Chipzel

Chipzel is the stage name of Niamh Houston, a Northern Irish chiptune artist and composer. She is known for creating music using Game Boy consoles and other retro hardware, often employing trackers such as LSDj to compose her distinctive sound. Her music is characterized by its fast tempo, intricate melodies, and energetic, danceable rhythms.

Chipzel's work spans various genres, including but not limited to chiptune, electronic dance music (EDM), and video game soundtracks. She has composed music for notable video games, including Super Hexagon and Dicey Dungeons, contributing significantly to their distinctive and memorable audio landscapes. Her music has also been featured in other media and performed live at various events and festivals around the world.

Her approach to composing with limitations imposed by retro hardware has garnered her significant recognition within the chiptune community and beyond. She is considered a prominent figure in the resurgence of chiptune music and its integration into mainstream electronic music and game development.