8bitpeoples
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| 8bitpeoples | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Genre | Bitpop / Chiptune |
| Country of origin | US |
| Location | New York City, New York |
8bitpeoples is a DIY record label/arts collective centered in New York City that focuses around the 8-bit aesthetic, which is heavily influenced by vintage videogames. 8bitpeoples was founded in 1999 by Jeremiah Johnson (AKA Nullsleep) and Mike Hanlon (AKA Tangible). It is currently run by Johnson and labelmate Joshua Davis (AKA Bit Shifter).
Many artists who have appeared on 8bitpeoples have also appeared on compilations on other labels, most notably Astralwerks' 8 Bit Operators compilation, a collection of Kraftwerk songs as done in the 8-bit style. 8bitpeoples is also involved in the organization of the Blip Festival, which features 8-bit musicians, often including those on the 8bitpeoples roster.
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[edit] Current Artists
- ANAMANAGUCHI
- Bit Shifter
- Mesu Kasumai
- minusbaby
- Nullsleep
- Random
- Sabastian Boaz
- Tangible
- Tet
- Twilight Electric
- X|K
[edit] Guest Artists
- I, Cactus
- Goto80
- Paza
- Psilodump
- Role Model
- Rugar
- Trash80
[edit] Compilations/Samplers
8BP028 - Axel F
8BP038 - The 8 Bits of Christmas
8BP050 - 8BP050
[edit] See also
List of record labels
Chiptune
Bitpop
8-bit
Game Boy music
[edit] External links
- Official site
- New York Times: Air On a Gameboy- Mentions 8bitpeoples artists Nullsleep and Bit Shifter.
- WIRED Magazine: Blip Festival - 8 Bit Is Enough -Coverage of Blip Festival
- MSNBC.com – Play That Funky Music, Game Boy – Mentions 8bitpeoples,contains brief interview with Bit Shifter
- Name That Chiptune: The Growing Niche of 8-Bit Music Review of Blip Festival, including Bit Shifter and Nullsleep’s performances
- BBC Click: Webscape
Discussion of the 8bitpeoples website from the BBC show Click
- Tribeca Trib: Chip Hop Show Review of Nullsleep, Bit Shifter, and Mark DeNardo, owners of/artists on the 8bitpeoples label
