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VGM Rush is a noncommercial website dedicated to video game music from the West. Its goal is to provide a resource for fans of game music to explore European and American VGM in contrast with the mainstream Japanese emphasis in most online fan circles. Growing in content and evolving in form since its launch on October 28, 2007, it offers information on artists and soundtracks, various articles (i.e. news, reviews, interviews, features), some music downloads, and discussions through the blog. Therein is a nice blend of retro and recent music coverage, with a mission to preserve the past, but also to promote the present and future.
The name "VGM Rush" comes from a parallel made with the American Gold Rush, where pioneers discovered many riches after having dug up in the wild western territory. This connection was used to establish the site's Old West visual design.
This site is not an illegal MP3 distribution platform. In fact, cyberpirates would most likely lose their time here. However, to help visitors in finding the music they are looking for, links to retailers or free sources are provided when available. Additionally, a selection of unpublished and out of print music is hosted locally. In respect to copyrights, music that is available for purchase will not be hosted on the site. Furthermore, if you are one of the artists featured and would prefer your material to be removed, please contact us.
While new coverage is added regularly, VGM Rush is still far from covering all artists and soundtracks from the West. Get in touch with us if you would be interested to help, be it by becoming a regular staff member or as an occasional contributor. Also, there might be mistakes in the information that was compiled so far; if you notice any, it would be appreciated if you could let us know. Also, artists are encouraged to contact us to contribute any info or other resources or for review and interview proposals.
Whether you are here for the nostalgia or simply because you love the sounds of game music, we hope you will tag along and that you will enjoy your stay. Here's to game music becoming better known and appreciated!
-The VGM Rush Staff