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Chipocrite is Coming to AnimeNEXT!
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
Hotel Rooms Still Available for AnimeNEXT 2012!
Did you know that there are still great hotel rooms available for AnimeNEXT 2012? The Hotel Bridgewater/Somerset (formerly the Crowne Plaza) has rooms for $121.00 per night (double occupancy), double bed and it includes a hot breakfast!
Previously the Crowne Plaza-Same Great Staff, Same Great Service, Same Great Price
To book your room:
Phone Number: 732-560-0500
email: sales@CPSomerset.com
A message from Z8!
You can learn more about Z8, who will be doing a fashion show at AnimeNEXT2012 at the following links:
www.kincs.jp · www.gramm.jp · www.jhouserock.com
Interrobang Studios’ Kevil Bolk Will Be at AnimeNEXT 2012!
Interrobang Studios’ Kevin Bolk
We’re a small press comics team of three (two artists and our webtech) built on the foundation of the artworks of KEVIN BOLK.
Kevin Bolk is a freelance cartoonist, illustrator, and proud alumnus of Awesome University (his favorite imaginary alma mater). Although he’s done work for Nickelodeon, Tokyopop, Udon Entertainment, Blind Ferret Entertainment, and Voices For, he?s best known for his parody webcomics “It Sucks to be Weegie” and “Ensign Sue Must Die!” as part of Interrobang Studios’ Pot Luck Comics.
Sarah Martinez has spent her adult life working in comics and behind the scenes in the industry. She ran a store for 4 years, works in Comic Distribution, and founded Interrobang Studios with Kevin. She
inks and writes for the studio’s Trigger Star comic (www.triggerstar.com) & draws the goofy silent monster comic Spinks!
(www.spinkspink.com). Look for her panels which focus on the practicalities of comics and art as business.
The team has been putting out comics online for over 6 years at Interrobang Studios (http://www.interrobangstudios.com). The studio runs 4 webcomics simultaneously, 3 of them being all original works: Kevin’s I’m My Own Mascot (www.mascotcomic.com), Sarah’s Spinks (www.spinkspink.com), and their collaboration, Trigger Star (www.triggerstar.com).
Gramm Fashion Show is Looking for Volunteers!
The Gramm fashion show is looking for volunteers to do hair and makeup! If you’re interested, you should fill out an entry form!
砂月-SATSUKI Will Be at AnimeNEXT 2012!
砂月-SATSUKI-
SATSUKI is a Visual-Kei vocalist formerly of the band RENTRER EN SOI whose presence is not only felt in Japan but all over the world. Since pursuing his musical artistry in becoming a solo artist in 2009, he has released 6 singles and 1 mini album. SATSUKI has continued his career with other endeavors as a solo artist which include acting in movies and theater. In the summer of 2011, he furthered his pursuits by working on the theme song for the PSP game soft “AMNESIA”. This is SATSUKI’s 2nd apperance at AnimeNEXT.
In March of 2012, he embarked on a 6 country, 9 performance European tour.
Official Twitter – @Satsuki_Rociel
Now on iTunes!
AnimeNEXT 2012 Hall Cosplay Contest Information
If you’re interested in entering AnimeNEXT 2012′s Hall Cosplay contest, the rules and entry form are now posted, which you can read here!
Toshihiro Fukuoka Will be a Guest at AnimeNEXT 2012!
AnimeNEXT is proud to announce that Toshihiro Fukuoka will be at AnimeNEXT 2012!
Toshihiro Fukuoka
Mr. Toshihiro Fukuoka was born in 1957. Mr. Fukouka became the chief editor of Weekly Ascii magazine in 1997. In addition, Mr. Fukouka established two different magazines while he also hosted a radio program. He is also the chief of CGM editing section of MediaWorks, Inc., Chief Executive Director of Weekly Ascii magazine, Chief Editor of Tokyo Kawaii Magagine. Lastly, Mr. Fukouka is probably most famous for directing and producing the MIKUNOPOLIS 2011 concert in Los Angeles, a concert by the famous 3D CG idol star Hatsune Miku.
Masquerade Rules & Signups now LIVE!
Please check out our Masquerade page for this year’s Cosplay Masquerade rules and to sign up!
