The Groovies is not a competition; it is a recognition of the people that we feel are shaping VGM for the better. Each one of these artists adds something unique and irreplaceable to the video game music community, and for that reason, they deserve our support.

After last year’s award-winning album, See the World, it appears that Allison Martin is hard at work on her new magnum opus, Heart Seeker. Heart Seeker: A Kingdom Hearts Collection is a collection of 14 tracks spanning the entire 20-year Kingdom Hearts franchise.

The Groovies is not a competition; it is a recognition of the people that we feel are shaping VGM for the better. Each one of these artists adds something unique and irreplaceable to the video game music community, and for that reason, they deserve our support.

While trombone might not be the most obvious choice for a solo instrumental album, Allison makes her case with See the World. If I had to describe this album in three words, I would call it exuberant, simple, and elegant.