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Artist Interview: Ken “coda” Snyder

Ken “coda” Snyder is definitely our retro music extraordinaire, making a name for himself in the chiptune scene. He is versatile, however, writing music in a variety of retro and modern formats, touching on everything from pop and electronic to rock and more. His biggest works in the indie game space include his FM score to Read Only Memories: Neurodiver and his upbeat electronic contributions to the Drive Ahead! series. He’s also a popular arranger, having contributed remixes to Shovel Knight, Fez, and Duke Nukem 3D.

Read his full biography, credits list, and hear some sample music on his Scarlet Moon Artists page. Check below for an interview with coda about his style, inspirations, and collaboration with Scarlet Moon.

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Artist Interview: Soyo Oka

Soyo Oka is a legend of the early Nintendo era, working on some of the most iconic titles from Ice Hockey on the NES to Super Mario Kart, Pilotwings, and Sim City on the SNES. She was one of the most prominent women working in game music during this era and continues to serve as an inspiration through her original works and now her contributions to indie games around the world.

Read her full biography, credits list, and hear some sample music on her Scarlet Moon Artists page. Check below for an interview with Soyo Oka about her style, inspirations, and collaboration with Scarlet Moon.

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