[metadata_records] is an imprint for Dark Arps. In this debut EP, Jon returns to his formative nuskool breaks influences with three groove-laden chin-strokers: 'Broken Promise', 'Grow Op' and 'Plead’. Expect rubbery bass, percussive boom-bap, and cheeky melodic interjections as we romp through these three electro-charged funkhausers. The title track ‘Broken Promise’ hits you with the one- two chord stabs right off the bat and just doesn’t stop. ‘Grow Op’ is low-rolling with that Seinfeld slap, and ‘Plead’ takes us on a perilous journey through pretentious bassline progressions... buckle up! For more, visit www.metadatarecords.com

After nearly 25 years exploring a wide gamut of technical and artistic disciplines in electronic music, design, animation and production, Jon Bierman aka Dark Arps is proud to present [metadata_records], a fusion of audio/visual intent. It consolidates, providing a platform for uninhibited expression, allowing complete control over every aspect of the aesthetic and delivery - allowing the work to flow, in his own time, on his own terms, with authenticity. ‘Broken Promise EP’ is an apt introduction, a trio of engaging tunes, exploring a fusion of progressive techno and broken beat, every piece a journey, shuffling dancefloors and living room raves alike into territories unknown.

Broken Promise EP

Broken Promise

S10E5 - Vancouver's Finest
recorded live @ BitcouverHQ / 
WSTWDPLTU - 2022.09.13


1. Dark Arps - Broken Promise - Broken Promise EP
https://soundcloud.com/dark-arps/sets/mdr001-broken-promise-ep

2. schnüdlbug - gluckschmerz - pop2
https://schnudlbug.bandcamp.com/track/gluckschmerz

3. Karl Casey - Black Lotus - White Bat VII
https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/track/black-lotus

4. Hitori Tori - Sizesshe - various alternate realities, a darqlab 15th anniversary formula
https://darqlabmedia.bandcamp.com/track/hitori-tori-sizesshe

5. loscil - Lucy Dub - First Narrows
https://loscil.bandcamp.com/track/lucy-dub

6. Dark Arps - Grow Op - Broken Promise EP
https://soundcloud.com/dark-arps/grow-op-1?in=dark-arps/sets/mdr001-broken-promise-ep

7. Teen Daze - Swimming - Interior
https://teendaze.bandcamp.com/track/swimming-2

8. R23X - Preservation - EarthCade
https://r23x.bandcamp.com/track/preservation

9. bryface - Daytrip 2 Odaiba (Train Radio Compilation)
https://soundcloud.com/bryface/daytrip-2-odaiba-train-radio-compilation

10. Pongball - Zen Mountains - Kunai (OST)
https://shannonmason.bandcamp.com/track/zen-mountains

11. R23X - Threshold Guardian - RE-GEN
https://r23x.bandcamp.com/track/threshold-guardian

12. Dark Arps - Jumbo Rafiki
https://soundcloud.com/dark-arps/jumbo-rafiki?in=dark-arps/sets/phantasy-ep

13. Goreshit and Hitori Tori - Ahoy Me Boy - Misdirection
https://hitoritor1.bandcamp.com/track/ahoy-my-boy

14. Devours - Yoshi's Revenge - Escape From Planet Devours
https://devours.bandcamp.com/track/yoshis-revenge

15. schnüdlbug - arena - arena_ep
https://schnudlbug.bandcamp.com/track/arena-2

16. bryface - celestial maneuvers (LSDJ) (Loop Sessions Vancouver #9)
https://soundcloud.com/bryface/celestial-maneuvers

17. FM Attack - Cinematic - The Never Ending
https://fmattack.bandcamp.com/track/cinematic

18. myngvs - problem cpu - offering
https://myngvs.bandcamp.com/track/problem-cpu-2

19. False Noise - Floral Strobe - s/t
https://upscalehq.bandcamp.com/track/floral-strobe

20. Landon Podblieski - sleep - Kingsway
https://superjoebob.bandcamp.com/track/sleep

21. plusol - Axis Pillar - s/t
https://plusol.bandcamp.com/track/axis-pillar

22. Mountain Maxwell - The People's Forest - s/t
https://mountmaxwell.bandcamp.com/track/the-peoples-forest

23. False Noise - Serpentine - Emerald Green
https://upscalehq.bandcamp.com/track/serpentine

24. R23X - Blue Zone - Bio Blade
https://fire-toolz.bandcamp.com/track/blue-zone

25. Pender Street Steppers - Glass City - Glass City / The Golden Garden
https://penderstreetsteppers.bandcamp.com/track/glass-city

S10E5

BTCVR-FM
S0E08 - "YUP!"

A very special @bitcouver, as your host Phatty Soleil (@l8ly) announces that BITCOUVER-FM has become a real FM radio-show! Vancouver's ONLY chiptune BROADCAST! Join us every Tuesday, 8-10PM, on CJSF (90.1FM) and on the world-wide web shortly after!

Thank you to everyone who supported @bitcouver since the early days of the podcast, and big-ups to everyone who has come by for interview sessions, those who've submitted tracks, and everyone who has taken a new-found interest in the vast world of chiptune.

This week: the new @floorbaba ("DIRT BIRD" EP) from @deskpopmusic; the brand new @ujico release ("エイリアン☆ポップ" EP), some delish @louiscole, @fmrangers ft. @ggsokolov, @yarderyyz, and more!!  

===============================
(ft. your host phatty-soleil (@l8ly) + @stillirize)

SYNTHESIZE WITH NOSTALGIA;
LET'S GO!

Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! Celebrating the best in video-game OST's, chiptune, fakebit, and discussion on gaming tech, news, and culture!

BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain. This episode was originally aired on December 5. (12/5/2017)

!
BTCVR-FM
TUESDAYS - DEC. 5 / 12 / 19 / 26
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SYNTHESIZE w/ NOSTALGIA
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BTCVR-FM

BTCVR-FM (S0E09) - "YUP!"

BTCVR-FM
S1E7 - "COMMODORE / SMASH SOME MORE"

@bitcouver FM is back! Phatty Soleil (@L8LY) smashes into your stereo with Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! (We're now available every Tuesday, 8-10PM, on 90.1FM and on the world-wide web shortly after!)

This week: A delicious smörgåsbord of Commodore64 - .SID tunes a-plenty! ft. LMan, Shape, Onslaught, Extend, elix, Starion, Jeff, Geir Tjelta. Also! I finally get the new-old-Smash Bros.! [大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ] . And - lots of peeps in the studio!

Thank you to everyone who supported @bitcouver since the early days of the podcast, and big-ups to everyone who has come by for interview sessions, those who've submitted tracks, and everyone who has taken a new-found interest in the vast world of chiptune. Please continue to bug me with tracks / comments / likes / subscribes / shares / general bumping + supporting of the show!

=================
{{TRACKLIST}}
{{pending...}}
=================

(ft. your host Phatty Soleil (@l8ly), @markdemonoloq, PINKYNARF, Erica, @mozziliac + @stillirize)

SYNTHESIZE WITH NOSTALGIA;
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Bitcouver-FM !
Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! Celebrating the best in video-game OST's, chiptune, fakebit, and discussion on gaming tech, news, and culture!

BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain. This episode was originally aired January 23th. (1/23/2018)

BTCVR-FM
TUESDAYS - JAN. 2 / 9 / 16 / 23 / 30
8-10PM
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And as always, follow us here:
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++
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S1E7 - "COMMODORE / SMASH SOME MORE"

I.T.H

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Twitter: twitter.com/louisrain_
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"For The City &
No One Else."

Produced & Mixed By: Louis Rain

BTCVR-FM
S2E2 - "SOCAN" [ROUND1]

@bitcouver FM is back! Phatty Soleil (@L8LY) returns with heavy harmonies, authentic arps, chilling chips, and OG GameBoys, for Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! (We're now available every Tuesday, 8-10PM, on 90.1FM and on the world-wide web shortly after!)

This week: An ALL-VANCOUVER special! Featuring @bryface, Ultraklystron (@karlrolson), @pongball, @yyjyvr, 
as well as unedited complete length plays of some earlier @senpaisuicideclub albums.
Enjoy the coastal stylings of Metro Bitcouver's finest residents.

Thank you to everyone who supported @bitcouver since the early days of the podcast, and big-ups to everyone who has come by for interview sessions, those who've submitted tracks, and everyone who has taken a new-found interest in the vast world of chiptune. Please continue to bug me with tracks / comments / likes / subscribes / shares / general bumping + supporting of the show!

WE ARE WORKING ON THE WEBSITE, PLEASE BE PATIENT <3

=================

(ft. your host Phatty Soleil (@l8ly)

SYNTHESIZE WITH NOSTALGIA;
LET'S GO!

Bitcouver-FM !
Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! Celebrating the best in video-game OST's, chiptune, fakebit, and discussion on gaming tech, news, and culture!

BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain. 

BTCVR-FM
TUESDAYS
8-10PM
CJSF (90.1FM)
http://cjsf.ca/
https://fb.me/btcvr

And as always, follow us here:
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https://twitch.tv/bitcouver
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https://instagram.com/bitcouver
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
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donate: patreon.com/bitcouver

BitcouverFM

S2E2 - SOCAN [round1]

BTCVR-FM
S2E3 - "BREAKCOUVER"

@bitcouver FM is back! Phatty Soleil (@L8LY) returns with heavy harmonies, authentic arps, chilling chips, and OG GameBoys, for Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! (We're now available every Tuesday, 8-10PM, on 90.1FM and on the world-wide web shortly after!)

This week: LETS MASH UP THE PLACE! BREAK-CORE, SKRAMZ, CHIPTHRASH, AND BITCOUVER LOVE! (ft. @hitoritori, @a-cellophane-jackal, @lootcanal, @biohannya, @masterbootrecord, @ggsokolov, and many more! (even some ancient NJPTVS from @id3s)

Thank you to everyone who supported @bitcouver since the early days of the podcast, and big-ups to everyone who has come by for interview sessions, those who've submitted tracks, and everyone who has taken a new-found interest in the vast world of chiptune. Please continue to bug me with tracks / comments / likes / subscribes / shares / general bumping + supporting of the show!

WE ARE WORKING ON THE WEBSITE, PLEASE BE PATIENT <3

=================

[TRACKLIST]

Hitori Tori - "we need blips"[🍁]
a cellophane jackal - "skinny pig"
a cellophane jackal - "i never leave the house without a weapon"
Lootcanal - "lootcanal chiptune mix" (3m40s start)[🍁]
weyheyhey !! - Little Batty Foo Foo (Biohannya Edit)
Naoki Che - "Summer Vacation"
Naoki Che - "Arcade Mania"
Naoki Che - "Mysterious Island"
Naoki Che - "Hot Limit (Cover)"
MASTER BOOT RECORD - "IRQ 0 SYSTEM CLOCK"
Game Genie Sokolov - "Beyond Io"[🍁]
Laz - "Light the Fuse"
Dya - "Ninjutsu Night School"
KOF 99 (OST) - "Standby (How to Play ~ Player Select)
a cellophane jackal - "cum dragon"
NJPTVS - "III.II" (NJPTVS III)[🍁]
NJPTVS - "№2 - II" (NJPTVS)[🍁]
Opposite Armor
Aether Realm - "The Sun, The Moon, The Star (instrumental)"
Together We Are Robots - "Let It Out"[🍁]
Marshall Art - "Hello, Oil Age"[🍁]
Super Duper Digi​-​Punk Split Vol​.​3  -- selections
a cellophane jackal - 
Hitori Tori - Agoira[🍁]

=================

(ft. your host Phatty Soleil (@l8ly)

SYNTHESIZE WITH NOSTALGIA;
LET'S GO!

Bitcouver-FM !
Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! Celebrating the best in video-game OST's, chiptune, fakebit, and discussion on gaming tech, news, and culture!

BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain, on unceded Coast Salish territory. This episode was originally aired April 3rd. (4/3/2018)

BTCVR-FM
TUESDAYS
8-10PM
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And as always, follow us here:
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https://instagram.com/bitcouver
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
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S2E3 - "BREAKCOUVER!"

BTCVR-FM
S2E4 - "History of Chip, vol. II - YM2612"

@bitcouver FM is back! Phatty Soleil (@L8LY) returns with heavy harmonies, authentic arps, chilling chips, and OG GameBoys, for Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! (We're now available every Tuesday, 8-10PM, on 90.1FM and on the world-wide web shortly after!)

This week: We dive deep into the amazing YM2612 FM chip, featured on the Sega Genesis + Sega MegaDrive consoles! A hand-picked selection of classic OST's, and new compositions on this legendary staple in the chiptune scene.

Thank you to everyone who supported @bitcouver since the early days of the podcast, and big-ups to everyone who has come by for interview sessions, those who've submitted tracks, and everyone who has taken a new-found interest in the vast world of chiptune. Please continue to bug me with tracks / comments / likes / subscribes / shares / general bumping + supporting of the show!

(ALL COPYRIGHTS FOR OST tracks BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, AND ARE EXHIBITED UNDER A FAIR-USE POLICY. WE DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE SEGA-LICENSED WORKS or DERIVATIVES, AND GRACIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE CURRENT RIGHTS HOLDERS.)

WE ARE WORKING ON THE WEBSITE, PLEASE BE PATIENT <3

=================


(ft. your host Phatty Soleil (@l8ly)

SYNTHESIZE WITH NOSTALGIA;
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Bitcouver-FM !
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BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain, on unceded Coast Salish territory. This episode was originally aired April 10th. (4/10/2018)

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And as always, follow us here:
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S2E4 - "History of Chip vol. II - YM2612"

BTCVR-FM
S2E5 - "History of Chip, vol. I - Early Electronic Instruments"

@bitcouver FM is back! Phatty Soleil (@L8LY) returns with heavy harmonies, authentic arps, chilling chips, and OG GameBoys, for Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! (We're now available every Tuesday, 8-10PM, on 90.1FM and on the world-wide web shortly after!)

This week: Exploring three foundational early electronic instruments from the 1920's and 30's, we take a close look at the Theremin + Ondes-Martenot + Trautonium ! Featuring information on construction / sound-generation, history, and some truly rare recorded gems possibly never heard before on CJSF!

Thank you to everyone who supported @bitcouver since the early days of the podcast, and big-ups to everyone who has come by for interview sessions, those who've submitted tracks, and everyone who has taken a new-found interest in the vast world of chiptune. Please continue to bug me with tracks / comments / likes / subscribes / shares / general bumping + supporting of the show!

(ALL COPYRIGHTS FOR TRACKS FEATURED BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, AND ARE EXHIBITED UNDER A FAIR-USE POLICY. WE DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE WORKS or DERIVATIVES, AND GRACIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE CURRENT RIGHTS HOLDERS.)

WE ARE WORKING ON THE WEBSITE, PLEASE BE PATIENT <3

=================

(ft. your host Phatty Soleil (@l8ly)

SYNTHESIZE WITH NOSTALGIA;
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Bitcouver-FM !
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BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain, on unceded Coast Salish territory. This episode was originally aired March 6th. (3/6/2018)

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S2E5 - "History of Chip vol. I - Early Electronic Instruments"

**SOUNDCLOUD EXCLUSIVE**

((MEmyself&ihatepeople))Out Now On all streaming platforms worldwide!!!

@ACFOURTYEIGHT

iNEEDAVACATION++

S7E2 - “MOMCOUVER RETURNS”
[2019.9.24]
CJSF * 90.1FM

SYNOP:
This week: the debut of a new release from scythe (@scythe1005), released on @cheapbeatsmusic. Please join us for a full broadcast of “Mirage Diary”, available now on streaming media and physical! Also - the broadcast debut of the new @kitty-on-fire-records Split-LP “Made in Tokyo” - Hellokikimusic + Nerd Girls (underground chip-rarity from Japan!).   


LINKS:
https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/mirage-diary - FULL
https://scythe1005.bandcamp.com/track/shiden-issen
https://yerzmyey.bandcamp.com/album/the-lady-of-mars - (SPLIT 1st/2nd half)
https://kittyonfirerecords.bandcamp.com/album/made-in-tokyo - FULL
https://ubiktune.bandcamp.com/album/soundshock-3-fm-funk-nirvana
https://ubiktune.bandcamp.com/track/bass-driven
https://ubiktune.bandcamp.com/track/modulationarism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmJP5EFUEpw - SimCity NES soundtrack!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTEEa2-9mZ7YV8LAbaNoP8K7Mb6J6n3S7 - Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle OST (DMG - 60Hz)


EVENTS/NOTES:

New Forms Festival
http://newformsfestival.com/
Sept. 25-29 / VANCOUVER

(go to the NFF AfterParty!)

OVERFLOW #007 - Vancouver Chiptune Concert series!
VIDEOGAME COMPOSER SOUNDTRACKS!
[incl. CELESTE [OST] ]
FOX CABARET (Main St.)
Oct. 21 / VANCOUVER / 8PM

Square Sounds Festival
https://www.squaresoundsfestival.com/
https://sst2019.cheapbeats.net/
https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/squaresounds/videos
https://twitter.com/square_sounds
[ALREADY HAPPENED ;_;]



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BTCVR-FM is proudly supported by CJSF 90.1FM, SFU's community radio station, broadcasting on top of Burnaby Mountain, on unceded Coast Salish territory. This episode was originally aired September 24th. (9/24/2019)

“@bitcouver FM is back! DJ L8LY returns with heavy harmonies, authentic arps, chilling chips, and OG GameBoys, for Vancouver's ONLY chiptune broadcast! 
(We're now available every Tuesday, 8 — 10PM (Pacific), on 90.1FM and on the world-wide web shortly after!)”
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S7E2 - "MOMCOUVER, Round II"

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