The Makers of Mixtape Break Down the Game’s Music Track by Track

Mixtape’s creators broke down the logic behind the game’s licensed soundtrack, showing how each song was chosen for a specific scene or emotional beat.

Tracks like DEVO’s “That’s Good,” The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Just Like Honey,” and Alice Coltrane’s “Galaxy In Turiya” were tied to moments from skating and downtime to surreal setpieces.

Other picks, including Rainbow’s “Sensitive to Light” and Silverchair’s “Freak,” help drive story moments like a grotesque kiss and a police escape.

The piece makes clear that music is not just background in Mixtape — it is a core part of the game’s narrative design.