at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis! Enjoy!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!

 In this thrilling episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Octopath Traveler II! Enjoy some top shelf VGM from one of the most talented composers in the industry!

 In this special first episode of this series, Karl & Will present the entire Marcato Bros performance recorded professionally live from VGM Con 2023! Enjoy!

In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the most outstanding examples of VGM influenced by Prog! Enjoy this amazing playlist and interesting discussion.

In this special episode, Karl & Will share a playlist featuring many of the amazing acts that performed at VGM Con 2023 this past weekend! Enjoy!

 I know, I know, it's crazy but, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. Karl & Will share a superb playlist of tunes from the OST volumes 4 and 5. Enjoy and be careful!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Plus, Inspector Specktor stops by for an intermission segment. Enjoy!

 In this second installment of the unique and contrasting "Deep Dive" series, Karl & Will zoom way in on ONE piece of video game music! They explore one of their favorite tracks, Aladdin’s “Camel Jazz”, and its theory, structure, inspiration and more. Also, Marty joins in the discussion as well! Enjoy!

 In this special episode, Karl & Will discuss the 5 scores and composers that were nominated for a GRAMMY earlier this month! They also play a couple of tastes of each nominated score. Also, Arthur presents an intermission segment about "Cheesy Music". Enjoy!

 In this special episode, Karl & Will talk about their memories and experiences creating the soundtrack to the cancelled game "Askr" as well as listening to the soundtrack! Enjoy the first installment of "Making Of"!

https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/askr-original-soundtrack

 In this happy and pleasing episode, Karl & Will present another installment of Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is Kid Friendly! Also, Stephen stops by for a fun intermission segment about NiGHTS into Dreams!

 In this laidback episode, Karl & Will catch up! And also answer some listener questions about VGM and 2023. All while listening to some chilled out Jikkyou Powerful Pro tunes in the background. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

 In this festive holiday episode, the podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts!! What!? I suppose you'll just have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!

 For the final week of Nintendo Month '22, Will & Marty present possibly the most exhaustive and loving exploration into the artistry of the one, the only, Koji Kondo. Enjoy this very special labor of love!

 For week 3 of Nintendo Month '22, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, by the talented Yoko Shimomura, Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker! Enjoy!

 For week 2 of Nintendo Month '22, Karl & Will celebrate the spooky and charming music of the Luigi's Mansion series! From the first entry on the Gamecube, to the second entry on the 3DS, to the most recent entry on the Switch. Enjoy!

 Nintendo Month is back, baby! In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the incredible music more recently featured in the Mario Kart series! Enjoy!

 In this very unique episode, the podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts!! What!? I suppose you'll just have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!

 In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, and play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune!

Warning: Gush Fest! In this super exciting episode, Karl & Will dive into the AMAZING new soundtrack by Jake Kaufman! Shovel Knight Dig! Strap in for an FM Synth thrill ride!

 In this delightful episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredibly entertaining and emotional music of flashygoodness! Known for soundtracks such as Tower of Heaven and Rivals of Aether, this chiptune composer has been a favorite of the guys for years. Enjoy!

 In this special and unique episode, Karl & Will celebrate the wonderful group of composers, Will included, that recently completed their 'Music Composition For The Screen' program at Columbia College. Enjoy this spotlight on outstanding music and people!

It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!

 Oh boy. It's the seventh installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy?

It’s Part 2 of Karl & Will’s focus on drums in VGM! For this second part, the guys share some outstanding tracks featuring real, performed drums. They also present a special, in-depth segment that provides some additional insight and context about the drums. Enjoy!

 In this hard-hitting first of a two-parter, Karl & Will explore some VGM tracks that feature outstanding drums! For part 1, the guys focus on fake drums, from the NES all the way to the Gamecube. Also, friend of the show Becca (@flootiful) stops by for an intermission segment about music education and VGM! Enjoy!

In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, chat about an exciting 2022 video game they're super excited about, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!

 In this episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the best VGM ever composed: Castlevania 1-3 on the NES! Enjoy!

Marcato Radio returns! In this special installment, the first half of the playlist consists of VGM picks from the discord community, and the second half consists of original tracks by a handful of talented marcato fam composers! Enjoy!

 In this episode, Karl & Will return to their classic format to spotlight on the amazing new score to Kirby and the Forgotten Land! The guys discuss how this delightful score balances continuing the classic Kirby aesthetic while exploring some new sounds and styles as well. Enjoy!

 In this very special episode, Karl & Will share some insights and tips on composition! Will shares a segment about melody, Karl shares a full recorded documentation of his process of composing a tune, and composer and arranger Tyler Mire stops by for an intermission chat. Enjoy!

 In this casual episode, Karl, Will & Marty reflect on the previous weekend at VGM CON 2022 and all the fun that was had! The guys share a few tastes of some killer performances, and also a few marcato fam members pop in to share their highlights as well!

 In this unique and contrasting episode, Karl & Will dive deep into ONE piece of video game music! They explore one of their favorite tracks, Rockman & Forte's "Cold Man", and its theory, structure, implementation, groove and more. Also, Marty drops in for a fun segment as well! Enjoy!

 In this nostalgic and fun episode, Karl & Will present the first installment of a series called Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is 90s! Also, Bedroth stops by for a fun intermission segment about the TurboGrafx. Enjoy!

 In this exciting and momentous new episode, Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved yet quirky Sonic series! The guys explore some musical highlights of the Sonic games, as well as take a more in-depth look at a few key facets of the series, and some friends even drop by to share their insights as well. Enjoy the first episode of a new era!

 The Bros have returned! Just a few days after their 10th Anniversary! In this exciting transitional episode, Karl & Will discuss a bit more about the future direction of the podcast, present a Greatest Hits 2021 montage and track of the year, and share a few awesome tracks the other hasn't heard. Enjoy!

It's the 500th Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast!! Unbelievable! Karl & Will present a fittingly massive celebration to honor the past ten years of the podcast, their partnership, and the amazing community they've fostered. Enjoy memories and discussion, a game, chats with a couple of very special guests, segments from the fam, and much more! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show over the past ten amazing years. Here's to the next chapter!

 It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes,  done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!

 In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will for the second time share an awesome playlist of...Non VGM that fans of VGM would love! This collection of hidden gems was the result of weeks of rabbit hole diving, and is sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy!

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the masterful and unique music of Landstalker! This Genesis score, composed by Motoaki Takenouchi, is one of the most impressive the system ever saw. Enjoy some cream of the crop 16-bit era VGM! 

 In this delightful episode, Karl & Will spotlight on 2 scores that came out in 2020 that had amazing contributions from none other than Jake "virt" Kaufman! For some reason, these scores flew under the radar, but there is some ridiculously awesome VGM here. Enjoy! 

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!

In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his new album Sonicesque: Flashfield in its entirety! This is Karl’s fifth album of original, Sonic-inspired music, this time with some surprising twists and turns. Enjoy! You can purchase the album here: https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sonicesque-flashfield

 It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy an excellent, diverse collection of VGM! 

 For the last week on Nintendo Month, Karl & Will take a look at the whole Super Mario series and play some overlooked tracks that, for whatever reason, have never been played on the show before! Enjoy some less-appreciated but outstanding music from this beloved series! 

 For week 3 of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will spotlight on the beloved soundtrack to Golden Sun for the GBA! Arguably Sakuraba's best work, this score is one of the most exciting and technically impressive the handheld system ever saw. Enjoy! 

 For the second week of Nintendo Month '21, the guys focus on some of the best music created for games on the Wii! Karl & Will stroll down memory lane for a very nostalgic and feel-good playlist of VGM. Enjoy! 

For the first week of Nintendo Month ‘21, Karl & Will spotlight on the relaxing, happy and surprisingly funky soundtrack to Animal Crossing: New Horizons! This is the perfect way to start off this month, showcasing some charming and well-crafted Nintendo VGM!

 In this spooky episode, Karl, Will and special guest Travis, focus on the music to the 1991 SNES title Super Castlevania IV! The guys discuss what works, what doesn't, and what stands out about this unique entry in the beloved series! Happy Halloween! 

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!  

 It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These  very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the  wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! And boy did they deliver this time around! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM! 

 In this very special episode, Karl & Will shine a light on a particular chiptune community: Battle of the Bits! There is a ridiculous amount of talent, creativity, silliness and passion that comes out of this community. Enjoy some stellar music! 

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the silly, nostalgic yet amazing soundtrack to Deltarune! In the spiritual successor to Undertale, multi-talented auteur Toby Fox once again delivers a memorable and entertaining score unlike any other. Enjoy! 

 In this colossal episode, Karl, Will, Carlos and Bryan explore the amazing music of the Team Ico Trilogy! We're talking Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian! Enjoy this dive into some incredibly emotional and well-crafted music, with much more context than usual! 

In this Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the outstanding soundtrack to Final Fantasy XV! Composed by the legendary composer Yoko Shimomura, this score is diverse, expressive and full of excellent melodies. Enjoy a taste of the best music from the most recent mainline Final Fantasy entry!

In this groovy episode, Karl & Will spotlight on a true Marcato classic: Rockman & Forte! This Super Famicom score holds a special place in the guys' hearts. They discuss what makes this score truly one of a kind. Enjoy! 

 In this laidback episode, Karl & Will share some outstanding jazz, fusion and lounge music from a few of the later entries in the Gran Turismo series! The bulk of this playlist is menu music, and the guys discuss the advantages of scoring background music for a menu. Enjoy some well-crafted, entertaining and underrated VGM! 

In this exciting episode, Karl, Will & Marty share their brand-new album "Hero of Legend: A Season of Shadow"! The guys also briefly discuss some aspects of the making of this daunting and emotional project. Purchase the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/hero-of-legend-a-season-of-shadow 

Tracklist:
01. Theme of Nature
02. Hyroica Field (Overworld)
03. Eroan Village
04. Meeting Hera
05. Sakura Woods
06. Niko the Fairy
07. Run to the Fountain
08. Ruko's Mine
09. Serenade of Seasons
10. Dungeon Diabolique
11. Longing for Prince Koji
12. Pirates of Aurelia
13. Toru Mountain
14. House of Lost Souls
15. Battle with the Wizard Asuka
16. Song of Life
17. Nagata's Farm
18. Hyroica Field (Awoken)
19. Caddock's Cabin
20. Firenze (Canyon Riders)
21. Healing House
22. Shadow Castle
23. The Fire Below (Final Boss) / Prince Koji Restored
24. Remembered & Forgotten (Ending)

 In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Ori and the Blind Forest! This imaginative and emotional score by Gareth Coker feels like a perfect balance of East and West VGM traditions. Enjoy! 

 In this laidback episode, Karl & Will focus on the very best VGM from Golf games! Sit back, relax, pour yourself an Arnold Palmer, an enjoy some awesome diamonds in the rough! 

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy! 

It's true. There is a Lost Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. podcast. It was very recently uncovered by Karl, and this week, it is finally unveiled! Enjoy this exciting piece of Marcato Bros history. 

In this special and exciting installment of Reeeemix, Karl & Will focus on some of the very best recent covers and arrangements of VGM! Enjoy a wide variety of performed music from this very talented community of VGM lovers!

In this Season Premiere episode, Karl & Will explore 10 beloved series when it comes to VGM, and specifically, focus on a track from its very first entry followed by the most recent entry. Enjoy this interesting framing of how far video game music has come over the years!

 In this chill Season Finale, Karl & Will kick back, catch up, play a couple of games, listen to a handful of awesome VGM tunes, and ponder some questions. Enjoy! 

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will celebrate one of the all-time greatest VGM composers: Junko Tamiya! With an unmistakable style and an unparalleled sense of craft and energy, Tamiya left a huge mark on the world of VGM. Enjoy! 

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredibly emotional and beloved score to Chrono Cross by Yasunori Mitsuda! The guys discuss Mitsuda's masterful approach to establishing a unique and effective sound on the PS1. Enjoy! 

 It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes,  done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic  mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros! 

 In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on a smattering of some of the best Battle Themes in all of video game music! This epic playlist was entirely made up of submissions from the discord community. Let's Battle! 

 In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new album "Wave Maker" in its entirety! You can purchase the album here: https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/wave-maker 

 In this episode, Karl & Will compare the 2 different versions of Sonic 3D Blast! The guys discuss the positives and negatives of the Genesis version, composed by the Sega Sound Team, and the Saturn version, composed by Richard Jacques. Enjoy!  

It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy! 

 In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on the music of the Touhou Project series! For the most part, all of the music in this shoot 'em up series was composed by jack-of-all-trades, ZUN. Enjoy some uniquely quirky yet entertaining VGM! 

In this tantalizing episode, Karl & Will focus on the music to Adult Games. In the 90s alone, there was a TON of amazing music written for this umbrella of Japanese games. The guys focus primarily on the PC-98. Enjoy some amazing music you probably haven't heard before! 

In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Street Fighter EX series of soundtracks! This subset of the Street Fighter series saw a very different musical style than what came before. Enjoy some cheesy, funky and very entertaining jazz fusion VGM!

 This week, the guys spotlight on the incredible Game Boy soundtrack to Pokémon Trading Card Game 2! Ichiro Shimakura outdoes himself on this unique and severely underrated entry in this beloved series. Enjoy! 

 This week, the guys take a look at one of the most seminal years in video game music: 1995. This year saw the release of some of the biggest and most beloved soundtracks of all time! Enjoy this incredible collection of VGM. 

This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!

 In this high-flying episode, Karl & Will focus on the unique and exciting music of the Ace Combat series! The guys are joined by series super fan and longtime friend Nick Marinelli! Enjoy a smattering of awesome and energetic VGM! 

 In this rocking episode, Karl & Will focus on the Sega Genesis soundtrack to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master! The guys discuss why this is without a doubt one of the gnarliest Genesis scores ever made. Enjoy! 

 In this episode, Karl & Will focus on two lesser-known SNES RPG soundtracks by HAL and Kirby composer Jun Ishikawa! The guys discuss how these scores truly get to the heart of what makes Ishikawa's music and style so special. Enjoy! 

 It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Patchpen! Patch brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy! 

 I know it makes no sense, but yes, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. These amazingly talented composers show no sign of stopping, with tons more new music still being written for this mobile game. Enjoy some of the best VGM you'll hear anywhere! 

 Here we go again. In the sixth installment of Bad Music, Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy? 

 In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will lift off with the relaxing and groovy music of the Pilotwings series! The guys explore how the music of this series evolved as well as stayed consistent from the SNES, to the N64, and the 3DS. Enjoy!  

 In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will share an awesome playlist of...Non VGM that fans of VGM would love! This collection of hidden gems was the result of weeks of rabbit hole diving, and is sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy! 

 In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new chiptune album "Get Bit" in its entirety! Enjoy a fun mix of chiptunes from systems such as the Genesis, SNES, TurboGrafx, and more! You can purchase this album here:  https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/get-bit 

 In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the awesome soundtrack to Ys Five! This Super Famicom score is a bit of a departure for the series in terms of style. Enjoy this spotlight on an underrated 16-bit gem! 

 It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Travis Anderson. Travis brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy! 

 In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Ivalice Series of games! This subset of Final Fantasy titles, starting with Final Fantasy Tactics, showcase the amazing compositional style and power of Hitoshi Sakimoto. Enjoy! 

 In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2020! The guys notice that this installment may be the funkiest ever! Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM! 

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features some leftovers from “Listener Show & Tell” and “Level One” episodes. Enjoy!

 In this relaxing Season Finale, Karl & Will shoot the breeze and reflect on 2020, play a round of Name That Tune, answer listener questions, and share a few fun VGM tracks. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! 

 It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes,  done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic  mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!  

 In this exciting episode, Karl & Will present a collection of outstanding "Level One" VGM! These are all tracks that play during the first stage or area in a game. This is the second community playlist, in which all the music was chosen by members of the marcato discord. Enjoy! 

 In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the obscure yet amazing FM-Synth soundtrack to Mamoru Has Been Cursed! The music to this arcade shoot-em-up game, composed by Yousuke Yasui, is a colorful delight in just about every way. Enjoy!  

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Many you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features a heavy dose of Nintendo. Enjoy! 

 For the final week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will shine a light on the exuberant and possibly overlooked score to Kirby Star Allies! The music from this 2018 Switch game in the long-running Kirby series is both familiar yet fresh. Enjoy! 

 For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will stroll down memory lane for some of the very best music on the GameCube! This beloved little cube saw some outstanding music that, many times, had to transcend the hardware limitations. Enjoy! 

 For week 2 of Nintendo Month, the guys shine a light on the amazing female video game composers at Nintendo! From the NES all the way to the Switch, this is some of the best Nintendo music around. Enjoy this incredible playlist of VGM composed by these super talented women! 

 For the first week of Nintendo Month '20, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredibly vibrant, diverse and delightful score to Paper Mario: The Origami King! The score to this Nintendo Switch cross-genre game excels in every direction. Enjoy!

 Just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will share a playlist of SPOOKY music by the Super Marcato Bros! And also play a Halloween rendition of Name That Tune! Enjoy this fun and special episode. Happy Halloween!

 In this energetic and fun episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music of Tecmo games on the NES! This company is most known for their Ninja Gaiden trilogy, as well as a ton of great sports games. Enjoy this collection of outstanding, at times overlooked, 8-bit music!

 In this very relaxing episode, Karl & Will "dive in" once more to a focus on water and underwater themed video game music! Enjoy some iconic and memorable water tracks, as well as some deep cuts you may not have heard before!

 In this GROOVY episode, Karl & Will focus on the dancey and delectable scores to Mighty Switch Force 1 and 2, by the one and only Jake Kaufman! These 3DS/Wii U soundtracks are some of the most energetic, entertaining, and smile-inducing in all of VGM. Enjoy!

In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the massive and multi-faceted score to Final Fantasy XIV! Led by composer Masayoshi Soken, this MMORPG score has gone through quite an interesting journey. Enjoy this spotlight on some great FF music!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!