For over the decade Fatal Snipe was bringing hard and powerful sound reaching the very limits of AY soundchip. “Fellowship” is the collection of the greatest Snipe’s hits consist of 7 all-time majors and 2 previously unreleased pieces (“Invitation” and “Fellowship (feat. Ahim)”). As a bonus there are guest remix of “Nothing 4 Stress” by Subway Funk and the short live record from Mogilev Breakdance festival.
Great sound design and musicality, a good release to get you in the mood for the weekend. With this and their recent Stu Release, ubiktune is off to a great 2009.
This will be your actual workstation. Now with Slip/PPP!
8bitpeoples seeks an intern to assist with day-to-day operations. From releasing music both physically and online, to spearheading the Pulsewave event series and the annual Blip Festival, 8bitpeoples’ activites have expanded and we could use another pair of capable hands to assist.
Tasks include:
• order fulfillment & shipping
• communication with customers, vendors, and artists
• assisting with event planning & logistics, both in NYC and elsewhere
• website assistance & upkeep
Past experience preferred but not essential; familiarity with the chipmusic scene and enthusiasm for moving it forward is a must. Time commitment: about 10-12 hours weekly, on-site in midtown Manhattan. Starts a.s.a.p.
Interested parties, please send a brief e-mail to internships[at]8bitpeoples[dot]com detailing why you’d be a good fit. Include resume only if relevant.
8-Bit Operators Kraftwerk Tribute released on Japan EMI/Astralwerks (w BONUS tracks!)
Check out the fresh Japan EMI/Astralwerks release of 8-Bit Operators Kraftwerk Tribute- with 2 added BONUS tracks from the 12inch! : Glomag’s mega-mix version of “Pocket Calculator? (featuring 0x7f, Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, firestARTer, Hey Kid Nice Robot, Ladybug, M-.-n, Nullsleep, Psilodump, Random, Sidabitball, and David E Sugar) plus “The Robots? by L.A.’s 8-BIT.
Many wonderful releases flood the webz over the weekend. First is two great releases from 8bitpeoples:
Can you dig it?
TCTD’s own 8GB has released his all new EP “Pravda“. 4 hard hitting screeds of alien commie chip agitprop enforce the new old tech chip style. From his release:
“Those who lack discipline will be given some. 8GB’s Pravda (The Truth) continues their globe-trotting persuasion that has only one end: World Audiovisual Domination! 8GB’s open-minded approach to chip music twists the barriers of hardware limitations and attacks various oldschool platforms at the same time, while delivering the goods to shake booties all around and convert many chip non-believers to their regime. The Truth is out there, but the question remains: Smozhezh ti’ vi’derzhat’ pravdu?”
Then 8BP dares to up the ante with a secret collab between Coova and Bud Melvin. How they came to meet, is explained on the release page:
!!!!!! – B. Leo
“After meeting in New York at the first Blip Festival, the scheme was hatched. The most unlikely of collaborations, between two of chip music’s most enigmatic individuals, would be conducted in secrecy over the next year. Delicately woven Game Boy loops conspire with hypnotic banjo patterns. Layers of guitar dance over uncanny vocals. This is the EP you might have once heard, far-off in the static between two AM radio stations.
And finally the weekend saw the release of Two 8bit novices:
The term compilation has been diluted in the past months, but this is one powerhouse lineup.
Jellica writes:
12 tracks of mainly chipstyle four to the floor techno and house jack trax from Monobyte Steve Pinus Mugo Tom Woxom Pocketmaster J8b!t Ultraelectronis Stàrpause Josstintimberlake and Jellica Dr. Von Pnok Buskerdroid Natsanugogo compiled by Tom Woxom with art by Stereotype
Ubiktune has forwarded us news of another release :
