Michael Hoffmann
@michaelhoffmann.northsky.social
Music Composer, Sound Designer, VGM Arranger, Mastering Engineer, Black Belt, Videogame Nerd. Wrote music for An Eternity Gone By, The Shadow Government Simulator, and Brain + Brawn. Links to my work: https://mhoffmann.bio.link/
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Michael Hoffmann
Hey I'm Michael Hoffmann, a freelance composer and sfx designer for video games.
mhoffmann.bio.link
Since a bunch of new people are coming onto Bluesky, I guess I should introduce myself again. Hi, I'm Michael Hoffmann and I'm a composer and sound designer for games. I also arrange, mix, and master covers of video game music. You can find all the links to my stuff here: mhoffmann.bio.link
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We are LIVE with Climbing Out Together! Let's jam with our amazing performers and raise money for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota Immigrant Rapid Response Fund! Time to smash some ICE....
February 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
We are LIVE with Climbing Out Together! Let's jam with our amazing performers and raise money for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota Immigrant Rapid Response Fund! Time to smash some ICE....
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Unfortunately, BoZ will not be able to perform on Sunday - but lucky for us the amazing AarekMG will be entertaining us instead! Climb Out Together begins tomorrow at 3PM Eastern!
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Unfortunately, BoZ will not be able to perform on Sunday - but lucky for us the amazing AarekMG will be entertaining us instead! Climb Out Together begins tomorrow at 3PM Eastern!
It is once again Bandcamp Friday! If you're looking for some more game soundtracks to add to your collection, I've got a few that you might want to check out. michaelhoffmann.bandcamp.com/album/an-ete...
An Eternity Gone By (Original Soundtrack), by Michael Hoffmann
21 track album
michaelhoffmann.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:54 PM
It is once again Bandcamp Friday! If you're looking for some more game soundtracks to add to your collection, I've got a few that you might want to check out. michaelhoffmann.bandcamp.com/album/an-ete...
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This Bandcamp Friday, please consider checking out our recent charity releases in honor of composer Masashi Kageyama and his Gimmick! soundtrack, with proceeds benefiting gastric cancer research.
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#BandcampFriday #bandcamp #charityalbum #vgm #masashikageyama
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#BandcampFriday #bandcamp #charityalbum #vgm #masashikageyama
February 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
This Bandcamp Friday, please consider checking out our recent charity releases in honor of composer Masashi Kageyama and his Gimmick! soundtrack, with proceeds benefiting gastric cancer research.
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#BandcampFriday #bandcamp #charityalbum #vgm #masashikageyama
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#BandcampFriday #bandcamp #charityalbum #vgm #masashikageyama
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so This Ambient Kills Fascists feels like it would be a good purchase this Bandcamp-iest of Fridays.
mattesque.bandcamp.com/album/this-a...
mattesque.bandcamp.com/album/this-a...
This Ambient Kills Fascists, by Mattesque
10 track album
mattesque.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
so This Ambient Kills Fascists feels like it would be a good purchase this Bandcamp-iest of Fridays.
mattesque.bandcamp.com/album/this-a...
mattesque.bandcamp.com/album/this-a...
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hey remember when I got shit on for years for trying to warn people that GamerGate was just Nazis and not just about harassing women and not just about some “consumer revolt”
The Epstein files reveal what powerful people see in video games: profit, coercion, and control
aftermath.site/jeffrey-epstei...
aftermath.site/jeffrey-epstei...
February 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
hey remember when I got shit on for years for trying to warn people that GamerGate was just Nazis and not just about harassing women and not just about some “consumer revolt”
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Releasing this weekend and available for pre order right now, please check out our latest charity release Lion Heart: A Tribute to Masashi Kageyama! This album was created over a week. Proceeds will go to the Gastric Cancer Foundation.
lnk.to/lion-heart
#gimmick #nes #famicom
lnk.to/lion-heart
#gimmick #nes #famicom
January 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Releasing this weekend and available for pre order right now, please check out our latest charity release Lion Heart: A Tribute to Masashi Kageyama! This album was created over a week. Proceeds will go to the Gastric Cancer Foundation.
lnk.to/lion-heart
#gimmick #nes #famicom
lnk.to/lion-heart
#gimmick #nes #famicom
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NEW COVER UP!
"Last Train Home" by Pat Metheny, popularized by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Battle in Egypt used it as its credits music). A song that has been extremely important to me, and I wanted to make a cover of it. Also added a slight Swedish touch to it.
Enjoy!
youtu.be/wkdqHoj3AbQ
#cover
"Last Train Home" by Pat Metheny, popularized by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Battle in Egypt used it as its credits music). A song that has been extremely important to me, and I wanted to make a cover of it. Also added a slight Swedish touch to it.
Enjoy!
youtu.be/wkdqHoj3AbQ
#cover
"Last Train Home" (Tenor Saxophone Cover Version)
YouTube video by Fredrik Häthén Music
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 7:23 AM
NEW COVER UP!
"Last Train Home" by Pat Metheny, popularized by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Battle in Egypt used it as its credits music). A song that has been extremely important to me, and I wanted to make a cover of it. Also added a slight Swedish touch to it.
Enjoy!
youtu.be/wkdqHoj3AbQ
#cover
"Last Train Home" by Pat Metheny, popularized by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Battle in Egypt used it as its credits music). A song that has been extremely important to me, and I wanted to make a cover of it. Also added a slight Swedish touch to it.
Enjoy!
youtu.be/wkdqHoj3AbQ
#cover
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WARNING, fellow journalists: As @nicoschmidt.io explains, attackers are trying to hijack reporters' Signal accounts by tricking people into handing over their 2FA codes. www.linkedin.com/posts/nicosc...
January 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM
WARNING, fellow journalists: As @nicoschmidt.io explains, attackers are trying to hijack reporters' Signal accounts by tricking people into handing over their 2FA codes. www.linkedin.com/posts/nicosc...
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I posted this in 2016 and I'll share it again.
November 6, 2024 at 4:17 PM
I posted this in 2016 and I'll share it again.
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If you're a composer that utilizes Musiversal it might be time to drop them. They have a clause in their terms of service that grants them the rights to train machine learning models off your recordings, and by extension the music you wrote. musiversal.com/terms-of-use
Check out clause 1.7
Check out clause 1.7
Terms of Use - Musiversal | Musiversal
Terms of Use for Musiversal
musiversal.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
If you're a composer that utilizes Musiversal it might be time to drop them. They have a clause in their terms of service that grants them the rights to train machine learning models off your recordings, and by extension the music you wrote. musiversal.com/terms-of-use
Check out clause 1.7
Check out clause 1.7
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Let's do this fam... love you all 💜
vgmtogether is standing in solidarity with our community in Minnesota and all other areas affected by ICE. We are organizing a fundraising stream on the weekend of February 6th-8th to raise money for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Relief Fund.
January 19, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Let's do this fam... love you all 💜
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The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
Journeys Elsewhere - Anime Themes on Piano
by VGM Pianists
fanlink.tv
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
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Announcing ICE Breaker: A charity speedrun event by myself & @rrlat.bsky.social on Jan 30 - Feb 1 to support Minnesotans in defending from ICE.
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
January 16, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Announcing ICE Breaker: A charity speedrun event by myself & @rrlat.bsky.social on Jan 30 - Feb 1 to support Minnesotans in defending from ICE.
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
Journeys Elsewhere - Anime Themes on Piano
by VGM Pianists
fanlink.tv
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
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Don't wear goggles to a protest unless they're rated shatter resistant. You're better off with NO eye protection than eyewear that will send shards of plastic into your eye.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
June 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Don't wear goggles to a protest unless they're rated shatter resistant. You're better off with NO eye protection than eyewear that will send shards of plastic into your eye.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
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crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
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Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
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What a MAGICAL evening this was! Huge thanks to @projectfusionsq.bsky.social for starting off the show with an immaculate performance; to the staff of Songbyrd for their hospitality and professionalism; and to you, our fans, who continue to make it possible for us to put on these wacky shows!
January 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
What a MAGICAL evening this was! Huge thanks to @projectfusionsq.bsky.social for starting off the show with an immaculate performance; to the staff of Songbyrd for their hospitality and professionalism; and to you, our fans, who continue to make it possible for us to put on these wacky shows!
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Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
January 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
The “MAGFest Shrine” tradition continues to be delightfully unhinged.
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The “MAGFest Shrine” tradition continues to be delightfully unhinged.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Made it to MAGFest 2026! If any mutuals want to meet up, let me know.
January 8, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Made it to MAGFest 2026! If any mutuals want to meet up, let me know.
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This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
www.gofundme.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...