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| COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Matt Uelmen | 31 Aug 2025 | 01:35:42 | |
Stay a while and listen! It's a juggernaut week today as Mike and Jesse sit down for a cozy conversation with the famed composer of Diablo, Torchlight and Hob! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Hob | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:43:14 | |
Mike and Jesse examine the atmosphere of Hob, by Runic Games. Matt Uelmen strikes again with another intense and lush soundscape that feels more like meditation than music. BUT THAT'S GOOD! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Double Dragon 2: The Revenge | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:42:09 | |
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. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Nobuo Uematsu's Legacy | 27 Oct 2024 | 01:23:38 | |
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, but their personal lives. Taking select favorites from his entire career, they discuss what they love about them and the games they represent. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Streets of Rage | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:40:46 | |
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. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Chat Grooves Radio 2 | 02 Oct 2024 | 01:04:13 | |
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 in the winter months! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Axelay | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:52:48 | |
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 the SNES sound chip to its maximum capability to bring a soundtrack that cemented it as one not to be missed. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Slay the Spire | 20 Aug 2024 | 01:05:01 | |
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. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Clash at Demonhead | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:47:48 | |
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. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Mega Man 2 | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:52:45 | |
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 her contributions to the first game as well as helping compose a new track. These two composers working together bring forth a force to be reckoned with in video game composition. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:59:57 | |
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 militaristic might of Mengsk, the soundtrack keeps the story ever present and engaging. Mike also says farewell to Jon, who will be taking a step back from hosting for a while. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Host Profile: Jesse | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:54:16 | |
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. TECHNICAL ISSUES: Mike's recording source switched in the middle for some bloody reason, apologies. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Cyberia | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:43:50 | |
The guys are back after an unscheduled hiatus. Mike Kapitan and Thomas Dolby compose this sci-fi thriller of a CD-ROM game. With unique textures and spy craft motif, they brought the levels and theatrics of the game to life in interesting ways. How does it fare today? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Total War: Shogun 2 | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:39:28 | |
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 week's soundtrack. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:52:38 | |
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 different soundtrack. Manaka Kataoka, Hajime Wakai and Yasuaki Iwata join forces to create a lush and expansive soundtrack unlike any other in the Zelda franchise to date. Join Mike and Jesse as they relive their treks through Hyrule's biggest title. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Doom (2016) | 19 May 2024 | 00:51:35 | |
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 Jesse as they relive the game and the flow state of battles because of Mick Gordon's talent. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Civilization IV | 12 May 2024 | 00:34:49 | |
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? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Final Fantasy VI | 14 Apr 2024 | 01:00:33 | |
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 gaming life. Jon appreciates the light-hearted and at times comedic beats deep inside the otherwise dark album. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Chrono Trigger | 31 Mar 2024 | 00:55:58 | |
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 ahead of its time, there's a lot to talk about with this beloved soundtrack. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Castlevania: Lords of Shadow | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:42:18 | |
What happens when the gothic beauty of Castlevania meets the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings? Whatever the answer is, Oscar Araujo's score plays a big role. The sweeping orchestral arrangements both inspire and leave you speechless. Mike and Jon marvel at the scope of the soundtrack and comment on the unique take for such a beloved series. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| The Lost Art of Manuals | 03 Mar 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
Mike and Jon reminisce about video game manuals and the care that often went into them. Each sharing some of their favorites from ages past, they discuss the depth some had and the state of internet gaming as a whole. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars | 18 Feb 2024 | 00:37:56 | |
Yoko Shimomura composes a soundtrack to bring Mario's grand entrance to the RPG landscape to life. With an upbeat and jovial sound, the Mario universe is given the depth and style it perhaps had been missing up to this point. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| World in Conflict | 04 Feb 2024 | 00:35:16 | |
Ola Strandh lends his hand to this tactical RTS game. With a more modern setting, this game brings your focus on your units and objectives, rather than base building for a more emotional connection. Strandh uses this idea to create a soundtrack that pulls more at the heart strings and stage-setting than traditional bombastic titles. Does it succeed? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT: Mike Kapitan Interview | 04 May 2025 | 00:25:49 | |
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 bands, both composing and mixing artists' various works. Join us as we talk to him and get some of his thoughts on the experience of composing only a few times for video games. Links for Mike mikekapitan.com https://www.youtube.com/@mikekapitan1344 www.youtube.com/@mikekamix JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Borderlands | 21 Jan 2024 | 00:33:30 | |
A few artists collaborate to bring life to a wasteland of giant, violent creatures and power hungry militants. Mike and Jon talk about the game's impact on RPGs and FPS titles and also reminisce on the joys of couch co-op while enjoying the ambience of Pandora. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Devil May Cry (2001) | 07 Jan 2024 | 00:39:02 | |
Let's rock, baby! Mike and Jon discuss this stylish and trend-setting action game that captured the hearts of many edgelords of the early 2000s. Dante sliced and fired his way through hordes of demonic forces to uncover his past and save humanity, but he can't do it without this soundtrack. 3 composers unite to bring Dante's world -and his battles- to new heights. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24 Dec 2023 | 00:40:34 | |
When a soundtrack builds out a world like it does in this game, it's a treat. Mike and Jon talk about this deep and immersive adventure and how the music fits and informs the player/listener. Full of artists, the soundtrack is complete with score and radio tracks for your ears as you navigate Night City. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Grim Fandango | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:32:56 | |
Peter McConnell combines a vast array of musical stylings to accompany this point and click adventure game. Ironically, the soundtrack gives this afterlife adventure a breath of life. Mike and Jon discuss the intricacies of the performances and enjoy the powerful motifs rooted in hollywood noir. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Baldur's Gate III | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:43:01 | |
Borislav Slavov helms the soundtrack for the epic return to Baldur's Gate. Relying heavily on chanting he composes a thrilling soundtrack to bring the game to new heights. Already praised as one of the best RPG's of all time, Baldur's Gate III raises the bar both narratively and sonically. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon | 29 Oct 2023 | 00:43:16 | |
Power Glove fully embraces the 80's action flick with this album. They'd be crazy not to. What they accomplished here gives life to a game just as insane and over-the-top as the action films it's referencing. Using beautiful synth instruments, this album transports us back to a different time. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Bastion | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:40:46 | |
The boys have a special guest this episode. A listener, Jesse, wrote in to request that we cover this soundtrack and we decided to have him on! It's a lush...maybe lush is the wrong word considering the themes. It's a well-done soundtrack that springs the imagination into action. Darren Korb unleashes a western soundtrack infused with electronica and hip-hop, creating something very beautiful. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| System Shock | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:36:27 | |
Greg LoPiccolo composes the soundtrack to this classic FPS adventure. Using a unique blend of synthesizer, fast beats and...flutes?...he brings the world of System Shock to life and grabs the listener. He uses his talents to flesh out the world of the game and absorb the listener into it. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Rise of Nations | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:33:54 | |
An eclectic grouping of tracks accompany this Civilization-style game from Jon's past. Duane Decker brings life to the various locations in the game, although Mike and Jon find issue with the usage of keyboard over guitar at particular times. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Risk of Rain 2 | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:36:47 | |
A mix of campy sci-fi synthesizer and heavy metal, this soundtrack takes players on a journey. Complete with songs that take you from highs to lows, it delivers a punch, but how does it fare in the hosts' eyes? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| VINYL GROOVES 1: Hollow Knight | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:12:40 | |
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 vinyl! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Spiritfarer | 13 Aug 2023 | 00:39:33 | |
Max LL delivers a soundtrack that lands like a ton of bricks...in the best way. It's always wonderful when a composer can make us react so strongly to their work. Buckle up, grab the tissues, sit back and let this one wash over you. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Super R-Type | 06 Aug 2023 | 00:38:56 | |
A gem from early SNES era titles. Jon and Mike dissect the intricacies of this soundtrack and enjoy the smooth, easy-listening while commenting on the originality of such a soundtrack for the genre. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | 30 Jul 2023 | 00:39:54 | |
David Wise composes an eclectic series of songs that Mike holds in high esteem. Jon takes a big boot and stamps out his dreams though as he has a slightly...different take on the album. It's ok, Jon, we still love you. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Journey | 23 Jul 2023 | 00:42:45 | |
The guys dive into a short, yet emotional game this week. They discuss the nature of the game and how the soundtrack brings out such strong emotions on such a simple premise. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Hotline Miami | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:36:12 | |
A whole slew of artists contributed to this Devolver title. Hotline Miami puts a stereotypical microscope on the excesses of the 1980's' crime world with its ultra-violent, fast and drug-fueled gameplay. The soundtrack takes the listener on a ride that Mike and Jon imagine most drug-filled dreams might sound like. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Secret of Mana | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:42:09 | |
This week we celebrate Hiroki Kikuta and his wonderful soundtrack to a classic RPG. While the game itself may not hold up in Mike's eyes, the memories are both intact for both hosts. The soundtrack is heralded as the best part of the package looking at it with fresh eyes. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Chat Grooves Radio 1 | 02 Jul 2023 | 02:03:26 | |
Welcome to the debut of a new semi-frequent show series! Mike and Jon stop down just to chat and give listeners a peek into who they are as hosts and people. Interspersed throughout the discussion are selections from their individual video game song playlists to keep the show relatively on point. For those of you not interested in the discussion, we have included time codes for easy navigation. Buckle up! It's a long one! 13:30 - Sacred Worlds - Blind Guardian 34:18 - Corridors of Time - Chrono Trigger 41:55 - Megalovania - Undertale 56:33 - Silent Hill - Silent Hill 1:05:45 - Baba Yetu - Civilization IV 1:16:40 - Brinstar - Metroid Metal 1:33:20 - Heaven's Devils - StarCraft 2 1:43:42 - Rip and Tear - DOOM 2016 1:52:10 - Cry of the Ancients - Dead Space 3 JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Crusader Kings III | 25 Jun 2023 | 00:46:30 | |
Mike and Jon dive into the world of Crusader Kings III and the illustrious soundtrack that accompanies it. Philip Wareborn and Andreas Waldetoft construct the backdrop to a deep and vast video game, mixing atmospheric and jaunty tunes with epic and grandiose orchestral scores. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Alien 3 (SNES) | 18 Jun 2023 | 00:49:33 | |
Steve Collett's industrial and thundering soundtrack is on display this week as Mike and Jon dive in. The guys discuss relations to the film series, the different entries into the video game landscape and Collett's unique take on what this universe sounds like. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Quake 2 | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:38:24 | |
Several artists contribute to the sequel soundtrack in the Quake franchise. Is it what we expected? Not especially, but it packs a punch that gives the game attitude with dirty, angry guitars to match the grittiness of Quake's new direction. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Final Fantasy XVI | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:14:39 | |
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. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Shovel Knight | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:34:07 | |
Jake Kaufman sends listeners back to the eighties with his diverse, adventurous and exciting soundtrack. Mike and Jon discuss some of their favorite tracks and celebrate the contributions of Manami Matsumae, the original Mega Man composer. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| 007: Golden Eye | 28 May 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
A game everyone remembers. This N64 title brought fun, engaging and diverse FPS gameplay to home consoles. At the root of many parties and sleepless nights is the four-player deathmatch this game allowed, but also a beautifully executed campaign that captured the film. The soundtrack is no exception to the rule, showing just as much dedication and creativity as the game itself. Today, Mike and Jon dive into some of their favorite tracks that helped give this game life. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past | 21 May 2023 | 00:50:42 | |
To celebrate the new release of Tears of the Kingdom, Mike and Jon revisit their favorite Legend of Zelda soundtrack. Composed by the legendary Koji Kondo, ALttP is a wonderful adventure that takes us through Hyrule and beyond with a soundtrack that takes on the majesty and danger of the game in expert fashion. Complete with many tracks that have been consistently re-used and remixed in future Zeldas, this is undoubtedly one of the most influential soundtracks of the 16-bit era. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||
| Homeworld | 14 May 2023 | 00:32:07 | |
Paul Ruskay's ethereal, atmospheric and at times brooding and suspenseful soundtrack is covered this week. Mike and Jon discuss the sounds of space, ironic, we know. Mike swoons over the subtleties of the soundtrack and Jon lays out some of the compelling story. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! @ChipGrooves | |||