Comments on: 8bit FM – What Now?

By: loopulo

loopulo — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:08:30 +0000

hi!! great news !!! i cant wait!!

thanks for your excellent work

By: Saif

Saif — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:07:55 +0000

Man id hate to see you guys go away I used to listen to you guys all day after I got home from school. I wish I could pitch in somehow but sadly i am lacking in money right now. You guys are awesome keep doing what you do best!

By: anonymous fan

anonymous fan — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:13:35 +0000

I’m 12 years old and I was inspired by 8bitfm, you guys helped me grow out of the music all the other kids liked. I hope you guys get back up.

By: Marengo Jack

Marengo Jack — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:25:18 +0000

You may use BW of other electronic music site.

I’m a fan of 8bitfm but also di.fm you may find some way to be stream with them?

Computer sounds are also electronic music !

Peace

By: Dekker

Dekker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:40:00 +0000

We’ll be getting together a PDF file with information on bandwidth, etc. I think it will be coming back pretty soon. We’ve been redesigning the front end to be much simpler so that we get fewer hacker / worm attacks on the platform. Things are looking good! Thanks so much for the support. I’m not sure we’d be comfortable asking for donations or other fees though. Once you start asking for money things get more complicated.

By: Andy Nick

Andy Nick — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:18:02 +0000

I agree, 8bitFM is TOO good to disappear.

I have a server and am willing to help, but maybe you could put together some information on exactly what a relay stream means, and how much bandwidth it takes?

Also, is there any thoughts of perhaps having a small charge to help keep 8bit running? I would gladly chip in a few bucks a month.

Lastly, just want to say that I loved 8bit for the mixture of old retro game tracks, newer, more refined game music, and newer, indie chiptune stuff.

thoughts?

By: Dekker

Dekker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:02:02 +0000

We’re really leaning that way! There might be an announcement before the holidays, but to be honest we’re not sure of the timing.

By: powergasp

powergasp — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:26:38 +0000

bring back 8bitfm! I’d actually much rather hear a radio stream of up-and-coming creative-commons chiptune stuff.

By: Dekker

Dekker — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:13:22 +0000

A relay stream is a shoutcast server that listeners spill over to when the main stream is full. If you have a server or hosting plan that allows shoutcast you can help us by letting us set up a relay to you. That way more people can enjoy 8bit FM without the bandwidth going through the roof.

By: neomew

neomew — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:13:36 +0000

i want you guys to still have 8bitfm i really miss it

also what is a relay stream?