Beethoven & Dinosaur built Mixtape around the idea that every memory has a song attached to it. The result is a 28-track licensed soundtrack spanning Joy Division, The Smashing Pumpkins, Roxy Music, Alice Coltrane, and a handful of deeper cuts that most players won't recognize on first listen. The game released on May 7, 2026, and because protagonist Stacey Rockford narrates each track as it plays, you get both the song and her personal reason for including it. Miss the lower-left corner notification and that context disappears fast.
What makes the Mixtape soundtrack different from other game soundtracks?
Most games use music as atmosphere. Mixtape treats it as a mechanical layer. Rockford is an aspiring music supervisor, so every track comes with an in-character justification. When "The Touch" by Stan Bush kicks in, Rockford explains it was originally released in 1986 on the Transformers animated movie soundtrack and calls it "the cheese, the stuffed crust, the quattro formaggio" before admitting it's her only sporting memory. That kind of specificity is rare. The songs aren't just licensed filler; they're characterization.
The game credits 28 total tracks. The first 22 are vocal or main tracks tied directly to narrative vignettes. The final 6 are instrumental or background pieces that play during quieter hub moments, primarily in Rockford's bedroom or the cabin. Additional background music was provided by Extreme Music.
Chapter select by memory
Full Mixtape Soundtrack: All 28 Songs
Below is every credited track in Mixtape, organized as they appear in the end credits. Tracks 1 through 22 are the main vocal songs. Tracks 23 through 28 are the instrumental and background pieces.
The end credits list tracks in licensing priority order, not the order they appear during gameplay. Don't use the credits as a chapter-by-chapter reference.
Rockford's in-game quotes for each track
These quotes play as the song begins and give you her reasoning for the pick. Here are the ones confirmed in sources:
Just Like Honey (The Jesus and Mary Chain)
"A perfect bedroom hangout vibe. Might be the last time we're all in my room together... huh."
State of the Heart (Mondo Rock)
"What these narcs don't realize is that an overbearing parental style breeds rebellion. The next track is State of the Heart by Australian band, Mondo Rock, released in 1980. It matches the drapes."
The Touch (Stan Bush)
"This is The Touch, by Stan Bush, originally released in 1986 on the Transformer's animated movie soundtrack. It's the cheese, the stuffed crust, the quattro formaggio, but this is my only sporting memory, and it feels tonally appropriate."
Most of All (B.J. Thomas)
"Sometimes an experience can't be categorized in a single genre. It's too complex. I find these situations difficult. You need a song that plays in counterpoint, something that fills the gaps, harmonizes. Casts your feelings in relief. This is BJ Thomas with Most of All, released in 1968."
Love (The Smashing Pumpkins)
"As we continue our mission for booze on the way to Camille Cole's party, I require something that fills every possible spectrum of sound, causing the brain to super-aneurysm and explode and die. I feel nothing but rage. This is Love by the Smashing Pumpkins."
Candy (Iggy Pop)
"OK, this is the unkillable Iggy Pop with his 1990 hit, Candy, featuring Kate Pierson from the B52's. A great party track, and I think, a song that bridges the 80s and the 90s."
Galaxy in Turiya (Alice Coltrane)
"The mixtape he (Colin) made me is entitled 'Music that explains how you make me feel,' and the opening track is the 10-minute instrumental odyssey, Galaxy in Turiya by Alice Coltrane, released in 1971."
More Than This (Roxy Music)
"You're listening to More Than This, by Roxy Music; released in 1982, off the band's studio album, Avalon. It's one of Cassandra's favorite songs. Mine too. Brian ENO used to be in Roxy Music. I always think, wow, Brian ENO AND Bryan Ferry? Two of the greatest Brians/Bryans? In the SAME band? What are the odds?"
Spellbound (Siouxsie & The Banshees)
"This is Spellbound by Siouxsie and The Banshees. We broke our promise, now there is only fire."
Drunk Flamingo (Abrahams and Mole)
"This is the Drunk Flamingo by Abrahams and Mole, who usually wrote jingles for commercials. Lucky for us, they also made this tight little number for a magical evening. I'd never heard it before tonight."
How do you catch songs you missed during your playthrough?
The notification window is short and the dialogue is constant, so missing a track is easy. Three methods work reliably based on the game's built-in features, as documented in source material:
Use chapter select
The main menu includes a Chapter Select option. Each chapter is named after the vibe or the specific song it features, which makes it straightforward to return to a memory and hear the track again. This is the fastest method for most players.
Check the end credits
Finishing the game unlocks the full scrolling credits, which list every licensed track. The order is by licensing priority rather than narrative sequence, but everything is there. Cross-reference with this guide to match tracks to their chapters.
Photo mode on PlayStation and PC
Entering photo mode while a song is playing pauses the character dialogue but keeps the instrumental running. This lets you hear the production clearly without Rockford or Slater talking over the top of it.
The photo mode trick only works on PlayStation 5 and PC. Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 players don't have this option available in the same way, so chapter select is the better fallback on those platforms.
Where to listen to the Mixtape soundtrack outside the game
Annapurna Interactive launched an official Mixtape soundtrack playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music shortly after the May 7, 2026 release. Search "Mixtape Official Game Soundtrack" on either platform to find it. PC players who bought the Digital Deluxe edition also have access to a digital "Liner Notes" book that explains why Rockford selected specific songs for specific memories.
For players interested in a physical release, the developer's previous game, The Artful Escape, received a vinyl release through iam8bit. Based on that history, a Mixtape vinyl is a reasonable thing to watch for, though no announcement has been confirmed as of this writing.
Audio settings tip for music-focused playthroughs
If the character dialogue is pulling your attention away from the music, the game's Settings > Audio menu lets you adjust both independently. Lowering dialogue volume to around 70% while keeping music at 100% gives the soundtrack more presence without losing the story. Turning on subtitles at the same time means you can read the dialogue while your ears stay focused on the track.
Are the background tracks (23 to 28) on the official streaming playlist?
Based on available information, the official Spotify and Apple Music playlist focuses on the main licensed tracks. The six background pieces from Abrahams and Mole, Allclear, Bertrand Dolby, Curtis Dunn, The Eye Gougers, and Wooden Sword may not appear on the official playlist, as they were contributed separately and are noted in the credits as distinct from the primary licensed catalog.
For more on what Mixtape has to offer beyond the soundtrack, the Mixtape trophy and achievement guide covers all 27 trophies including the music-related ones, and if you want to know how long the whole experience runs, the how long to beat Mixtape guide breaks down the chapter list. There's also a dedicated guide for Slater's secret slushy recipe if you're chasing the Grunge Metal Alchemist trophy. Find the full collection at the Mixtape guides hub.