this was never an issue before because chip musicians generally dont see sunlight.
/obligatory
1,074 May 5, 2011 12:44 am
Re: Battle Lava - Rise (5 replies, posted in Releases)
MAD PROPS.
good stuff man
1,075 May 4, 2011 3:11 am
Re: The 2010 TCTD Awards Nominations (46 replies, posted in General Discussion)
TORN!
??? is probably one of my favorite artists ever, but Jay Tholen seriously deserves some notoriety.
Really good list though, I was quite surprised.
1,076 May 2, 2011 5:26 pm
Re: The Chiptune Market (22 replies, posted in General Discussion)
I think there is a bit of daydreaming up in this thread, but lets go with it...
One thing to seriously consider is that the VAST majority of chiptune is released for free or as donation-ware, even the absolute best artists, and I don't see that changing any time soon. So competing in that area is going to be pretty much impossible. Like as with any indie musician at this point.
Also outside of the chiptune community, the genre is completely unknown. Think of what CDK said: in the whole world, there are like 5 or 6 regular chiptune shows, and those are SATURATED with booking requests (if boston8bit is any indication). So, ahem, [marketing speak: go!] what you need is another growth market, and that is going to take some sweat-equity on your part: Build your own local scene.
As you said, New Orleans has a rich musical culture and would be a prime location. So, start your own concert series, book well-respected "national" artists and develop local talent. Expose New Orleans audiences to chiptune. You will bring in new fans to chiptune, and bring the scene to you. Everybody is happy.
Its hard, its expensive, its time consuming, but it is rewarding and from my perspective, the only way.
1,077 May 2, 2011 4:06 am
Re: drinking and driving is stupid, NO MATTER WHAT (62 replies, posted in General Discussion)
hey guys, did you hear? betabot killed osama bin laden
1,078 Apr 29, 2011 10:35 pm
Re: 8STATIC•5/14•PHL•J ARTHUR KEENES, BRIGHT PRIMATE, DA PANTZ, CHROMACLE (86 replies, posted in Past Events)
i like wiz on the cheap, late-night steak sandwich ah la Ishkabibbles (with gross gremlin beverages to wash them down) etc., but when at a *slightly* classier joint, its all about the provolone. But to be honest, I think my favorite is the etheopian cheesesteak and whatever the hell is on that one.
basically what i am saying is that im going to eat like 5 steak sandwiches on this trip with all manner or sauces and cheeses, then die on the megabus back to boston. SO PSYCHED
1,079 Apr 29, 2011 2:16 am
Re: 8STATIC•5/14•PHL•J ARTHUR KEENES, BRIGHT PRIMATE, DA PANTZ, CHROMACLE (86 replies, posted in Past Events)
pixls wrote:
don't eat me bro
dont be a delicious cheese-steak then!
or fries!
1,080 Apr 27, 2011 10:05 pm
Re: 8STATIC•5/14•PHL•J ARTHUR KEENES, BRIGHT PRIMATE, DA PANTZ, CHROMACLE (86 replies, posted in Past Events)
AdamGetsAwesome wrote:
SteakStatic
SO MUCH THIS ^
but if you want one you gotta WaitStatic, 'cause that place is fucking slow m8
1,081 Apr 26, 2011 9:33 pm
Re: 05/18/2011 2010 TCTD AWARDS // BLIP FESTIVAL OPEN MIC (43 replies, posted in Past Events)
TRASH 80?!?!?!?!?!?! goddamn it, now i have to come to NY a day early
1,082 Apr 23, 2011 2:10 am
Re: 8STATIC•5/14•PHL•J ARTHUR KEENES, BRIGHT PRIMATE, DA PANTZ, CHROMACLE (86 replies, posted in Past Events)
DaPantz wrote:
DaPantz wrote:ARE YOU READY TO DIE
NO ONE WILL BE SPARED.
PREPARE FOR THE CHIPOCALYPSE
1,083 Apr 19, 2011 4:52 am
Re: 8STATIC•5/14•PHL•J ARTHUR KEENES, BRIGHT PRIMATE, DA PANTZ, CHROMACLE (86 replies, posted in Past Events)
THIS SHOW
MIGHT BE
PREETTY GOOD
OK
DUDES
1,084 Apr 14, 2011 3:52 pm
Re: Chipmusic FAQ : New to Chipmusic? Read this! (83 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Lazerbeat wrote:
I think Iphone/ipad apps might be getting a little beyond the scope of the FAQ? I was thinking mainly of a place for people to get started with most of the popular platforms and software which we tend to use. Totally valid idea though!
</sarcasm> ?
1,085 Apr 14, 2011 9:37 am
Re: Chipmusic FAQ : New to Chipmusic? Read this! (83 replies, posted in General Discussion)
you guys are missing the most important one:
NESynth for iPhone
http://gizmodo.com/#!5335666/nesynth-ip … -chiptunes
1,086 Apr 11, 2011 4:43 am
Re: CALLING ALL PIRATES: Seeding request. (7 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Most excellent! Thanks Guys!
KickAssTorrents is working with us to do some "featured content" distros. We're going to release the new BP album first to test the waters and if it works well I have a bunch of exclusive content planned, AND I'll probably organize / put up the whole Boston8Bit back-catalog (mostly unreleased!) 
Seed away bros!
http://www.kickasstorrents.com/br1ght-p … 77070.html
1,087 Apr 10, 2011 8:48 pm
Topic: CALLING ALL PIRATES: Seeding request. (7 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Dear l33t haxx0rs,
Boston8Bit is partnering with a few big torrent trackers to feature some upcoming releases. Who among you would be willing to combine bandwidths with us for massive seeding power?
1,088 Apr 10, 2011 2:28 am
Re: [BOS 4/07] Chip 13 w/ AdamGetsAwesome, Doomcloud, Attic Bits, B8B Crew (15 replies, posted in Past Events)
^^ AW YEAH