8 1/2 Bit by pdqb

I live in the arcades. Reality was never an option!

Legendary video game queen and film composer pdqb, born November 14, 1939, is back with a new album, "8 1/2 Bit." This deeply personal project is a heartfelt love letter to the golden age of video gaming and a wild ride through the pixelated worlds of our youth.

At 85 years old, pdqb delivers a masterful collection of 14 tracks that serves as a sonic memoir. Each piece captures a different part of the journey - you can hear the frantic energy of dodging bullets in "Sixfold Radianz," the triumph of beating a boss, and the desperate hope of using that last continue. From the playful nostalgia of "Dondoli (the NPC)" to the high-stakes thrills of "Flossbite," the album is a powerful auditory history lesson.

More than just a collection of songs, "8 1/2 Bit" invites you to rediscover the unburdened joy of your childhood. It's an essential listen for anyone who has ever held a controller and felt the magic.

pdqb - 8 1/2 Bit
Release Date 31st October 2025
Label Synaptic Cliffs

Tracklist
A1. Sixfold Radianz
A2. Boktay
A3. 4d-TögTägTüu
A4. Exosphear
A5. Maurodius-Papeda
A6. Dondoli (the NPC)
A7. ...LeftRightBA
B1. Lygöphobiä
B2. Flossbite
B3. Chipppps
B4. DodgedoG
B5. Bogeygirl
B6. Laserzimmer 1, Raum 3.16
B7. Binäry Gatoraders On Acid