What’s that?! Chipocrite will be performing at AnimeNEXT 2012!
Chipocrite
Chipocrite, a.k.a. Paul Weinstein, uses simple Nintendo Game Boy technology to create complex audio masterpieces in a style known as “chip music” — repurposing old video game hardware and other non-traditional electronics as synthesizers. His multifaceted but catchy compositions combine the nostalgic game sounds of his childhood with modern music influences. He’s excited to be back at AnimeNEXT following his memorable, audience-engaging, conga-line-spawning performance at last year’s con!
A former jazz/funk/rock bassist, Chipocrite was first exposed to Philadelphia’s budding chip scene in 2009. He quickly fell in love with the chip aesthetic and was determined to learn the ubiquitous Game Boy tracking software Little Sound DJ. In just a few short years, he has organized and performed at several renowned events and conventions including the Blip Festival, MAGFest, MangaNEXT, Animeworld Chicago, TooManyGames, 8static, Pulsewave and more; released Hit and Run, his first studio recording; and provided soundtracks for nationally televised commercials, video games, online videos and more. In late 2011, he also joined Philadelphia-based chip-prog-pop-rock supergroup Cheap Dinosaurs — as well as the band’s video-game cover side project, Autoscroll — on bass.
As a continuously developing chip musician and representative of the global chip community, Chipocrite is eager to share his unique insight into making music with “obsolete” hardware