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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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8-Bit Lounge: The Legend of 8-Bit (MeowMeow & BowWow Record Release Party)

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8-Bit Lounge: The Legend of 8-Bit 8/31/13 @PhilaMOCAIt is with jittery excitement I’d like to announce the release party for MeowMeow & BowWow will be happening on August 31st at the PhilaMOCA from 4PM – 8PM! We’ve got a ton of stuff planned, most exciting is that everyone who attends will get a commemorative badge with a free download of the new album, plus I’ll be performing a live mix of the MeowMeow & BowWow in it’s entirety.

Badges are now available, get them before they’re sold out! – http://legendof8bit.bpt.me/

THE PARTY: This 8-Bit Lounge is Zelda themed, complete with free-play consoles provided by TooManyGames and RetroGameNetwork, Potion Bar, gaming treats by Brulee Bakery, Pixel artwork by Squarepainter, unique gaming apparel and live DJ sets!

THE ALBUM: MeowMeow & BowWow is a musical tribute to Link’s Awakening produced by Dj CUTMAN and friends. The album serves as a sequel to the breakout album Bagu and the Riverman, based on the music from Zelda 2: Adventure of Link. MeowMeow & BowWow has 7 confirmed tracks from Link’s Awakening.

THE REWARD: Everyone who buys a ticket for the event will receive a commemorative 8-Bit Lounge badge that includes a free digital copy of the MeowMeow & BowWow! GameChops is also sponsoring the event and will be providing physical copies of their albums as a reduced price!  Here’s a preview of the songs contained on the album:

The PhilaMOCA is an awesome small-sized venue and indie movie theatre, we’ll be screening Zelda gameplay footage and animations for the entire night. Reserve your badges today, as we cannot guaranty any will be available at the door. I’ll leave you with this silly little commercial I recorded this morning :]

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Triple Triad: BOOSTER PACK Delayed, Grimecraft to Join GameChops Roster

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Triple Triad: Booster Pack delayed The Final Fantasy follow up album to Mykah’s Triple Triad,
“Booster Pack” has been delayed.  It contains more remixes from Final Fantasy VI, VII and VIII by other GameChops artists, including edits and alternate mixes by Mykah

Originally planned for release on August 6th via Loudr.fm, the album has been pushed back to incorporate new remixes by Boston based DJ and electronic musician Grimecraft.

Those who attended PAX-East this year had the opportunity to catch a secret DJ set between Grimecraft and the mysterious Dj Dr Wily in the MAGFest JamSpace. Grimecraft’s potion of the set is embedded below.

 

While it’s never fun to hear about an exciting new album getting delayed, the folks at GameChops have been working hard this summer and have already released a tremendous amount of new music. Stay tuned to this blog, or follow GameChops on Facebook and Twitter for updates. I’ll leave you with this gif from PAX-East:

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GameChops: RPG Summer

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Triple Triad is now available from GameChops

Mykah – Triple Triad (available now!)

This summer my label GameChops is releasing three incredible albums for DJs and Dance Music fans alike. First is already available… Mykah’s Triple Triad, which we covered in an earlier post. 12 tracks of Final Fantasy remixes from FFVI, FFVII and FFVIII.

 

 

Tales of EDM art by KortrexDj Jo – Tales of EDM (7/23)

On July 23rd Dj-Jo’s Tales of EDM drops, a four track Tales of Symphonia EP. Dj Jo is known for aggressive sound design, powerful melodies and unrelenting energy. Dj Jo first came onboard GameChops by contributing five dubstep tracks to The Triforce of Bass, known as Skyward Step.

 

 

meowmeow and bowwow coverDj CUTMAN and Spamtron – MeowMeow & BowWow (8/31)

A followup to their breakout tribute to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, the chiptune duo of Dj CUTMAN and Spamtron are returning with MeowMeow & BowWow, a tribute to Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Gameboy.

 
Triple Triad Booster Pack cover

Triple Triad: Booster Pack

Lastly the GameChops party joins together (with some new additions) to bring Triple Triad: Booster Pack! New, re-imagined remixes from FF6, FF7, and FF8. Triple Triad: Booster Pack comes out on August 6th exclusively on Loudr.fm