BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Spotlight: Donkey Kong Bananza

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Episode #384 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, get ready to smash through everything and barrel into adventure as Bryan and Bedroth shine the spotlight on Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive that’s already stealing hearts (and bananas) worldwide.

From toe-tapping tropical grooves to emotional vocal performances, this episode captures the full range of Bananza’s musical magic. Along the way, we share insights on the game’s journey, its place in the Donkey Kong legacy, and how its music shapes the player’s experience from start to finish.

Email the show at [email protected] with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

  1. DK Artist from Donkey Kong Bananza [David Wise/Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  2. Lagoon Layer from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  3. Zebra Bananza from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo feat. Jenny Kidd, 2025]
  4. Royal Oil Cruise -Feast Layer- from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  5. DK Island Swing -Jungle Hijinx- from Donkey Kong Bananza [David Wise/Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  6. Stickerbush Symphony from Donkey Kong Bananza [David Wise/Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  7. Banandium Root Tower -Gangplank Galleon- from Donkey Kong Bananza [David Wise/Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  8. Second Half -Planet Core- from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  9. Mad Mixer Battle from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  10. Void Kong Battle 1 from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  11. Ostrich Bananza from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo feat. Jenny Kidd, 2025]
  12. Disco Hall -Groove Layer- from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  13. K. Rool, King of Rot Battle from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo, 2025]
  14. Breaking Through -Heart of Gold- from Donkey Kong Bananza [Naoto Kubo feat. Jenny Kidd, 2025]

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