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"Today" by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mixtape Chapter 6 — Rockford's Headphones
Headphones-on moment — Rockford's first diegetic switch.
Where it plays in Mixtape
"Today" soundtracks Chapter 6: Rockford's Headphones — Wear the headphones, switch the diegetic music. The cue functions as headphones-on moment — rockford's first diegetic switch.
About the song
Today was originally released in 1993 on Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins. Read more on Wikipedia (The Smashing Pumpkins).
Why Beethoven & Dinosaur chose it
Game director Johnny Galvatron has described Mixtape as a soundtrack-driven narrative — every needle drop keys a specific memory. The Smashing Pumpkins's track sits perfectly with Chapter 6's I-act energy.
Other Mixtape tracks you might like
- "Whip It" — DEVO · Chapter 1
- "Lust for Life" — Iggy Pop · Chapter 4
- "Pictures of You" — The Cure · Chapter 9
- "Love Will Tear Us Apart" — Joy Division · Chapter 16
- "More Than This" — Roxy Music · Chapter 17
- "For Love" — Lush · Chapter 13
- "Hong Kong Garden" — Siouxsie and the Banshees · Chapter 20
- "Just Like Heaven" — The Cure · Chapter 3
- "The Passenger" — Iggy Pop · Chapter 28
- "1979" — The Smashing Pumpkins · Chapter 27
- "Avalon" — Roxy Music · Chapter 30
- "Bodacious Cretaceous" — Beethoven & Dinosaur · Chapter 18
FAQ
Is "Today" actually in Mixtape?
Yes — The Smashing Pumpkins is one of the eight artists officially confirmed on the Mixtape soundtrack by Annapurna at launch.
Can I listen to it outside the game?
Yes — listen on Spotify, or on the original album Siamese Dream.
Which chapter does "Today" play in?
Chapter 6: Rockford's Headphones.
Sources
- Artist confirmed on Mixtape soundtrack via Annapurna launch coverage.
- Artist discography: Wikipedia — The Smashing Pumpkins.
- Chapter placement is community-compiled from launch streams; specific song-to-chapter mapping is a working draft.
Last verified: 2026-05-08.