- Source: 8bitpeoples
8bitpeoples is an artist collective and netlabel centered in New York City that focuses on chiptune aesthetics, which is heavily influenced by vintage videogames. 8bitpeoples was founded in 1999 by Jeremiah "Nullsleep" Johnson and Mike "Tangible" Hanlon. It is run by Johnson and Joshua "Bit Shifter" Davis.
Many artists who have appeared on 8bitpeoples have also appeared on compilations on other labels, most notably Astralwerks' 8 Bit Operators compilation, a collection of Kraftwerk songs done in the 8-bit style. 8bitpeoples is also involved in the organization of the Blip Festival, which features 8-bit musicians, often including those on the 8bitpeoples roster.
They provide the vast majority of their releases for free via their website, including printable covers and inserts so that anyone can manufacture a hard copy of their releases.
Current members
Bit Shifter
minusbaby
No Carrier
Nullsleep
openBack
Otro
Random
Trash80
Twilight Electric
x|k
Guest artists
Compilations/Samplers
Colors (8BP001)
Axel F (8BP028)
The 8bits of Christmas (8BP038)
8BP050 (8BP050)
Blip Festival 2008: 32 Live Recordings (8BP100)
Reformat: A Tribute To Bit Shifter's Information Chase (8BP118)
See also
List of record labels
Chiptune
Bitpop
References
External links
Official website
New York Times: Air On a Game Boy- Mentions 8bitpeoples artists Nullsleep and Bit Shifter.
Wired Magazine: Blip Festival - 8 Bit Is Enough Coverage of Blip Festival
nbcnews.com – Play That Funky Music, Game Boy – Mentions 8bitpeoples, contains brief interview with Bit Shifter
Name That Chiptune: The Growing Niche of 8-Bit Music Review of Blip Festival, including Bit Shifter and Nullsleep’s performances
BBC Click: Webscape Discussion of the 8bitpeoples website from the BBC show Click
Tribeca Trib: Chip Hop Show Review of Nullsleep, Bit Shifter, and Mark DeNardo, owners of/artists on the 8bitpeoples label