This Week in Chiptune

TWiC 200: Groundbreakers & Skyscrapers (Grand Finale)

For the grand finale of This Week in Chiptune, I selected 200 of my favorite chiptune and chip-inspired tracks from a pool of over 7000; my entire collection of singles, albums and compilations that were sourced to create the series. I've included some historic and groundbreaking tracks from the chiptune scene, some of these songs stretch back almost a decade. I've also include tracks by musicians and producers who've taken the chiptune to new heights. There are also some of my personal favo...

TWiC 199: Deep Jazz Chill-Out

A more relaxed and chill episode focusing on jazz-influenced chiptune, liquid drum and bass, and funky midtempo music.   - TRACKLIST -  00:00 - Foilverb - Lightness of Summer 04:44 - Tri Angles - 01 NEVER 08:32 - Tri Angles - 03 HALO (ft. Bubu) 11:58 - Tri Angles - 03 STARGAZER 15:47 - Tri Angles - 03 VENTURE 18:26 - Tri Angles - 02 SLIPSTREAM 22:48 - F1NG3RS - Neons 25:34 - F1NG3RS - Stims 28:13 - F1NG3RS - Slums 31:10 - Hitboxx - FTL 33:46 - Hitboxx - Breath of De...

TWiC 198: Mother 4 Soundtrack & Maxo's Beat Street OST!

A special episode focusing on two exceptional video game soundtracks. The first by Shane Mesa, the fan-game previously known as "Mother 4" (a sequel to earthbound) and the new jam from Maxo, Beat Street! We also hear singles from An0va and Nelward.   ~ DOWNLOADS ~  http://smarturl.it/mother4 http://maxoisnuts.bandcamp.com/album/beat-street-ost http://nelward.bandcamp.com/album/alive-in-screen http://smarturl.it/okdesuka   ~ TRACKLIST ~  00:00 - Maxo - Tutorial 01:13 - Sha...

TWiC 197: Classic Chiptune Hardware (Gameboy, NES and Genesis)

This episode we're going to focus on hardware based chiptune music, including gameboy songs made with the homebrew rom LSDj, Nintendo-style music made with NES compatible program Famitracker, and FM Synthesis like the Sega Genesis! Fans of old PC games will be pleased to know we've got an album created entirely on the Sound Blaster 16, a soundcard for home computers released back in 1992. That's what we're going to hear first, by chiptune legend and Oxygen Star who got his start performing l...

The Finale is Coming (Update from Cutman)

A short update on my plans on the final episodes of This Week in Chiptune, a little bit of history, and some plans for the future.  Need more music? Check out my 24/7 youtube stream, Radio Cutman

TWiC 196: FUTURE INTERNET DANCE MUSIC

Future Music from the Internet generation! Genres like Future Bass, Acid House, Lofi Hiphop, Future Bop, Deep House, Super Nintendo Trap, and I'm just making stuff up at this point. This one's a biggie!   support the show while you still can ~ http://patreon.com/djcutman   ~ TRACKLIST ~ 00:00 - Aethernaut - Pool Party 03:20 - Aethernaut - Gradient Walk 07:08 - Trash80 - Theia 10:31 - Je Mappelle - paths 13:47 - Silent Bomber - scOpe 17:35 - Grimecraft - Fox vs Yoshi 20:...

The Final Episodes

This Week in Chiptune will wrap up at episode #200, it's been a long and amazing journey and I thank you for the honor and privilege of being your DJ. This Week in Chiptune will stream live again on Twitch on October 15th, details for the final 5 episodes will be listed on ThisWeekinChiptune.com in the coming weeks.

TWiC 195: Chiptunes = WIN Volume 6

Chiptunes = WIN Volume 6 hosts a diverse lineup of chiptunes styles and genres, from chillout to 8-bit prog rock!   - - TRACKLIST - - NintenKwonDo!    sports or whatever Tokyo Elvis    Purple Trampoline Dya    Lydia (feat. Chain Reaction) 8-BITchin'tendo    I Got the Beat Fark & Sacio    Puddel Kubbi    dolphin af Trash80    Divided Skies RoboRob    I Can't Sleep Kommisar    Turkey Turkey (CUTMAN's Noticibly Embiggened Mix) Zantilla    Maggie's Quest YZYX    DREAMS~...

TWiC 194: RoboRob Guest Mix - Outer Space EDM / VGM

Guest DJ RoboRob brings us a out of this world mix of video game remixes and deep house, electro, dubstep, and EDM tunes!   Follow RoboRob http://twitter.com/djroborob http://soundcloud.com/djroborob https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dy5LypMH5vMuSVASxS1Rg https://www.youtube.com/user/roborobmusic https://www.patreon.com/djroborob   - - TRACKLIST - - 0:00    RoboRob    Bowser's Castle [Super Mario World] 3:24    Ben Briggs    Trash FM (RoboRob Remix) 4:47    RoboRob    ...

TWiC 193: Summersape Game-Time (Steven Silo Guest Mix)

A guest mix of future bass and dance music tunes from producer Steven Silo! A real nice treat of video game inspired tunes, and original EDM productions! Steven Silo, the alter-ego of VGM remixes bLiNd, has released with labels 99Lives and has produced two full length albums. More information at https://blindedm.com/steven-silo - - TRACKLIST - - Question Block Super Mushroom Fire Power Another Castle So High (Rainbow Road Remix 2) Pause Music Starman Best Ending Marble Zone Remi...

TWiC 192: Chip for Change & Battle of the Bits

We hear Chip for Change, a chiptune compilation benefiting the ACLU, and feature some of the winning tracks from the Battle of the Bits Spring VI. We also have a new deep house Zelda remix from GameChops.   Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6V4XZbW6-4   - - DOWNLOAD LINKS - -  Chip for Change http://extraguy.bandcamp.com/album/chip-for-change   Battle of the Bits: Spring Tracks VI http://www.battleofthebits.org  https://battleofthebits.bandcamp.com/album/sprin...

TWiC 191: Gosh Darn Delightful!

A wholesome mix of chiptune and 8-bit inspired dance music that's just gosh darn delightful!    - - TRACKLIST - -  00:00 - Hyper Potions - Time Trials 03:24 - meganeko,  Rymdkraft - Astro Soda 07:45 - Robotprins, Rymdkraft - Ikebaby 11:03 - Tenkitsune - Bubblegum Popcorn 14:27 - Snail's House - Lullaby 17:33 - Snail's House - Aloha 20:25 - Robotprins, Toni Leys - Downside Up 23:42 - Robotprins, asIan+ - Today's Fruit 29:11 - Karl Brueggemann - Infinite Drift 31:52 - K...

TWiC 190: 101% Video Game Trance (bLiNd Guest Mix)

A guest mix by Las Vegas video game remixing veteran, bLiNd! This mix was made to support his Patreon campaign, where his patrons will receive a 101 track compilation album of all his remixes - http://Patreon.com/bLiNd   - - TRACKLIST - - 01 - Batman - Rise N' Step (Streets of Desolation)  02 - Super Mario RPG - Club King Bowser (Edit) (Bowsers Keep)  03 - Megaman 9 - Pitched in Suspense (Suspense)  04 - Undertale - Uwa!! Mega Temperate♫ (Uwa!! So Temperate♫)  05 - Sonic 2 - Ch...

TWiC 189: Breath of the Wild (Tokyo Elvis Guest Mix) [Chapterized]

In this special Guest Mix, Tokyo Elvis brings us a mix dedicated to the music of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Support Tokyo Elvis on Patreon ► http://Patreon.com/TokyoElvis Supporters of This Week in Chiptune on my Dj CUTMAN Patreon will also receive a download of this mix. Be sure to follow Tokyo Elvis on Twitter and Soundcloud as well.   Follow Tokyo Elvis ► http://soundcloud.com/Tokyo-Elvis ► http://twitter.com/FrankFriend ► http://patreon.com/TokyoElvis   - - ...

TWiC 188: Happy Hardcore Special (J-NERATION)

A tribute episode to J-NERATION, the Japanese netlabel that releases compilation albums of happy hardcore, hard dance, j-core, nightcore, and drum and bass from producers from all over the world. Check out J-NERATION on Bandcamp! http://j-neration.bandcamp.com   - - TRACKLIST -- 00:00 - nanobii - UP & DOWN  02:57 - TANUKI - Dawn (TANUKI Remix)  07:20 - Seventhrun - Siren  10:08 - Srav3R - Unknown Garden  13:28 - Moomei - Start Again  14:54 - Le Dos-on - Nu Clear   19:24 - S...

TWiC 187: Amiga Cyberpunk, GameChops, and Floor Baba

Lots of different kinds of music on this episode! New sneak previews of Spindash 2 from GameChops, the brand new album from Floor Baba, remixes of Nanode, and tunes from Bitonal Landscape! FYI: I blew a circuit breaker in my house during the filming of this episode, but thanks to some amazing viewers, we recovered the episode!    Support the show on Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman   - - TRACKLIST - - Steven Silo - Marble Zone Super Model (Ice Cap Zone) Bitonal Landscape -...

TWiC 186: Chiptune Heavy Metal

 On this episode we delve into the dark heart of chiptune heavy metal! Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/186 Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 185: Deep Chip Chillout and Lofi Hiphop

May 13th, 2017 - Deep house, lofi hiphop and chillout chiptunes on this episode from 8 Bit Weapon, Disabletron, DDRKirby(ISQ), Tri Angles and more. Support the show by pledging on Patreon http://patreon.com/djcutman   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/185 

TWiC 184: Chiptune Funk and Donkey Kong EDM

I'm back! New chiptune music from Ubiktune, Donkey Kong EDM from TinyWaves / Materia Collective, Indie Pop from Baroqueen and more! |▸ Subscribe to the This Week in Chiptune youtube channel ► http://bit.ly/TWiCsub Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/184 Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman

TWiC 183: MEGA-SIZED CHIPTUNE, GAMING & EDM MIX

An extended episode of new and unreleased music from GameChops, new singles from Jozu, a new compilation from Cheapbeats and a whole lot more!   I'm taking a break for the month of April to move to a new place, and there will be no new episodes of TWiC for April 2017. Wwhile I'm gone, head over to the TWiC YouTUbe or website and enjoy our massive back catalog. If you're on YouTube, hit those Like and Share buttons on your favorite episodes, it really does help! The show will return wit...

TWiC 182: Soulful Heartfelt Game Music

Indie video game music, heartfelt gameboy chiptunes, funky soulful original albums fro Deskpop, PhoneticHero, Parallelogram Records, Megaflare, and more!   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/182   Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman

TWiC 181: Chiptune EDM, Black Metal + Video Game Music!

A bunch of exciting forms of chiptune music! Chiptune metal to EDM, to video game music! Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/181

TWiC 180: Future Bass & Future Funk

An eclectic set of future bass, future funk, game music and more! Trying out an experimental new camera, so check out the youtube version! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GOHL-_G6rc Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/180 Support the show - http://patreon.com/djcutman

TWiC 179: Data Airlines - Synthwave, Progressive, and Deep Chiptune

Episode 179 is dedicated to Data Airlines, the record label which grew out of the demo and crackscene of the early internet. Now run out of France and Sweden, DA is known for their beautiful physical releases, like cassette tapes and vinyl. On this episode we'll hear their new compilation ST-FM, along with some recent albums from Makeup and Vanity Set, Goto80, and 2xAA. Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/179 Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman

TWiC 178: Synthwave & 80s Horror Remixes

Synthwave chiptune from Zalza and SID64 (Telefuture) with remixes of Glomag's 80s horror soundtracks by producers like Maxo, Makeup and Vanity Set, and more. Plus a new LSDj single from L-Tron. Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/178 Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman  

TWiC 177: Necrodancer & Chiptune Dance Music

A show dedicated to chiptune dance music, from the Crypt of the Necrodancer remixes by Chipzel and A_Rival, to new LSDj jams from Nanode, to hybrid chip-EDM by LukHash.   Full tracklist - http://www.thisweekinchiptune.com/177   Support - http://patreon.com/djcutman  

TWiC 176: SOUNDSHOCK! FM Funk from Ubiktune

This episode we dive into FM Funk by way of Ubiktune, their album trilogy SOUNDSHOCK! First released in 2011, FM Funk MADDNESS was followed up with FM Funk TERROR in 2012. The third installment, FM Funk NIRVANA released just this past week, so this episode will be a mix of all three incredible chiptune albums! Taking the next week off to catch up on my label work. TWiC will return on Feb 1! Support the show on Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman Full traacklist - http://www.thisweeki...

TWiC 175: This is JōZu (Dj CUTMAN Live @ MAGFest 2017)

Here it is! The Dj CUTMAN live set from MAGFest 2017's Video Game DJ Battle. This mix highlights some of the music from ny new channel JoZu Music ( http://youtube.com/jozumusic ), along with some great hardcore GameChops remixes!   - - TRACKLIST - - 00:30 Arcien - Reunited 03:08 Freezer - Falling Down 05:34 Freezer - F**kin' Life 07:10 Arcien - Hopes and Dreams 10:11 Nanobii - RAVE, OK! 11:20 Getty - Jumper 13:58 Trey Frey - Escape from Love 15:02 Hyleo - Last Goodbye 1...

TWiC 174: Chiptune Holiday Christmas

It's a chiptune christmas! A mix of christmas and wintery holiday tunes from Rush Coil, 8-Bit Weapon & ComputHer, 8-Bit Universe, Yoann Turpin, and Professor Shyguy!   Tracklist  - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/174   Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman  

TWiC173: Chill Trap, Synthwave, and New Singles

An evening of chill trap, experimental synthwave, and new singles from GameChops, Inverse Phase, Popskyy and MegaRan.   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/173   Patreon - http://pareon.com/djcutman

TWiC 172: Chill Synthwave, Deep Chip, and Earthbound Jazz

A chill out show of Synthwave from Telefuture, mono Nanoloop gameboy deep chip from Nonfinite, and the new compilation from Forest Label, Chiptunes from Russia. Show ends with Earthbound Jazz from the album Psychokinetic. Tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/172 Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman  

TWiC 171: Blast From The Past

We get a blast from the past from some Chiptuners who were kickin' it before I was even in the scene! New releases from Coda and Algar, plus we take a look back at the 2013 compilation from MicroCollective, and chiptune EDM by Bitonal Landscape.   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/171   Support on Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman  

TWiC 170: Jazzy Chill Chiptune & Tracker Music

Jazzy and chill chiptune and tracker music, with new released by Vince Kaichan, MisfitChris, DDRKirby(ISQ) and more!   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/170   Support the show - http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 169: Vocal Chiptune and Dance Music

This week we're focusing on chiptune and 8-bit style music that using vocals, some in a sample-heavy choppy fashion, and other in a more traditional singer songwriter style. Enjoy!   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/169   Support the show - http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 168: Feel Better Mix

A collection of feel good chiptune, video game, and dance music to get you over whatever you're going through.   Tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/168   Support - http://patreon.com/djcutman  

TWiC 167: Novemberween Synthwave Horror Soundtrack

A novemberween special focused on halloween / horror releases from ChiptunesWIN, Pterodactyl Squad, Tracked Music and Forest Label. Dark chiptune grooves, synthwave, and more await!   Full track - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/167   Support TWiC - http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 166: Electric Night-Time

This mix combines chill electronica, deep house, gentle breaks and smooth progressive  chiptune. Tracks from She, Jamatar (Hyperwave Records), Breakbeat Heartbeat, and GameChops.   Support the show - http://patreon.com/djcutman   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune/166 

TWiC 165: NES Chiptune, Gameboy, SNES and Synthwave

A vaired night of chiptune and internet music, Hypnogram’s new 1x and 2x LSDJ via Smoking Mirrors, Hoffy’s new Nintendo album via CheapBeats, new synthwave EP from DJ Super Sonic, and sample-heavy SNES beats from Floor Baba! Topped off with a new single from J▲M▲T▲R!   Support TWiC - http://patreon.com/djcutman   Tracklist & Video - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/165   

TWiC 164: Indie Game Music Mix

New chillout  game music from Norrin_Radd, Shnabubula, and Electric Cafe, with deep dance grooves from Ayoshutduff from the netlabel Tracked Music! Perfect study music or tunes to get work done! Enjoy this weeks show!   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/164 Support the show - http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 163: Future Bass to Death Metal

Some of the best music the internet has to offer! I catch up on tracks I missed in July and August with releases from Chipmusic Heroes, Ravertooth Tiger, Hyperwave Records, Popcorn Kid and Master Boot Record!   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/163   Support the show - http://patreon.com/djcutman

TWiC 162: Upbeat Chiptune Mix (Decktonic, Toriena, Aethernaut, Nanode)

Upbeat chiptune mix featuring new EPs from Decktonic, Toriena, Aethernaut and the Chunderfins, Nanode (an Undertale Remix EP) and KRVKT (BleepLove.ru). We also get a sneak peak at one of the tracks of the brand new OST to Klang!   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/162 Support - http://patreon.com/djcutman

TWiC 161: GameChops Video Game Remix Roundup

New video game remixes and game inspired music from my record label GameChops! Games like Overwatch, MegaMan, Sonic the Hedgehog, Zelda and more, including some unreleased gems! Be sure to check out GameChops on youtube!  Support the show on Patreon - http://patreon.com/djcutman Full tracklist - http://www.thisweekinchiptune.com/161  

TWiC 160: Summer Solstice (Deskpop, Joshua Morse, An0va)

New tracks from Desktop & Galaxy Swim Team, including RobKTA, Nelward and Sylcmyk. New releases from Joshua Morse, An0va (The Base Bit Records), Saitone (CheapBeats), and She. Support TWiC - http://patreon.com/djcutman Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/160  

TWiC 159: Chiptune Dance Mix (Forest Label, Singles)

A collection of fun dance singles from chiptune artists Zantilla, Tiasu, Toni Leys, El Mobo, Robotprins & Rydmkraft, and Ben Briggs & Voia! Including a new compilation from Forest Label, a Russia / Norway based label who collaborated with Chiptunes = WIN!   For full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/159   Support TWiC - http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 158: Chill End of Summer Mix

A varied mix of of chiptunes, synthwave and fusion music to watch the sun set on a summer’s night. Tracks from Yoann Turpin, Tri Angles, Diskette Deluxe (Cheap Beats) and DDRKirby(ISQ)   - - TRACKLIST - -  DDRKirby(ISQ)    Play With Me [Mabe Village] DDRKirby(ISQ)    Gulliver DDRKirby(ISQ)    Lunar Love DDRKirby(ISQ)    Take It to the Limit Diskette Deluxe    Default Bass Diskette Deluxe    Fusion Sucks, But That's Okay Diskette Deluxe    Euphoria Melancholia Yoann Turpin...

TWiC 157: Meganeko, Tri Angles, Cheap Shot, Little Sound Assembly

New chiptune electro from MegaNeko (Hyperwave Records), Little Sound Assembly's new compilation celebrating their 2016 festival,  Cheap Shot with deep house from Japanese label Cheap Beats, and Tri Angles with 8-bit drum and bass via The Base Bit Records.   For full tracklist http://thisweekinchiptune.com/157 To support the show http://patreon.com/djcutman 

TWiC 156: Upbeat and Chill Out - Shirobon, Electric Children, Malmen

Upbeat and chill out with new chiptune music from Shirobon, Electric Children, Malmen and Laffe The Fox (Cheap Beats) Support TWiC on http://Patreon.com/DjCUTMAN  Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/156 

TWiC 155: Chiptunes = WIN 5

We celebrate the release of Chiptunes = WIN Volume 5, a multi-national free chiptune compilation available at ChiptunesWIN.com.  Support This Week in Chiptune at Patreon.com/DjCUTMAN   Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/155

TWiC 154: Funky, Feel Good, Soulful Chiptune

Funky and soulful chiptunes coming tonight from Coda’s new game soundtrack “VIDEOBALL,” two new additions to Maxo’s “Level Music” series, and new albums from xyce and Mister Spastic, by way of CheapBeats. Support the show patreon.com/djcutman Full tracklist - http://thisweekinchiptune.com/154  

TWiC 153: Chiptune Rock, Indie, and Lo-Fi Bands