Rob Kovacs
@robkovacs.bsky.social
Twitch Partner | Composer for STRAYLIGHT | G.A.N.G. Award Winner | Concert Pianist | Singer/Songwriter | AKA @88bit.bsky.social | business inquiries - info@robkovacsmusic.com
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I'm excited to announce I'll be a featured guest performing with the Video Game Symphony at the Akron Civic Theater, Sat, Nov 22 at 7:30. They have a great program planned and I'm stoked to be a part of it!
Go to videogamesymphony.com for tickets and info. I hope to see you there!
Go to videogamesymphony.com for tickets and info. I hope to see you there!
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November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I'm excited to announce I'll be a featured guest performing with the Video Game Symphony at the Akron Civic Theater, Sat, Nov 22 at 7:30. They have a great program planned and I'm stoked to be a part of it!
Go to videogamesymphony.com for tickets and info. I hope to see you there!
Go to videogamesymphony.com for tickets and info. I hope to see you there!
What Math & Logic Puzzles Taught Me
I've had this puzzle book for over 15 years. It was a gift from my parents when I was living in New York. I've always...
www.robkovacsmusic.com/blog/what-ma...
I've had this puzzle book for over 15 years. It was a gift from my parents when I was living in New York. I've always...
www.robkovacsmusic.com/blog/what-ma...
What Math & Logic Puzzles Taught Me — Rob Kovacs
I've had this puzzle book for over 15 years. It was a gift from my parents when I was living in New York. I've always loved solving puzzles and this book was chock full of the hardest ones I'd ever se...
www.robkovacsmusic.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
What Math & Logic Puzzles Taught Me
I've had this puzzle book for over 15 years. It was a gift from my parents when I was living in New York. I've always...
www.robkovacsmusic.com/blog/what-ma...
I've had this puzzle book for over 15 years. It was a gift from my parents when I was living in New York. I've always...
www.robkovacsmusic.com/blog/what-ma...
I'm excited to be heading to Atlanta for DreamHack this weekend! Use code "ROBKOVACS" for a 15% discount on tickets. And be sure to say hello if you see me in the expo hall!
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I'm excited to be heading to Atlanta for DreamHack this weekend! Use code "ROBKOVACS" for a 15% discount on tickets. And be sure to say hello if you see me in the expo hall!
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If you missed the Pixels & Melodies video game music concert in Munich a few months back, fret not!
You can now watch @julieelven.bsky.social and @robkovacs.bsky.social / @88bit.bsky.social’s live performance of Strange Flower from Corpse Factory on YouTube!!!
youtu.be/LA-cjGIsSZc?...
You can now watch @julieelven.bsky.social and @robkovacs.bsky.social / @88bit.bsky.social’s live performance of Strange Flower from Corpse Factory on YouTube!!!
youtu.be/LA-cjGIsSZc?...
Strange Flower (Live) - Performed by Julie Elven and Rob Kovacs (88bit)
YouTube video by Alec Shea
youtu.be
October 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
If you missed the Pixels & Melodies video game music concert in Munich a few months back, fret not!
You can now watch @julieelven.bsky.social and @robkovacs.bsky.social / @88bit.bsky.social’s live performance of Strange Flower from Corpse Factory on YouTube!!!
youtu.be/LA-cjGIsSZc?...
You can now watch @julieelven.bsky.social and @robkovacs.bsky.social / @88bit.bsky.social’s live performance of Strange Flower from Corpse Factory on YouTube!!!
youtu.be/LA-cjGIsSZc?...
For your GRAMMY consideration for "Best Classical Instrumental Solo Album!"
Only one more day to vote!
The Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections - 64 minutes of romantic style piano pieces composed by Sebastien Skaf, performed by yours truly. Available on Vinyl and CD. Sheet music also available!
Only one more day to vote!
The Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections - 64 minutes of romantic style piano pieces composed by Sebastien Skaf, performed by yours truly. Available on Vinyl and CD. Sheet music also available!
October 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
For your GRAMMY consideration for "Best Classical Instrumental Solo Album!"
Only one more day to vote!
The Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections - 64 minutes of romantic style piano pieces composed by Sebastien Skaf, performed by yours truly. Available on Vinyl and CD. Sheet music also available!
Only one more day to vote!
The Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections - 64 minutes of romantic style piano pieces composed by Sebastien Skaf, performed by yours truly. Available on Vinyl and CD. Sheet music also available!
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September 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tomorrow (Thursday) I'll be featured on the @Twitch Front Page! Set a reminder, tune in, request songs and be a part of the hype! 😎
August 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Tomorrow (Thursday) I'll be featured on the @Twitch Front Page! Set a reminder, tune in, request songs and be a part of the hype! 😎
A new interview just published! I enjoyed answering these interview questions for the Aldora Britain Records E-Zine about my last two original albums "Straylight" and "Let Go" and a bit about my musical influences. You can find my feature on page 8. Enjoy!
bit.ly/aldorabritai...
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ReeToxA, Rob Kovacs, and Stringman (#AB385).pdf
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July 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A new interview just published! I enjoyed answering these interview questions for the Aldora Britain Records E-Zine about my last two original albums "Straylight" and "Let Go" and a bit about my musical influences. You can find my feature on page 8. Enjoy!
bit.ly/aldorabritai...
bit.ly/aldorabritai...
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Watch "Air" from Katawa Shoujo written and arranged by Sebastien Skaf. This is part of the official Piano Collections that I recently recorded for @materiamusic.com. Let me know what you think! A huge thanks to @kim-sutton.bsky.social for helping film and edit the video!
youtu.be/6eLfXg5hdyA
youtu.be/6eLfXg5hdyA
Air from Katawa Shoujo (Official Piano Collections)
YouTube video by 88bit
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Watch "Air" from Katawa Shoujo written and arranged by Sebastien Skaf. This is part of the official Piano Collections that I recently recorded for @materiamusic.com. Let me know what you think! A huge thanks to @kim-sutton.bsky.social for helping film and edit the video!
youtu.be/6eLfXg5hdyA
youtu.be/6eLfXg5hdyA
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Two new @CuragaRecords Video Game LoFi albums -- Final Fantasy and Paper Mario! I collabed with producer @HotlineSehwani co-arranging and playing the piano for "Main Title" from Paper Mario. And you can hear my piano on Lunar Serenade (FFXVI), produced by Save Point and Wutai.
#vgm #vgmvinyl
#vgm #vgmvinyl
June 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Friends tryin to test me 🥱
June 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Friends tryin to test me 🥱
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Photos from singing the #gamemusic concert with @robkovacs.bsky.social & @alecshea.com 🖤 📸 Kim Sutton 🥰
Thank you to everyone who came to see us perform in this personal, cozy venue, and thank you Alec for organizing such a beautiful concert!
#HorizonZeroDawn #FinalFantasy #Zelda
Thank you to everyone who came to see us perform in this personal, cozy venue, and thank you Alec for organizing such a beautiful concert!
#HorizonZeroDawn #FinalFantasy #Zelda
June 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Photos from singing the #gamemusic concert with @robkovacs.bsky.social & @alecshea.com 🖤 📸 Kim Sutton 🥰
Thank you to everyone who came to see us perform in this personal, cozy venue, and thank you Alec for organizing such a beautiful concert!
#HorizonZeroDawn #FinalFantasy #Zelda
Thank you to everyone who came to see us perform in this personal, cozy venue, and thank you Alec for organizing such a beautiful concert!
#HorizonZeroDawn #FinalFantasy #Zelda
AND I'll be performing in Munich, Germany a piano concert of video game music featuring the other-worldly voice of @julieelven.bsky.social. Don't miss out!
Only 1 week until the Pixels & Melodies video game concert with @robkovacs.bsky.social (@88bit.bsky.social ) and @julieelven.bsky.social!!!
A rare opportunity to hear game music performed live in #munich by some of the game industry's most talented people!
Grab your ticket below!
#gamemusic
A rare opportunity to hear game music performed live in #munich by some of the game industry's most talented people!
Grab your ticket below!
#gamemusic
June 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
AND I'll be performing in Munich, Germany a piano concert of video game music featuring the other-worldly voice of @julieelven.bsky.social. Don't miss out!
The No Exit European Tour is underway! We're performing a very contemporary concert of new chamber music works in 4 different countries - Greece, Italy, Poland and Netherlands. It'll be my first time in any of these countries. It's truly a thrill and an honor to be a part of this ensemble. ☺️
June 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The No Exit European Tour is underway! We're performing a very contemporary concert of new chamber music works in 4 different countries - Greece, Italy, Poland and Netherlands. It'll be my first time in any of these countries. It's truly a thrill and an honor to be a part of this ensemble. ☺️
Exciting news! In June, I'll be traveling with No Exit on a two-week European tour to Greece, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands!
Before we embark on our journey, we'll play 3 free concerts in Cleveland, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Cleveland Museum of Art. More info at noexitnewmusic.com
Before we embark on our journey, we'll play 3 free concerts in Cleveland, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Cleveland Museum of Art. More info at noexitnewmusic.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Exciting news! In June, I'll be traveling with No Exit on a two-week European tour to Greece, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands!
Before we embark on our journey, we'll play 3 free concerts in Cleveland, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Cleveland Museum of Art. More info at noexitnewmusic.com
Before we embark on our journey, we'll play 3 free concerts in Cleveland, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Cleveland Museum of Art. More info at noexitnewmusic.com
Happy to share my latest performance video!
New video drop! L’étoile — by Sebastien Skaf — is one of the most beautiful and deceptively challenging pieces on my upcoming Katawa Shoujo piano album.
Watch the full performance: youtu.be/ec8ARWA7-cM
@materiacollective.com @materiaeditions.com
Watch the full performance: youtu.be/ec8ARWA7-cM
@materiacollective.com @materiaeditions.com
L'étoile (from Katawa Shoujo) - official Piano Collections
YouTube video by 88bit
youtu.be
May 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Happy to share my latest performance video!
extremely exciting to be performing with Julie Elven in Germany!
CONCERT news for my Munich folks 😍 Singing my original vocals from #Horizon, as well as #Skyrim, #Portal and #CorpseFactory as special guest at @robkovacs.bsky.social's video game piano concert on June 18 here in Munich 💙🎼 Cozy acoustic setting / limited tickets via link below 🥹
May 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
extremely exciting to be performing with Julie Elven in Germany!
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Prepare for a live video game music concert in Munich!
We've invited @robkovacs.bsky.social to Munich to perform with @julieelven.bsky.social!
There'll be music from Horizon, Skyrim, Portal and much more!
Check out the ticket link in the comments!
#gameaudio #videogames #gamedev
We've invited @robkovacs.bsky.social to Munich to perform with @julieelven.bsky.social!
There'll be music from Horizon, Skyrim, Portal and much more!
Check out the ticket link in the comments!
#gameaudio #videogames #gamedev
May 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Prepare for a live video game music concert in Munich!
We've invited @robkovacs.bsky.social to Munich to perform with @julieelven.bsky.social!
There'll be music from Horizon, Skyrim, Portal and much more!
Check out the ticket link in the comments!
#gameaudio #videogames #gamedev
We've invited @robkovacs.bsky.social to Munich to perform with @julieelven.bsky.social!
There'll be music from Horizon, Skyrim, Portal and much more!
Check out the ticket link in the comments!
#gameaudio #videogames #gamedev
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I'm very excited to share the first video from the upcoming Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections, which I’ve been recording and are scheduled for release this June on @materiacollective.com! (thread)
Wiosna (from Katawa Shoujo) - Piano Collections
YouTube video by 88bit
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I'm very excited to share the first video from the upcoming Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections, which I’ve been recording and are scheduled for release this June on @materiacollective.com! (thread)
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The VGM Pianists just released a tribute album to Pokémon which features my first ever Pokémon arrangement - Game Corner from Gold & Silver! It's a very rhythmic, high-energy song that really slaps! Give it a listen as well as the whole album here - fanlink.tv/PokemonVGMPi...
A Stop on the Route - Piano Tribute to the Pokémon Series
VGM Pianists
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April 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The VGM Pianists just released a tribute album to Pokémon which features my first ever Pokémon arrangement - Game Corner from Gold & Silver! It's a very rhythmic, high-energy song that really slaps! Give it a listen as well as the whole album here - fanlink.tv/PokemonVGMPi...
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This Saturday at 7:30 EDT, I’ll be performing my Marble Madness piano arrangement at the North American Conference on Video Game Music in Cleveland! 🎹🕹️ It’s a 2-day event full of fascinating talks on VGM. Join online or in person: nacvgm.org #ludomusicology #nacvgm
North American Conference on Video Game Music
nacvgm.org
April 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This Saturday at 7:30 EDT, I’ll be performing my Marble Madness piano arrangement at the North American Conference on Video Game Music in Cleveland! 🎹🕹️ It’s a 2-day event full of fascinating talks on VGM. Join online or in person: nacvgm.org #ludomusicology #nacvgm
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The sheet music for my Radical Dreamers arrangement is out now! It’s a detailed transcription of my performance—expertly transcribed by Pablo Enver and carefully edited by me. Hope you enjoy playing it! 🎹
www.musicnotes.com/l/TTFrJ
www.musicnotes.com/l/TTFrJ
88bit "Radical Dreamers" Sheet Music (Piano Solo) in B Minor - Download & Print
Radical Dreamers sheet music by 88bit arranged for Piano. Instrumental Solo in B Minor.
www.musicnotes.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The sheet music for my Radical Dreamers arrangement is out now! It’s a detailed transcription of my performance—expertly transcribed by Pablo Enver and carefully edited by me. Hope you enjoy playing it! 🎹
www.musicnotes.com/l/TTFrJ
www.musicnotes.com/l/TTFrJ
It was a fun surprise hearing one of my Straylight songs played live in a Name That Tune trivia! Nicely done, Jer! #VGMCon www.twitch.tv/vgmcon/clip/...
VGMCON - Jer_Roque plays STRAYLIGHT music for Name That Tune
Watch VGMCON's clip titled
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April 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It was a fun surprise hearing one of my Straylight songs played live in a Name That Tune trivia! Nicely done, Jer! #VGMCon www.twitch.tv/vgmcon/clip/...
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I'm very honored that my recording/arrangement of Radical Dreamers from Chrono Cross has been nominated for a Game Remix Award!
April 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm very honored that my recording/arrangement of Radical Dreamers from Chrono Cross has been nominated for a Game Remix Award!
21 years ago today, I gave the world premiere *solo* performance of Piano Phase by Steve Reich. Learning this piece was a defining experience that shaped the way I play piano - the ultimate challenge in hand independence! Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQd...
Piano Phase (solo) - First solo performance ever
YouTube video by Rob Kovacs
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March 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
21 years ago today, I gave the world premiere *solo* performance of Piano Phase by Steve Reich. Learning this piece was a defining experience that shaped the way I play piano - the ultimate challenge in hand independence! Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQd...