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A unique artist to say the least, Brooklyn native now Bethlehem, PA resident GR3YS0N is blazing a trail in his own niche. Incorporating his passion for video games and anime he has developed a brand of music that goes over very well with a thus far untapped market. Uniting tech wiz's with the culture of Hip Hop he has etched his name into the conversation of the Quaker State's top acts. Performing for the past 8 years, GR3YS0N has shared the stage with notable MC's and peers the likes of Kadesh Flow, Mickey Factz, Mega Ran, Richie Branson to name a few. that influence certainly reveals itself in GR3YS0N's penchant for pushing the envelope lyrically and composing outside of the box.
With his Gamer Not A Gangster motto, GR3YS0N is certainly acquiring fans and supporters one bar and performance at a time Not one to fear societal standards, GR3YS0N is a poster child for self esteem and individuality. Stay tuned as he continues to mark his mark.
Since 2013, Sean Monistat has been producing sci-fi and horror film-influenced chiptune materiel as +LET'S DISINFECT!+. Applying the DIY ethos of punk rock to an electronic setting, it is his mission to focus the gist of a lifetime spent in dark subculture into crushingly cathartic music.
Shubzilla and Bill Beats began working together in 2011. Starting with the single "Wonderful World" for "Bill Beats For President Vol.1," the duo moved on to make more albums, including “The Kong Quest,” the single “GOLDEN,” and most recently “The Belmont Tapes.” They have SXSW, MAGfest 2018, The Never Give Up Never Surrender Tour under their belts, along with performances at Norwescon, the PAXWest Nerdcore Showcase, and many others. Shubzilla and Bill Beats are the founders and hosts of Noir Grime’s Friday Night Get Down, a monthly hip hop showcase in the Seattle area. With Shubzilla's frank and aggressive lyrics and Bill Beats' penchant for samples and bass-heavy compositions, they do not disappoint.
Inverse Phase will no longer be appearing at this year’s event.
What happens when you're so obsessed with chiptunes and oldskool game music that you go to an event called MAGFest, then you have such a great time that you buy it and run it for ten years, and while you're doing that, you become so inspired by all the people you book as guests that you become a game musician yourself? Something like this, perhaps!
Inverse Phase, evangelist of the demoscene and lover of pizza, once known as Mr. MAGFest, but you can call him Brendan, performs fun original game jams and tributes, all written on consoles and computers from before 1990. And he promises he won't try to talk too much on stage.
DV-i will no longer be appearing at this year’s event.
DV-i is a VGM musician from NYC.
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Meet Tetracase, east-coast based friends making a name for themselves around the world by infusing Drum and Bass with a nostalgic video game sound. The group has also branched out to make Future Funk, Breaks, Jersey Club, and anything else fast and fun. They gained a greater following after their remix of Anamanaguchi’s "Triangle", which led to releases on Liqucity, Tiny Waves and Game Chops.
Blending his talent and passion for electronic music with a strong sense of gamer nostalgia, VGR reimagines iconic themes and songs from his favorite anime and games as main-stage, EDM festival-style bangers. Having previously partnered with Cartoon Network for projects such as the official Steven Universe Future Remix compilation, VGR has released tracks on prestigious labels including Monstercat and produced music for video games such as the award-winning, cross-platform Rocket League under his original music alias Nokae.
With more than 240,000 subscribers on YouTube, 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and 200 million plays across all platforms, VGR has made it his mission to take anime and game music to the next level.
After having a record debut at number 6 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Chart most rappers would probably celebrate by hitting the nightclub. Mega Ran celebrated by visiting his local Boys & Girls Club in Phoenix to speak to teens about technology in an ever-changing world.
After leaving his teacher’s desk for the final time over a decade ago, Mega Ran (Raheem Jarbo) has repurposed his teaching voice to become one of the premier voices for positive hip-hop. With his latest release, “Live ‘95” the renowned wordsmith is exploring the cross-section between urban life, hip-hop, and basketball, an intersection that was so crucial to not only his upbringing but his overall success in the music industry.
‘The Audio Gremlins’ were born in Everett, MA amongst an industrial Hell of breweries and metal fabrication. For this dynamic trio, no genre is off limits. Franky Language and Treeman scratch samples on vinyl, with Flowttiglio producing beats on drum machine creating a live and unique experience.
With a spawn point in Boston MA, Magnificent Danger is a collective of mobile brass and percussion dishing out weird and funky mashups of iconic tunes from video games, anime, TV shows, and more. The band's eclectic fusion of New Orleans street band energy, riot jazz, and hip-hop has created a bizarre but danceable party that's appreciated by musicians and nerds alike.
Raunchy circus roots. Polished precision performances. A joyful cacophony of Balkan, Klezmer and funk, with a tasteful thrash of metal thrown in for good measure. No matter the occasion, Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band has got the brass to get you up and dancing.
Some whisper in hushed tones that ENSMB is the ultimate herald of mirthful discord, while others have gone mad at the mere mention of the name. It’s music shrouded in mystery and wicked intrigue. But there’s one thing we know for sure:
Dance!
Party!
Vibes!
Better come see for yourself
Horns will wail. Shoulders will shimmy. Faces will melt.
Kadesh Flow is a Billboard Charting recording/ performing artist who is heavily inspired by his experiences, anime and video games.
He has tromboned on tracks with hip hop stars like Jidenna and underground stalwarts like Ubiquitous and JL.
Desh has also opened for legendary artists like Janelle Monae, Tech N9ne, and Rakim. He is a co-founding member of Mega Ran's Nerdy People of Color Collective (NPCC).
Drawing inspiration from old school video game OSTs, J-metal, and geekery in all its forms, Paladin's blistering blend of power metal and thrash will have you banging your head and searching the floor for the shredded remains of your face. Expect soaring vocals, an abundance of twin guitar pyrotechnics, and melodies so infectious you'll need a lobotomy.
Kirby’s Dream Band will no longer be appearing at this year’s event.
Kirby music* - now with live instruments!
*Kirby's Dream Band may also perform covers** of other game franchises.
**KDB arrangements are 100% accurate. Any discrepancies from the original tunes are the liability of the performer.