Vox Groovy

Vox Groovy Radio

We are currently experimenting with Radio Vox Groovy—our very own Internet radio. The programme is only available in the Slovak language, and it’s going to have to stay that way until we find more native English speakers who can read our articles aloud. However, we are very confident about launching an English version of these shows soon.

For the time being, please enjoy the wide variety of musical genres we play on our station. With 70’s rock, game soundtracks and underground music—RVG is bound to have something you like the sound of.

Lastly, if you understand the Slovak language, and have an interest in contemporary art, you should definitely come along and join in on the ongoing beta-testing.

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Plane Groovy and the Magic of Vinyl

In the early 2010s, we began to read about the vinyl revival, and now, in 2018, it looks as though it’s here to stay. But why are we telling you about vinyls?
The answer is simple—our team is filled to the brim with vinyl connoisseurs! This is why we’re so excited about our exclusive interview with Chris Topham, a charming gentleman who owns a record label called Plane Groovy. When I asked David Longdon about him, he told me that Topham is almost evangelical about vinyl. In other words, we’re talking about a man with a long-lasting passion for music, and there’s always a thing or two that we can learn from people like that.

The Plane Groovy brand stems from Topham’s history with the RAF mixed together with his love for groovy music. In the interview, he told RVG that, “My friend Dave Marheine came up with a rough idea for the name; Plane because of the flying connection and because a record is also a flat plane; Groovy because it’s groovy music and also the record surface is grooved.”

But what makes Plane Groovy special? It’s that someone is trying his hand at crowdfunding, and much like film, digital art and games, we’re sure that this unique crowdfunding model can change Plane Groovy’s artists’ futures for the better.

If you’re interested in analog audio, Plane Groovy and its artists, or just want to find a hidden gem of an album to whisk you away for the remainder of the night, we’d recommend this wonderful interview.

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Within Short Order

E3 is one of the biggest events in the games industry, so we’re sure you’ve all seen the Ghost of Tsushima gameplay reveal when it was first shown. It’s a visually striking action-adventure game set in 12th century Japan—putting you in the shoes of one of the few samurai who survived the Mongol Empire’s invasion of the island of Tsushima. The players have to “become the ghost” in order to fight for the freedom of the island’s people.

The art department over at Sucker Punch Productions did a fantastic job, so RVG got in touch with Romain Jouandeau, a French concept artist who’s currently working on key-art for Tsushima. Prior to his move to Seattle, Romain worked on an unannounced project with Warner Bros Games. He then decided that he wants to move over to the US so he reached out to Sucker Punch and got a job there! Those who frequent ArtStation will also remember the high-end environment concepts he produced for Detroit: Become Human (2018).

We know it goes without saying, but given his work history, it’s no surprise that he’s often given the opportunity to work on the key-art for AAA games. Romain has a background in fine-art so there’s no over-reliance on digital tools, it’s all hard-earned technical knowledge.

This is an amazingly talented artist, and if you want to know more about what it’s like to be an up-and-coming concept artist in the games industry, then be sure to check back for when we publish our exclusive interview with him.

Artwork: Romain Jouandeau