Today is the Day

I was in the woods, walking daisy dog. She went nuts on a particular patch of dirt, sniffing like there was something down there she really wanted, she was going for it, jumping on it, digging the earth away with such urgency and perseverance.

You Won't Like Me When I'm Angry

Writing the song for Yahtzee was the hardest thing I have ever done creatively. If I hadnt repeatedly promised it to everyone Im pretty sure I would have given up. Why would anyone in their right mind put themselves up for such a challenge?

Big Guns

Secretly I have discovered that Rebecca Mayes has hit the national UK papers. A text from a friend: Nice review in the Guardian. An email from my brother: Congrats on the piece in the Independent. It's all news to me. Seems I need to set up google alerts on my own name. How disturbingly narcissistic.

Oh Armpits!

Secretly I have discovered that Rebecca Mayes has hit the national UK papers. A text from a friend: Nice review in the Guardian. An email from my brother: Congrats on the piece in the Independent. It's all news to me. Seems I need to set up google alerts on my own name. How disturbingly narcissistic.

Assembly Language

The Machine is the second in a trilogy of songs reflecting on gaming in general. The first being The Mirror. It is my personal challenge to entitle the third song The (something beginning with M), which does limit things rather.

So Ponders Binary Girl

I am prancing about my garden dressed as an alien, filming my Silent Hill video. Next door two builders are busy at work building an extension. They see the ufo flying by and think nothing of it. Later I come out dressed as a normal human being and they wolf-whistle me. What does it mean, thinks the alien. She does a little bit of research.

The Epic Win

Rebecca Mayes is doing something entirely new - releasing her debut album. 'The Epic Win' is out 28th May and brings together her collection of now famous videogame song-reviews.

CD Song Selection

It is all go here at Muse Studios. I have spent all week mixing and mastering the tracks for the album (yay! I'm releasing an album). It is amazing to me that I have made 17 songs since I've been with the escapist. That's a lot of songs.

Get on the Bus

Dearest fans, I am writing to ask you for your help in promoting my album.

Mass Effect 2 Song Review Lyrics

My budget for making movies is three pounds per film, I usually spend it on donuts. For my Mass Effect 2 review I bought a roll of white bin liners and some cellotape. I taped myself into the costume (as documented on camera) and walked up and down the road loading my car with instruments.

Guitar Hero Song Review Lyrics

Well well well. I thought. I will be good at this game. Oh yes. My hands have been practicing all their little lives for this moment. I'll invite all my friends over and shrug my shoulders modestly whilst they marvel at my dexterity.

Dressed as a Soldier

Walking around and pointing a camera at yourself is embarrassing. Especially when you're pushing a bike and you're dressed as a soldier. I live in a small town and people are starting to recognise me as that girl who dresses up and walks around pointing a camera at herself. She must be incredibly vain, and what does she do with those videos anyway?

Modern Warfare 2 Lyrics

A few weeks ago I had the following message from my 13 year old brother.

Wet Song Review Lyrics

I like the title of this game. I like the impact such a small word can have, what it stirs up, and how it makes one squirm a little. Especially if you're English. I like things that make the English squirm.

Wolverine Uncaged Song Review Lyrics

I'm taking you on a little trip down memory lane to my review of Wolverine Uncaged. I must admit, I haven't seen the movie. The reviews of it were so bad and as much as I love Huge Jackman, the two hours of my life were too precious. It seems people agree that in terms of storyline the game is a lot better than the movie, so that's one thing in its favour.

And Something to Play With

Dear listeners, it's always lovely to hear from you, and I've had some people email to ask what instruments are used on my songs so I thought I'd fill you in.

The Real Madworld Video

One day I was sitting at my computer, idly searching the net and generally procrastinating from creating something fabulous and meaningful when a little email dropped into my lap. It was from a producer at the BBC. Asking me to write a song for the program Gameswipe. My god, how did this happen, somehow Charlie Brooker had come across my humble little tunes.

Batman and Black Holes

Welcome to behind the scenes at the making of Rebecca Mayes Muses Batman Movie. I spent a whole day making costumes. Cutting up cardboard and bin liners (yes it is a garbage-bag batman cowl and cape), designing top hats, and getting covered in purple paint.

Bionic Commando Song Review Lyrics

Bionic Commando, bit of a tricky customer this fella when it came to lyrics. I found it boring, pretentious and disappointing. Yawn.

Star in a Mayes Muses Video

After getting so many suggestions and ideas from you all for my songs and what to review, I thought I'd open the floodgates - just a crack - to see what comes tumbling through.