As we head toward fall and the major convention season goes into hibernation for the cold months ahead, one local convention stands out among the embers of summer. Continue reading Retro Con 2015
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PAX Prime: Seattle 8-bit Showcase 2015: USK ~ TREY FREY ~ FIGHTER X ~ KGHB ~ GLOOMS
Event Type: Chiptune Show
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Venue: The Vera Project
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MegaRan – August thru September 2015 Tour
Nerdcore rapper MegaRan is going on tour across the United States and the UK this August and September. The self-proclaimed “Teacher, Rapper, Hero” combines chiptune video game soundtracks with hiphop instrumentals to create a unique and exciting form of positive rap music. This tour is to promote his upcoming release RNDM which drops on September 15th.
Watch the Entire MAGFest 13 Chiptune Showcase
A huge Chiptune show was held at this year’s MAGFest. The show featured some of the hottest chiptune performers, including Danimal Cannon, Trey Frey, and Jake “Virt” Kaufman. Chiptune netlabel Chiptunes = WIN teamed up with the crew from Philadelphia’s Chiptune event 8Static to host a Chiptune concert on MAGFest’s main stage. MAGFest is The Music and Gaming Festival, a non-profit company that hosts video game music events across the United States.
Watch the entire, uncut concert below, and be sure to Subscribe to This Week in Chiptune on YouTube