Video Interview: Kinuyo Yamashita

In celebration of Japanese video game music composer Kinuyo Yamashita’s birthday, it is an honor to present to you this tribute to her music from Konami’s original Castlevania for the NES. In 1986, Yamashita composed music for Castlevania when she was only a teenager and had the challenge of working under strict hardware constraints. In addition, this also happened to be her debut work as composer on a video game. Her now iconic Castlevania compositions “Vampire killer” and “Wicked Child” would end up influencing all the later music of the series well as inspire multiple remixes over the years.

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Video Interview: Bubblyfish

Although originally from a classical piano background, Haeyoung Kim's passion for electronic music ultimately lead her to the underground chip music scene. Taking on the persona of “Bubblyfish” she has become a true master of combining soft sounds with hard sounds, light with dark, as well as fun with serious.

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com 

Video Interview: Tony Ness

Tony Ness, the New York based chip musician best known for his uncensored lyrics, is never afraid to say what is on his mind.  A punk rocker at heart, Tony Ness combines chip music with vocals that are very raw, emotional and that pull no punches. His style and strength as a writer comes from the desire to turn past negative experiences into something more positive in the present. His latest album is called Gutter Trash Vol. 2 – El Dia Que el Mundo se Prendio Fuego (The Day the Earth Caught Fire) is the follow up to his EP “Gutter Trash.”

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Skype Interview: Meredith Molinari

Meredith Molinari’s energetic ability to keep the momentum and excitement of a show going is unmatched. Whether it’s her killer smile, unpredictable wit, alluring personality or fiery red hair; Meredith has many keen ways of bringing out the best in people. There is no question she possesses that special spark that makes for a first-rate host and interviewer.

As a side note this interview marks a personal milestone for me, around this time back in 2002 I conducted my very first interview. So it’s an honor to commemorate this 10 year mark with one of my all time favorite interviewers…. Meredith Molinari, thank you -high five!

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Skype Interview: Elsten C. Torres

We chat with two-time Grammy-nominated/BMI Award winning singer/songwriter, Elsten C. Torres, who also happens to be our 100th “Like” on Facebook! Elsten shares with us some insight on releasing an indie album through PledgeMusic as well as offers advice to up-and-coming indie artists. He also shares some thoughts on how he would approach writing music for a video game if the opportunity was to arise in the future.

 Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Video Interview: Kris Keyser

Kris Keyser is a passionate musician that is known for having the power to motivate and inspire others with his performances. Kris has a way of connecting with his audience in a way that is forever memorable to everyone present. Everyone I have ever spoken to regarding Blip Festival always mentions Keyser in conversation, even if they don’t know his name… “That guy at Blip that got everyone to yell at the same time!” or “That dude that jumped up high in the air while playing his music on the GameBoy!” are among the comments I have heard numerous times in multiple variations. In fact, it’s Kris’ performance at Blip 2012 that initially motivated me to get more involved in the chipscene this year through AlphaOmegaRadio.

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Video Interview: Marjorie Becker

If you’ve come across a stunningly vibrant profile or cover photo of your favorite chip music artist on Facebook; It’s most likely the work of photographer Marjorie Becker. In October Marjorie sets out to Japan to cover Blip Festival Tokyo 2012, an event that is being called the “last hurrah” to the 6-year long Blip Festival series. Over the summer, the NY chip music community came together to help fund this project through Kickstarter out of both the love and the respect for Marjorie’s work over the years.

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Video Interview: Jessen Jurado

In honor of the 3rd ANNIVERSARY of I/O Chip Music NYC we interview, Jessen Jurado, the man behind the well-celebrated monthly chip shows. Jessen shares with us some of the history behind creating the I/O shows for New York, as well as some of his personal experiences with the chip music scene. Jessen also provides some footage from the very 1st 1/O show straight from his own digital archives. We at AlphaOmegaRadio wish I/O Chip Music NYC much success as they continue to showcase and support new musicians and fans of the chip music genre.

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Q&A Interview: Scarr Boy

Rhymes + Hadoukens = Light Hadou

Hip hop artist and fellow gamer Scarr Boy has launched a Street Fighter inspired track entitled “Light Hadou” (Light Surge) that has been getting a lot of attention on Facebook and Twitter recently. This talented artist’s rhymes sound like a tight 30-hit combo while using Ryu on arcade hard mode! And we got a chance to ask him to reveal the story behind the making of “Light Hadou.” You can download your own copy off of Scarr Boy’s SoundCloud site.

 Read the complete interview on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Q&A Interview: deadbeatblast

Toronto based musician Jake Moolenbeek better known in the chiptunes circles as deadbeatblast is as charismatic off stage as he is on stage.  On September 1, 2012 he ventures out on a European tour covering the UK, Holland and Germany. For those of us fortunate enough to join deadbeatblast in Europe, prepare yourself for an electric set of shows.

Read the complete interview on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Video Interview: Ricky Brugal

New York based chip musician Ricardo Almonte (recently featured on two major compilations this year  I/O Chip Music Compilation vol. 1 and Chiptunes = WIN \m|♥|m/ ) has officially announced the released of “Mute.” ..his FINAL album under the name Da Pantz.

Read the complete article on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Q&A Interview: DJ Cutman

To mark the release of The Triforce of Bass, AlphaOmegaRadio threw DJ CUTMAN a well deserved album  listening party on August 7, 2012 right before the official release. The Triforce of Bass is a 15-track album that’s comprised of three separate EPs, all taking inspiration from the music from The Legend of Zelda. Each artist took five tracks and made them their own, taking inspiration from the original NES Zelda al the way up to Skyward Sword!

Read the complete interview on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com

Q&A Interview: Danimal Cannon

Some know him as Daniel Behrens, others as Dan the man, but if you’ve come across some of his music in recent years its most lately that you know him as Danimal Cannon. After having started off composing, performing, recording, mixing, and mastering for the videogame band Armcannon; Danimal’s compositions have ventured into a new and exciting direction. Danimal Cannon is now creating music on his own and this time as a chiptune artist. With guitar in hand, he made his live performance debut at Blip Festival 2012 in New York and will be taking the stage in a big way once again at Bit Gen Gamer Fest in Baltimore.

Read the complete interview on : AlphaOmegaRadio.com