Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Repping the D.M.V. (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area, the Pixel Groove Guild is a high-energy, 5-piece jazz fusion band that reimagines the vibrant sounds of video game music through a modern musical lens. We blend the canon of modern music genres wrapped in idioms of jazz. Our goal is to bring fresh, dynamic performances that captivate audiences and inject new life into beloved VGM soundtracks.
From the nostalgic tunes of Super Mario and Sonic to contemporary video games, we transform these iconic pieces through each band member's unique lens, taking heavy sonic inspiration from music genres each of us have found meaningful throughout our lives. All of these elements capitulate to the spirit of Jazz. We present music which incorporates sections of improvisation, within the form of the compositions, ensuring no two performances are alike.
Mix: Karl with a K
Thumbnail: Juan Lachapelle
MAGFest is run by MAGFest, Inc., a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the appreciation of video games, video game culture, and video game music. We achieve this through numerous events, such as Super MAGFest, MAGWest, MAGStock, and Bit Gen Gamer Fest. We also support other not-for-profit organizations, such as Child’s Play. Learn more at https://magfest.org.
Repping the D.M.V. (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area, the Pixel Groove Guild is a high-energy, 5-piece jazz fusion band that reimagines the vibrant sounds of video game music through a modern musical lens. We blend the canon of modern music genres wrapped in idioms of jazz. Our goal is to bring fresh, dynamic performances that captivate audiences and inject new life into beloved VGM soundtracks.
From the nostalgic tunes of Super Mario and Sonic to contemporary video games, we transform these iconic pieces through each band member's unique lens, taking heavy sonic inspiration from music genres each of us have found meaningful throughout our lives. All of these elements capitulate to the spirit of Jazz. We present music which incorporates sections of improvisation, within the form of the compositions, ensuring no two performances are alike.
Mix: Karl with a K
Thumbnail: Juan Lachapelle
MAGFest is run by MAGFest, Inc., a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the appreciation of video games, video game culture, and video game music. We achieve this through numerous events, such as Super MAGFest, MAGWest, MAGStock, and Bit Gen Gamer Fest. We also support other not-for-profit organizations, such as Child’s Play. Learn more at https://magfest.org.
