8bitpeoples.com is a website is one of the best representatives of modern independent music and RushJet1 is one of the best representatives of this site. This label is focusing on 8 bit and chiptune music, (music composed and played on old sound cards, for those who don’t know) naturally it is not very popular due to unusual sound. But for people like me who had an original gameboy, nes or an amiga this music is very touching.
Younnat is a solo project of the keyboardist from a local lounge band Luk. If you listen to Luk you’ll definitely hear some retro space influence. That actually comes from this guy.
In his first solo album he presented a fine cocktail of analog electronics, 8 bit and different non musical sounds. Matrix printers, real life electronic sounds are also a part of his sound archive. He mixes it a bit avant way but it is still listenable and you can definitely hear some old-school styled influences in his music.
Another thing is his live shows. That’s a WOW! A toy steering wheel that is reprogrammed and used as a DJ mixer. A joystick used in retro gaming themes based on old C64 sounds. Matrix printer with live keyboards, life of a house simulated with home electronics sounds. And finally a feature song with live girl singing opera vocals and sampling with a playstation joystick. I bet in few years he will be a number one guest on different GameCons. But now the world only has his debut album Ryba, which is also a great release on modern electronics scene.
Have I mentioned that most interesting indie bands are from Japan? No? Then this is my official statement: the most interesting indie bands are from Japan!
The best description for YMCK is 8-bit-jazz.
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