The original soundtrack for inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is now available on streaming and digital music platforms through Laced Records.
Ilya Paliakou, the game’s lead composer, said the following:
Artists such as Anri helped define that warm, summery, slightly nostalgic feeling that blends Japanese pop music with elements of American fusion and R&B. At some point, we realized that this was exactly the kind of atmosphere our project needed. It fit the game’s calm rhythm, attention to small details, and sense of everyday life perfectly.
At the same time, we weren’t trying to directly imitate that music. We were more interested in working with the “language” of the era — its harmonies, instrumentation, grooves, and production style. I think fans of the genre will notice many recognizable elements and references throughout the soundtrack, and hopefully, it will feel like a respectful homage to the artists who inspired us.
Artem Galisyn, audio producer and CEO of Archibaldi, said the following:
We wanted the music to become a gateway into the game’s world and story — helping players feel the atmosphere of everyday life in the store and capturing the feeling of the time period in which the events take place. Our goal was to create an experience where the music quietly becomes part of the narrative itself, leaving behind a warm, cohesive, and slightly nostalgic aftertaste.
The soundtrack includes the following 12 songs:
- “Welcome to the Store”
- “Some Might Say”
- “2nd Shift – Summer Heat”
- “Nostalgic Night”
- “Inner Light”
- “Synergy of Simple Things”
- “Once in a While”
- “What Makes Small Towns Special”
- “Revelations”
- “The Boy Who Delivered”
- “Silent Mystery”
- “Summer Song”
