8bit.cafe
Twelve live chiptune radio stations inside interactive worlds.
What it is
8bit.cafe is a browser-based listening room for chiptune, demoscene and tracker music. Each station has its own interactive pixel-art setting, from a neon city to deep space.
Why it exists
Online radio is usually presented as a player and a list. This project explores how the setting around a stream can make listening feel like visiting a small place of its own.
What I built
I designed and built the complete product: interactive scenes, playback controls, the station directory and the production setup that keeps the live audio streams available through the secure site.
What was difficult
Some source stations only broadcast over plain HTTP, which browsers will not play inside a secure page. A streaming proxy bridges those stations without buffering an endless audio response, while the interface stays lightweight enough to animate continuously.
Current result
Twelve live stations now play inside distinct worlds on desktop and mobile. The project and its source code are public.