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Intro to Amiga Chiptunes: Four Amiga Chiptune Artists Worth Checking Out

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The Amiga is one of the most enduring computer platforms out there. Although its been around as long as the NES, its often overlooked as a source of amazing games and awesome chiptunes. This might be due to the fact that its not a console but more of a computer. Which, at that time, had a higher price and more technical delivery, many people have forgotten a whole generation of amazing artists who’ve created music for this awesome machine. Here’s four artists you need to check out.Amiga_Music_Xtd_Compilation_2

The Amiga definitely has a smoother sound than the NES or Gameboy and its ability to load samples and manipulate them really helps push the limits of what it sounds like. We’ll look at some straight-up music makers and 2 killer game soundtrack composers that bring out the best in the Amiga.

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ALBUMS, DANCE MUSIC, GAME MUSIC, MUSIC

Bknapp – SNES Beats [ Review ]

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Illinois beatmaker, Bknapp, brings us the third installment of his video game remix series, SNES Beats. SNES Beats Vol. 3 was created by sampling tracks from games on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES, and combining them with hip-hop style beats.

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ALBUMS, DANCE MUSIC, Features, GAME MUSIC, MUSIC

Spindash: A Super Sonic Remix Album from GameChops

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Game music record label GameChops has just released Spindash, a Sega-licensed tribute album to the music of Sonic the Hedgehog. Produced by Dj CUTMAN, Spindash features 16 video game remixers spanning diverse styles of dance music, from drum ’n bass to dubstep to trance.


Spindash YouTube Playlist, will be updated with new videos

Spindash is a modern reimagination of Sonic the Hedgehog’s most beloved music. Old school fans will recognize themes from Genesis-era favorites like Chemical Plant and Ice Cap Zone. The album also features music from more recent Sonic games, including Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Colors.

Dj CUTMAN has curated talent from across North America and Europe for Spindash. GameChops is known for professionally mastered albums that upgrade classic game music into an entirely new experience.

The album is available for $10 from Loudr.fm, and individual tracks can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. For more information visit GameChops.com/spindash

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Spinadsh Tracklist
01 – Coda – PLS GO FAST (HydroSanic Mix)
[ Sonic 3: Hydrocity Zone ]
02 – PrototypeRaptor – Chemixtrixx (VIP Mix)
[ Sonic 2: Chemical Plant Zone ]
03 – bLiNd – Hypnoscrap
[ Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrap Brain Zone ]
04 – Flexstyle – AntiFreeze
[ Sonic 3: Ice Cap Zone & Chemical Plant Zone ]
05 – Phonetic Hero – Prow’d
[ Sonic 2: Aquatic Ruin Zone & Ice Cap Zone ]
06 – Dj CUTMAN – Arabian Skies
[ Sonic the Hedgehog: Star Light Zone ]
07 – Joshua Morse – Stardust
[ Sonic CD: Stardust Speedway ]
08 – RobKTA – Summer Knocking
[ Knuckles Chaotix: Door Into Summer ]
09 – Ben Briggs – Amy’s Toxic Cave (VIP Mix)
[ Sonic Spinball: Toxic Caves ]
10 – Dj Jo – Green Hill Step
[ Sonic the Hedgehog: Green Hill Zone ]
11 – Absrdst – Marble Aesthetics
[ Sonic The Hedgehog: Marble Zone ]
12 – Grimecraft – Escape From The City
[ Sonic Adventure 2: City Escape ]
13 – Tetracase – Unlimited Colors
[ Sonic Colors: Planet Wisp ]
14 – Toni Leys – Dat Egg Tho
[ Sonic & Knuckles: Death Egg Zone ]
15 – Mykah – Space Boss
[ Sonic 3: Final Boss ]
16 – Pixel8ter – Good Future Jam
[ Sonic CD: Collision Chaos ]

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MAGFest 13 Full Musical Lineup Announced

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magfest-concerts2-tom-doughertyProtomen, Powerglove, Machinae Supremacy, Yuu Miyake and other huge names

ZOMG SO MANY BANDS

The 13th annual Music And Gaming Festival is coming up January 23-26, 2015 at the Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, MD, and is host to its biggest performer lineup yet! Check out all the great musical acts that’ll be playing:

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