Space Cadet 64 drops new single

Space Cadet 64 is a new alias from a producer who’s enjoyed a prolific journey as an artist for many years. The moniker of Australian musician Jake McPherson, also known as Jacob Parke, Space Cadet 64 propels listeners into a sonic universe where electronic sounds, guitar virtuosity and retro gaming aesthetics collide in a symphony of glitch-infused brilliance.

Based in Melbourne, the artist employs a blend of electronic elements and guitar effects to construct compositions that are precise and energetically charged. At the heart of this sonic innovation lies Rytmik, a music sequencing app for Nintendo DS consoles, pushed to its limits to form thrilling and unpredictable soundscapes.

Inspired by artists like Aphex Twin, Anamanaguchi, Three Trapped Tigers, Adebisi Shank and Mylets, Space Cadet 64’s sonic output serves up a fusion of chiptune, math rock, IDM and glitch to deliver a truly unparalleled mashup. For years he’s been dropping tracks on Soundcloud as Jacob Parke but it wasn’t until late last year that he unveiled the latest chapter in his highly unique musical adventure as Space Cadet 64. In December he dropped his debut single titled “World Record Nintendogs + Cats Speedrun July 2017,” revealing the true extend of his endless creativity, breathtaking originality and incredible sound design talent with a blistering instrumental cut.

Now he’s back, starting the new year with the follow up, bringing us his sophomore single with the even more curiously titled track “Maybe on my deathbed I’ll say sorry for talking shit on anime so much,” a piece originally written over a decade ago and reworked during the lockdowns. Serving up another dose of his trademark sound of glitching electronic instrumental music with tinges of math rock and shades of hyperpop, the new single was created using a Nintendo 3DS program, a guitar and the artist’s array of effects pedals.

Opened with the warbling flutter of swelling synth tones, casting a lo-fi 8-bit scene as the laid back shuffle of the beat enters to inject a mellow energy, the track bursts to life with a flurry of stuttered rhythms and layers of colourful synth tones. Shaking erratically and joined by the crunch of his guitar chords, the song rises up before abruptly dropping down to capture a whimsical video game-esque sound driven by playfully dancing retro synth flourishes.

Packed full of twists and turns, delivered via the producer’s slick command of synthesis, rhythm and virtuoso guitar performance, “Maybe on my deathbed I’ll say sorry for talking shit on anime so much” sees Space Cadet 64 go from strength to strength with the project’s second outing. With an upcoming EP titled Disappointingly Bassic on the horizon, fans won’t have to wait long before their next fix of this exciting artist’s musical universe and we can’t wait to see what he’s got lined up for this year and beyond.

Listen to Maybe on my deathbed I’ll say sorry for talking shit on anime so much below

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