Friday the 13th!

Happy Friday the 13th! This weekend, get Acid Washed's remix of Voorhees Stomp as pay-what-you-want via my official Bandcamp page. Download includes the fantastic Jason X-flavored sleeve by U.S. poster artist Jesse Philips. Get it here.

Groupees!

I couldn't be more thrilled to announce that Videogram's music has been made part of Groupees all-new horror and thriller-themed The Darkening Bundle!

The five-game bundle includes Akupara Games' Keep in Mind: Remastered, Frymore's Firewood, Sijawa Production's Kukui, Spytihněv’s LEGIE, WildArts' Helltown, and features Videogram tracks culled from both the Choice Cuts 2014 - 2018 compilation as well as the recent Acid Washed remix of Voorhees Stomp.

The bundle, launching today, can be purchased during Groupees' two-week campaign for a minimum of $3 - with some of the proceeds benefiting charities. More information here and via their official Facebook page here.

I'm quite honored having been asked to take part in this and want to thank both Groupees and the game developers for this opportunity!

EDIT: The two-week campaign is over with an impressive 1,244 bundles sold! I'd like to thank the gamers for the support and Akupara Games, Frymore, Sijawa Production, Spytihněv, WildArts and everyone at Groupees for the opportunity!

VHS Lives: Out Now!

And it's finally here, the official release of VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary! An "awesome way to relive the 80's!" according to Starburst Magazine, it's already been dubbed a cult classic by some. I couldn't be more excited and wish all the best to Tony and everyone else at Vestra Pictures!

Available on both physical and digital media, you can get the DVD via WWMD here and the digital version via iTunes here and Amazon here. Support!

While on the subject, I'd like to announce that the Videogram tracks appearing in the documentary - the trailers features He's Still Out There and Voorhees Stomp off my Camp Blood EP - will be made available - remixed and remastered! - to coincide with the release. Out soon!

You can get updates on this and other Videogram and SelectaVision releases via this web page, my official Facebook page here, or by subscribing to my mailing list at eepurl.com/GX7G5 Thanks!

Radio Renate

Check it out: Acid Washed recently played a show at Salon - Zur wilden Renate in Berlin, and, to promote this, Andrew did an in-studio interview with Radio Renate while sharing some recent work on-air, including their remix of Voorhees Stomp. The show is available on SoundCloud, you can stream it below.

Speaking of which: Videogram's Voorhees Stomp (Acid Washed Remix) is now available to purchase via Amazon, Deezer, Google Play, as well as iTunes. Check it out.

Voorhees Stomp (Acid Washed Remix)!

Artwork by Jesse Philips.

Just in time for Friday the 13th, French electronic duo Acid Washed sink their teeth into Voorhees Stomp, the tongue-in-cheek tribute to Crystal Lake's favorite mama's boy!

The Record Makers' artists - whose previous remix collaborations include Moby, Wolfmother, and Jimmy Somerville - updates the fun, retro-tinged 2015 original and delivers a hard-edged, stomping crossover dance remix with powerful rhythm, booming effects, and ominous, eerie synths.

The track comes with outstanding Jason X-themed artwork by U.S. poster artist Jesse Philips, whose impressive portfolio includes a wide variety of artists such as The Pixies, Radiohead, Napalm Death, and Beck, to mention just a few.

Available as a digital-only track via my official Bandcamp page, with iTunes, Google Play etc. following on Friday the 13th. Get it here.

Disco Suicide Podcast 011: Acid Washed!

Head on over to SoundCloud and check out Acid Washed's latest mix for Disco Suicide! The French duo, signed to Record Makers (Kavinsky etc.), offers up an hour's worth of dance-friendly material from a wide variety of artists such as Andrew Weatherall, Moscoman and Khidja, and even added In 2077 A.D. off my Gladiatori dell'Apocalisse EP! Check it out here.

This isn't the first time the duo has been kind to include Videogram sounds in their work. Last year they added Voorhees Stomp off my Camp Blood 10" EP on their radio show for Heartbeats. More on that here.

Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI!

Happy 30th anniversary to Tom McLoughlin's Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI, released on August 1st back in 1986. Like I recently stated in my interview with Return to Camp Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Podcast, it's the horror genre's first postmodern slasher movie, years prior to Wes Craven's Scream franchise, not only making it stand out as an installment in the Friday the 13th franchise, but rightfully earning it a place in horror movie history as well.

Film School Rejects wrote an interesting article on this, pretty much agreeing with my sentiments, so make sure to head on over there and read it in full. You can listen to my interview with Return to Camp Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Podcast here, and make sure to give them a like on their official Facebook page here.

Acid Washed

Here's some exciting news for you to check out: DJ duo Acid Washed just included Voorhees Stomp off my Camp Blood EP on their most recent radio show on Heartbeats. A pleasant surprise indeed, I can't thank the guys enough for sharing my music. Turns out they're fans of this project and have spun the EP on several of their performances. Check out their official Facebook page here and listen to the show here.

The duo most recently remixed Moby's Almost Loved - receiving praise from none other than Mute Records - and although I don't wanna give too much away at the moment, there is a Videogram remix coming later this year. Stay tuned for more info on that one!

In other news, UK's The Scream Review recently gave my Pre-Cert LP/CD a track-by-track review. Calling it an "absolute buy" and with an "entirely unique track list", you can read it in full here.

Camp Blood EP digital!

Here we go: December's here and that means the digital version of the Camp Blood EP has been launched on my Bandcamp page! Featuring the five tracks from the 10" pic disc EP on Cineploit, this version adds some exclusive bonus tracks, the original 2014 version of Camp Blood as well as the Voorhees Stomp 8-bit video directed by Aaron Romero. Check it out here.

Cineploit are accepting pre-orders on the vinyl edition. And this one's a must for the collector, as it comes with gorgeous artwork courtesy German artist Andy Grail and Cursed Camp Studios. Get it directly via their website for €16/$17, plus postage, here.

In other news, iconic Starburst Magazine recently posted their review of my Pre-Cert album. Summing it up as a "fantastic compilation that plays like a best-of" and "absolutely inspired", they gave the album a whopping 8 stars out of 10! Read it in full here.

Camp Blood pre-orders!

Cineploit just announced on their official Facebook page that they are now accepting pre-orders on the December release of my Camp Blood EP. This five-track 10" pic disc vinyl record features fun remixes of both Camp Blood and Voorhees Stomp off the Pre-Cert LP/CD, with additional tracks exclusive for this release.

As an added bonus, the EP features gorgeous artwork courtesy Andy Grail and Cursed Camp Studios, making it an audio and visual treat for fans of the iconic Friday the 13th franchise. The 8-bit video, directed by Aaron Romero, received positive feedback from both the horror and gaming community, getting write-ups and shout-outs by NECA, The A.V. Club, Retro Gaming Magazine, Tom Holland's Terror Times, among others.

Digital copies will be available starting December 1st and the vinyl be released on December 18th. Pre-order your copy for €16/$17 via Cineploit direct here.

In other news, the highly-esteemed label/distributor One Way Static announced that they've picked up my Pre-Cert album for distribution. LP only, you can "grab it before it grabs you" here.

Also, Bandcamp announced their new feature enabling you to buy the complete discography from an artist at a set price. I decided to sign up, so those wanting to take the full plunge can do so - with a 25% discount. Check it out here.

NECA, The A.V. Club and more.

Well, it's been a interesting couple of days to say the least! The reception for the Voorhees Stomp video has been amazing - and not only from the horror community. As you can see, U.S. merchandiser NECA gave it a much-appreciated shout-out on their Facebook page early on, which was quite thrilling for both me and director Aaron Romero. If you're even remotely interested in all things cult on TV, film, gaming etc. you're already familiar with the company. Have you seen their 8-bit video game Jason Voorhees 7" action figure?

The A.V. Club gave it a write-up as well, and, to be perfectly honest, it was quite surreal seeing our work sandwiched between news about director Robert Rodriguez' coming project and America's Next Top Model. The humor of the video is coming across, as the article states that "The image of an 8-bit Jason Voorhees cutting a rug underneath a disco ball makes the video worth a watch all by itself."

Next up, writer Michael Crisman over at Retro Gaming Magazine gave it a great write-up in his Voorhees Stomp: The 8-bit Video Hit article. Stating that the video (and track) is making "one hell of a splash in both the gaming and music scenes", Michael continues that "If you’re hosting a Halloween party this year, or have been tasked with providing the tunes for someone else’s, Videogram just might have what you’re looking for to make your next get-together a killer memory they’ll never forget." Much appreciated, Michael!

Voorhees Stomp (video)!

Here we go! After having a sneak preview at the Deliria Över Vienna film festival this past weekend, the all-new video for Voorhees Stomp has been officially released! Directed by Romero himself - Aaron Romero, that is - the video is a tongue-in-cheek 8-bit tribute to Friday the 13th Part VII: Jason Takes Manhattan.

This one turned out great! As both a fan of the iconic Friday the 13th franchise and the creator of the track I couldn't be more stoked about this one. Aaron did a great job recreating each and every kill from the movie, staying true to the original source while maintaining a sense of humor about it - horror should be fun in my opinion.

Promos are being sent out right now courtesy Cineploit, so expect this track to hit select radio stations as well as blogs and various horror sites in the near future.

The Pre-Cert LP/CD/download will be relased on November 13th and the Camp Blood 10" pic disc EP/download - featuring this track and more - will be available starting December 18th.

EDIT: The video's gotten a nice selection of write-ups and shout-outs during the week. Many thanks to Friday the 13th: The Film Franchise,  Skullbanger Media, Horror Talk, Daily Dead and Swedish site Monsterdiggare for the support! Check them out.

EDIT II: More much-appreciated write ups comes courtesy Holly's Horrorland (comes complete with a link where you can play the original Friday the 13th NES game online!), Icons of Fright and Tom Holland's Terror Time!

Voorhees Stomp!

Check it out! Last night saw the on-air debut of Voorhees Stomp off the coming Pre-Cert LP/CD (and the Camp Blood 10" EP) as Austria's ORF FM4 show House of Pain aired a special on Cineploit and its artists.

The language is Austrian, but the special begins at roughly 23:01:00 and Voorhees Stomp at roughly 23:12:55. The special also includes a taste from Zoltan's coming tribute to Don Coscarelli's 1979 classic Phantasm and more!

Available to stream for the next seven days (not too sure as my German isn't that great and there is a bit of a difference between that and Austrian), you can check it out here.