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 Terrance at terrancepryor@gmail.com. https://mp3sandnpcs.com/
Episodes
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
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://mp3sandnpcs.podbean.com/
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
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.weebly.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/terrancepryor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mp3sandnpcsofficial
MP3s and NPCs Podcast: https://linktr.ee/mp3sandnpcspodcast
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
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-full-changelog/)
One Piece Music Symphony 2025 world tour (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/one-piece-music-symphony-25th-anniversary-world-tour-announced)
Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Preview (https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2024/3/13/spring-anime-2024-crunchyroll)
RollerCoaster Tycoon merch (https://atari.com/collections/rollercoaster-tycoon-25th-anniversary)
Check out the musical artists!
Ginger Winn - "Super 8" (https://www.gingerwinn.com/)
M Wagner - "We Could Stay" (https://mwagner.bandcamp.com/album/we-could-stay)
Kate Clover - "Here Comes The Love Bomb" (https://www.kateclover.com/)
The Omnific - "Base Camp" (https://www.theomnific.com/)
Gramercy Arms - "Never Say Anything" (https://gramercyarms1.bandcamp.com/album/the-making-of-the-making-of)
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
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://thingthething.bandcamp.com/album/the-thing-is)
Wizzerd - "Dire Wolf" (https://linktr.ee/wizzerdrocks)
The National Parks - "Timber!" (https://thenationalparksband.com/)
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbQtG5nRYwI)
Hawked gained 1.5 million players (https://www.instagram.com/p/C4gd8WQxlT9/?img_index=1)
Crunchyroll 2024 spring schedule announced (https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2024/3/13/spring-anime-2024-crunchyroll)
Check out the musical artists!
Vanderwolf - "The 6:09" (https://vanderwolf1.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-bewilderment)
Sun Atoms- "Tower of Song" (https://sunatoms.bandcamp.com/album/ceiling-tiles-single)
Neptune's Core - "Box" (https://neptunes-core.bandcamp.com/album/box-anyway)
Dog Park - "Time" (https://geographie.bandcamp.com/album/festina-lente)
Kira McSpice - "Evaporate" (https://kiramcspice.bandcamp.com/album/the-compartmentalization-of-decay)
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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-2024-release-on-pc)
New Gintama compilation film announced (The Courtesan of the Nation) (https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/4/gintama-anime-s-courtesan-of-a-nation-arc-compilation-film-gets-release-date-main-visual)
Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass announced (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/03/06/xbox-partner-preview-persona-3-reloaded/)
Turbo Golf Racing officially launches in July (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/03/05/turbo-golf-racing-release-date-million-players/)
Check out the musical artists!
Sophia Dashing - "Does Love Have to Be This Way" (https://www.sophiadashing.com/)
Dent May - ""Time Flies When You're Having Fun" ft. Pearl & The Oysters" (https://dentmay.bandcamp.com/album/whats-for-breakfast)
Hannah Frances - ""Keeper of The Shepherd" (https://hannahfrances.bandcamp.com/album/keeper-of-the-shepherd)
Icarus Phoenix - "Different Languages" (https://drewdanburry.bandcamp.com/album/son)
Fates Messenger - "Scars" (https://fatesmessenger.bandcamp.com/track/scars)
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
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://iceblynk.bandcamp.com/track/enter-the-sky)
Eclectic Charango Beats - "Amigo (feat. Outernational)" (https://eclecticcharangobeats.com/)
Hot Garbage - "Snooze You Lose" (https://hotgarbagemusic.bandcamp.com/album/precious-dream)
Shelf Lives - "All Grown Up" (https://shelflives.bandcamp.com/album/you-okay-2)
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
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. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold about new virtual concert (https://www.amazevr.com/artists/avengedsevenfold)
X-Men '97 arcade machine revealed (https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/arcade1up-reveals-new-x-men-97-arcade-machine)
Crunchyroll Anime Awards this Saturday (https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/)
Check out the musical artists!
Ayria - "Battle Cry" (https://ayria.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-my-battle-cry)
Gulfer - "Heartshape" (https://gulfer.bandcamp.com/album/third-wind)
Flung - "Crescent" (https://flung.bandcamp.com/album/all-heartbeat)
Ana - "Ouroboros" (https://www.instagram.com/ana.bandofficial)
The Shadow Majlis - "The Way Home" (https://theshadowmajlis.bandcamp.com/album/the-departure)
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
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://callmespinster.bandcamp.com/album/potholes)
Scarefield - "Child Of The Corn" (https://www.scarefield.com/)
Limina - "Sanctum" (https://www.tylerdurhammusic.com/)
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
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.com/watch?v=qLZenOn7WUo)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (spoiler free review) (https://tickets.demonslayer-movie.com/)
Powerwash Simulator x Warhammer 40k (https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/02/19/power-wash-the-taint-of-chaos-away-with-the-next-warhammer-40000-crossover/)
Sifu sells three million copies (https://twitter.com/SifuGame/status/1759925873967550624)
Check out the musical artists!
Blunt Chunks - "Psyche’s Flight" (https://bluntchunks.bandcamp.com/album/the-butterfly-myth)
Ghost Funk Orchestra - "Eyes of Love" (https://ghostfunkorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/a-trip-to-the-moon)
KANAK - "Outside" (https://www.kanakmusic.com/)
Dom Rivers and Dre Taylor “Looking For Love" (https://www.instagram.com/domrivers_/) (https://www.instagram.com/dretaylor97)
Side Chicks - "Pretty Boy" (https://www.instagram.com/sidechicksbandofficial/)