Fusing nostalgic 8-bit retro video game soundscapes with heavy guitar riffs, driving basslines, and high-energy stage performances.
Voonic2 is a Canadian chiptunes rock band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 2019. The band consists of NazoNo (bass guitar, chiptunes and drum programming) and aRtPG (vocals and guitars). Inspired by legendary acts like Anamanaguchi and Yellow Magic Orchestra, Voonic2 fuses beautiful retro 8-bit soundscapes with powerful guitar riffs and melodic bass lines to create a blend of modern rock and 90s gaming nostalgia.
What started as a solo project by NazoNo around 2011 has evolved into one of Quebec's premier chiptunes rock experiences. Each concert delivers a story from start to finish—energetic tracks that make crowds want to jump, dance, and feel like they're inside an old-school arcade cartridge.
Voonic2 has performed at major Video Game Music (VGM) and anime festivals including BonusStage (Canada), ÑoñoParty (Chile), Otakuthon (Canada), and VGMCon (USA), sharing stages with renowned VGM artists like Bit Brigade, Master Boot Record, Mega Ran, and Master Sword.
Their passion for retro games extends into the gaming industry: they created the complete original soundtrack for the mobile game King Cashing, and their hit single "Zombie Attack" was featured in the game Depths of Insanity.
Following their debut EP "D.T.U." (2021), they released their first full-length album "Knights of the Multiverse" in May 2023—a 9-track compilation spanning the history of the Voonic2 universe.
NAME: NazoNo
ALTER EGO: Diego Campos
ORIGIN: Colombia / Montreal, Canada
WEAPON OF CHOICE: Electric Bass Guitar & Retro
Synths
SPECIAL POWERS: 8-bit chiptunes creation, infinite
imagination
He started playing bass guitar at age 19 in Colombia before composing his own music. Moving to Montreal, Canada, he performed with various rock and metal acts. In 2010, attending an Anamanaguchi concert inspired him to create a dedicated chiptunes rock project, merging 8-bit soundscapes with heavy rock riffs. In 2019, he joined forces with aRtPG to form Voonic2.
NAME: aRtPG
ALTER EGO: Arturo Ramirez
ORIGIN: Mexico / Montreal, Canada
WEAPON OF CHOICE: Lead Electric Guitar & Vocals
SPECIAL POWERS: Supernatural riff creation,
multi-effects manipulation
Singer and songwriter who picked up guitar at age 17. After fronting indie rock project Waves&Windows, he invited NazoNo to record studio sessions in 2019. NazoNo introduced him to the 8-bit video game rock concept, sparking their partnership as Voonic2.