Category: The Last Wave

KVGM “The Last Wave” (3/9/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (3/9/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Come for the jams, stay for the jams, stay a little longer for the Last Wave After Dark, exclusively on Patreon…stay even longer for mozzarella sticks at Sharky’s Underwater Grill. But most importantly, enjoy yourselves! Just not too much…

Playlist

Morning – Yuichiro Usui
(Tincle★Twinkle Festival!, PC)

Clubhouse – Ryuji Nishida
(Eikan wa Kimini: Koushien e no Michi, Sony PlayStation 2)

Moonlight Garden – ESTi
(Trickster Online, PC)

Relief – Tomoaki Hirono, Shoichi Tanaka, and Masahiko Kimura
(Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2010, Sony PlayStation 3)

Vacation – M.U.T.S. Music Studio
(Hanachirutani-Sanzinkou, PC)

Suiyoku Planet – Noriko Ogawa and Noriyuki Nakagami
(No-Ri-Ko, PC Engine CD)

Shining Shyness (Kirame) – rian
(Futamata Ren’ai, PC)

Sweet Dreams – Capcom Sound Team
(Finder Love: Risa Kudo – First Shoot wa Kimi, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Overlapping Lips, Overlapping Silver – ALVINE
(Kizuna Kirameku Koi Iroha, Sony PlayStation 4)

Inherit the Stars – Hiro
(Baldr Bullet: Equilibrium, Sony PlayStation 2)

Special Request

Staff Roll – Nobuyuki Shioda
(Banana Prince, Nintendo Famicom)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (2/23/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (2/23/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

We bringing you more jams this week, from the arcade to the Nintendo Switch, with some sunshiny pop and minimalistic chill and all the sexy time music you’re dirty little heart desires. Plus much much more for you to kick back and enjoy.

Playlist

Tian’en – Kyohei Nishizaka, Miyaji, and tiko-µ
(Hi no Nai Tokoro ni Kemuri wa Tatanai, PC)

Isao Onari’s Theme – Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 4th Heart Sound Team
(Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 4th Heart, Nintendo Switch)

Ahead Bit by Bit – Shinichi Sakamoto
(Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair, Arcade)

Sunny Happy Holiday – Hideaki Kuroda
(VitaminZ, Sony PlayStation 2)

Daylight – Ryo Takeshita
(Zwei Trigger, PC)

Main Theme – Helge Looft
(Emily the Strange: Strangerous, Nintendo DS)

Welcome to Café Bergamot! – Shigenobu Okawa
(Timepiece Ensemble, Sony PlayStation Vita)

Calm Time – Hiroto Saitoh
(Usotsuki to Inugamitsuki, PC)

Field Trip – Kasumi Kiss – Shoichiro Hirata
(Aitakute… ~your smiles in my heart~, Sony PlayStation)

Staff Roll – Sizlla Okamura
(Option Tuning Car Battle 2, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Breeze With U – Barry “Epoch” Topping
(Paradise Killer, Nintendo Switch)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (2/9/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (2/9/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

This week, we’re bringing you even more of what you came here for – THE JAMS! The PC is well-represented, as per usual, but we’re poppin’ twinbees, learning how to fish, and even managing super fancy German hotels – plus a very special g3ntlebreeze recommendation. All that…and so much more…

Playlist

Daily Life in Magnolia – Lip on Hip
(Moon Strike, PC)

Heaven on Earth – Katsuya Yoshida
(Gakuen Heaven 2: Double Scramble!, Sony PlayStation Vita)

Fishing – Hiroshi Tamawari
(TwinBee RPG, Sony PlayStation)

The End of a Chance Encounter – Tako Yamaguchi, YUKIちゃん, hono, and tanatoshi
(Yume to Iro de Dekiteiru, PC)

Daily Life – Yasuko Yamada, Yoshiyuki Ishii, Yasuyuki Suzuki, and Chiaki Kato
(Abarenbo Princess, Sony PlayStation 2)

Volcania – Frank Klepacki
(Legend of Kydrandia, Book 2: Hand of Fate, PC)

Event (Date Theme) – Kengo Tokusashi
(Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, Microsoft Xbox One)

Instructions – Eurythm
(JB The Super Bass, Super Famicom)

calm weather – U-Ma
(Furifuri ~Futsuu no Mainichi ni Warikondekita, PC)

Credits – dynamedion
(Hotel Deluxe, Nintendo DS)

Special Request

Cassidy X – g3ntlebreeze
(Vaygren: Lustful Temptation, PC)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (1/26/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (1/26/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

This week, we’re all over the place with our picks, including the classic Amiga, the Super Nintendo, the bouncy Game Boy Advance, and of course…some personal computer action for the horny dads at home. Plus some composer favorites like Takeshi Abo and Soshi Hosoi doing what they do best – jamming out.

Playlist

Sleepy Eyes – Chihiro Aoki
(Yakuza 5, Sony PlayStation 3)

Seifuku – Soshi Hosoi
(Demiourgos no Musume, PC)

Quiz Results – Unknown
(Akko ni Omakase! Brain Shock, Nintendo DS)

Main Menu – Jon Hare, Richard Joseph, and Jason Page
(Sensible World of Soccer, Amiga)

School Life – Yasuhisa Watanabe and GainGauge
(Prince of Stride, Sony PlayStation Vita)

Nakano City – Takeshi Abo
(ANONYMOUS; CODE, Nintendo Switch)

In a Tumult – Donmaru
(Chikan Senyou Sharyou 2, PC)

Waiting, Wondering – Doors Music Entertainment
(Natural 2 -Duo-, Game Boy Advance)

You Are Destined… – Peek a Soul +
( Ore no Cupid ga PONKOTSU sugite KOWA~i, PC)

Ending – Yasuhiro Kawakami and Hiroshi Kimura
(The Irem Skins Game, Super Nintendo)

Special Request

Another Day – Jim Andron
(Tetris CD-i, Phillips CD-i)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (1/12/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (1/12/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Welcome to the first show of 2025, as we enter our seventh year of broadcasting the smoothest video game jams on the planet. We got everything from clubhouse coffee breaks to boring flight simulators to soccer to TMI (if you know, you know). Thanks again for all the support of the show over the years and here’s to another great one full of memories and dirty visual novels.

Playlist

Temptation – Kai Isomura
(Miko Miko Rumble, PC)

Cabin Pressure – Pit Stop Productions Ltd.
(Pilot Academy, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Championship Winner – Tsutomu Ogura and Harumi Ueko
(Jikkyou World Soccer 3, Nintendo 64)

Yesterday I Saw an Angel – Shinichiro Kitazawa and Sadawo Touzyou
(Shoujo Activity, PC)

Feeling Good – Unknown
(Suisui Physical Assessment Training DS, Nintendo DS)

Gentle Breeze – Yasuhito Saito
(Merrygoround: The 4th Unit Series, FM Towns)

Deck Selection – Takashi Okamoto
(Cardfight! Vanguard: Lock on Victory!!, Nintendo 3DS)

Coffee Break – Yumi Kinoshita
(Harukanaru Augusta 3: Masters New, Super Famicom)

Melody of Sleep – Osamu Abukawa
(Aoi Tori, PC)

Ending – Unknown
(Puzznic, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Lured by the Sun – Chiaki Fujita
(Summon Night 3, Sony PlayStation 2)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/29/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/29/24)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

We close out the year with some maxing and relaxing jams from the PC but also the PC and an extra special PC track. Oh yeah, and a PC jam that will leave you needing a fresh pair of panties. Plus something from the Wii, a lost N64 game, and the Super Family Computer. Happy holidays! Happy new year! Good luck!

Playlist

City Ambience – Airick Arqese
(America’s Next Top Model, Nintendo Wii)

Signs of Tomorrow – Donmaru
(Sei Shoujo ~Seido Ikusei Gakuen~, PC)

Encyclopedia – Unknown
(Hana to Ikimono Rittai Zukan, Nintendo 3DS)

Sharp and Cool – Manack
(Elle:PrieR ~Shiawase no Kakera o Sagashite~, PC)

Whimsical Cat Miyako – rian
(Futamata Ren’ai, PC)

Today’s News – Cube Co., Ltd.
(Super Yakyuu Dou, Super Famicom)

WEEEET – Hiroshi Iizuka
(Oshikake! Entremets, PC)

BGM 9 – Yasuaki Fujita
(Viewpoint 2064, Nintendo 64)

Untie Your Hair – Barbarian on the Groove
(DEVILS DEVEL CONCEPT, PC)

Credits – Unknown
(Simple 1500 Jitsuyou Series Vol. 01: Norikae Annai -2000 Edition-, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Kukai Foundation – Shinji Hosoe
(Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse, Sony PlayStation 2)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/15/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/15/24)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

We’re in between Thanksgiving and Christmas with a ton of smooth jams for the holiday season, so sit the wife and kids down in front of the fireplace, pour yourselves some mugs of eggnog, and get ready to boogie the night away.

Playlist

Marcus – Kenichi Tsuchiya
(Trauma Center: New Blood, Nintendo Wii)

Cityscape – Doors Music Entertainment
(EVE: New Generation X, Sony PlayStation 2)

Take it Easy – R.East
(Passage!, PC)

Private Time – Satoru Okada, Mikoto Rinoh, Yousuke Sekira, Naofumi Tsuruyama, Takuya Hanaoka, Kayoko Matsushima, Shuji Ohta, nkis, and Kouji Hayama
(Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers, Sony PlayStation 3)

One Shadow – mi:cs, FUKU, ゴウ, Ebisupa, and Yukito Kanzaki
(Kakuu Shoujo, PC)

Natsume’s Theme – Cube Co., Ltd.
(Gakuen Alice ~WakuWaku★Happy Friends~, Nintendo DS)

Purchasing Department – Haruki Yamada
(Seikimatsu Days: Our Era’s End, Apple iOS)

Itaru Hikami (Comical) – Junichi Yoshida
(Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 2nd Season, Nintendo DS)

under the moon light – Shikemoku
(moire, PC)

and you. – I’ve Sound
(Toaru Majutsu no Index, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Special Request

Anna Theme – Hellecho
(Pantsu Hunter: Back to the 90s, Sony PlayStation Vita)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/1/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/1/24)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Post-Thanksgiving jams featuring the legendary Yukihiro Takahashi, dirty adult visual novels…again, Yakuza spin-offs, fashion princess land, and a couple of hot FM jams. Enjoy.

Playlist

FantaStep (Opening Theme) – Yukihiro Takahashi
(FantaStep, Sega Saturn)

AfterNoon Days – Soshi Hosoi
(Sora wo Tobu, Nanatsume no Mahou., PC)

Play Ball! – Naoshi Mizuta
(Pro Yakyuu ga Suki Da! 2017, Apple iOS)

Cabaret Prime BGM 3 – Hyd Lunch
(Kurohyo 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Asurahen, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Tree of SENATE – fripSide
(Areas ~Sora ni Utsusu Kimi to no Sekai~, PC)

Charmstoned – Solid Tune
(Cosmetic Paradise: Princess Life, Nintendo DS)

Taikyoku BGM 4 – Unknown
(Yakuman Houou, Nintendo Wii U)

ResortLand – Maiko Iuchi, Yui Isshiki, and Elements Garden
(FUTA·ANE, PC)

Soft-Boiled – Katsuya Yoshida
(Piyo-tan: Oyashiki Sennyuu Daisakusen!, Sony PlayStation 2)

Butterfly (Ending) – hasu
(SevenTailsButterfly, PC)

Special Request

Funk Lullaby – Barry Leitch
(Sleepwalker, Amiga)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” Six Year Anniversary (11/17/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” Six Year Anniversary (11/17/24)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

This week, we celebrate SIX YEARS on the air, which is hard to believe but we did it…despite where we are in the world currently and how grim the future may be…but you know, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade…and once you’ve made lemonade, add some green tea and make an Arnold Palmtree. We take a break from our usual anniversary format to bring you fresh uplifting jams…because when life gives you boysenberries…you know how it goes. THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING SIX YEARS A REALITY!

Playlist

after a rain… – Toshiyuki Takizawa
(re-laive, PC)

The Smell of Hot Milk – Shinichiro Matsumoto
(Café Enchanté, Nintendo Switch)

Taikyoku BGM 8 – Unknown
(Yakuman Houou, Nintendo Wii U)

S – MANYO
(Kara no Shojo, PC)

Training & 2 Player Game – Yuka Tsujiyoko
(Backgammon, Famicom Disk System)

solitary – fripSide
(Areas ~Sora ni Utsusu Kimi to no Sekai~, PC)

Mission 2 – Tooru Hontani and Takumi Hishida
(Last Bullet, Nintendo DS)

Massage in a Bottle – Unknown
(Relaxation Yuubi ~Anata Dake no Himitsu no Iyashi, PC)

Kiryu’s Holiday – ALVINE
(Shirogane x Spirits!, Sony PlayStation 4)

Credits – Jun Funahashi
(Bottom of the 9th, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Coconut Palm Garden – Data East Sound Team
(Birdie Try, Arcade)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/3/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/3/24)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Post-Halloween jams from favorite composers Naotoshi Nishino and Yuji Ohno, diet management plans, RC racing, dirty typing, mahjong, party planning committees, and so much more as we brace ourselves for what could be a disastrous week.

Playlist

Blondie Ponytail – seibin
(Destiny Child, Apple iOS)

Vitamin – Naotoshi Nishino
(Shukujo no Tsuyagoto, PC)

Data Entry – Kennosuke Suemura
(Shibou Nenshou Keikaku: YaseTore!! DS, Nintendo DS)

Murasaki Town – Kyoko Miyamoto and Akira Fujiwara
(Sakura Momoko no UkiUki Carnival, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)

Isn’t it Nice Being Together? – Funczion SOUNDS
(Harem Party, PC)

Schedule – Unknown
(Gekitou! Crush Gear Turbo: Gear Champion League, Bandai WonderSwan Color)

To the Moon – Yoko Tagaya
(Wandaba Style: Totsugeki! MIX LIVE JUICE, Sony PlayStation 2)

Type Dirty to Me – Yui Takase
(INDA 3, PC)

Main Menu – Unknown
(Yakuman Houou, Nintendo Wii U)

Memory of Silver Jewel (Bossa Ending Version) – Yuji Ohno
(Lupin III: Lupin is Dead, Zenigata is in Love, Sony PlayStation 2)

Special Request

Rest on Space – Hiroaki Omori
(Hover Racing, Sony PlayStation)

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