Tag Archives: 8bit

ALBUMS, MUSIC, Releases

Check out ‘Good Talk’ from (T-T)b!

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(T-T)b (“tee-tee-bee” unofficially) has released their debut album this week entitled ‘Good Talk’. The chiptune trio from Boston, MA sites Anamanaguchi, Weezer, and Wavves among some of their influences, which are evident in tracks like ‘Slimers’.

Joey Dussault, his brother Nick and Jake Cardinal from Dinoczar recorded an EP ‘Pizza Planet‘ last year and release their debut through Play It Loud! You can get a sweet t-shirt bundle with an album or even a cassette version!

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This album is long on charm and these dreamy, chirpy jams are perfect for your summer tunes, so crank it up and have a good time! Give ‘Good Talk’ a listen after the jump!
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CHIPTUNE, GAMING, MUSIC

Take a Break with the GamePad Song

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It’s a beautiful spring day and you’re probably stuck inside at your job, when you wish you could be stuck inside playing video games. Or maybe that’s just us. Anyway, take a three minute musical break and travel through the history of iconic video game music courtesy of The KlingDing.

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DIY, MUSIC

Build Your Own Moog Synth with the WerkStatt Analog Kit

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Every musician dreams of owning a Moog synth. Since its development by Dr. Bob Moog and its premier at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, the Moog has become integral to modern music. It was made commercially popular by Wendy Carlos’ breakout album Switched-On Bach and now you can find the Moog sound in nearly every genre: from Sun Ra to Dr. Dre, from David Bowie to Brian Eno and of course, Keith Emerson’s legendary Moog set up.

That's 150k of Moog synth right there.
That’s 150k of Moog synth right there.

But here’s the thing: Moog ain’t cheap. Your average Moog synth will run you about $600, up to $5000, and you can buy an emulation of Emerson’s rig if you’ve got $150,000 to spare. So for years musicians have clamored for an affordable, customizable option. The company eventually premiered the Werkstatt Analog Synth Kit at Moogfest 2014 but the at-home version has only become available this month.

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GAMING, RETRO GAMES, VIDEOS

Punch-Out Secret Strategy Discovered After 29 Years

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Recently, one tenacious Reddit user posted some enlightening gameplay footage from Punch Out, a beloved classic NES game from 1987. Even after all this time, it seems that there are still a few secrets that gamers have yet to discover. Continue reading Punch-Out Secret Strategy Discovered After 29 Years →