Boss themes, sagas, and Goblin Jazz: How World of Warcraft's music reflects a shifting Azeroth

World of Warcraft and music go hand in hand. It's been three decades since the original Warcraft: Orcs and Humans introduced us to Azeroth, and in that time its soundtracks have grown and shifted. In 2026, we're smack-bang in the middle of the Worldsoul Saga, marking the first 'connected trilogy' of expansions. How does modern WoW reflect the journey it and its players have taken? I recently had the chance to speak with current World of Warcraft Lead Composer Leo Kaliski, alongside Blizzard's Music Director Derek Duke and Principal Producer Charlotte Pyle, about how sound has evolved with the MMORPG over the years.