List of chiptune artists

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  2. ↑ "Lazerdisk take Anamanaguchi on an "Endless Fantasy" with chiptune remix - EARMILK". 4 February 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2021– via Earmilk. The Lazerdisk homies are back with another uplifting 8bit remix in honor of their fanboy penchant for Anamanaguchi, the chiptune nintendocore band from NYC.
  3. ↑ "Revisiting Anamanaguchi's 'Capsule Silence XXIV, 'Music Gaming's Most Revolutionary Misadventure" . Retrieved 16 March 2021– via Billboard. Music outlets reached for terms like "chiptune," "nintendocore" and "bitpop," subgenres coined using half-truths and assumptions of the artist's provincially vintage interests.
  4. ↑ "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game 2021 Release Date Announced". 7 December 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2021– via IGN Nordic. The game developed a cult following for its throwback gameplay, 2D pixel work from artist Paul Robertson, and the soundtrack by indie chiptune rock band Anamanaguchi.
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  8. ↑ Diaz, Ana (17 October 2020). "Make Love, Not War: Five Years Of 'Undertale'" . Retrieved 16 March 2021– via NPR. It's got a fun, recognizable aesthetic, a chiptune-esque soundtrack that fits right in with TikTok's musical tastes, and a storied meme legacy that traces back to massive fandom engagement around its release.
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