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For over 15 years, New Jersey native/Los Angeles-based Terrance Pryor has worn many hats in the music industry as a music blogger, music producer, and a radio host. In 2019, they began the blog MP3s and NPCs as a way to combine their love of music and gaming. With this podcast, Terrance, who can be seen on AXS TV’s Daytime Emmy-nominated program Music’s Greatest Mysteries, will discuss the latest news in gaming while showcasing some great musical talent from around the world. Contact Terranc ...
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Warped Tour's Questionable Views on Black Voices
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When Kevin Lyman started Warped Tour back in 1995, rock publications in America refused to hire black people as rock critics. Upon Warped Tour's return in 2025, rock publications in America still refuse to let black people be voices in rock journalism. As a result of this decades-long shutout, rock festivals in America still have a different point …
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Running down the games we played at The MIX Summer Game Showcase at the Grammy Museum Rooftop Terrace during Summer Game Fest. Music from music from My Point Of You, Sirene, and Keeper also featured on this episode. Overhours - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2439500/Overhours/ Flesh Made Fear - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316350/Flesh_M…
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From Sleep Token to Falling In Reverse, I discuss what bands will take over as headliners at rock festivals in America such as Inkcarceration Festival and what Big Ass Truck has to do with this whole thing! https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ https://www.threads.net/@terrancepryorBy Terrance Pryor
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Kai Cenat Showcased America's Rejection of Black People In Rock Music
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While the rock community cheered seeing Zakk Wylde and Entheos' Chaney Crabb on Kai Cenat's stream, they seem to have a different feeling whenever a black person actually plays or writes about rock music. Black people are allowed to love the music, but we're not welcome to be part of the music. Audio version of YouTube video: https://www.youtube.co…
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Summer Slaughter is one tour that managed to tick off a lot of folks in 2024. MP3s and NPCs/Black Man Talks Rock's Terrance Pryor discusses what exactly happened. Audio version of original YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LplS1w79TBc Edited by: Terrance Pryor Background music by: Terrance Pryor https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ https://mp3sand…
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The Struggles of Being a Black Rock Journalist In America
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Being a black man while writing about rock music in America for nearly 20 years really isn't fun. Here's my story. My website (MP3s and NPCs): https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ My article about Jann Wenner: https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/as-a-black-rock-critic-jann-wenners-words-proved-i-wasnt-welcome Old reviews from back in the day: https://terrancepryor.we…
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Episode #12 - Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Preview, Gramercy Arms
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Hello, humanity! It's episode 12 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Future Games Show 2024 spring edition (https://www.gamesradar.com/everything-announced-future-games-show-spring-showcase-2024/) Stardew Valley update is HUGE (https://www.stardewvalley.net/stardew-valley-1-6-update-fu…
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The Mixtape, Vol. 5 (Treefort Music Fest 2024 preview)
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A special episode of the MP3s and NPCs Mixtape podcast surrounding the 2024 installment of the Treefort Music Fest. (https://treefortmusicfest.com/) Check out the musical artists! Shred Flintstone - "Waste Away With You" (https://linktr.ee/shredflintstone) Die Spitz - "Hair of Dog" (https://linktr.ee/diespit) The Thing - "Midnight" (https://thingth…
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Episode #11 - Headbangers Rhythm Royale, Dog Park
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Episode 11 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes FarmCon 24 dates (https://www.farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?&news_id=518/) Mt. Joy at Troubadour review (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/review-mt-joy-perform-a-sold-out-show-at-the-troubadour) Headbangers Rhythm Royale season three (…
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Episode 10 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Legends of the Zone Trilogy released (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/stalker-legends-of-the-zone-trilogy-lands-on-xbox-and-playstation-today) Frostpunk 2 coming in July (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/frostpunk-2-gets-july-2…
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The Mixtape, Vol. 4 (New Colossus Festival 2024 preview)
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The fourth mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. A special edition promoting New Colossus Festival in NYC. More information about New Colossus Festival: https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/ Check out these acts! Friend Of A Friend - “The Man That Loves Me” (https://www.instagram.com/friendofafriendband) Iceblynk - "Enter the Sky" (https://i…
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Episode #9 - Interview with M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold, Flung
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Episode nine of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Pokémon Legends: Z-A announced (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/pokmon-legends-z-a-announced-for-a-2025-release-on-the-nintendo-switch) Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket announced (https://tcgpocket.pokemon.com/en-us/) Interview with M. Shad…
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The Mixtape, Vol. 3 (Handsome Jack, Call Me Spinster)
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The third mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts. Check out these acts! Handsome Jack - "It's Understood" (http://www.handsomejackmusic.com/) Fran Ashcroft -"Waiting For The Britpop Revival" (https://franashcroft.bandcamp.com/album/the-songs-that-never-were) Call Me Spinster “Married in My Mind” (https…
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Episode eight of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-features-surprise-releases-and-details-on-new-nintendo-switch-games/) Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer (https://www.youtube…
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The Mixtape, Vol. 2 (Vial, Horizon Theory)
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The second mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts. Check out these acts! Vial - "apathy" (https://vialband.bandcamp.com/album/burnout) (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/minneapolis-indie-punk-band-vial-announce-2024-north-american-spring-tour) Hurt Hawks - "Bunny The Bartender" (https://hurthawksmusic.band…
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Episode #7 - IGN Live in Los Angeles, Byland
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Episode seven of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll! Show notes Street Fighter x Amoeba Hollywood (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/amoeba-hollywood-to-host-street-fighter-6-concert-and-panel) IGN Live in Los Angeles (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/ign-to-hold-ign-live-video-game-event-in-los-angeles-this…
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The Mixtape, Vol. 1 (Bury Me With You, Brittany Bindrim)
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The first ever mixtape episode of MP3s and NPCs podcast. 10 tracks from 10 great rising acts. Check out the musical artists Majorette - "Tomorrow Is Forever" (https://majoretteband.bandcamp.com/album/forever-starts-tuesday) Fat Heaven - "Never Needed You" (https://fatheaven.bandcamp.com/album/trash-life) The Deathtones - "The Invisible Man" (https:…
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Episode #6 - Steam Next Fest (Feb 2024), Infant Island
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We're so back. Gaming and anime news mixed with some new tunes. Show notes Steam Next Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest Lies of P collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - https://www.liesofp.com/en-us/view/414/index.html Safe In Our World charity bundle - https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/safe-in-our-world-charity-bundle-202…
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This special episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast will showcase some great tunes from anime. Excel Saga - "Ai (Chūseishin)" by Yumiko Kobayashi and Mikako Takahashi Stream Excel Saga on Funimation Madoka Magica - "Connect" by ClariS Stream Madoka Magica on Funimation and Crunchyroll Attack on Titan - "Great Escape" by Cinema Staff Stream Attack on …
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Some great games showcased at PAX East 2022 https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/the-best-games-seen-at-pax-east-2022 Games featured in the podcast: Writer's Block https://store.steampowered.com/app/1841380/Writers_Block/ Urban Venture https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351240/Urban_Venture/ Cursed To Golf https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed…
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A special episode of the podcast showcasing 10 great songs released in 2021. Shoutout to Microsoft David for the assist. Acts played during the podcast: Open Hand - "Again?" (Bandcamp) Eliza and the Delusionals - "You" (Bandcamp) Moodring - "Show Me The Real You" (Bandcamp) Lamar Woods - "Wine & Tapas" (Linktree) Trade Wind -"Burning The Iron Age" …
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Bonus Episode: The New Jersey Music Scene Vol. 1
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A special episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast surrounding the music scene in New Jersey. Recorded back in September while in a hotel room in Seattle. Washington Square Park - "These Last Three Months" (bandcamp) Trees Above Mandalay - "I Can't Find My Heart, and She's a Steeler" (bandcamp) Panic Lift - "Transient" (bandcamp) Exit She Calls - "Dest…
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Episode five of the MP3s and NPCs podcast! Show notes Animal Crossing Diaries launches online (website) Crysis Remastered Trilogy comes October 15 (website) Jim Power: The Lost Dimension and Stone Protectors new cartridges (pre-orders) Modus Games gains Maximum Football IP (blog) Asphalt 9: Legends on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One (website) Thanks t…
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Episode four of the MP3s and NPCs podcast! Show notes Saints Row reboot announced: trailer, game pre-order April O'Neil in two video games: TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge's trailer ,Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl trailer Marsupilami: Hoobaventure announced: trailer Terror of Hemasaurus announced: trailer Lemmings 30th: Can You Dig It? documentary announced: …
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Episode three of the MP3s and NPCs podcast! Show notes NHL 22 has the Frostbite engine: Engadget article, game pre-orders Henchmen Story arrives on October 14: Steam demo Goodbye Volcano High delayed to 2022: press statement Elements arrives late 2022: game website Alien RPG: Colonial Marines Operations Manual out now: buy here Thanks to the musica…
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Episode #2 - Fire Tonight, Information Society
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Episode two of MP3s and NPCs: The Music & Gaming Podcast! Show notes Nintendo Indie World Showcase: YouTube Boyfriend Dungeon: Official site GTA remasters reportedly arriving this fall: Kotaku article Honey, I Joined A Cult hitting Steam: trailer, Steam page Fire Tonight is out now: Official site Tinytopia arrives on August 30: trailer, Steam page …
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Episode #1 - Cruis‘n Blast, Brick + Mortar
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The very first episode of MP3s and NPCs: The Music and Gaming Podcast! Show notes New Cruis'n Blast trailer revealed: watch trailer, Cruis'n Blast pre-orders A Cure For Jessica arriving in 2022: Steam page, game developer's Vimeo Jet Set Radio's Beat hits up Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania: article, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk The Ramp arrives on Steam: Ste…
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The introduction. MP3s and NPCs https://twitter.com/mp3sandnpcs https://www.instagram.com/mp3sandnpcs/ Listen on Goodpods!!By Terrance Pryor
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