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Gamewave Podcast

Bringing you the best in original video game style music.

About Me

www.gamewavepodcast.com
The Gamewave Podcast is a podcast presented in the style of a music radio show. The show plays video game style music and is presented by Joe Allen and Mike Cook, two members of the band Spheres of Chaos. The show aims to provide listeners with entertainment, as well as promoting the artists featured and video game music in general.
There are many names of different genres of music which are video game music influenced (often late 80s and early 90s video game music, as this is the most distinctive type of video game music). Some artists are heavily focused on video games while others only borrow from the sound of video games to supplement other styles of music. Video game related genre names include 8 bit, micromusic, chiptune, video game metal, nintendocore and bitpop. The use of the word gamewave refers to all styles of music influenced by video game music.
Some artists use PC software to create their music, some use gaming hardware such as the Game Boy to create their sound and others use plain old instruments such as guitars and drums.
Many video game bands and artists "cover" video game melodies, while others create original songs. All songs played on the Gamewave Podcast are originals but are inspired by video games in some way.
The views expressed on the Gamewave Podcast are not necessarily representative of the views of the artists featured.
To receive the podcast you can either paste http://www.gamewavepodcast.com/rss.xml into your podcatcher or subscribe through the iTunes podcast directory by clicking here . Alternatively you could download the individual mp3 episodes using the links on our website, www.gamewavepodcast.com . Be sure to check out the show notes for track listings, websites and other information.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Original VGM/8 bit/micromusic/chiptune/video game metal/nintendocore/bitpop artists, and anyone who appreciates these types of music.

My Blog

News update

To celebrate the launch of Pterodactyl Squad (the brand new netlabel being run by Joe and arcadecoma.) here's Episode 38, with, as promised, Mike!"Pterodactyl Squad is a netlabel - an online ...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:11:00 PST

Return of the Gamewave Myspace/Episode 34 is out

Hey everyone, it's Tim,the guy that does the Gamewave myspace page.  Sorry for the lack of updates, things have been crazy on my end.  So to catch up, I'm just gonna post all the news from w...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:52:00 PST

Episode 29 is available

The Gamewave Podcast are proud to release our first guest presenter show, Episode 29 being hosted by Scottish Gameboy artist arcadecoma. Ross plays some of his favourite VG-style music and talks a bit...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:09:00 PST

Gamewave Megacast No. 1 is here!

Released 6-18-07 Featuring:NESmetal - The Breaking Point (www.myspace.com/nesmetal)The Advantage - 'evergreen' from castlevania 3 (http://www.theadvantageband.com/)Spheres of Chaos - Zero (http://www....
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:29:00 PST

VGM Megacast No. 1 coming this Monday!

Hey all, this is Tim from the VGM Megacast, and the guy who runs the Gamewave Podcast Myspace.I just wanted to let everyone know that the first ever combination of the Gamewave and VGM Megacast will b...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:58:00 PST

Episode 28 is available

Episode 28 is now online, and it's a label special featuring the netlabels II and Mega Twerp! Here's a little information about them both:"II is a music release collective, featuring artists Disasterp...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Tue, 29 May 2007 05:58:00 PST

Episode 27 is available

Episode 27 is up, and it's proper Atari! We played some really awesome music this week, as well as discussing Mr. Potato Head, unicycling and the number 27.We're fans of the Depreciation Guild over at...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Mon, 07 May 2007 07:03:00 PST

Episode 26 is available

Episode 26 is now here! We play some new artists this week as well as discussing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kirby and Twix. Remember to get in touch with us by email if you have artists to recommen...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:03:00 PST

Episode 25 is available

Episode 25 is here a day early! Mike returns to co-host for the first time in ages as we celebrate our 25th episode. This week we mention a couple of other podcasts - the EA Trax Podcast and Erraticas...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:57:00 PST

Anamanaguchi Video Interview

There's no normal episode of the Gamewave Podcast this week (things have been quite busy over here) but we have something that we're sure you'll enjoy just as much - a video interview with Anamanaguch...
Posted by Gamewave Podcast on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:37:00 PST