Play For Japan: The Album Vol. 2 announced
During a recent discussion with Grasshopper Manufacture chief sound officer Akira Yamaoka, we received word that Play For Japan: The Album Vol. 2 is intended for release in the near future. The game industry relief effort, which was organized following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunamis in Japan last year, features the participation of prominent game composers from various geographical regions and raises funds for the Red Cross in Japan.
Stu charity Atari track on SoundCloud
Atari chip musician Stu has uploaded his track from the Chip In: Japan! fundraiser compilation to SoundCloud. "Toxic Seed" is a reflection on humankind's ability to damage our biggest treasure: planet earth. The track was composed shortly after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunamis.
Leeni releases Headphones On Your Heart charity EP
Chiptune musician Leeni has released her latest collection of Game Boy music, titled Headphones On Your Heart. The EP is available through Bandcamp, with all proceeds going to the Jed Foundation, a non-profit organization working to reduce emotional distress among young people.
Play It Forward game-inspired charity album released
The charity album Play It Forward, benefiting the Child's Play charity and Electronic Frontier Foundation non-profit organization was released today through Bandcamp. Participants include Stemage (Alpha Squad), Dan Taylor (Metroid Metal), and Jeff Ball (Monkey Island 2).
Vibes Against Vibes charity album now on Bandcamp
PixelJunk Eden art and music director Baiyon has made his two-volume charity EP Vibes Against Vibes available to stream in full and purchase through Bandcamp.
Vibes Against Vibes charity albums released by Baiyon
PixelJunk 4am art and music director Baiyon has released a two-volume charity album called Vibes Against Vibes through his netlabel Descanso.
Stemage releases Grandia II Frets of Valmar EP
In March, MAGFest organized a fundraiser for Tohoku earthquake relief. As a direct result, Stemage has released Frets of Valmar, his Grandia II cover EP, through Bandcamp.
Q&A: Akira Yamaoka, Mitsuto Suzuki and Hip Tanaka Play For Japan
Akira Yamaoka discusses the creation of the fundraising initiative Play For Japan: The Album, whose proceeds will go to charity. He is joined by charity album participants Hip Tanaka.β and Mitsuto Suzuki.
Q&A: Yasunori Mitsuda and Laura Shigihara Play For Japan
Game composers Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Cross) and Laura Shigihara (Plants vs Zombies) discuss their participation in the Play For Japan music compilation.
Grasshopper Manufacture raises $80,000 for charity
Game developer Grasshopper Manufacture has raised $80,000 for disaster relief following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunamis through auctions and non-profit game sales.
Cave to donate downloadable title profits to Quake relief
Now through April 17, iOs action shooter Mushihimesama Bug Panic is on sale for $1, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.
Oto Gift track samples online
Game sound studio Basiscape is streaming music from their Oto Gift charity album on a special webpage. The EP is intended to be sold in the near future, with proceeds benefiting disaster relief.
Bit Shifter tribute album to benefit Japan disaster relief
Michael Lerman has overseen a 23-track chiptune remix album entitled Reformat: A Tribute to Bit Shifter, whose proceeds will be donated to disaster relief in Japan.
Plants vs Zombies soundtrack on sale for charity
The designer of PC role-playing game Melolune is hosting a soundtrack sale for her music from Plants vs Zombies, with 100% of the proceeds going to relief efforts in Japan.
