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Bitpop

Bitpop is a genre characterized by its distinctive blend of chiptune instrumentation, distorted basslines, and frenetic drum patterns, often paired with dreamy, ethereal vocals. Emerging in the early 2000s, bitpop drew inspiration from 8-bit video game soundtracks and 1990s electronic music. Its popularity peaked in the mid-2000s, particularly in the indie and underground scenes. Bitpop's cultural significance lies in its nostalgic value, evoking memories of retro gaming and early internet culture. The genre shares similarities with synthpop, electropop, and chiptune, but its use of distorted, pulsing synths and frantic drum machines sets it apart. Notable for its eclectic, DIY ethos, bitpop has influenced a range of subsequent electronic and indie rock styles.

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Love Right Now
Single - Released May 23, 2025
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