The Chiptune Renaissance: How 8-Bit Music Makers Are Keeping Retro Sound Alive

Step into any modern indie video game, or plug into online electronic music communities, and you are likely to hear a familiar, nostalgic sound: the bleeps, bloops, and square-wave melodies reminiscent of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) or the Commodore 64. Far from being a relic of the past, 8-bit music—often called chiptune—is experiencing a vibrant global renaissance.