Simon Stålenhag (of SOUNDSHOCK MADDNESS and TERRROR fame) and Tommy Salomonsson are about to release their new old school game — Ripple Dot Zero.

Ripple Dot Zero is a classic action platformer heavily influenced by the aesthetics of 16-bit era of the early 90′s. The game features 20 levels of running, bouncing, slashing and Gyro-Blade-throwing, set to the slick beats of an original FM-funk soundtrack, including the sound effects made with FM-synthesis to give the game that sharp sting of early 90's gaming.

Ripple Dot Zero will be released for free on June 28th over at rippledotzero.com.

"Diad" will guide you through the spiritual graveyard, transcending both time and space. Set in the 1930s, Dimension-Reversing Dualities takes you on a journey within the life of a depressed suicidal housewife and the outcome of her untimely death.

We’re glad to announce a new upcoming self-titled album from the united forces of Diad — a duo of Heosphoros and Tadpole (pictured below).

Heophoros aka François Martin is from Moncton, New-Brunswick, Canada. He is already known for his parts in Ubiktune compilation albums, such as “Up” and “Noisechan & Nugget: Adventures in Chiptunes”. Being a fan of various genres, he focuses on progressive and metal elements in his compositions. Heosphoros has been composing NES music for over 8 years for now and “Diad” is his third album effort, continuing the path of previously released original “Embered Recollections” and collection of covers on “Beneath The Skin”.

Tadpole is Joel Barker, from Bellevue, Washington, USA. He has been composing chipmusic over the last 10 years, that is fully available to download from his website — tadpolemusic.us. Known for his trademark clear, relaxing and very detailed sound, Tadpole was able to branch out and unite it with shaking metal-inspired elements, provided by Heosphoros. This project is his first dedicated-album release to date.

Having been a long work in progress, “Diad” will guide you through the spiritual graveyard, transcending both time and space. Set in the 1930s, Dimension-Reversing Dualities takes you on a journey within the life of a depressed suicidal housewife and the outcome of her untimely death.

The first song from the album that we would like to present for you is titled “Merciless”:

“Diad” will be available to download on May 9th. Stay tuned!

(Heosphoros)

(Tadpole)

As Monomer's first ever full release, "Quite Operational" comes from a fascination with the sound and aesthetic of 80s electronic music and science fiction, combined with a healthy love of chipmusic and old video game sounds. The 8 track album took about 7 months of hard work by nights and weekends. With "Quite Operational", Gavin opens up new soundscapes with a symbiosis between chipmusic and synthesizers, while still keeping that Monomer brand sound.

Ubiktune & Noise Channel join forces once again to bring you a listening party for Monomer's "Quite Operational" album on April 18th!

Tune in by going to areciboradio.com. Join us on Noise Channel as we celebrate Monomer's latest album! After the listening party, "Quite Operational" will be available to the public for download. If you're not sure when this is happening in your part of the world, click here to find out. Right now, the album is available to pre-order from Bandcamp for the price of $5 (or more).

In addition, today we would like to share with you another one song from "Quite Operational" titled "Night Drive".

This is what lies behind it in a words of Monomer himself:

"Night Drive was one of the first tracks I wrote to completion on the album, and probably remains my favorite song. It's slower, softer and more whimsical than the rest of the album, and uses a lot more delay effects to try and get a mode wide-open, atmospheric sound, but it's also one of the simplest songs on the album. When I sit down to write, I always try to get a central theme for a track and re-use it as many different ways as possible, and I felt like that really worked on Night Drive.

The melody doesn't change a whole lot but it is presented in a different way each time you hear it: it uses a different instrument, it's in a different octave, there's different instruments accompanying it, etc. My feeling is that if you can write less material and still have the whole song be interesting, then you're doing something right in terms of composition, and I (hopefully) achieved that to some extent with Night Drive. It also happens to be the only song on the album that doesn't contain a key change!"

Feel free to join the official Facebook event page and see you on Arecibo Radio at April 18th!

The first episode of "The Beat Presents..." featuring Max Coburn aka Maxo.

April 13th is Nugget's 5th birthday. In celebration, he has contacted many of his chiptune friends and asked that they contribute a track to a Noise Channel compilation album. Amazingly, they said yes!

After many months of organizing, planning, and composing, Noise Channel is pleased to present 'Noisechan & Nugget: Adventures in Chiptunes'! This album is a chiptune compilation from some of the best artists from across the globe.

Noise Channel is a weekly radio show featuring chiptunes from around the world. Kris 'TrueStar' Kaufman hosts and her husband, Jake 'virt' Kaufman produces the show. Their puggle, Nugget, is unquestionably the real star and fan favorite. Listen to Noise Channel on Thrusdays nights at 10PM Eastern on Arecibo Radio.

All profits made from album sales will go to the Child's Play charity organization.

Do you like the 80s, and chipmusic? We certainly hope you do, because Monomer's brand new album titled "Quite Operational" will be released on April 18th!

As Monomer's first ever full release, "Quite Operational" comes from a fascination with the sound and aesthetic of 80s electronic music and science fiction, combined with a healthy love of chipmusic and old video game sounds. The 8 track album took about 7 months of hard work by nights and weekends. With "Quite Operational", Gavin opens up new soundscapes with a symbiosis between chipmusic and synthesizers, while still keeping that Monomer brand sound.

Today, we would like to share with you the first self-titled song from "Quite Operational", as well as the original artwork, drawn by Pete Calabria.

"Quite Operational" is available to pre-order now from Bandcamp for the price of $5 (or more). Additionally, in celebration of the upcoming album, Monomer's previously released "Trials EP" (Pause Music) has had it's price dropped to ZERO dollars! There is no excuse not to get it right now.

Traditionally, the album will be presented first during the Noise Channel Radio listening party. Stay tuned!

Groupees' "Chiptune + Charity 2" bundle is being extended by 1 day! Three of Ubiktune's albums (yogurtbox's "TREE OF KNOWLEDGE", Danimal Cannon's "Roots" and C-jeff's "Preschtale") plus releases from Bubu, The J. Arthur Keenes Band, Superpowerless, Maxo and others are still available to purchase via groupees.com/chip2.

The bundle is Pay-What-You-Want with support to Prevent Cancer Foundation. Don't forget, top donors will get some special prizes!

"Lonely Rolling Star (Missing You)" from Katamari Damacy by Aivi Tran & surasshu. Be sure to subscribe for more piano/chiptune duets via youtube.com/aivisura.

"Normally, we collaborate across the planet from one another, but this week has been special. surasshu has been visiting San Francisco and we've had a chance to make music together in person! This is our music video for "Lonely Rolling Star" from Katamari Damacy, with Aivi on keys and surasshu putting his robotic powers to use as the one-man lights crew."

— aivi & surasshu

This cute'n'bass arrangement was inspired by m-flo.