GTA VI Trailer Sends Bob Moses Song Viral
Bob Moses and Elderbrook's "Inner Light" gained tens of millions of streams after appearing in an extended Grand Theft Auto VI trailer.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Music — General
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"Inner Light" by Bob Moses and Elderbrook was featured in an extended Grand Theft Auto VI trailer in late August, playing under an emotional speech about living in one's "glory days." Spotify reports a 500 per cent surge in streams for the track since the trailer dropped.
Why it matters
The placement shows how a video game trailer can drive a song's reach far beyond its original audience, with the track adding more than 50 million streams. The licensing arrangement, which the duo was paid a relatively modest fee for, also highlights the economics of music placements in major game releases.
Spotify reports a 500 per cent surge in streams for "Inner Light" and more than 50 million additional streams since the trailer, with daily playlist additions up more than 3,000 per cent. The duration of this growth and the licensing fee amount remain undisclosed.
The players
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games is an American video game publisher known for the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
Bob Moses
Bob Moses is a Canadian electronic music duo from Vancouver, known for its house-influenced productions.
Justice
Justice is a French electronic music duo that composed the score for Grand Theft Auto VI.
The details
Rockstar Games requested use of the song through the duo's manager earlier in the year, and the track was placed during the trailer's climax under an emotional speech. Justice composed the score for Grand Theft Auto VI, and Rockstar plans to release an album of original songs featuring SZA, Tame Impala, and Keith Richards.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Rockstar requests use of "Inner Light" through the duo's manager.
Late August 2026: The song is featured in an extended Grand Theft Auto VI trailer.
November 2026 (Thursday): Grand Theft Auto VI and Rockstar's original-song album release.
The weekend after release: A GTA-themed concert in Miami featuring Travis Scott and Cardi B.
Industry Dynamics
The placement follows the long-running pattern in which Grand Theft Auto releases use licensed music to boost song discovery, extended here to a new release with a projected $3.25 billion to $5.2 billion in first-week sales. It reflects how game marketing increasingly functions as a music promotion channel.
Fans can hear the featured track and Rockstar's original-song album when they launch alongside Grand Theft Auto VI. The Miami concert the weekend after release offers an in-person event tied to the game's music.
The takeaway
A single game trailer can turn a modestly licensed song into a major streaming hit, making soundtrack placements a valuable discovery channel for artists and labels alike.
What happens next
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday in November 2026, alongside Rockstar's original-song album, with a GTA-themed concert in Miami the following weekend.
Further reading
For more on how songs break out, explore Music — General coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Winnipeg Free Press.
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