Video game music radio show announced for Classic FM
A new video game music radio show is coming to Classic FM.
YouTuber Daniel Middleton – aka DanTDM – will present the Next Level with DanTDM series, which launched on Saturday (11th January) and will air every week for an hour from 9PM until Easter.
The first episode is a celebration of “gaming’s most legendary soundtracks,” according to a statement by Classic FM, with The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy VII and Minecraft among the works explored.
“Teenage me wouldn’t be able to believe I have my own radio show! Having studied music production at university and then worked in video games for the past 15 years, being given a show that celebrates the meeting of these two worlds feels totally surreal,” Middleton said. “Classic FM is such an iconic station and I’m really grateful and excited to have been given this opportunity.”
Classic FM’s managing editor, Philip Noyce, promised Middleton will “showcase the greatest video game music to our loyal listeners” across the three months. “We have always championed new forms of classical music, from film scores to gaming soundtracks, so I’m pleased to announce this next chapter in our support of video game music.”
Tune in via the Classic FM app here.
Back in 2017, Classic FM broadcast UK radio’s first dedicated video game music series, High Score.
Last November, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performed a free virtual concert of video game music, For The Sound of Gaming, live at the BBC Philharmonic Studio in Media City, Salford.
Take a journey back through dance music in video games with our feature from January 2024.
In other radio shows, DJ Mag is currently in the middle of a month-long residency showcasing our artists to watch for 2025 on Radio 1 Dance Presents. Tune in to Radio 1 from 2-3AM GMT every Saturday, or listen back online or via the BBC Sounds app.
