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Chiptune Music – Starscream

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Came across this band the other day on the BBC. Being a child from the 80′s I have a deep affinity for anything creative that takes inspiration from something old. So it’s no surprise that I instantly fell in love with this band. In short they make music using analog gaming consoles. Fuckin Rad.

Chip music band Starscream employs aged video game and computer equipment to create their unique sound.
Nintendo Game Boys and Commodore 64s are the types of aged devices one might find in a childhood closet or stuffy attic. But imaginative musicians in a gamer-centric subculture have been using this antique technology to develop a breed of music that is slowly peeking its head into mainstream culture.
Chiptune music, or chip music, is produced using video game consoles and old-fashioned home computer technology, primarily from the 1980s.

Chip music band Starscream employs aged video game and computer equipment to create their unique soundNintendo Game Boys and Commodore 64s are the types of aged devices one might find in a childhood closet or stuffy attic. But imaginative musicians in a gamer-centric subculture have been using this antique technology to develop a breed of music that is slowly peeking its head into mainstream culture.Chiptune music, or chip music, is produced using video game consoles and old-fashioned home computer technology, primarily from the 1980s.

Starscream is Damon Hardjowirogo and George Stroud. They skillfully construct postrock chiptunes using Commodore 64s and Nintendo Game Boys. The band has a new EP entitled Pegasus. It will fill your head with images of a hoverbike-filled future. Listen.

Downloadable: Shred the Gnar (Into the Stars) (mp3)

Stussy 30th Anniversary Recap, Tokyo JP

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On December 3rd, 2010, Stussy culminated the 30th anniversary celebrations with an event at the famed ageHa nightclub in Tokyo, Japan. I had the pleasure of attending this 6 hour event. It was definitely one of the raddest parties this year. The Japanese sure know how to do it up. About 4,000 Stussy heads gathered to hear the sounds of Force of Nature, Masterpiece Sound, The King of Diggin’ AKA DJ Muro, Roger Yamaha, Yoon, Nitro Microphone Underground, the stylish Fraser Cooke and many more.  Filled with pole dancers, an outdoor pool, authentic Jamaican chicken, projections and a room for female DJ’s only, the party went until 6am the next morning.  Thanks to everybody involved for a great event!!!

Die Antwoord live on TV

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Die Antwoord performing live for all their Zeflings in their Zef style of rave rap on the Jimmy Kimmel outdoor stage on Wednesday October 20, 2010. Die Antwoord has hit the #1 spot on the iTunes electronic chart with their debut full-length, “$0$.” The highly anticipated album is now available on iTunes and features the YouTube phenomenon “Enter the Ninja” as well as the buzzed about “Evil Boy.” To watch the brand new music video for “Evil Boy” visit VEVO.com and visit Die Antwoord’s Official Website for up to the date info

http://www.dieantwoord.com/
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Armada – Shake the Chill

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ARMADA are an eclectic three piece cranking out smart, soulful indie rock from the heart of Los Angeles. Smatterings of Wilco, Radiohead, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins, Spoon, and Rolling Stones combine to form the dynamic hush and power that defines one of LA’s most exciting new bands. These guys have a great energy about them. These guys are good friends of mine….talented craftsmen in their field of music. I had the pleasure of designing the cover of their last album entitled “Shake the Chill”.

Read more about them on their Myspace. Or even better buy their music on iTunes.

POLLYN.COM

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My friend Adam Weissman…the mastermind behind Pollyn is on point. On August 31st Pollyn is releasing the fourth and final remix EP featuring songs from our album THIS LITTLE NIGHT. This time around they have some amazing remixes from Nosaj Thing, Exile, James Pants, & Them Jeans. There’s also a Pollyn remix of “Falling Out Of Place” featuring rapper Freddie Gibbs. It’s already gotten some airtime on KCRW. Make sure you download it…it’s really good.

Shake Out The Other Way EP

1. Falling Out of Place (Pollyn Remix Featuring Freddie Gibbs)
2. Other Side (Nosaj Thing Remix)
3. The Long Way
4. The Long Way (Exile Remix)
5. Shake It Off
6. Shake It Off (James Pants Remix)
7. Shake It Off (Them Jeans Remix)

Check for it on Itunes, Turntable Lab, and other super cool digital record stores