Electronic · US

Equip

Lush, high-fantasy soundscapes that feel like a lost 1990s RPG. Crystalline synths and orchestral MIDI for exploring imaginary worlds.

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Equip creates music that feels like discovering a legendary JRPG that was never actually released. It is a world of shimmering synth flutes, harp glissandos, and programmed percussion that perfectly mimics the technical constraints and emotional heights of the 16-bit and 32-bit eras. The sound is clean, bright, and deeply melodic, favoring wonder over irony.

What sets Equip apart is the commitment to 'world-building' through sound. While other vaporwave artists might sample 80s pop, Equip builds entire mythologies from scratch using the specific sonic vocabulary of early digital workstations. It is high-fantasy music for the internet age, blending the pastoral beauty of a forest level with the technological nostalgia of a CRT monitor.

Start with 'I Dreamed of a Palace in the Sky' for a pure, ambient introduction to his melodic sensibilities, or dive into 'CURSEBREAKER X' if you want to experience his more rhythmic, quest-driven side. It is the perfect companion for creative work or late-night gaming sessions.

Our Catalog8 Albums · 2016 · 2023
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Zonescaping Expanded
2023
Nameless Dreamers
Nameless Dreamers
2022
CURSEBREAKER Z
CURSEBREAKER Z
2020
Cursebreaker Gaiden (33)
Cursebreaker Gaiden (33)
2020
EQUIP 64
EQUIP 64
2020
CURSEBREAKER X
CURSEBREAKER X
2019
Synthetic Core 88
Synthetic Core 88
2018
I Dreamed of a Palace in the Sky
I Dreamed of a Palace in the Sky
2016
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