Double Density

Released in 2016, Double Density represents a peak in the 'chiptune-core' or 'math-chip' subgenre, where an0va (the project of artist and composer an0va) fuses the limitations of the Nintendo Gameboy with the technical demands of math rock. Unlike many chiptune artists who rely on nostalgia, an0va uses the 8-bit sound palette as a raw material for complex, polyrhythmic experimentation. The album is notable for its integration of live-recorded electric guitar, specifically utilizing tapping techniques that mirror the rapid-fire sequencing of the Gameboy's internal sound chip. This record leans more heavily into footwork and glitch influences than previous efforts, as evidenced by the inclusion of remixes from Little-Scale and DJ FLP. It occupies a niche intersection of the tracker music community and the experimental rock scene, praised for its high energy and refusal to adhere to standard 4/4 time signatures.