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For our September new music episode we’re leaving the summer jams behind and getting into some recent releases from our favorite genres. First, we’re checking out a huge and varied compilation from the signalwave community. Then we’re going to achieve our perfect inner self with the help of some corporate meditation jazz. Can you say “something for everyone?!”
Albums DiscussedThe Gas Station MegaCompilation by The Signalwave Community
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Solutions by Windstar EnterprisesThe Signalwave Community: The Gas Station MegaCompilation on Vapor Memory
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In this episode, we’re giving summer a big old Labor Day sendoff by checking out the best Future Funk… of 2023! We go through the best future funk albums as voted on by the r/futurefunk subreddit along with an amazing mix from Vaporwave News Network. As usual with these episodes, we can’t cover the episodes in the detail they deserve so go support these artists!
Outro SampleComputer, Don't You Die on Me from Odd Queer by Poetically
r/FutureFunks Best of 2023 ListSpotify Playlist of Available Albums
VNN Best FutureFunk of 2023 Mix
MIDNIGHT MATSURI [夜中の祭り] by yuugen
BENDER II by THAT'S MATT!
Downtown by kouek
Evening (The Remixes) by Luanmer
Horizon by Brayan Rojitas
1980 Something by Jansport George
Neo Metro City by VANTAGE
Cyantology: Reborn by CyanBlue
Ocean View by Zai Kowen
Love by BarbWalters
Odd Queer by Poetically
Cyanotype by CyanBlueBest Future Funk of 2023 (DJ Set) || Mixed by TrucksPassingTrucks || Non-Stop Dance Music MegaMix
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For our August new music episode, we’re submitting to the heat wave by leaving behind the upbeat dance music and settling in with some beats-driven ambient and music about dinosaurs. We’re checking out the third album in the “after” series from Hushtone Records and a Dino Synth anthology from Unreal Estate Records.
Albums Discussedキャンドルを3本灯した後 by 後
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Echoes of Extinction (Dino Synth Anthology I) by Unreal Estate RecordsMusic by: 2Mello
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In this episode, we’re exploring albums and artists that blend dungeon synth with other genres of EDM such as house, dubstep, drum and bass, and breakcore. We talk about what it means to blend such potentially disparate genres and highlight a handful of albums that explore this concept.
We would love to hear if you have other examples of this blending of genres so please hit us up with recommendations!
Tracks SampledEsoteric Exegesis from Mesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound System
Albums Mentioned
The Astral Clocktower from The Dungeon Steps by BxkrugMesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound System
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Map of the Garden by Yotzeret Sheydim & Dragon Maiden
Half Tone Degradation by Oudeis
Chaos Within the Crimson Abyss by Rotspawn
Atmospheric breaks 2 - Ambient Mix by XnotMusic by: 2Mello
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In this episode, we’re chatting about the process of rescoring films. We largely focus on two examples: Terror Vison’s recent Blu-ray release of Dante’s Inferno and Steven Soderbergh’s 2014 “educational” reimagining of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Soundtrack samples pulled from the trailer here:
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Dante's Inferno (1911) Blu-ray TrailerDANTE'S INFERNO BLU-RAY (1911)
Related LinksL'Inferno
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Soderbergh on Raiders
The Soderbergh Variations: 2001, Recut
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (soundtrack)
Man with a Movie CameraMusic by: 2Mello
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We’re mixing things up this month by doing our July new music episode first! We’re double mixing things up by doing albums from May! So mixed! Join us as we check out Before the Forest by FM Forest and www by christtt, two amazing vaporwave concept albums.
Albums DiscussedBefore The Forest by FM Forest
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www by christttMusic by: 2Mello
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Summer is upon us so we’re easing into the season with two albums packed full of summer jams. Join us for a killer Future Funk party with THAT’S MATT! and then remember to stay hydrated with QUENCHED 💎🏝️🧃 by iacon.
Albums DiscussedTHE LONE RAGER by THAT'S MATT!
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QUENCHED 💎🏝️🧃 by iaconMusic by: 2Mello
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What started as a way to fill an episode when we ran out ideas has turned into one of our favorite traditions. Twice a year we dig through music posted on our Patreon Discord and choose a handful of albums to discuss. Join us as we check out eight (nine!) wonderful recommendations from classic vaporwave to modern neoclassical.
Samples chosen at random.
Songs Sampledｎｅｇｏｔｉａｔｏｒ from ｃｒｙｐｔｏｃｒａｃｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００
Albums Discussed
what could have been from millbrook memories by CT57Pulsating Liquid Chloroform by Kagami Smile
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Bastian Void / Endurance by Bastian Void / Endurance
millbrook memories by CT57
OfficeJazz by Λｔａｖｉｓｔｉｃ エターニティー
ｃｒｙｐｔｏｃｒａｃｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００
Somewhat the Same by Jameson Nathan Jones
dessert stand sells corn at night by y o u r l o b o t o m y
Новый Взгляд (A New Look) by Мнемоника 2000
Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics by phazmaMusic by: 2Mello
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In our May new music episode, we’re covering Constant Night by Alpha Chrome Yayo and New Position by luxury noise. Two amazing albums that highlight the broad range of influences artists can bring to vaporwave with each offering to take the listener on a wild and distinct musical journey. Check them out!
Albums DiscussedConstant Night by Alpha Chrome Yayo
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New Position by luxury noiseJojo Mayer & Nerve: Jabon (live)
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In this episode, we’re checking out Hot Takes Vol. 1, a community-driven compilation album. Proceeds from the album are donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund to support victims of genocide in Gaza. As is tradition, we try to cover way too much great music in one episode, so you should definitely go support this project and check it out for yourself!
Support The Compilation HereHot Takes Vol. 1 by Hot Takes Podcast
Songs Sampledluxury noise - Lost Coast
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Topaz Gang - The Golden SphereMusic by: 2Mello
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We’re finishing off April with an exploration of some new music. In this episode, we’re covering And Then All Was Quiet by The Nightworker and Our Lovelessness by Hantasi. Two very different haunted albums. Join us and check them out!
Albums DiscussedAnd Then All Was Quiet by The Nightworker
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Our Lovelessness by HantasiMusic by: 2Mello
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For our second episode of Record Label Month™, we’re talking about the Japanese label Dec-Affe-Inated Records. This private label is populated by the numerous aliases of a single artist whose music often focuses on themes of depression, isolation, and loneliness. Join us as we check out two albums that take the listen on an eclectic plunderphonic journey.
Albums Discussed冬の憂鬱 by 因縁を爆撃する
Dec-Affe-Inated Records Links
NoRIP-E, The Plundered by NoRIP-E, The PhilosopherNoRIP-E, The Philosopher / Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS
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Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on SoundCloud
Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on YouTubeMusic by: 2Mello
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For the month of April we’re talking about record labels of all kinds. In our first episode, we check out two albums from Ill-Advised Records, a record label focused on dark lo-fi and similarly dark-themed subgenres of haunted music. Join us as we celebrate Halloween in April!
Albums DiscussedDated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2
Ill-Advised Records Links
Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2 on YouTube
Ghostwave - DEAD MALL
Ghostwave - DEAD MALL on YouTubeIll-Advised Records - Main Website
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Ill-Advised Records - YouTubeMusic by: 2Mello
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On this month’s new music episode we’re checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magnétoscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première.
Come join us and check out some great vaporwave!
Albums DiscussedMagnétoscope by ab97
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Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight premièreMusic by: 2Mello
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In this episode, we’re digging into Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review, a feature highlighting some of the best vaporwave (and associated genres) albums of 2023 as suggested by the community. Including our own Ross Payton! This kind of curation and highlighting the work of artists is so important. We had a blast checking out the 17 albums on the list that we had not previously covered.
Come join us and find yourself some great music!
The ArticleUtopia District’s Features: 2023 A YEAR IN REVIEW
Tracks SamplesPlaque from my last whispers are the worst goodbyes by Machina Pensant
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Forgive Yourself from Forgive Yourself by Luxury NoiseMusic by: 2Mello
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In this episode, we’re starting our 2024 project of trying to focus more on new releases. There’s no overarching theme or over intellectualizing, just talking about two albums from the past month or so that we really enjoyed. For our inaugural discussion, we’re talking about Dated New Aesthetic by Windows96 and KEYGEN🔐 by Crystal Eternal.
Albums DiscussedDated New Aesthetic by Windows96
KEYGEN🔐 by Crystal Eternal
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We’re back! We spent January delving into the content dungeons and we’ve returned with two great dungeon synth albums. In this episode, we’re exploring the music of Cryo Crypt, the dark fantasy/dungeon synth sister label of Cryo Chamber. We discuss the first two albums on the label and share our thoughts on the current state of the genre. Stay awhile and listen.
Albums DiscussedThe Ghost from Sheol by Vikorra Doom
Related Links
Grayshadow Ruins by Mountain RealmCryo Crypt on Bandcamp
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Cryo Chamber Launches Dark Fantasy Label Cryo CryptMusic by: 2Mello
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On our last episode of the year, we spend far too much time opining about Christmas and not nearly enough time discussing these amazing Vaporwave Christmas Compilations. Thankfully, they are all linked below so once we’re done talking you can start listening! We can’t wait to see what everyone puts out this year.
Thanks again to everyone out there for another year of amazing support. As we mention in the outro, we’ll be taking January off. See you again in February!
Outro Samplesl33py0range - IDCEMBER
Utopia District CompilationsUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, YouTube
Pacific Plaza Records Compilations
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, Bandcamp
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, YouTube
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, BandcampPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, YouTube
Slushwave Social Club Compilation
Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, Bandcamp
Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 2, YouTube
Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 2, Bandcamp
Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 3, YouTube
Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 3, BandcampSlushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, YouTube
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Slushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, BandcampVisual Representation of the Hallmark Christmas Cinematic Universe, Circa 2019
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It’s a well known fact that we love signalwave, not just because it’s great music, but because it also provides unique insight into how other artists process their own media and nostalgia. In this episode, we’re exploring signalwave produced by artists in Japan with the help of 直子coed. We’re checking out one of her albums along with another from her list of recommendations. It was tough to choose just one!
Thanks again to 直子coed for all of the great recommendations. Make sure to check out her other albums!
Albums Discussedsummer station by 直子coed
Recommended by 直子coed
[（ （ （低） ） ）by 予報士`94](https://torash.bandcamp.com/album/--7)The Music of fumare
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今日の天気図 by 沢NaN
止まらないから止めて by DJ CHOPNSCREW
フラワー by トレンド世紀
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher / Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDSaction button reviews boku no natsuyasumi
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The community members on our Patreon Discord are constantly posting suggestions and recommendations for great albums of all genres. We’ve gotten into the habit of digging through them every six months or so and seeing what’s there. We cover everything from vaporwave to dark ambient to hip hop to jazz.
We aren’t able to talk about everything, so check the wall of links below, organized by Discord channel. Enjoy!
#vaporwaveSPEZ068 - Dnevna televizija / Дневна телевизија by SEM-TV
#dungeon-synth-and-metal
Barbershop Simulator™ by slowerpace 音楽
Cyanotype by CyanBlue
ＤＲＥＡＭＳ ＵＮＬＩＭＩＴＥＤ by 夢達無制限
LAST WAVE OUT by EPPSSONN
THROUGH THE FOG AND THE DRIFTWOOD by §E▲ ▓F D▓G§
YEARS OF FAILURE by HATENA
Arcade Girl EP by Crystal Eternal
The Darkness in Her Eyes by Notorious Secret
転移 by victory over death
Virtuality by Sierra On-line
Physical Death VIP Membership (death cycle) - 死亡循環 by b e g o t t e n 自杀
Grid Of Reality by Infinity Frequencies x Sangam
t h e s o n y p l a y s t a t i o n 1 ソニー by V/A
Liminal Spaces by Hantasi
The Mall of Our Lord by 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓈𝒾Eye of Water by Tideless
#dark-ambient
Heavy Rocks (2002) by Boris
When No Birds Sang by Full of Hell, Nothing
This Heathen Land by GREEN LUNGSubstrata by Biosphere
#promote-yo-self
Myths by Kaya North
Atlas by Laurel Halo
Sounds for the Soul: Dark Ambient Compilation 3 by Various Artists
who by 1am バイブBlunts
Before We Lie Down in Darknesse by The Inward Circles
Abandoned Communities by Abandoned Communities
The Mystic (Original Score) by Dean HurleyLiminal Saints (full album + art) by The Yonko LLC
#lofi-hiphop
Pisces, 3rd Decan by The Yonko LLCDEEPER WATER/FATHERS KEEPER by MILLION SUNDAY
#jazz
Integrated Tech Solutions by Aesop RockHiromi: Tiny Desk Concert
#random-music
Satin Velvet by Trey Magnifique
Melodic Guitar Music by Adrian Holovaty
Black Classical Music by Yussef Dayes
Pharoah Sanders - "Kazuko" - An Abandoned TunnelA I A : Dream Loss by Grouper
#edm-and-idm
everything is alive by Slowdive
Incorporeal by Hidden Horse
The Sinking of the Titanic (1969-) by Gavin Bryars (with Philip Jeck & Alter Ego)
Furio by Cat Temper
Again by Oneohtrix Point Never
Gilded Sentience by Augnos
Rêverie by Les Imprimés
Ghosts by Hania Rani
Dark Mondo by Degurutieni
*1 by Rắn Cạp Đuôi Collective
Bolted by Forest Swords
PROTO by Holly Herndon
OMAKASE by Michael Weber
Destiny (Abridged) by DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJwipE'out'' - The Zero Gravity Soundtrack by CoLD SToRAGE
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Jungle Fatigue Vol. 3 by Jungle Fatigue Kru
Ego Death 005 by Uun
1990's-ISH (Part 1) by Various Artists
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