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CHIPTUNE, DANCE MUSIC, GAME MUSIC, GAMING, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES

Protostar Remixed Sonic and it’s Mind-Blowing

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Thanks to writing for VideoGameDJ, I’ve embarked on a personal mission to seek out as many video game remixes and chiptunes as I can, and share them with you. I’m usually interested in examples that aren’t very well-known, but with tens of thousands of followers and a presence on Monstercat, England-based EDM musician Protostar isn’t exactly “underground”. However,  when I noticed he’s laid his skilled hands on Sonic the Hedgehog, I decided that I would be remiss if I didn’t share it with you. Seriously, just listen to this Chemical Plant Zone remix! Hot damn!

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ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, GAME MUSIC, GAMING, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES

Nelward’s Fantastic Funky Video Game Remixes

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Okay, you might not know this about me: I love video game music. Like, a lot. Personally, I never get tired of hearing new versions of classic tunes, and I also fully support the blatant overuse of video game sound effects and voice clips in any situation. So, it is my absolute delight to introduce you to Nelward. He’s just recently released the creatively-titled Remixes for name-your-price on Bandcamp, and it’s great. Do yourself a favor and listen up:

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ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, DANCE MUSIC, FUSION, MUSIC

Interview: Chiptune’s New Challenger, Nanode and His Killer Nanoloop Debut

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Perhaps the most rewarding thing about being involved with the chipmusic scene is seeing new talent emerge from the fold, young minds inspired by those that came before them and ready to prove themselves worthy. Under his new alias, Nanode,  my great friend Sam Sher has done exactly that with Loopy. I was lucky enough to sit down with Sam for an interview, so press play on the album and enjoy as we look inside the mind of a promising up-and-comer:

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ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, GAME MUSIC, GAMING, INDIE GAMES, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES

Samus Simplified: “MTRD” Pays Tribute to the Classics

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The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) had its 30th birthday on October 18th, so what better way to celebrate the occasion than playing some Metroid? Well, MTRD, to be exact:

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