Whether you’re an Animal Crossing fan or an insaneintherainmusic fan, there’s no denying that Carlos’s cover of “K.K. Cruisin’” is one for the history books.

There are plenty of VGM albums that have released over the past few years, but these three hold a special place in my heart. If you haven’t heard them yet, I implore you to stop what you’re doing, find a copy, and discover the music for yourself.

In a Twitlonger post today, insaneintherainmusic announced his plans to create a Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum cover album “that presents every song in its fullest manner”.

I always thought that a medley was a collection of songs, but now I realize that a medley can transform tracks into something greater than the sum of their parts. In the hands of an expert, a medley is a narrative that guides a listener through a satisfying emotional journey.

The Jazz Video Game Medley by insaneintherainmusic is more than a tribute to video game music—it’s a testament to the collaborative nature of VGM covers and remixes and to the talent of Carlos Eiene (who I like to call the Jacob Collier of VGM).

The latest collaboration from VGM jazz maestro insaneintherainmusic (Carlos Eiene) and VGM guitar virtuoso Ro Panuganti dropped this weekend. The nine-minute Pokemon Snap medley featured a whopping thirteen tracks and a number of real-life locales.

VGM: From Carts to Hearts is a heart-warming look at the VGM community that we all know and love. After watching the 11-minute documentary, I felt compelled to speak with its creator, Peter Gillette, to learn more about the creation of his short film.

Carlos Eiene, more commonly known as insaneintherainmusic, is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the VGM cover community. Hear from the man himself about his music, brand, influences, and why he thinks the VGM world is so special.