{"id":2010455,"date":"2026-06-25T10:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2010455"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:26:16","slug":"sonics-35th-anniversary-mixtape-features-daft-punk-muse-and-dua-lipa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2010455","title":{"rendered":"Sonic\u2019s 35th anniversary mixtape features Daft Punk, Muse and Dua Lipa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sonic-The-Hedgehog-artwork.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><span>Gaming News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Sonic\u2019s 35th anniversary mixtape features Daft Punk, Muse and Dua Lipa<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The songs are \u201cfit for the Blue Blur himself\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Ali Shutler<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-25T11:26:16+01:00\">25th June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sonic-The-Hedgehog-artwork-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"&apos;Sonic The Hedgehog&apos; art.\" title=\"Sonic The Hedgehog artwork\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">&#8216;Sonic The Hedgehog&#8217; art. CREDIT: Sega<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Sega has curated a mixtape to celebrate <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i>\u2019s 35th anniversary, featuring tracks from Daft Punk, Muse and Dua Lipa.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: AI, vinyl and indie supremacy: what\u2019s shaping video game music in 2026?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The original <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i> game was released June 23, 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive and to celebrate his 35th birthday, Sega have shared a custom playlist.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>\u201cKeep the party going with the all-new Sonic 35th Birthday Mix on Spotify with tracks fit for the Blue Blur himself,\u201d they wrote on social media. The 35-track mixtape features Dua Lipa\u2019s \u2018Levitating\u2019, Muse\u2019s \u2018Knights Of Cydonia\u2019 and \u2018One More Time\u2019 by Daft Punk.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The playlist also features songs by The White Stripes, Gorillaz and AC\/DC as well as Eiffel 65\u2019s iconic \u2018Blue (Da Ba Dee)\u2019. Check out the full thing below:<\/p>\n<h2>All the songs on Sonic\u2019s 35th Birthday Mixtape:<\/h2>\n<p><em>Eiffel 65 \u2013 \u2018Blue (Da Ba Dee)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Daft Punk \u2013 \u2018One More Time\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Red Hot Chili Peppers \u2013 \u2018Can\u2019t Stop\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Dead Or Alive \u2013 \u2018You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Lenny Kravitz \u2013 \u2018Are You Gonna Go My Way\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Good Charlotte \u2013 \u2018The Anthem\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Outkast \u2013 \u2018Hey Ya!\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>The Pharcyde \u2013 \u2018Runnin\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Macklemore, Ryan Lewis \u2013 \u2018Can\u2019t Hold Us\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Blur \u2013 \u2018Song 2\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Usher \u2013 \u2018Yeah (ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Thundercat \u2013 \u2018Funny Thing\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; The Fresh Prince \u2013 \u2018Summertime\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Benson Boone \u2013 \u2018Mr Electric Blue\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Blink-182 \u2013 \u2018All The Small Things\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Darude \u2013 \u2018Sandstorm\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Gorillaz \u2013 \u2018Feel Good Inc.\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Dua Lipa \u2013 \u2018Levitating\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>TWRP, Dan Avidan \u2013 \u2018Starlight Brigade\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Justice, Simian \u2013 \u2018We Are Your Friends\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Muse \u2013 \u2018Knights Of Cydonia\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>AC\/DC \u2013 \u2018Thunderstruck\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Pharrell Williams \u2013 \u2018Freedom\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>50 Cent \u2013 \u2018In Da Club\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>The Weeknd \u2013 \u2018Blinding Lights<\/em><br \/><em>Saweetie \u2013 \u2018Fast (Motion)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Tommy Richman \u2013 \u2018Million Dollar Baby\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Justin Caruso \u2013 \u2018Life Is Good\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Tiesto, Ava Max \u2013 \u2018The Motto\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Sega Sound Team \u2013 \u2018Escape From The City\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>NateWantsToBattle \u2013 \u2018Gotta Go Fast\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Karma \u2013 \u2018Sprinter\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Hotline Sehwani, Miyoki \u2013 \u2018Run It\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Nina Simone \u2013 \u2018Feeling Good (Austin Millz remix)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>The White Stripes \u2013 \u2018Seven Nation Army\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sonic\u2019s 35th Birthday Mixtape\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DWWKadG93BgMV?si=DPusrK1NRfKlR1J_JP_l3Q&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Sega is set to celebrate the music of <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i> with a new live tour. The \u2018Sonic Live In Concert\u2019 tour will feature \u201cthe most recognisable music\u201d from the past 35 years of <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i> games performed by a live ensemble, rock musicians and vocalists. The run of shows kicks off later this year and will continue through 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fans can also celebrate 35 years of Sonic with a 10km run through central London.<\/p>\n<p>In other news, <i>Grand Theft Auto 6<\/i> pre-orders went live this morning (June 25) and fans aren\u2019t impressed that several features are only available if you buy the more expensive <i>Ultimate<\/i> version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>AC\/DC<\/li>\n<li>Benson Boone<\/li>\n<li>Blink-182<\/li>\n<li>Blur<\/li>\n<li>Dua Lipa<\/li>\n<li>Good Charlotte<\/li>\n<li>Gorillaz<\/li>\n<li>Muse<\/li>\n<li>Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/li>\n<li>Sonic the Hedgehog<\/li>\n<li>The White Stripes<\/li>\n<li>Video game music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 td_block_template_2\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_flex_block_1 tdi_93 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdc-no-posts td_flex_block\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_93\">\n<div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"td-block-title\"><span class=\"td-pulldown-size\">TRENDING<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_93\" class=\"td_block_inner td-mc1-wrap\">\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-\">\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Muse \u2013 \u2018The Wow! 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class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Sega has curated a mixtape to celebrate <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i>\u2019s 35th anniversary, featuring tracks from Daft Punk, Muse and Dua Lipa.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: AI, vinyl and indie supremacy: what\u2019s shaping video game music in 2026?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The original <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i> game was released June 23, 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive and to celebrate his 35th birthday, Sega have shared a custom playlist.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>\u201cKeep the party going with the all-new Sonic 35th Birthday Mix on Spotify with tracks fit for the Blue Blur himself,\u201d they wrote on social media. The 35-track mixtape features Dua Lipa\u2019s \u2018Levitating\u2019, Muse\u2019s \u2018Knights Of Cydonia\u2019 and \u2018One More Time\u2019 by Daft Punk.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The playlist also features songs by The White Stripes, Gorillaz and AC\/DC as well as Eiffel 65\u2019s iconic \u2018Blue (Da Ba Dee)\u2019. Check out the full thing below:<\/p>\n<h2>All the songs on Sonic\u2019s 35th Birthday Mixtape:<\/h2>\n<p><em>Eiffel 65 \u2013 \u2018Blue (Da Ba Dee)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Daft Punk \u2013 \u2018One More Time\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Red Hot Chili Peppers \u2013 \u2018Can\u2019t Stop\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Dead Or Alive \u2013 \u2018You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Lenny Kravitz \u2013 \u2018Are You Gonna Go My Way\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Good Charlotte \u2013 \u2018The Anthem\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Outkast \u2013 \u2018Hey Ya!\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>The Pharcyde \u2013 \u2018Runnin\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Macklemore, Ryan Lewis \u2013 \u2018Can\u2019t Hold Us\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Blur \u2013 \u2018Song 2\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Usher \u2013 \u2018Yeah (ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Thundercat \u2013 \u2018Funny Thing\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; The Fresh Prince \u2013 \u2018Summertime\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Benson Boone \u2013 \u2018Mr Electric Blue\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Blink-182 \u2013 \u2018All The Small Things\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Darude \u2013 \u2018Sandstorm\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Gorillaz \u2013 \u2018Feel Good Inc.\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Dua Lipa \u2013 \u2018Levitating\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>TWRP, Dan Avidan \u2013 \u2018Starlight Brigade\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Justice, Simian \u2013 \u2018We Are Your Friends\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Muse \u2013 \u2018Knights Of Cydonia\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>AC\/DC \u2013 \u2018Thunderstruck\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Pharrell Williams \u2013 \u2018Freedom\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>50 Cent \u2013 \u2018In Da Club\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>The Weeknd \u2013 \u2018Blinding Lights<\/em><br \/><em>Saweetie \u2013 \u2018Fast (Motion)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Tommy Richman \u2013 \u2018Million Dollar Baby\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Justin Caruso \u2013 \u2018Life Is Good\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Tiesto, Ava Max \u2013 \u2018The Motto\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Sega Sound Team \u2013 \u2018Escape From The City\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>NateWantsToBattle \u2013 \u2018Gotta Go Fast\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Karma \u2013 \u2018Sprinter\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Hotline Sehwani, Miyoki \u2013 \u2018Run It\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>Nina Simone \u2013 \u2018Feeling Good (Austin Millz remix)\u2019<\/em><br \/><em>The White Stripes \u2013 \u2018Seven Nation Army\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sonic\u2019s 35th Birthday Mixtape\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DWWKadG93BgMV?si=DPusrK1NRfKlR1J_JP_l3Q&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Sega is set to celebrate the music of <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i> with a new live tour. The \u2018Sonic Live In Concert\u2019 tour will feature \u201cthe most recognisable music\u201d from the past 35 years of <i>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/i> games performed by a live ensemble, rock musicians and vocalists. The run of shows kicks off later this year and will continue through 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fans can also celebrate 35 years of Sonic with a 10km run through central London.<\/p>\n<p>In other news, <i>Grand Theft Auto 6<\/i> pre-orders went live this morning (June 25) and fans aren\u2019t impressed that several features are only available if you buy the more expensive <i>Ultimate<\/i> version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/gaming-news\/sonic-35th-anniversary-mixtape-birthday-daft-punk-muse-dua-lipa-3953147&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sonic-The-Hedgehog-artwork.jpg&#8221;] NewsGaming News Sonic\u2019s 35th anniversary mixtape features Daft Punk, Muse and Dua Lipa The songs are \u201cfit for the Blue Blur himself\u201d By Ali Shutler 25th June 2026 &#8216;Sonic The Hedgehog&#8217; art. 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