GOLD COUNTRY - Banjo Kazooie Soundtrack Tribute Remix Album by Video Game Rapper Mode 7

Mode 7 is back and more grizzled than ever with this Banjo Kazooie tribute album! Gold Country is 23 tracks of Banjo Kazooie raps, remixes, beats, bars, and bears! Oh my!

This album is a tribute to the fans that have recently discovered the game, along with those long time lovers of the bird and bear, who remember getting the game all the way back in 1998. The album is also Mode 7’s way of looking back on his first year of live performances, along with a look at what the future holds!

From classics like the Banjo Kazooie Main Theme, and Click Clock Woods to more obscure tracks like Bad Magic Bayou from Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge, or the Golden Feather theme from Banjo-Pilot, Mode 7 mixes it all together into one cohesive album from the perspective of a rapping bear straight out of the backwoods of California!

Can you collect every collectible, and uncover every secret in GOLD COUNTRY?

Indie Music in El Monte, CA. April 3rd at the new Fusion Bar and Kitchen

Join us for a free concert at Fusion Bar and Kitchen, the brand new hot spot in El Monte! Starting at 7PM will be a night of incredible music from several indie artists, along with the always delicious food and great drinks of Fusion.

The night will feature the original music of Lilybird Starr, Ivory Rose, Impossible Stars, Steel Maggie, and Moon Root.

Doors Open 7PM
Show starts 7:30PM
Fusion Bar and Kitchen
11672 Ramona Blvd El Monte, CA 91732

Read on to find more info about the artists!

Battletoads: Smash Hits - Video Game Music on Vinyl

I’m more versed in the SNES outing Battlemaniacs, but there is no denying the classic attitude of the NES original soundtrack to the Battletoads debut. Though not always up to par with our fond memories, it was also great to see the toads return to action, especially with David Housdon providing the tunes to this all new (back in 2020) adventure.

DJ Blastum, performing live at SOUND TEST in Pomona, CA - A concert of video game music, chiptune, anime, nerdcore hip hop and rock!

SOUND TEST is coming to The Shop in Pomona, California. March 19th is the day to remember if you want to enjoy a night of amazing local artists inspired by video games, anime, and music. Amazing artists such as Mode 7, Impossible Stars, Canela Deya, Mellow Lando, and NerdKnight Music, but today we are focusing in on DJ Blastum!

Bringing the chiptune to SOUND TEST is Pomona local, and heavy hitting musician DJ BLASTUM! Read on to learn more about DJ Blastum!

Mega Man Battle Network 2 (Original Video Game Soundtrack) - Video Game Music on Vinyl

Check out the colorful artwork on this collection of music from Mega Man Battle Network 2. Pressed to vinyl via Ship to Shore PhonoCo in 2023. This album boasts 33 tracks on one LP. That’s the full soundtrack, made physical, with multiple color variants for the LP. Although you can’t tell, the album pictured below is the “Materia Store-exclusive tricolor vinyl” which comes in a red, white, and blue colorway.

Mode 7 - Banjo Kazooie album release concert - A Night of nerd music March 19 in Pomona, California! Live performances of nerdcore, chiptune, video game music and more!

It’s time to come out of hibernation and celebrate the release of Banjo Kazooie tribute album, GOLD COUNTRY with Mode 7 and friends!

MARCH 19th in beautiful Downtown Pomona, California! The Shop will be host to a night of amazing musicians inspired by video games, anime, and more!

SOUND TEST is a new concert series showcasing the best in video game music, nerdcore, chiptune, hip hop, rock, and independent music in Southern California!
The inauguaral event is in celebration of the release of the brand new Mode 7 mixtape, GOLD COUNTRY, a tribute to Banjo Kazooie. Mode 7 will be performing a set full of new music inpired by Banjo Kazooie and other classic Nintendo games!

Along with Mode 7, SOUND TEST will include eclectic and amazing sets from Mellow Lando, Nerdknight Music, Impossible Stars, DJ Blastum, and more to be announced. This event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome! I hope you’ll join us for a fun night of music and gaming! Cosplay is welcome, and appreciated! You can find more info on the event all over the web, please share this event with your friends and followers and anyone who loves good music and classic video games!

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