Nintendocore is a genre that fuses elements of chiptune, electronic, and hardcore punk music, characterized by its frantic, high-energy rhythms, often featuring 8-bit video game-inspired synthesizers and distorted, screamed vocals. Emerging in the mid-2000s, nintendocore drew inspiration from the nostalgia of classic video games and the sonic experimentation of the early 2000s electronic and punk scenes. At its peak, around 2007-2012, the genre thrived as a underground movement, with its DIY ethos and internet-driven community. Nintendocore's cultural significance lies in its blending of old and new, nostalgic and innovative, reflecting the anxieties and excitements of a generation growing up with video games and digital technology. With its unique blend of retrofuturism and sonic aggression, nintendocore stands out from other electronic and punk subgenres, defying traditional genre boundaries and forging a distinct sound that continues to influence contemporary music.

Eyes On The Fireworks

The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Single - Released August 22, 2024