8bit – aka 8-bit, Bitpop, and Chiptune

Description

8-bit music, also known as chiptune or bitpop, is characterized by its retro, electronic sound that mimics the audio from early video game consoles and computers. It often features simple, catchy melodies and is created using sound chips from vintage gaming hardware.

History

8-bit music emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s with the advent of home video game consoles and personal computers. As technology advanced, musicians began to use the sound chips from these devices to create music, leading to the development of the chiptune genre. It gained a cult following in the 2000s as nostalgia for retro gaming grew, and artists began to incorporate 8-bit sounds into modern music.