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Nelward’s Fantastic Funky Video Game Remixes

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

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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Samus Simplified: “MTRD” Pays Tribute to the Classics

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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The Rocky Horror Chiptune Show

The unconventional conventionists at geekbeatradio have re-made the cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in chiptunes and it is sweeter than Little Nell’s hot patootie. The movie, which is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year has been a beacon to weird kids everywhere and has a long celebrated history of live shows, fun songs and debauchery.

Check out some of the re-imagined tunes below:

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