January 24th, 2011 by NO CARRIER
I admit it. I couldn’t come up with a better post title. I’m just too damn excited about everyone involved in next month’s 8static!
First up, we have crashfaster from San Francisco in his 8static debut. Also making his 8static debut is Princeton’s own Decktonic, who has been rocking open mic with his DS-10 for quite a few months now. Thankfully minusbaby is back again from NYC, with noteNdo on visuals all night long. Before the main show and open mic there is a talk on Creative Commons and licensing your music by Bit Shifter. Make sure to check the Events page for a lengthy description.
Like usual, be sure to RSVP using the link on the left to get in for just $5. Be sure to check out all of the artists’ music and visuals as well – links also on the left sidebar.
See you in a few weeks!
crashfaster performing at Annie’s Social Club in San Francisco
January 12th, 2011 by NO CARRIER
You guys all know Binky, the hero of Hipster City Cycle. His cardboard cutout has been present as a few 8statics when the HCC guys were there taking pics for their contest. If you’re still confused, check out the Hipster City Cycle webpage here: http://www.hipstercitycycle.com/
From the facebook invite page:
Binky is turning 27!–in pixel years…
His pixels are wearing thin and he can’t hold his PBR like he used to. But Binky still likes to have his ego padded with the super-huge birthday bash, so come get hype at National Mechanics in Philadelphia!
There will be cake and, most especially, a live chiptune performance with game musicians Patrick Todd and Animal Style (http://filefreakout.com/animalstyle/) and friend Chipocrite! (http://www.chipocrite.com/).
Also, previews and demos of Hipster City Cycle, Binky’s claim to fame, will abound, so be prepared to keep your balance in a trackstand even if you can’t do so whilst standing up because you just drank six PBR’s and a 4 Loko.
January 17th! National Mechanics! 22 South 3rd Street! Bring your friends!
To RSVP on facebook, click here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120144171389332
January 6th, 2011 by NO CARRIER
Have you heard of Plogue chipsounds? It’s a “new soft-synthesizer turns your VST, AU or RTAS host into a classic video game console, vintage 8bit home computer and even an 80′s arcade.” It emulates over 15 classic chips from computers and video game consoles!
This weekend at 8static we’ll be giving away one free license during the pre-show event. [XC3N] will be explaining how to use chipsounds and will demo a song in Ableton Live.
So, if you want your free copy, show up during the pre-show event and sign up! We’ll do the drawing after open mic! If you win, you better come back and play a tune at open mic! :)
December 27th, 2010 by NO CARRIER
We’re proud to welcome Aliceffekt and [XC3N] from Montreal to Philly for the first 8static of 2011! Both are veterans of Toy Company, a regular chip event in MTL, but this is their first ever Philly appearance.
They will be joined by rhinostrich, back from NYC for another set, with Adam Gets Awesome making his 8static debut. Visuals by Philly’s own enso!
Don’t forget to check out all the artists’ pages on the left – and RSVP for just $5 by filling out the form!
Aliceffekt by Dartful Roger, 2008
December 10th, 2010 by NO CARRIER
From VBLANK’s blog:
In coordination with the December 8static event, I’ve created an “augmented reality” gallery of my visuals throughout Philadelphia. Giant Chip8 Pixel-Corgi’s, Llamas, and other beasties across west Philly and throughought the city!
These virtual designs can be viewed starting today from any GPS & Camera endowed phone running Apple’s iOS or Android OS. To view it, you’ll need to download a free app from your respective app store called “Layar” and search for “VBLANK” or “VBLANK Graffiti.”
You’ll have to be in the Philadelphia area to see them, and need to be near 8Static for the full parade. More planned to coincide with future visual exhibitions & shows.
December 7th, 2010 by NO CARRIER
This weekend 8static is back one more time in 2010 with Animal Style, Zen Albatross, Natty, Cathode Rays, and VBLANK!
Come out early for a talk on pixel art by Philly’s own enso. He’ll be discussing his techniques as well as showing off some of the best pixel art from the past and present.
Open mic has been getting packed each month – make sure to come out early and sign up if you want a spot. Finally, don’t forget to RSVP on the left for reduced admission!
Animal Style at 8static, Photo by Marjorie Becker – http://www.chiptography.com
