Ian Martyn
@ianmartyn.bsky.social
Multi-genre #VGM musician, composer, arranger. he/him yonsei nikkei. Ludomusicology, ethnomusicology. Co-head of operations @gamegrooves.com, @jampilgrimages.bsky.social board member, VVGO release manager.
https://linktr.ee/IanMartyn
https://linktr.ee/IanMartyn
Finally got my latest album, My Dreams Are Real, to Soundrop for distro! Took me a bit longer than I wanted, but I really hope you enjoy it!
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finally got my latest album, My Dreams Are Real, to Soundrop for distro! Took me a bit longer than I wanted, but I really hope you enjoy it!
Too many chocobos is something I never thought I’d say
October 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Too many chocobos is something I never thought I’d say
Excited for another #BandcampFriday! Please check out my latest releases on my #Bandcamp page, there’s something for (almost) everyone: ianmartyn.bandcamp.com
#vgm #indie #soundtrack
#vgm #indie #soundtrack
September 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Excited for another #BandcampFriday! Please check out my latest releases on my #Bandcamp page, there’s something for (almost) everyone: ianmartyn.bandcamp.com
#vgm #indie #soundtrack
#vgm #indie #soundtrack
I don’t usually jump onto meme bandwagons, but a certain lizard told me I should.
#lizard #lizards #lizardmeme #indierock
#lizard #lizards #lizardmeme #indierock
August 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I don’t usually jump onto meme bandwagons, but a certain lizard told me I should.
#lizard #lizards #lizardmeme #indierock
#lizard #lizards #lizardmeme #indierock
Just found out that I've been waiting for the Switch 2 for over 55 years, apparently
June 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just found out that I've been waiting for the Switch 2 for over 55 years, apparently
Excited to be performing at @vgmcon.bsky.social's Warp Stage on Friday, April 11, at 4 pm PT / 6 pm CT on the VGM CON Twitch channel as well as being beamed to the con by @bonusstagevan.bsky.social. Lots of a cappella as well as other VGM faves.
#vgm #chronotrigger #acappella #vgmcon #vgmcon2025
#vgm #chronotrigger #acappella #vgmcon #vgmcon2025
April 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Excited to be performing at @vgmcon.bsky.social's Warp Stage on Friday, April 11, at 4 pm PT / 6 pm CT on the VGM CON Twitch channel as well as being beamed to the con by @bonusstagevan.bsky.social. Lots of a cappella as well as other VGM faves.
#vgm #chronotrigger #acappella #vgmcon #vgmcon2025
#vgm #chronotrigger #acappella #vgmcon #vgmcon2025
Over a decade of waiting, it’s finally here!
#godzilla #biollante #godzillavsbiollante
@criterion.bsky.social
#godzilla #biollante #godzillavsbiollante
@criterion.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Over a decade of waiting, it’s finally here!
#godzilla #biollante #godzillavsbiollante
@criterion.bsky.social
#godzilla #biollante #godzillavsbiollante
@criterion.bsky.social
Really excited to be reading a passage I wrote about my grandmother and resilience from Okaeri's book, Letters to Home. Listen to me and other contributors talk about writing as LGBTQ+ Nikkei. It's free! Sun, Mar 2nd (tomorrow), 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET online.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/letters-to...
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/letters-to...
March 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Really excited to be reading a passage I wrote about my grandmother and resilience from Okaeri's book, Letters to Home. Listen to me and other contributors talk about writing as LGBTQ+ Nikkei. It's free! Sun, Mar 2nd (tomorrow), 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET online.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/letters-to...
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/letters-to...
I’m so grateful to be able to participate in @dwellingofduels.bsky.social every month, so this silver win means a lot to me, especially for an a cappella track. Thank you to everyone who listened and voted!
January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’m so grateful to be able to participate in @dwellingofduels.bsky.social every month, so this silver win means a lot to me, especially for an a cappella track. Thank you to everyone who listened and voted!
Channeling @dwellingofduels.bsky.social energy right now to stay up
January 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Channeling @dwellingofduels.bsky.social energy right now to stay up
Super grateful for @magfest.org streaming! Unbelievably epic sets by @pokerusproject.bsky.social, @trewatsonmusic.com, Prowess the Testament, and @steelsamurai.bsky.social! Super excited for everything coming up! #MAGFest2025
January 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Super grateful for @magfest.org streaming! Unbelievably epic sets by @pokerusproject.bsky.social, @trewatsonmusic.com, Prowess the Testament, and @steelsamurai.bsky.social! Super excited for everything coming up! #MAGFest2025
Only serious music here
January 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Only serious music here
Also figured I'd show my track and album data as well. 14,456 tracks from 4,050 albums. I listened to a lot of music!
January 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Also figured I'd show my track and album data as well. 14,456 tracks from 4,050 albums. I listened to a lot of music!
Here's my @lastfmrules.bsky.social listening data for 2024 with countries. I always enjoy seeing where the music I'm listening to comes from. Lots of Japan and USA this year with a smattering of Australia, Norway, Thailand, and Greece. 1,991 artists this year.
January 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Here's my @lastfmrules.bsky.social listening data for 2024 with countries. I always enjoy seeing where the music I'm listening to comes from. Lots of Japan and USA this year with a smattering of Australia, Norway, Thailand, and Greece. 1,991 artists this year.
Forgot to post my Spotify Wrapped earlier, but have some insight into what I listened to this year
January 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Forgot to post my Spotify Wrapped earlier, but have some insight into what I listened to this year
Impending soulless MIDI rendition, but does anyone recognize this reel? I can't remember the name of it for the life of me.
#irishmusic #traditionalmusic #irishtrad #tunes #reels
Also, just learned that you can't upload audio files here, and whatever video you upload can't just be a blank square.
#irishmusic #traditionalmusic #irishtrad #tunes #reels
Also, just learned that you can't upload audio files here, and whatever video you upload can't just be a blank square.
December 27, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Impending soulless MIDI rendition, but does anyone recognize this reel? I can't remember the name of it for the life of me.
#irishmusic #traditionalmusic #irishtrad #tunes #reels
Also, just learned that you can't upload audio files here, and whatever video you upload can't just be a blank square.
#irishmusic #traditionalmusic #irishtrad #tunes #reels
Also, just learned that you can't upload audio files here, and whatever video you upload can't just be a blank square.
Post your first RPG
December 23, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Post your first RPG
It's the final Bandcamp Friday of the year, and I'm offering 10% off anything on my page including digital downloads and tapes! Use code bcf2024 at checkout to get the discount. Thanks so much!
ianmartyn.bandcamp.com
#bandcamp #bandcampfriday #vgm #gamemusic #janglepop #indierock #beachpop
ianmartyn.bandcamp.com
#bandcamp #bandcampfriday #vgm #gamemusic #janglepop #indierock #beachpop
December 6, 2024 at 8:03 PM
It's the final Bandcamp Friday of the year, and I'm offering 10% off anything on my page including digital downloads and tapes! Use code bcf2024 at checkout to get the discount. Thanks so much!
ianmartyn.bandcamp.com
#bandcamp #bandcampfriday #vgm #gamemusic #janglepop #indierock #beachpop
ianmartyn.bandcamp.com
#bandcamp #bandcampfriday #vgm #gamemusic #janglepop #indierock #beachpop
As always with #spotifywrapped, I’m incredibly humbled by the number of people who listen to my music. Thank you so much for a wonderful year! I’ve got a lot planned for release in 2025!
#spotifywrapped2024
#spotifywrapped2024
December 5, 2024 at 1:50 AM
As always with #spotifywrapped, I’m incredibly humbled by the number of people who listen to my music. Thank you so much for a wonderful year! I’ve got a lot planned for release in 2025!
#spotifywrapped2024
#spotifywrapped2024
Sure, I’ll jump on this, too.
And yes, I’ve already marked my grade down for the colloquial usage of song here. :p
And yes, I’ve already marked my grade down for the colloquial usage of song here. :p
November 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Sure, I’ll jump on this, too.
And yes, I’ve already marked my grade down for the colloquial usage of song here. :p
And yes, I’ve already marked my grade down for the colloquial usage of song here. :p
Oh good, was just wondering when Masayoshi Takanaka was finally going to play at Trollfest
October 30, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Oh good, was just wondering when Masayoshi Takanaka was finally going to play at Trollfest