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Bit Shifter
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Happy 7th birthday to my youngest and most mean-spirited son, 2018’s Closed System Blues. You’re a terror but I’m proud of you anyway. 🖤
Cover art for the Bit Shifter album Closed System Blues. Graphic design by Andrew Macfarlane / vaporstack
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Was this spontaneous protest-trip financially irresponsible? Yes. Was it the correct course of action? Also yes.
Li'l ol' me, smiling a lot more in Stockholm than I ever do back home in New York.
July 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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My overnight flight got me to Stockholm early on the 5th. Checked in to my quirky hotel, napped hard, went to the show. What followed was an amazing night of amazing performances, + 3 more days getting to hang out and catch up with dear friends, some of whom I haven't seen in 15 years or more.
Eat Rabbit whipping the crowd into a frenzy
July 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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The destination wasn't arbitrary; friends there were throwing an event the following day celebrating the 25th anniversary of Little Sound DJ, Johan Kotlinski's bespoke homebrew software for turning the Nintendo Game Boy into a musical instrument / sequencer.
Flier / poster art (by Nullsleep) for the Little Sound DJ 25th anniversary party event that took place at Reimersholme Hotel in Stockholm Sweden on July 5th.
July 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Last Friday (4th of July), I was unshakably depressed by the theme of the holiday, especially in light of the nauseating political developments immediately preceding. ~ 1:30 that afternoon, I decided "fuck this," & credit-carded myself a plane ticket to Stockholm. 3½ hours later, I was on the plane.
li'l ol' me on a plane to Stockholm, holding up an in-flight Stella Artois.
July 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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🗓️ ON THIS DAY in 2006 • Got to rock out at Ground Kontrol in Portland OR as part of a DIY world tour that @nullsleep.bsky.social & I somehow pulled off. 15th show out of 20, and it was a welcome shot in the arm of fantastic energy. Support from CapitalSteps, Air Fortress, & Operation Mission.
Promotional poster for the International Chiptune Resistance world tour undertaken in 2006 by myself and Nullsleep. This specific poster is for a June 3rd 2006 show at Ground Kontrol. Support acts were CapitalSteps, Air Fortress, and Operation Mission.
June 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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🚚💨 First batch of t-shirt orders is going out! Thanks to everyone who picked up the recent 4×AA battery tees, you'll see tracking numbers shortly. With any luck they'll reach you before these fucking insane fascists burn the USPS down. 🇺🇸
Photo of outbound parcels on a blue couch, each decorated with a hand-stamped Bit Shifter logo 'cause I'm nice like that Product photo of a black Bit Shifter t-shirt with a 4×AA battery design printed in white. Some people say it looks like the logo of a legendary punk band; I don't know, I don't see it.
February 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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★ MAGFest was a blast. Huge thanks to @emfedex.bsky.social, Storm Blooper, @twirlincurtis.bsky.social, & the whole MAGFest crew. & big fist-bump to my viz teammate @hxlnt.bsky.social!

Remaining 4×AA tees now up on my Bandcamp page!
bit-shifter.bandcamp.com/merch/bit-sh...

Live photo: filmerforhire
Live performance photo of li'l ol' me with visuals by Party Time! Hexcellent!, January 25 2025 at MAGFest. Product photo of the Bit Shifter 4×AA Battery t-shirt design
February 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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MAGFest day 2 -- still bananas. FYI, looks like my merch is now out on display at the Rock Island merch area. Shirts are limited edition; Information Chase vinyl is VERY limited — get 'em while you can!
Bit Shifter 4×AA battery design t-shirt, on display at MAGFest's Rock Island merch area. Bit Shifter CDs patches, pins, & stickers on display at MAGFest's Rock Island merch area. 12" vinyl edition of the Bit Shifter EP Information Chase, on display at MAGFest's Rock Island merch area.
January 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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★ Getting my merch organized for MAGFest. Pictured here are the LAST ELEVEN COPIES of the Information Chase 12" vinyl record, just received straight from the label. Once these are gone, this is officially out-of-print!
Photo of a small stack of shrinkwrapped 12" vinyl records in an opened cardboard box, the last of the Bit Shifter: Information Chase pressing.
January 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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【★ LIVE】 REMINDER — THIS THURSDAY 1/9 · BROOKLYN NY • Release party for 81 Terpsichore, the incredible new album by Corset Lore. Live performances by Corset Lore, @daniellenia.bsky.social, Abbie From Mars, and li’l ol’ me. Main Drag Music, doors at 7:00 — be there coward!

🎟️: bit.ly/423RR4d
Promotional flier for the January 9th 2025 release show for the Corset Lore album 81 Terpsichore. Text on flier reads: "81 Terpsichore release show 1/9/25 Corset Lore Abbie From Mars Danielle Nia Bit Shifter Main Drag Music 50 S. 1st Street Brooklyn, NY Doors 7pm, $15"
January 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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For context, my present-day recording & gigging units
Two-panel photo showing the front & back of a Nintendo Game Boy, in original grey shell, on which a diagonal black-and-yellow "caution"-style decal has been affixed to the battery compartment cover, and a numeral "1" decal just below the cartridge slot. Two-panel photo showing the front & back of a Nintendo Game Boy, “Play It Loud” model in a red shell, on which a diagonal black-and-yellow "caution"-style decal has been affixed to the battery compartment cover, and a numeral "7" decal just below the cartridge slot. Two-panel photo showing the front & back of a Nintendo Game Boy, “Play It Loud” model in a yellow shell, on which a diagonal black-and-yellow "caution"-style decal has been affixed to the battery compartment cover, and a numeral "8" decal just below the cartridge slot.
December 30, 2024 at 11:48 PM
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Recently got to wave hello to Game Boy # 2, a Game Boy Light (model MGB-101) that used to be part of my arsenal, while visiting its current owner @diydestruction.bsky.social. If I'm not mistaken, I played my very first gig on this device. Good to see you, buddy. 👋
Front & back views of a Nintendo Game Boy Light, affixed with small decals reading "02" (front) and a large decal reading "2" (back).
December 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM
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【★ GIG ALERT】 BROOKLYN NY · psyched to be a part of the official Corset Lore: 81 Terpsichore release party, Jan. 9th at Main Drag Music. Come out for a night of interesting & eclectic electronics.

Full details & tickets: maindragmusic.com/collections/...
Promotional flier for a January 9th 2025 live music event, specifically the release show for the Corset Lore album 81 Terpsichore. Text on flier reads: "81 Terpsichore release show 1/9/25 Corset Lore Abbie From Mars Danielle Nia Bit Shifter Main Drag Music 50 S. 1st Street Brooklyn, NY Doors 7pm, $15"
December 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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Subject: RE: this year's Spotify Wrapped for Artists

Message: Had some notes, please see attached.
Screenshot from a portion of Spotify's yearly "Wrapped" feature for artists with music on the platform. The text reads "It feels good to be heard". The word "heard" is crossed out, underneath which is written "PAID"
December 4, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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Hey look who’s here:

★ @8bitpeoples.bsky.social ★
Logo for the music collective & label 8bitpeoples, a stylized & pixelated computer
December 1, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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My life would look very different if The Tank didn't exist. Probably the most artist-friendly venue in NYC, going strong IN MANHATTAN for 20+ years. Pulsewave, Blip Festival, Bent Festival — all thanks to The Tank. Donate / signal boost if you can!
www.classy.org/campaign/coo...
A promotional graphic for NYC venue The Tank. Image includes the Tank's logo, supplemented with the text: "COOL SHIT HAPPENS HERE / We're raising $40K by Dec 20!"
November 21, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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better front view
Photo of a Bit Shifter t-shirt that spoofs the iconic Black Flag logo by turning their flag emblem into the 4×AA batteries, in alternating orientation, familiar to anyone who's put batteries into a DMG Game Boy
November 16, 2024 at 11:23 PM
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For MAGFest, should I do another run of the Battery Flag t-shirts, yes or no
Photo of a Bit Shifter t-shirt that spoofs the iconic Black Flag logo by turning their flag emblem into the 4×AA batteries, in alternating orientation, familiar to anyone who's put batteries into a DMG Game Boy
November 16, 2024 at 11:15 PM
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【★ GIG ALERT】 NATIONAL HARBOR MD • Very excited to join the lineup for Super MAGFest, Jan. 2025! A four-day celebration of music & games, including live performances, panels & presentations, and more. Hope to see you there!

Info & registration: super.magfest.org
Promo image of li'l ol me playing Game Boy at home, tastefully bordered with MAGFest branding
October 25, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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What's up, new followers. I assume the influx has to do with an ongoing mass X-odus, which I'm happy to see. Josh here, I make dance music on Game Boys, unencumbered by shame despite being a grown man. Picture to prove it (courtesy of Marjorie Becker).

🎶: bit-shifter.bandcamp.com
🏠: bit.shifter.net
Photo of li'l ol' me, performing live in September 2024 at Brooklyn venue Wonderville. Photo by the talented Marjorie Becker / Chiptography.
October 20, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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★ As you may have heard today, loudly and repeatedly, it's Bandcamp Friday, baybee, and do not ever forget that you can nab my whole discography — five releases, 60+ tracks — for just over 30 bucks. 😮😮 WHAT A DEAL!!!!!!!

❱❱ bit-shifter.bandcamp.com
Cover art for the five Bit Shifter releases currently available on Bandcamp
October 5, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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【★ LIVE】TONIGHT! Who will I be seeing at Wonderville later? Come through!
• @nmlstyl.bsky.social
• @donutshoes.bsky.social
• Claire Kwong
• li'l ol' me

🎫: withfriends.co/event/203751...
Flier artwork for the September 13 2024 nmlstyl, Bit Shifter, DonutShoes, Claire Kwong show at Wonderville in Brooklyn New York. Flier text reads: "NEW NMLSTYL ALBUM RELEASE PARTY AT WONDERVILLE FRI SEP 13TH 9PM WITH BIT SHIFTER AND DONUT SHOES WONDERVILLE COORDINATES: 1186 Broadway BK NY 11221 21+ $10-20 sliding NMLSTYL.ART WONDERVILLE.NYC BIT.SHIFTER.NET"
September 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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【★ LIVE】 THIS FRIDAY at Wonderville in Brooklyn! I'll be performing at the release party for @nmlstyl.bsky.social's fantastic new album “sp33k,” along with Claire Kwong and @donutshoes.bsky.social. Gonna be great!

ℹ️: www.wonderville.nyc/events/nmlst...
September 11, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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★ My ghastly, aberrant son turns six years old today. Join me in firing off birthday wishes in short, controlled bursts so as to minimize our exposure to potential harm.
☠️🎂☠️

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#chipmusic · #chipstylemusic · #chiptune · #closedsystemblues · #x_x003
Cover artwork for the Bit Shifter album Closed System Blues. Artwork by vaporstack / andrew macfarlane.
September 10, 2024 at 4:02 PM