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Joshua Morse – VLAD (Castlevania)

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vlad-albumcoverVLAD is a 4-track EP, blending the sounds of EDM, Chiptunes, Jazz, and vampires to pay tribute to the Castlevania series. Castlevania was originally released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in the late 80’s. The energetic themes contained in the original games have been referenced throughout the series for over 25 years. VLAD is an artistic reimagination that Castlevania fans will immediately recognize.

Download VLAD on Bandcamp and Loudr.

The classic story of Dracula can be traced back to the historical figure known as Vlad III, or Vlad The Impaler, a 15th century Romanian prince known for his excessive cruelty. Vlad III became the inspiration for the classic novel Dracula, and in 1986 the character reemerged as the antagonist for Konami’s celebrated video game series, Castlevania.

Jazz musician and electronic producer Joshua Morse has created a dark and danceable atmosphere with driving baselines and compelling arrangements. The album features memorable themes such as “Bloody Tears” and “Vampire Killer.” These themes are embraced by both remix artists and cover bands, but Mr. Morse has made them all his own. Download VLAD on Bandcamp and Loudr.

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ALBUMS, DANCE MUSIC, Features, GAME MUSIC, MUSIC

RobKTA – Club Needlemouse

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Club Needlemouse Album CoverClub Needlemouse is a 9-track remix album paying tribute to Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog series. Source games include the original Sega Genesis classic, Sonic CD, Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Sonic Unleashed, and even a track from the upcoming title Lost World. The music was written by Italian producer RobKTA, and mastered by GameChops’ own bLiNd and Dj CUTMAN.

From the classic Sonic title theme to level music like Spring Yard Zone and Marble Garden Zone, Club Needlemouse touches on some of the most memorable music from the Sonic series. RobKTA incorporate’s live instrumentation to freshen his remixes, giving an organic sound to each track on the album.

Club Needlemouse is now available, stream below or download on Loudr or iTunes.

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GameChops announces “Club Needlemouse” Sonic Tribute Album

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Club Needlemouse, a 9 track Sonic the Hedgehog tribute is due out on October 13th
Club Needlemouse, a 9 track Sonic the Hedgehog tribute is due out on October 13th

I’m very excited to announce the upcoming release of the latest album from my label GameChops, Club Needlemouse. Titled after the code-name for Sonic the Hedgehog back in his early development ( Mr. Needlemouse ), this album takes inspiration from games throughout the Sonic series. It’s created by italian producer RobKTA (Pronouced Rob kay-tee-aee), and it features live instrumentation alongside dance music production.

What’s extra exciting about this album is that it’s done in the style of 90s club and house music. Very different from some of the other GameChops releases, that have gained popularity from a modern EDM sound, like Triforce of Bass and Trash FM.

I think this departure to a different style of dance music is a welcome one, and a sound I personally enjoy. I could listen to this album on repeat for days… it’s being mastered by bLiNd and myself. The mixes feel exciting and fresh while keeping with a more classic aesthetic. I’m particularly happy to hear some tunes from the early Sega Genesis Sonic games re-done in the electronic style of that time. Very cool.

Here’s a youtube trailer I put together featuring a mashup  I did of one song and the classic vocal line from Stardust’s “Music Sounds Better With You” Just goes to show you how true these mixes are to the classic house sound. Club Needlemouse is out on GameChops on October 13th 2013.

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Fighter X – BERSERKER

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a3831357739_10Chiptune legend Fighter X just released his first new album in four years. BERSERKER is available on Bandcamp for name your own price.

Writing his music on a Gameboy with LSDj, Fighter X has been considered by some to be a pioneer of Chiptune dance music, since his self-titled release back in 2009.

The Fighter X project has gone through some changes over the past eight years. Originally started in 2005 by Seattle-based Chiptune musician  Nickolas Walthew, Fighter X later incorporated Jack Waterman, creating one of the first 2xLSDJ 2xHuman-Being chiptune acts. When the duo split in 2011, Nick took a hiatus from Fighter X while Jack went on to start his own project  Electric Children. On June 1st of this year, Fighter X began performing again, starting with a show at The Vera Project in Seattle.

Get BERSERKER on Bandcamp for free, or choose to donate to help this awesome chipmusician. You can follow Fighter X on Facebook, Twitter and Soundcloud.