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Showing posts with label 8-bit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 8-bit. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

0600 - It's All Good, Happy 600!

For our big 600th post (HOORAY I LOVE YOU GUYS) I give you a new track from one of my favorite artists right now.  TheFatRat has been killing it for some time and his new track really goes creative.  The opening sounds like something out of the Lord of the Rings Soundtrack, and then it drops into his signature 8-bit sounding style.  But it keeps that same LOTR theme throughout, moving into beautiful melodies.
Also up on this magnificent post we have a deep track from Mount and Nicolas Haelg called Something Good.  This one is not very complex but for sure makes the most of what it has to offer.  A deep groovy bassline, with great vocals backing it, and a really "get your ass out of that seat and dance" attitude.  Hope you enjoy and here's to hopefully 600 more posts!

TheFatRat - Monody (Free Download)

Mount & Nicolas Haelg - Something Good

Friday, December 5, 2014

0366 - One Last Day

Today's track comes from Shirobon and is a really cool hybrid between chill and 8-bit.  Its an incredibly smooth track, and I know the 8-bit sound isn't for everyone so if you don't like this one it is totally ok...well I guess if you don't want to be awesome.  The high pitches let the tonality really go above and beyond, along with keeping the bass under control and not letting it overwhelm the rest of the track.  Overall it is very groovy and relaxing, a really fantastic 8-bit song that does it without vocals!

Shirobon - Ralf's Touch

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

0162 - 8-bit is back

As I say every Wednesday, bangers can come in all shapes and sizes.  8-bit is awesome, but the issue is that there is very little great 8-bit tracks.  Most of them give you a headache, are just annoying, or make you want to rip your earphones out.  Artists like Adhesive Wombat get it right, and Wave Racer is my newest addition to this list.  Streamers is an awesome 8-bit/house/bass track that just seems to take you to a tropical state of mind.  Listen to this one and enjoy the relaxation, banger with some funk.

Friday, October 25, 2013

085 - Feel Good Friday

Sorry for the last few days everyone, I have been pretty sick.  But I woke up this morning and I am feeling much better honestly.
Today I bring you one of the funkiest tracks I have heard in a damn long time.  Skip through the first 30 seconds because I have no idea what the hell that noise is.  But what follows is truly incredible, combining the genres of funk and 8-bit into something that blew my mind.  Msystem tends to release awesome songs like this fairly frequently and you should for sure keep an eye on them!  Listen to this, have a great weekend, and I will see you all back here on Monday!


Friday, October 18, 2013

080 - Weekend Relief

Finally, the weekend is here.  This week has been a bit crazy for me, and I am guessing for all of you as well (unless you are on fall break in which case, I am so Jelly you could put me with peanut butter and make a sandwich).  I had a lot of trouble trying to select a song to play today, because there are so many great songs on my radar and sadly none of them really fit the bill for what friday is all about musically on this channel.  So what the hell, I will give you a few of the ones I was considering.

The first track is funky as all hell, and I was saving it for a special occasion (but in my mind the weekend is a special occasion because working full time is rough).  This is a truly excellent electro house song that is done by Acid Drink and the title really reflects the visuals that come into your head when you close your eyes.  Future City just has a feel to it that you are someplace new and incredible and just seeing everything truly for the first time.  Great to play in the car (just don't go 20 over like I did), great to play on a run, just a really awesome song overall.  THE FUNK IS REAL.

080 - Acid Drink - Future City

The next song I was going to pick for today is the new one from 8-bit sensation AdhesiveWombat.  Just having an awesome name is not enough, they live up to what you think the animal would actually be like, excuse my language, Fucking Awesome.  I look forward to every new track, because this group redefined how I look at 8-bit music.  Usually its too much, very annoying, and in your face, but AW really found the perfect blend and this song is no different.  Great song with surprising range and progression, a nice bass, and competing counter melodic tonality.  Check it out and get it for free by following the soundcloud download link!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

019/020/021 - Today we Play Relish

Three more songs for ya in an attempt to get back on track with the music, Here we go.
019 - Since Mashup Monday was skipped entirely, lets throw a mashup in the mix. Those who listen frequently know I am a huge fan of Ellie Goulding, and this mashup is nothing short of some of her best work. The mashup comes to us courtesy of Isosine, the same guy who did the Slipknot/Justin Beiber Mashup. Its awesome, and a little poppy, enjoy!

019 - Isosine (Chvrches x Ellie Goulding) - Starry Eyed Gun

020 - Next up is the new track from the 8-bit sensation Adhesive Wombat. Not only does he have an awesome name, but he is one of the few artists to make 8-bit exciting to listen to, as opposed to running for cover and finding earplugs. Downforce does not disappoint and will be stuck in your head for weeks to come.

020 - Adhesive Wombat - Downforce

Finally, I bring you a real treat. Monstercat has started doing a "best of" series, basically taking the best tracks they have released from each genre and making a 1 hour mix out of them. This label is incredible and I freak everytime they release a song, let alone a Best Of mix. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

021 - Monstercat - Best of Electronic Music (1 hour)