Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure!
Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure!
Albums Discussed
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Depressive Silence - Mourning (orig. Depressive Silence II)
KOBOLD - The valley of the forgotten secrets
Related Links
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A Guide Through the Darkened Passages of Dungeon Synth
A Beginner’s Guide to…Dungeon Synth
The (Somewhat) Definitive Guide to Dungeon Synth
Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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