About Mode 7
Mode 7 is a rapper, writer, musician, and performer from Los Angeles, California. A historian of video games and a life long fan of hip hop. Mode 7 has taken all his knowledge and writing skills to spin some of the catchiest hooks and most clever lines in game music and hip hop.

Game Music 4 All presents a night of nerdy fun! If you’re feeling nostalgic, or want to get a glimpse into the world of retrogaming. If you want to enjoy live video game music and local performers. If you want to get on stage and perform. If you want to have a great Wednesday night in El Monte, then this is where you want to be!

Retro consoles available for free play! Open stage for musicians and performers with Open Mic and Karaoke! Vendors and artists with unique products! Delicious food and drinks thanks to Fusion Bar & Kitchen!

Retro Games, Open Mic & Karaoke event February 5, Wednesday
Fusion Bar & Kitchen in El Monte, California
11672 Ramona Blvd El monte, CA 91762

• Free Entry

• 18+ (under 18 w/ supervision. Alcohol served on premises for 21+ w/ valid ID)

• Free sign up for Karaoke / Open Mic (5 min open mic / 1 song karaoke - sign ups start 8PM)

Be part of a future Retro Game Wednesday! We are always looking for video game inspired Vendors, Indie Game Makers, Live Performers, and Sponsors! Check out the links below if you are interested!

• Vendors (vendor application form)

• Live Performances (performer application form)

• Sponsors (sponsorship application form)

Upcoming Retro Game Wednesday event dates…

• February 19

• March 5

• March 19

• April 2

• April 16

• April 30

More info for these dates coming soon!

Final Fantasy Adventure - 1991
“Mana’s Mission” Rap Remix

Dr. Mario - 1990
”Chill” Rap Remix

Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon - 2000
“The Second Act” Rap Remix

Pokemon Red and Blue - 1998
”Evolution” Rap Remix

Coming Soon… Bringing it all together!

Game Music 4 All presents a night of nerdy fun! If you’re feeling nostalgic, or want to get a glimpse into the world of retrogaming. If you want to enjoy live video game music and local performers. If you want to get on stage and perform. If you want to have a great Wednesday night in El Monte, then this is where you want to be!

Retro consoles available for free play! Open stage for musicians and performers with Open Mic and Karaoke! Vendors and artists with unique products! Delicious food and drinks thanks to Fusion Bar & Kitchen!

Retro Games, Open Mic & Karaoke event taking place on September 18, Wednesday
Fusion Bar & Kitchen in El Monte, California
11672 Ramona Blvd El monte, CA 91762

• Free Entry

• 18+ (under 18 w/ supervision. Alcohol served on premises for 21+ w/ valid ID)

• Free sign up for Karaoke / Open Mic (5 min open mic / 1 song karaoke - sign ups start 8PM)

Be part of a future Retro Game Wednesday! We are always looking for video game inspired Vendors, Indie Game Makers, Live Performers, and Sponsors! Check out the links below if you are interested!

• Vendors (vendor application form)

• Live Performances (performer application form)

• Sponsors (sponsorship application form)

Upcoming Retro Game Wednesday event dates…
October 30
November 13

More info for these dates coming soon!

This album is a tribute to the fans that have recently discovered the game, along with those long time lovers of the bird and bear, who remember getting the game all the way back in 1998. The album is also Mode 7’s way of looking back on his first year of live performances, along with a look at what the future holds!

From classics like the Banjo Kazooie Main Theme, and Click Clock Woods to more obscure tracks like Bad Magic Bayou from Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge, or the Golden Feather theme from Banjo-Pilot, Mode 7 mixes it all together into one cohesive album from the perspective of a rapping bear straight out of the backwoods of California!

Can you collect every collectible, and uncover every secret in GOLD COUNTRY?

Find the album on all streaming services, and support with a purchase on Bandcamp or a subscribtion on Patreon. Thanks for listening, and feel free to tell Microsoft that we are waiting for Banjo Threeie very patiently.

You can also watch music videos for the first two singles from Gold Country. Game On, a remix of the introduction and main theme of Banjo Kazooie. Also check out the video for my Bubble Gloop Swamp remix, The Swamp. Watch the videos below, or on the Mode 7 YouTube page.

The night will feature the original music of Lilybird Starr, Ivory Rose, Impossible Stars, Steel Maggie, and Moon Root.

Doors Open 7PM
Show starts 7:30PM
Fusion Bar and Kitchen
11672 Ramona Blvd El Monte, CA 91732

Find more from the artists!

Moon Root

Instagram: instagram.com/moonrootmusic
Linktree: linktr.ee/moonrootmusic
Spotify: Moon Root on Spotify

Steel Maggie

Instagram: instagram.com/steelmaggiehq
Website: steelmaggiemusic.com/
Spotify: Steel Maggie on Spotify

Impossible Stars

Instagram: instagram.com/impossible_stars_official

Ivory Rose

Instagram: instagram.com/ivoryroseinbloom

Lilybird Starr

Instagram: instagram.com/lilybird_starr_music

This new hot spot in Los Angeles features a range of events including Retro video game bar arcade nights, open mic, live jazz, rock, and hip hop concerts! Keep an eye out for more GM4A events happening at Fusion Bar and Kitchen in El Monte!

This vinyl was published by iam8bit in three variations. The one pictured below is the “3D Pop Up Pink” double LP, at least according to the label. Later variations of this album come in the same neon pink minus the pop up artwork, as well as green, which is fitting for Battletoads.

As mentioned, this is a 2LP set, featuring music from both the original NES soundtrack alongside the latest video game music from the 2020 Battletoads reboot. Side A and B feature the original soundtrack to the classic debut of the trio of toads, originally composed by David Wise. The second half consists of the latest in Battletoads BGM, David Housden and his work on the 2020 Battletoads revival.

Learn more about the album on the Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl album page on VGMdb and learn more about the vinyl on Discogs.

Listen to the full Battletoads SNES soundtrack on YouTube via retrovgnamusic

Listen to the full Battletoads (2020) original soundtrack on YouTube via AvengerAlex

Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl 2xLP Full Track List

Side A

Title Theme
Ragnarok's Canyon
Wookie Hole
Turbo Tunnel (Prelude)
Turbo Tunnel
Arctic Cavern
Pause

Side B

Dark Calling (cutscene)
Surf City / Terra Tubes
Karnath's Lair
Volkmire's Inferno (Prelude)
Volkmire's Inferno
Intruder Excluder
Rat Race
Clinger Wingers
The Revolution
Boss Battle
Stage Clear
Game Over

Side C

Battletoads
Khaos Mountains 2.0
Porkshank
Olympian Amphibians
Toadally Rad
To The Queen!
Powertoads
Space Toads

Side D

TOADSHAMBO
Queen's Guard
Axeley
Turbo Tunnel
Gut Reaction
Show's Over
The Topians

Bringing the chiptune to SOUND TEST is Pomona local, and heavy hitting musician DJ BLASTUM!

DJ Blastum live performance 9/23

From rapid blasting beats to dance heavy madness, it’s all done with a humble PSP from 2005. The past is the future though as DJ Blastum continues to push forward his rising career with old tech and a big heart!

Catch DJ Blastum opening up the concert! So don’t be late when doors open at 6PM!

SOUND TEST is a new concert series showcasing the best in video game music, nerdcore, chiptune, hip hop, rock, and independent music in Southern California!

SOUND TEST is a FREE EVENT and is ALL AGES
Tuesday, March 19
6-10PM
266 W 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766

The inauguaral event is in celebration of the release of the brand new Mode 7 mixtape, GOLD COUNTRY, a tribute to Banjo Kazooie. Mode 7 will be performing a set full of new music inpired by Banjo Kazooie and other classic Nintendo games!

Along with Mode 7, SOUND TEST will include eclectic and amazing sets from Mellow Lando, Nerdknight Music, Impossible Stars, DJ Blastum, and more to be announced. This event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome! I hope you’ll join us for a fun night of music and gaming! Cosplay is welcome, and appreciated! You can find more info on the event all over the web, please share this event with your friends and followers and anyone who loves good music and classic video games!

Find more info, tickets, RSVP and spread the word with these links and social media flyers!

Instagram

Twitter

YouTube

Facebook

BandsinTown

SongKick

Threads

The Game Boy Advance 2001 release was composed by longtime Capcom composer, Yoshino Aoki. Best known for her work from the Mega Man, and Breath of Fire series, before going freelance and contributing to music from publishers such as Square-Enix and former employer Capcom.

Have you played this game since it launched on the GBA over 20 years ago? Either original, or the Battle Network collection? What is your favorite track from the game? and do you own this vinyl?

Learn more about the album at the Mega Man Battle Network 2 Original Video Game Soundtrack page on VGMdb and learn more about the vinyl on Discogs.

Listen to the full soundtrack on YouTube via Frygoon

It’s time to come out of hibernation and celebrate the release of Banjo Kazooie tribute album, GOLD COUNTRY with Mode 7 and friends!

MARCH 19th in beautiful Downtown Pomona, California! The Shop will be host to a night of amazing musicians inspired by video games, anime, and more!

SOUND TEST is a new concert series showcasing the best in video game music, nerdcore, chiptune, hip hop, rock, and independent music in Southern California!
The inauguaral event is in celebration of the release of the brand new Mode 7 mixtape, GOLD COUNTRY, a tribute to Banjo Kazooie. Mode 7 will be performing a set full of new music inpired by Banjo Kazooie and other classic Nintendo games!

Along with Mode 7, SOUND TEST will include eclectic and amazing sets from Mellow Lando, Nerdknight Music, Impossible Stars, DJ Blastum, and more to be announced. This event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome! I hope you’ll join us for a fun night of music and gaming! Cosplay is welcome, and appreciated! You can find more info on the event all over the web, please share this event with your friends and followers and anyone who loves good music and classic video games!

Find more info, tickets, RSVP and spread the word with these links and social media flyers!

Instagram

Twitter

YouTube

Facebook

BandsinTown

SongKick

Threads

Find the song on all music apps!
Spotify

Apple Music

Bandcamp

YouTube Music

Hope you enjoy the track, and check out the lyrics in the lyrics video. You can also stream the new single Collectathon, below, or on Bandcamp! The track is also available for purchase on the Game Music 4 All Bandcamp page. Thanks so much for listening! Full album Gold Country, drops March 19!

If you enjoy Banjo Kazooie, and my music, please follow me on social media, and help me spread the word about this B-K tribute album! I’m hoping to share the passion of many Banjo Kazooie fans and pay tribute to a classic video game and a wonderful moment in time!

- Mode 7

Along with the amazing musicians there will be vendors, live art, food, shopping, and more!

Ontario Art Walk

Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 6PM - 10PM

223 E. Emporia St. Ontario, California 91762

Performances by:

Mode 7

Mark Vasquez

Porkboii

Impossible Stars

Unifire

Event produced by Emporia Arts District and Ontario Art Walk

Saturday, October 28 starting 7PM - FREE ENTRY! Underground and independent rappers, singers, emcees, and performers take the stage for an unforgettable night of music. The full artist line up has been announced and confirmed, Get ready to dance to over a dozen different performers covering nerdcore, video game music, conscious, emotional, old school, new school, and all of them combined!

The event will also be filled with vendors, food and drink. A one stop destination for your Saturday night!

UPDATED (as of 10/18/23) Event Info:

NerdKnight Music Presents: OktoberQuest

Tickets available on the official Eventbrite event page.

Saturday October 28, 2023 8PM

17905 Sky Park Circle Suite L Irvine, CA 92614

Read on for the full list of artists taking the stage!

Announced Artist List

Cas Hatchett

https://www.instagram.com/cashatchett/

Mia Kennedi

https://www.instagram.com/miakennedi/

Icy Tim

https://www.instagram.com/icytim_00/

Diavol

https://www.instagram.com/lildev_ill/

NerdKnight Music

https://www.instagram.com/nerdknightmusic/

JuseMC

https://www.instagram.com/juse_mc/

Bravo562

https://www.instagram.com/brxvo562/

Krystina

https://www.instagram.com/krystinamusic/

Anihuasca

https://www.instagram.com/anihuasca/

KawaiiSteez

https://www.instagram.com/kawaiisteez/

Prince Fame

https://www.instagram.com/fame1of1

VITUS KING

https://www.instagram.com/vitustheking/

Drip$tick

https://www.instagram.com/dripstick7/

LEMMEDOYA

https://www.instagram.com/lemmedoya/

Mode 7

https://www.instagram.com/mode7rap/

Mercutio X

https://www.instagram.com/sohard2tell

reyny.daze

https://www.instagram.com/reyny.daze

Awks Cord

https://www.instagram.com/awkscord_

Edward Lillie

https://www.instagram.com/_ewl3

K9

https://www.instagram.com/yungsaucink9

Pradda Jay

https://www.instagram.com/praddajay/

Pride

https://www.instagram.com/px_pride

OH.Tae

https://www.instagram.com/oh.taeee

Other Event Links:

Songkick event link

Bandsintown event link

NerdKnight Music Instagram Page (event organizers)

Saturday, October 28 at 8 PM, the stage will come alive with an extraordinary lineup of talented hip hop artists and musicians, ensuring non-stop excitement and energy from start to finish! An incredible and eclectic collection of artists, all brought together under one roof! Headlined by the amazing Cas Hatchett!

Food and Vendors will be available to shop and eat during the event!

Make sure to follow the NerdKnight Music Instagram page for artist announcements leading up to the event.

Event Info:

Tickets available on the official Eventbrite event page.

NerdKnight Music Presents: OktoberQuest

Saturday October 28, 2023 8PM

1048 South Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019

Announced Artist List

NerdKnight Music

Cas Hatchett

Icy Tim

Diavol

Anihuasca

Bravo562

Mode 7

Lemmedoya

Dripstick

JuseMC

KawaiiSteez

The event had a large focus on vendors with several large rows to peruse, including the requisite video games, from the NES era, up to the latest Switch games. There were also a healthy amount of artists selling a variety of wares, from stuffed animals to buttons and keychains. A few booths were even selling brand new retro video games.

There were a few other things to do with your time. Several video game tournaments were running throughout the day. A Cosplay contest was held as well, and many of those cosplayers were walking their way through the convention for much of the day.

Along one row were the various presenters that would be speaking on panels throughout both days of the show. I sat in on the Pat the NES Punk panel and learned about his upcoming N64 review book.

There were also several VA artists from well known video games and anime, including Maggie Robertson, voice of Lady Dimitrescu of Resident Evil fame. She was taller than me, which fits the character, but I am a short man so that was not a tough barrier to cross.

A large section of CRT televisions sat in the middle of the floor, with a huge variety of games of previous console generations. Tony Hawk to Halo, Mario Kart, to an older version of Mario Kart. Classic stuff.

The star of this event as with many game collector conventions was the wide variety of vendors. I spent the most time checking out the wares of various vendors soaking in the variety of products, both new and old, that were selling from the many booths.

I ended up grabbing a few trinkets from several of the vendors. I'm not exactly in the market for any major collectibles at the moment, but have a hard time saying no to some of the cool and cute little items that adorn many of the artists' booths.

I mentioned tournaments, and there were many of them, from classic arcade games, to the most popular of the weekend, the Smash Bros Ultimate tournament. There was a variety of trophies on display before being awarded to the winners.

Overall I enjoyed my time at the event, which had a fair bit of variety for game fans of many types, as well as fans of the personalities surrounding the retro gaming and collecting community. I hope to see this event continue to grow in the future, and hopefully they might add some video game music acts at SCGE2024.

Thank you to the folks at SCGE for providing press passes so GM4A can cover this event.

The track ‘His Destiny’ is the latest single from the new 777 mixtape. On the heels of ‘Only Together’ in February, and popular Super Mario Bros. 3 remix ‘Pipe Land’ in April, Mode 7 returns with the release of His Destiny (Legend of Zelda Link to the Past) a hip hop remix of the theme ‘Seal of Seven Maidens’ aka the introduction music, originally written by the legendary Koji Kondo.

You can find more about Mode 7 right here on GM4A. You can find Mode 7’s music on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. Mode 7 can be found on social media on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

The program for this event feels like quite an eclectic mix of music from different game genres that will be fascinating to hear live. Level Up! will take place at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall in Northridge, California. Tickets and info can be found on the Upcoming Shows page on the Helix Collective website.

Level Up! features game music from the globally popular Assassin’s Creed and the Riot Games Cinematic 2023 to revolutionary indie games including Telling Lies and Dungeon Defenders. The music will be played live to select game highlights throughout the show.  Helix Collective and the Composers Diversity Collective present this concert featuring a roster of BIPOC and women composers, shining a light on some of the biggest talents in video game music today. 

Featuring video game music by Winifred Phillips (Assassin’s Creed Liberation), Nainita Desai (Telling Lies, Immortality), Edwin Wendler (Bladed Fury, Honor of Kings), Jessica Curry (Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs), Afshin Cohen (Dungeon Defenders), Chase Bethea (Stardander School for Witches), Sid De La Cruz (Unearthing Mars 2: The Ancient War), Min He (Zombie Rollerz), and George Shaw (Hop On - Lunar Revel 2023 Cinematic Riot Games). 

Attendees will travel through the musical worlds of games like Assassin’s Creed Liberation, set in 18th Century French Louisiana, Telling Lies with a 21st Century FBI agent piecing together a mystery and Ancient China in Bladed Fury. Helix will celebrate 2023 with Riot Games’ Hop On - Lunar Revel Cinematic, fight the undead in Zombie Rollerz, unravel the mysteries of the past in Unearthing Mars 2: The Ancient War, save the land of Etheria in Dungeon Defenders, survive the horrors of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, and learn how to wield magic in the Stardander School for Witches. The concert will be a sound exploration of the individual worlds of each game.

This event isn’t too far from my neck of the words, so maybe I’ll see you there!

Pipe Land, the latest single from the new 777 Mixtape, references Super Mario games from Arcade Donkey Kong all the way up to Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch. This video game rap music video brings a wealth of classic references to the many highlights and some hidden secrets in the Mario Bros universe. Watch the video here on Game Music 4 All, or watch and subscribe on the new Mode 7 YouTube Channel.

Mode 7 is a rapper, writer, and musician from Los Angeles, California. With the brand new 777 Mixtape, along with recent live performances in Anaheim and Pomona, Mode 7 is bringing VGM and nerdcore rap all over Southern California!

You can find more about Mode 7 on his bio page: bio.site/mode7 You can also support Mode 7 by following his music on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Apple Music, and Instagram.

From the Arcade, to the original Nintendo Entertainment System, through the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS / 3DS, and of course the N64, Gamecube, GBA, Wii, Wii U, and even a mobile game, cartoons, manga, anime, a live action movie, and now a fully realized CGI animated film. Here we go!

Shotty, along with video game rapper Mode 7 are performing a FREE EVENT at The Shop in Downtown Pomona the night of Friday, March 31st, 2023!

RSVP to the event on the EventBrite page for this event!

Free Event

Friday, March 31st 7PM

266 W. 2nd St. Pomona, CA 91766

Video Games, Live Music, and more!

Shotty is a 2-piece rock & pop & sparkles band from Seattle, now living in LA. When not rocking out, they're making videos, playing video games, collecting toys, and leveling up.

Learn more: shottylovesyou.com

Mode 7 is a rapper and writer from Los Angeles, California, taking hip hop to another level with his original style of clever but conscious game music inspired hip hop.

Learn more: bio.site/mode7

The Shop x 3 Bit Games is the place in Downtown Pomona for every nerdy need you could imagine, and more. Comics, Cards, Video Games, Music, and Live Events!

Learn more: linktr.ee/3bitgames