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and BOOM! JUST LIKE THAT, NEW INTERVIEW!   This time it's with sleepytimejesse, as we talk about his chipmusic as well as the band he does synth goodness for: The Zou!  check it out!

http://www.8bitx.com/chiptuneswin/raw-c … timejesse/

in answer to your question, I'll quote part of what I said in my first post about this:
"  they're all done through facebook chat, as it's easiest to not only get a hold of people through chat, but also to transpose our conversation from text to word press prior to publishing. "

all my interviews are on facebook chat.  all of them.  no skype.  no email.  email takes too long, skype doesn't allow me to transcribe the interviews in a timely fashion.  I may make an exception if you want to use some other im/chat option, like yahoo im or aim, but otherwise, don't count on anything else.  part of the reason I do use chat functions for these interviews is that these chats allow people enough time to think of a response, but doesn't encourage them to take forever to make something sound good.  it's pretty much pure, natural conversation, which is what I try to go for in my interviews.  you don't over think it. just say it. 

now that doesn't mean I won't fix your grammar some, and that doesn't mean that I won't take out something if you say something you'd rather keep off the books, but essentially, raw cuts is called raw cuts because any editting I do is minimal.  it's about capturing the artist for who they are, not what they want people to think they are.  so chatting is preferred. 

now, if I recall correctly, I was told you're only about 13?  that means that--according to the internet and rules of anime--this is the most yandere moment I've had in a while.  *rubs your head*  senpai may not have noticed, you, bit wish, but sensei kuma sure did.  #HUEHUEHUEHUEHUE #prepareyouranus

Hey guys! I know you probably thought that Kuma guy probably died as he hasn't posted here in a while, but actually, I've interviewed a few people from here, already, and even though my work flow isn't always steady, I do put out. 

That being said, this is my latest interview.  It features Xyce.  Have fun reading the article and don't forget to tune into their listening party for their new album tomorrow!

http://www.8bitx.com/chiptuneswin/raw-c … ma-6-xyce/

Also, I'd like to add that the following interviews that I'll be posting are with sleepytimejesse (that'll probably be up next monday) and shanebro (that'll probably be up next thursday)

love and peace, and don't forget, you can reach out to me at facebook as well if you want an interview!  Ciao!

while not exactly a netlabel so much as it is a collective, Sunvox has a dedicated group for music made using the program on soundcloud.  while most of it leans towards other genres like ambient and nu wave, there are dedicated chiptune artists who use the program for chiptuning, as the program is essentially a combo DAW/tracker. 

In particular, I suggest checking out work by a guy named SolarLune: a semi secluded renaissance man who makes pixel art, videogames and chiptune.

https://soundcloud.com/groups/sunvox

https://soundcloud.com/solarlune

Addendum: also, while i've yet to find a dedicated collective for it, there are sparse pockets of people who make chiptune using Org Maker: the program Pixel used to create the sound effects and music in Cave Story, which, in my experience, is actually rather intuitive, and has this really nice windows 95/98/00 feel.

I agree with that entirely, and examples of people who fall into the same category are abundant.  That's not to say chip by itself isn't worth sticking with or can't stand on its own, but I feel for the people who do love chip but branch out to others things because they want to explore what else is out there (as opposed to chasing fads) is analogous to allowing a sketch artist who's worked primarily in technical pencils to pastels or whatever other medium they prefer.  If they choose to intertwine the mediums, so be it, cause that's even better for us as a whole.  and if they choose to leave it altogether, then at least we had a good thing with them for a little while. 

although I do have to say, in relation to what Monotron said, I do have say that I don't see pure chip as often as I do chip hybrid, and I think after having spoken with guys like DJ Zircon (not to be confused with Zircon from OCRemix) and Decktonic, there are also people who really technically define themselves or are defined by the public as a genre other than chip (such as Industrial or EDM respectively in the two examples I brought up), despite the fact that they themselves feel most at home with chiptune as community than any other scene.  That's fine, too.  But jumping from scene to scene for the purposes of fame or a quick buck as opposed to a certain level of artistry is a bit shameful (although I will give some leeway to the people who define themselves a little more strictly as DJs than anything else, as its sort of the nature of the beast to follow trends, even if you're a genre specific DJ).

Although I mentioned earlier in the thread that I interviewed Dire Hit, it only just got through the editor and was ok'd for publishing, so without further ado, here's my interview with our lil scoundrel, whom I owe a great debt of gratitude for not only being a fan but for pestering me enough to get back into the game after a little hiatus from the gig.

http://www.8bitx.com/chiptuneswin/raw-c … -dire-hit/

as per my other bros and acquaintances here who have asked for interviews, please pm me what days and times you're usually free and I will get back to you asap.  I'm taking these requests for interviews in chronological order, so when its your turn, I'll let you know.  thank you very much for your support and cooperation. 

I'd also like to thank Br1ght Pr1mate for vouching for me and complimenting my beautiful, bald head, which is clearly indicative of both my blackness and my psychic powers.