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Original SoundCAST: Episode #011 (feat. Mustin)

January 16, 2012 | Patrick Gann | 5 Comments Share this

“Wow, it’s been ages.” That’s what we wrote when introducing episode 10 of the show. Saying it again would just be silly. So let’s try something more festive.

“Rise from your grave!!!” There, that feels better.

After a fantastic MAGFest, Jayson and I thought it best that we bring back the ol’ podcast. We’re kickin’ it off right in 2012, as our featured guest for this episode is Mustin (OneUps, Bad Dudes, etc)! We talk for over an hour about our favorite MAGFest memories, our favorite music, and more. At one point I veer off into this tangent about why I love LiveALive so much. Jayson runs from his computer as I spoil the game’s ending (you’re given fair warning in case you want to run too). But there’s plenty more to the episode than that. For example, does Mustin have a favorite band from MAGFest? He’s not quick to admit it, but you’ll probably find the answer if you listen the whole way through this episode!

If you listen closely, you’ll hear a total of 16 pieces of music cut into the episode. It’s a lot of music, but we keep it down below the talking. Our intro music is The OneUps’ Intergalactic Redux version of Contra, and the outro is the “Castle Rock” track off of the Bad Dudes’ Chrono Trigger album CHRONOTORIOUS. Get on it!

Download: Original SoundCAST Episode #011
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MAGFest X: Earthbound Papas Quick Chat

January 12, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this MAGFest X: Earthbound Papas Quick Chat

We were able to catch some time with the Earthbound Papas after their Saturday night concert to ask them a few questions about their thoughts on MAGFest, some details on the band, and whether or not they were considering the creation of the Earthbound Mamas.

The responses are surprising!

Read more after the jump. (more…)
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MAGFest X Chiptune Concerts: Too Many To Name!

January 11, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on MAGFest X Chiptune Concerts: Too Many To Name! Share this

Oh man, I’m still beat from MAGFest X. We’ve written about a ton of music so far, but we still have three days of chiptune concerts to cover! The noon-time chiptune concerts featured three artists apiece with a “secret chiptune concert” (which was blatantly listed on the schedule) that featured even more on the final night. Acts including Disasterpeace, Knife City, virt, and others performed along with special guests at the secret concert.

Patrick and I have double-teamed the coverage of all the performances for your reading pleasure, and of course we have more photos from Emi Spicer.

Hit the jump for more. (more…)
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MAGFest X Night 3: The Grand Finale

January 10, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on MAGFest X Night 3: The Grand Finale Share this MAGFest X Night 3: The Grand Finale

I can’t believe it’s already over. After a weekend of music, games, and friends, MAGFest X is officially a part of history. The event this year saw record attendance with approximately 6,100 attendees, an unprecedented number of bands across multiple stages and an absolutely stunning venue in the Gaylord National Resort & Spa. Writing this on the plane ride back home, I’m already looking forward to next year.

The last evening’s performances included some of the top acts, including the headlining band, the Eartbound Papas. We also saw Bit Brigade, The OneUps, and 20XX, all of which were impressive on stage.

Hit the jump for our impressions as well as some amazing photos of the performance s from Emi Spicer. (more…)
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MAGFest X Stage 2: The OneUps, Battlecake, and Rare Candy, Oh My!

January 8, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

There was a ridiculous amount of music featured at MAGFest this year. Not only were there the main stage acts that we’ve been covering a daily basis (we’ll have last night’s concert with the Earthbound Papas ready for you early next week as we process the slew of photos), there were also chiptune shows (more coverage later) as well as the regular jam space and a second stage with performances scheduled throughout the day.

Due to the hectic scheduling with so many things going on at once, I had to hand pick the acts to see on the second stage. The OneUps were an obvious pick, but after hearing Rare Candy at MAGFest VIII, I really wanted to hear them again, and Battlecake impressed me so much with their arrangement of the Songs for the Cure ’11: Remedy album that I absolutely had to catch them as well.

Hit the jump for our impressions of their sets. (more…)
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MAGFest X Night 2: Everyone’s Doing Metroid! (Well, Except The Megas)

January 7, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this

We had a fun-filled evening last night here at MAGFest with some of the top acts including ARMCANNON, This Place is Haunted, Metroid Metal, and The Megas. That’s in addition to the chiptune concert and the acts on stage 2 this year (which included The OneUps) which we’ll cover in another post. Needless to say, there’s endless music going on this year and it’s been difficult to keep up!

Still, we had a great time at last night’s concerts, so join us after the jump for our impressions and photos. (more…)
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MAGFest X Night 1: It’s a Heavy Metal MAGFest! (Review + Gallery)

January 6, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this

Well, we’re here at MAGFest X. The Gaylord National Resort & Spa is quite the extravagant backdrop for the craziness that has already and surely will continue to occur throughout the weekend, and while we’ll be lucky to be invited back, it’s certainly beautiful to look at while it lasts.

Last night gave us the first concert of the event with four acts taking to the stage, some new and some MAGFest veterans. On the stage were, in order of appearance, Random Encounter, Descendants of Erdrick, Temp Sound Solutions, and X-Hunters.

Hit the jump for our full impressions and photos courtesy of Emi Spicer. (more…)