# Chip Music Music with Old Videogame Consoles By Hernando Gomez Salinas | Published 2006-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-music-music-with-old-videogames-consoles References: [trendhunterba.blogspot](http://www.trendhunterba.blogspot.com) A new musical style is consolidating in Buenos Aires in the Underground scene. Chip Music is 8 bits music made by of [old videogame consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). [Commodore 64](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini), [Atari 2600](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go), Family Games and Gameboys are the retro inspiration of a new big wave of musicians and djs that experiments today with obsolete technology to give a new functionality to them. Chip Music has been fueled by the surge in the market for Ringtones, Truetones and Backtones. These markets have taken off due to the arrival of 2nd and 3rd generation cellular phones. Some of the artists in this new musical genre include: Akira and Bubblo, [Kikken Corp](http://www.kikencorp.com) and [Coleco Music](http://www.colecomusic.com.ar) In the video, Neotericz is playing two gameboy with Not Poet in vocals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chip Music:** A new musical subculture using old videogame consoles for 8-bit music presents an opportunity for innovation in musical instrument design and sound engineering. - **Retro-inspired Music:** The growing popularity of chip music in Buenos Aires fueled by a demand for ringtones, truetones, and backtones presents an opportunity for new music streaming and digital distribution platforms. - **Obsolete Technology Revival:** The emerging trend of using obsolete technology for creative expression presents an opportunity for innovation in repurposing old technology for new uses, such as in art and fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music:** The rise of chip music in the Buenos Aires underground music scene presents an opportunity for innovative music production studios and record labels specializing in retro-inspired sounds. - **Technology:** The utilization of old videogame consoles in chip music composition and performance presents an opportunity for technology companies to explore new possibilities for repurposing outdated technology. - **Digital Media:** The demand for chip music as ringtones, truetones, and backtones highlights potential opportunities for digital media agencies and content providers to incorporate this emerging genre into their platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [Retro AI Radio Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fizz-fm.md)