James Brown Sounds Extra Fantastic Over The ‘Game of Thrones’ Theme

James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” makes perfect sense mashed-up with the GoT theme. Give it a listen below. 

Check it: More Game of Thrones posts on Albotas
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TKDK x SOL REPUBLIC Is Go

If you’ve been waiting for those tokidoki-branded headphones from SOL REPUBLIC, today’s your day. Both versions are available for for $150 from tokidoki’s web store. The two versions only differ in their graphics. One has a traditional tokidoki design with the brand’s characters and logos all scattered around the headband. The other has a slightly more subtle bandana design. Grab a pair here.

VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH CHIPTUNE MUSICIAN RO-BEAR

Ro-Bear was gracious enough to brave the icy February wind chill during Philly’s 8Static to speak with us about how he got into chiptunes, his chip pop/rap group Kill3r Whale, and where he sees the chipmusic scene going in the future.

Check out the video below:

Check it: Ro-Bear's chiptune cover of "Believe" by Cher
Buy: Make chiptunes with Korg DS-10 Plus and LSDJ

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[VIDEO] This Dude Has The Best Drum Set Ever

NSFW because ladybutts. This is the video for “Bottom  Percussion” by Jorge Peréz of of patáx.

Man I want this guy’s job. If I ever get a terminal disease, this is my Make A Wish.

(Source: Laughing Squid)

Chiptune Damage: Ro-Bear Covers Cher At 8Static

Here’s a clip from last night’s 8Static event in Philly featuring Ro-Bear doing an epic LSDJ rendition of Cher’s “Do You Believe In Love?”.

WARNING! A huge sing-along approaches around the 3:09 mark.

Ro-Bear was rad enough to let us film a short Q&A segment which I’ll try and have up later this week. In the meantime, just keep re-watching the clip above and bobbing your nugget.

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Learn to Make Chiptunes Vol. 1

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably messed around with making chiptunes before. Again, if you are like me, you’ve probably quit after a few hours of messing around on your Gameboy or hacked PSP with LSDJ. 

However, we no longer have that excuse with this nifty zine by Nick Maynard from Kitsch-Bent and Rochester Chip. If you are at all interested, then you should probably pick this up as soon as you can as the last batch sold out in a single day.

Also, if you are needing a needing a new Gameboy, check out what Kitsch-Bent has in stock!

Now I have no excuses to someday be performing at 8Static.

Check It: More Chiptunes at Albotas
Buy It: How to Make Chiptunes Vol. 1

New Song from Electronic/Future-Pop Upstart CHVRCHES

Glasgow band CHVRCHES has been making waves with their popular “The Mother We Share” and now brings us a song which has the possibility to eclipse that single. “Recover” features more of that killer synth sound with fantastic vocal work by front-woman Lauren Mayberry.

This song comes with news of a 5 track EP out 3/26/13 in the US. They are also currently working on their debut album.

When was the last time a band made such an impact from just singles and EPs?

Check It: More Music on Albotas
Buy It: The Mother We Share single

Philly’s 8Static Lineup February 9, 2013

Do you live in the Philadelphia area? Are you into chip music? Then you need to get your buns over to PhilaMOCA on February 9th for an evening of blippity-bloopity rowdy goodness.

The lineup consists of Doomcloud, Ro-Bear, Ricky Brugal, and Cutman, formerly known as VGM remix artist DJ Cutman, debuting a set of all new original material. Coming all the way from Seattle will be Guybrush on visuals.

There’ll also be an after-party upstairs at the Institute Bar with music by DJ Cutman and all 8Static attendees get 10% off their tab!

You can pay any amount you choose between $7 and $10 to get into the show. If you pay $10, you’ll get a sweet exclusive sticker for being rad. RSVP on 8Static’s Facebook event page and be sure to keep on eye on 8static.com for upcoming shows.

Not Cool: Glee Rips Off The Dude Who Wrote The Portal Theme Song

Jonathan Coulton is most notable among gamers for writing “Still Alive” - the iconic anthem at the end credits of Portal. Well, someone at Fox must be a fan because check THIS shit out…

Here’s a cover of Sir Mixalot’s “I Like Big Butts” from Coulton’s 2006 album Thing a Week One.

Now here’s a the same cover by Glee which totally rips off Coulton’s arrangement note-for-note.

I mean, sure, you can totally say that covers are ripoffs to begin with, but re-arranging a song into a completely different genre takes way more talent and energy than lifting a song from some obscure musician in hopes that no one will notice.

Dear people who work at Fox, there’s this thing called the Internet and it will always find out EVERYTHING.

Check it: Disney rips off Anamanaguchi
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