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BattleTech by Jon Everist
BattleTech by Jon Everist

“Trapping you inside the cockpit of his sonically driven war machine of sounds, Jon Everist has done it yet again!”

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InterviewVGM WAXSeptember 18, 2019Jon Everist, BattleTech, Harebrained Schemes, Black Screen Records, InterviewComment
AZUMA by Yoshitaka Azuma
AZUMA by Yoshitaka Azuma

“AZUMA is much more than an instrumental showcase of Yoshitaka's muse, it's what I believe to be the defining album of his career.”

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VGM WAXSeptember 11, 2019Yoshitaka Azuma, AZUMA, Private MusicComment
Skies of Arcadia Eternal Soundtrack by Yutaka Minobe & Tatsuyuki Maeda
Skies of Arcadia Eternal Soundtrack by Yutaka Minobe & Tatsuyuki Maeda

“The sense of wonderment that accompanies the music on these gorgeous blue discs will whisk you away on a warm breeze amongst the clouds.”

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VGM WAXSeptember 4, 2019Wayô Records, Skies of Arcadia, Sega, Sega Dreamcast, Yuka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Itsuki Hoshi, Ramon van EngelenhovenComment
CURSEBREAKER X by EQUIP
CURSEBREAKER X by EQUIP

“Kevin delivers a world overflowing with ripe imaginations and visuals that allow you to truly become lost inside his palace of notes.”

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InterviewVGM WAXAugust 30, 2019Equip, R23X, 100% Electronica, Interview, EQUIP, Vaporwave Comments
Enter The Gungeon: Heart in Halves EP by doseone
Enter The Gungeon: Heart in Halves EP by doseone

“Like a chamber emptying it's rounds, doseone surrounds you in the symphony of his own design, using your ears for target practice.”

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VGM WAXAugust 21, 2019doseone, Laced Records, Devolver Digital, Dodge Roll Games, Enter The GungeonComment
Punkémon: Gotta Rock 'Em All!
Punkémon: Gotta Rock 'Em All!

“As a 7" release, this two-song record packs an insanely nostalgic, and memorable punch that will leave you singing long after it’s done spinning.”

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VGM WAXAugust 14, 2019Sounds Rad, Punkémon, Pokémon, Dr. Frank, Chris Appelgren Comments
OST (1).rar by R23X
OST (1).rar by R23X

“The compositions here are just whimsically raw and encapsulate the found sound genre in the new age, all while being totally and completely removed from time.”

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VGM WAXAugust 7, 2019R23X, Marc Junker, VHS-Stills, Video-20XX, Yetee Records, The Yetee, Vaporwave, Jason Cryer, Equip, EQUIPComment
Axiom Verge by Thomas Happ
Axiom Verge by Thomas Happ

“Axiom Verge isn't just a game or an experience, it's a transformation of one man's own dreams into a reality.”

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VGM WAXJuly 31, 2019Thomas Happ, Tom Happ, Axiom Verge, Ship to Shore PhonoCo.Comment
Shadowrun: Dragonfall by Jon Everist
Shadowrun: Dragonfall by Jon Everist

“From sweeping orchestral strings to skull-vibrating synths, what Jon has done for the Shadowrun series is nothing short of incredible.”

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VGM WAXJuly 24, 2019Jon Everist, Black Screen Records, Shadowrun, Sahdowrun: Dragonfall, Harebrained Schemes, Christian Bethge, Jenn Ravenna, Dane BaudoinComment
Florence by Kevin Penkin
Florence by Kevin Penkin

“With all of its trepid highs and moody lows, this album throws you through a gambit of emotions that is just simply memorable.”

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VGM WAXJuly 17, 2019Florence, Kevin Penkin, iam8bit, Mountains, Annapurna InteractiveComment
SOUND_TRACK ~ [MP3].torrent by R23X
SOUND_TRACK ~ [MP3].torrent by R23X

“From his original VHS Stills concept to R23X’s ephemeral beats, what Marc has accomplished here is incredible.”

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InterviewVGM WAXJuly 10, 2019R23X, Marc Junker, Plus100 Records, Drew Wise, Vaperror, Jeff Cardinal, VHS-Stills, Video-20XX, Vaporwave, InterviewComment
SteamWorld Dig by Jonas Kjellberg & H.M. Hammarin
SteamWorld Dig by Jonas Kjellberg & H.M. Hammarin

“With a deeply atmospheric and electronic take on classical western sounds, it's no doubt in my mind that Jonas Kjellberg and H.M. Hammarin completely solidified the SteamWorld universe with their unique sound.”

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VGM WAXJuly 3, 2019Fangamer, SteamWorld Dig, Image & Form Games, Jonas Kjellberg, H.M. Hammarin, El HuervoComment
Mother Fucking Earthbound by ErichWK
Mother Fucking Earthbound by ErichWK

“From concept to reality, what has been achieved here is nothing short of a milestone.”

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InterviewVGM WAXJune 26, 2019ErichWK, Erich Beckmann, Debug Records, Caleb Denney, Earthbound, Mother Fucking Earthbound, InterviewComment
Wargroove by Phonetic Hero
Wargroove by Phonetic Hero

“Pete's music is not only a journey through the world of Aurania, it's a journey through his love of gaming, his love of music, and his love for Wargroove.”

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InterviewVGM WAXJune 19, 2019Phonetic Hero, Wargroove, Yetee Records, The Yetee, Boss Battle Records, Drew Wise, Chucklefish, Simon Struthers, InterviewComment
The Messenger by Rainbowdragoneyes
The Messenger by Rainbowdragoneyes

“Hypnotic bass beats and electronic hums come to life as Rainbowdragoneyes’ wizard-like notes run across the wall like tiny notated ninjas.”

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InterviewVGM WAXJune 12, 2019Rainbowdragoneyes, iam8bit, The Messenger, Sabotage Studio, Peter Mohrbacher, InterviewComment
Thomas Was Alone by David Housden
Thomas Was Alone by David Housden

“David's work here on Thomas Was Alone is not only a crowning achievement in his career, but a capstone in what will be revered as one of the greatest games to ever come out of this generation of indie titles.”

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VGM WAXJune 5, 2019David Housden, Black Screen Records, Thomas Was Alone, Dane Baudoin, Christian Bethge, RAMA Tonstudio, Mike BithellComment
BIT.TRIP's Greatest Chips
BIT.TRIP's Greatest Chips

“Cascading through pixels and rainbow traces of beats has never felt better…”

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VGM WAXMay 29, 2019iam8bit, Choice Provisions, BIT.TRIP, Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, Nullsleep, Anamanaguchi, minusbaby, Drew WiseComment
Thunder Force IV by Takeshi Yoshida & Toshiharu Yamanishi
Thunder Force IV by Takeshi Yoshida & Toshiharu Yamanishi

“Quasar bits and black hole bass lines will draw you ever deeper into this journey to the center of each sides galaxy of grooves and tunes. “

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VGM WAXMay 22, 2019Data Discs, Thunder Force IV, Sega, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Genesis, Technosoft, Takeshi Yoshida, Toshiharu Yamanishi, Omen, Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar, Lightening Force, Thunder ForceComment
Death Mark by Naoaki Jimbo
Death Mark by Naoaki Jimbo

“Haunting and chilling in his compositions, Naoaki's work here is a beautiful journey through the maws of death and back.”

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VGM WAXMay 15, 2019Aksys Games, Naoaki Jimbo, Death Mark, Experience Inc. Comment
Piano Collections: Pokémon Red & Blue by Trevor Alan Gomes
Piano Collections: Pokémon Red & Blue by Trevor Alan Gomes

“Let yourself be carried off to a whimsical parade through the nostalgic waves of the past as Trevor guides you along this expedition on his ivory and ebony cascade of notes.”

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VGM WAXMay 8, 2019Trevor Alan Gomes, Materia Collective, Pokémon, Junichi Masuda, Rozen, Caleb Parker, Nora KristiansenComment
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