Chip Grooves Radio
A celebration of video game soundtracks from every generation and the emotions we all have experienced through them. They can be beautiful, grandiose orchestras or intricately composed chip tunes. Either way, they help create the full experiences we have with games and should be honored. Mike and Jon are here to do just that.
Episodes
69 episodes
COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT: Mike Kapitan Interview
You may have heard of him, perhaps not, but he is a composer from the early nineties. Most notably, he worked on the sci-fi title Cyberia, which is what brought him to Mike's attention at the ripe age of 10. Since then he has been busy in real ...
•
25:49
VINYL GROOVES 1: Hollow Knight
The start of a new periodical! Mike and Jesse will be reviewing both new and old video game vinyls, discussing everything from sound, style, art all the way down to price and availability! Come spin with us and maybe snag some new v...
•
12:40
Final Fantasy XVI
A long-time coming, the guys review another epic. Jesse reveals some exciting news and Mike embarrasses himself with a Final Fantasy VII Remake confession.
•
1:14:39
Hades
Korb returns with his twangy take on Hell! Mike and Jesse enjoy listening while they discuss the game in all aspects and what emotional impact it had on them.
•
54:35
Final Fantasy Tactics
Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata team up for one of gaming's finest scores. The Playstation 1 epic is chock full of medieval battles, corruption, greed and demons and this score captures it all. From fun romps in a wheat field to encounterin...
•
1:07:54
Beyond Oasis
Preshow discussion: The Game Awards, Game of the Year and most anticipated. Today's soundtrack finds the hosts a little at odds when Mike grapples with not enjoying it much. Yuzo Koshiro composes this action/RPG on the Genesis.
•
59:35
Uncle Fester's Quest
Pre-game chat about FFXIV Mobile. Naoki Kodaka returns in this unexpected soundtrack. Mike was caught off-guard when he found out Kodaka composed this soundtrack, much to his enjoyment. Jesse recalls a brief history with the game himself.
•
43:01
Double Dragon 2: The Revenge
Not as impactful as any of the fists or knees flying in the game itself, but it does have some punch. Mike and Jesse discuss how it stacks up to the original theme and question the out of place levels.
•
42:09
Nobuo Uematsu's Legacy
Mike and Jesse sit down after news of his pseudo-retirement hit. While he isn't completely out of the spotlight yet, the time draws near. The guys take this moment to reflect on his illustrious career and how it has impacted not just gaming, bu...
•
1:23:38
Streets of Rage
Yuzo Koshiro strikes again! The hosts marvel at the dance fusion of the soundtrack and discuss how it may have been ahead of its time. Pre-game discussion includes Alien: Isolation sequel discussion and the Silent Hill 2 remake.
•
40:46
Chat Grooves Radio 2
Sit back with Mike and Jesse as they discuss topics from video games to the risks Artificial Intelligence poses to humanity. Peppered in as always are some of the current tracks on our playlists. Grab a warm cup of coffee or cocoa as we usher i...
•
1:04:13
Axelay
Taro Kudo brings us his one and only fully-realized soundtrack and it's a banger. Konami released an obscure shoot 'em up in the early days of the SNES and it stood tall with the others. With experimental sound effects and themes, Kudo utilized...
•
52:48
Slay the Spire
The guys discuss this sleeper hit's wonderful soundtrack. For a card game it's a highly powerful soundtrack that reminds Mike of mid 90s RPGs.
•
1:05:01
Clash at Demonhead
Not every soundtrack can be a banger. Mike and Jesse review a title that not everyone has heard of from deep in the NES catalogue for today's soundtrack. While the soundtrack has promise, it ultimately falls short.
•
47:48
Mega Man 2
It was inevitable. This soundtrack has been on everyone's minds for years. Mike and Jesse sit down to discuss one of the NES' finest soundtracks. Composed almost entirely by Takashi Tateishi, Manami Matsumae (of Mega Man 1 fame) is credited for...
•
52:45
StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty
The guys discuss the return of one of RTS' most significant stories. With a blend of crunchy electric guitars, orchestra, electronica and even a fiddle or two, this soundtrack is on fire. From the backwoods feel Raynor's Raiders to the militari...
•
59:57
Host Profile: Jesse
Mike takes an opportunity to welcome Jesse to the crew. The two sit down for a nice conversation about his history with games and what music means to him with some excellent tracks peppered throughout. Join us for this relaxed episode. TECHNICA...
•
54:16
Total War: Shogun 2
The boys welcome Jesse as a regular host by celebrating Jeff Van Dyck's gorgeous soundtrack. Van Dyck uses a handful of instruments to capture eastern melodies and sounds with great skill. Join us in welcoming Jesse and enjoy our review of this...
•
39:28
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Jesse joins while Jon is out on business. The two discuss good and bad video game film adaptations before launching into their review. Breath of the Wild changed the game for many things and with such a different game naturally comes a vastly d...
•
52:38
Doom (2016)
Initial discussion: Square Enix's sales woes. One man stepped up to deliver a soundtrack that changed the game. Literally. Mick Gordon's approach to electronic metal brings combat in the new iteration of Doom to new heights. Join Mike, Jon and ...
•
51:35
Civilization IV
Mike and Jon revisit one of Jon's games. The two comment on the obvious standout track "Baba Yetu" and how other songs stack up to it. Does the soundtrack hold up for Jon?
•
34:49
Final Fantasy VI
For the game's 30th birthday, the hosts cover Squaresoft's FINAL fantasy for the 16 bit generation of gaming. It's a game that pulled no punches. Mike tells a tale of his childhood and the first experiences with this game that helped shape his ...
•
1:00:33
Chrono Trigger
With a special tribute to Akira Toriyama, Jon and Mike are joined once more by special guest Jesse to celebrate Yasunori Mitsuda and his illustrious, oft-hailed and touching score. From soft and delicate alleyways to a furious battle theme well...
•
55:58