https://simplecast.com Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews Birk and Ross plumb the depths of vaporwave, dark ambient, and other haunted genres of music. Discover new music to listen to and find out why we're drawn to retro aesthetics and dark music. Ross Payton en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:11 +0000 https://nightclerkradio.com Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/80a0b216-a118-44c0-b38a-59c645383e4b/5081a574-a521-4de7-894d-2f85096ded06/3000x3000/08-night-clerk-radio.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://nightclerkradio.com episodic Birk and Ross plumb the depths of vaporwave, dark ambient, and other haunted genres of music. Discover new music to listen to and find out why we're drawn to retro aesthetics and dark music. Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson true https://feeds.simplecast.com/4zkW_2gM plunderphonics, ambient, dark ambient, hauntology, music review, vaporwave Ross Payton rpayton@gmail.com 18ce49ea-b44f-4654-b92d-2ef0f081ad7c March-ish New Music Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’re getting back on schedule with a one-time only accelerated release cadence! Also, you gotta release March new music in March. Those are just the rules. I don’t make em.

In this episode, we follow our traditional approach of having literally zero coordination leading to the selection of two very different albums. First up, we have a delightful ambient album from composer Nick Bowers that was written to accompany a painting exhibit. Then, we get into the most recent compendium from classic dungeon synth artist DIM. All that plus some questionable shout outs and more! Come join us!

Shout Outs

Despiser on IMDb
Warlock Corpse / Труп Колдуна - You and I are in a Dark Crypt Forever
Portal Man on IMDb
Max Cooper - A Sense Of Getting Closer
Born Into A Dream on IMDb
Center Core Never More

Albums Discussed

Music for Chromaticism by Nick Bowers
Compendium V by DIM

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/march-ish-new-music-0AX0S0ds Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’re getting back on schedule with a one-time only accelerated release cadence! Also, you gotta release March new music in March. Those are just the rules. I don’t make em.

In this episode, we follow our traditional approach of having literally zero coordination leading to the selection of two very different albums. First up, we have a delightful ambient album from composer Nick Bowers that was written to accompany a painting exhibit. Then, we get into the most recent compendium from classic dungeon synth artist DIM. All that plus some questionable shout outs and more! Come join us!

Shout Outs

Despiser on IMDb
Warlock Corpse / Труп Колдуна - You and I are in a Dark Crypt Forever
Portal Man on IMDb
Max Cooper - A Sense Of Getting Closer
Born Into A Dream on IMDb
Center Core Never More

Albums Discussed

Music for Chromaticism by Nick Bowers
Compendium V by DIM

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> March-ish New Music Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:43:15 We’re getting back on schedule with a one-time only accelerated release cadence! Also, you gotta release March new music in March. Those are just the rules. I don’t make em. In this episode, we follow our traditional approach of having literally zero coordination leading to the selection of two very different albums. First up, we have a delightful ambient album from composer Nick Bowers that was written to accompany a painting exhibit. Then, we get into the most recent compendium from classic dungeon synth artist DIM. All that plus some questionable shout outs and more! Come join us! We’re getting back on schedule with a one-time only accelerated release cadence! Also, you gotta release March new music in March. Those are just the rules. I don’t make em. In this episode, we follow our traditional approach of having literally zero coordination leading to the selection of two very different albums. First up, we have a delightful ambient album from composer Nick Bowers that was written to accompany a painting exhibit. Then, we get into the most recent compendium from classic dungeon synth artist DIM. All that plus some questionable shout outs and more! Come join us! techno, electronica, art show, dim, noise, dungeon synth, painting, ambient, nick bowers, medieval, vaporwave, black metal, medieval folk, abstract art, darkwave, dark folk, music for chromaticism, fantasy synth, rpgs, medieval synth, experimental music, neoclassic, new age true full 144 dd898681-1b1d-4edd-9afd-44a2ae7dfa6f A Title Other Than Gone Fishing Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

While some may wax poetic about the ancient and noble art of fishing, they often overlook that it’s an activity that inspires some excellent games with incredible soundtracks. Well, in this episode, we haven’t forgotten! We’re talking about fishing games, their music, and their influence on vaporwave. We primarily focus on two plunderphonics albums from River Master, but we also talk about a handful of other albums, both old and new. So grab a six-pack and some nightcrawlers and join us!

Albums Discussed

The Angler's Dream by River Master
Memory Lake by River Master
FISHING TALES by slowerpace 音楽
Fishing by Abel Project
Yuka Umezawa (梅沢由香) & Tomoko Tsuyama (津山知子) - Fishes' Dream (魚たちの夢)

Additional Links

Fishing Shop Simulator on Steam
Relaxing Fishing Game Music VHS Tape
DREADMOOR on Steam
This Fishing Game’s Soundtrack DID NOT Have to Go This Hard!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/a-title-other-than-gone-fishing-Y1ylkgOk Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

While some may wax poetic about the ancient and noble art of fishing, they often overlook that it’s an activity that inspires some excellent games with incredible soundtracks. Well, in this episode, we haven’t forgotten! We’re talking about fishing games, their music, and their influence on vaporwave. We primarily focus on two plunderphonics albums from River Master, but we also talk about a handful of other albums, both old and new. So grab a six-pack and some nightcrawlers and join us!

Albums Discussed

The Angler's Dream by River Master
Memory Lake by River Master
FISHING TALES by slowerpace 音楽
Fishing by Abel Project
Yuka Umezawa (梅沢由香) & Tomoko Tsuyama (津山知子) - Fishes' Dream (魚たちの夢)

Additional Links

Fishing Shop Simulator on Steam
Relaxing Fishing Game Music VHS Tape
DREADMOOR on Steam
This Fishing Game’s Soundtrack DID NOT Have to Go This Hard!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> A Title Other Than Gone Fishing Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:36:21 While some may wax poetic about the ancient and noble art of fishing, they often overlook that it’s an activity that inspires some excellent games with incredible soundtracks. Well, in this episode, we haven’t forgotten! We’re talking about fishing games, their music, and their influence on vaporwave. We primarily focus on two plunderphonics albums from River Master, but we also talk about a handful of other albums, both old and new. So grab a six-pack and some nightcrawlers and join us! While some may wax poetic about the ancient and noble art of fishing, they often overlook that it’s an activity that inspires some excellent games with incredible soundtracks. Well, in this episode, we haven’t forgotten! We’re talking about fishing games, their music, and their influence on vaporwave. We primarily focus on two plunderphonics albums from River Master, but we also talk about a handful of other albums, both old and new. So grab a six-pack and some nightcrawlers and join us! summer, autumnal, chiptune, fish poems, vgm, fish ambient, ambient, riversoft, river master, vaporwave, equip, slowerpace, mallsoft, experimental, fish dreams, electronic music, classic vaporwave, abel project, new age, video game music, knightrock, fishing games true full 143 c6b67580-24c3-4a09-a68d-ed817df3f834 February New Music: Mana Lake and personalFX Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We've emerged from our winter slumber to share some new music. First, we’re listening to the latest collaboration from City Girl & Guided Tour, Mana Lake, which takes the listener on an evocative journey through house, lofi, and vaporwave. Then we’re checking out personalFX, the debut album from 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒, a fantastic album that similarly tackles a range of genres and moods. We hope you join us and check out these artists!

Albums Discussed

Mana Lake by City Girl & Guided Tour
personalFX by 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/february-new-music-mana-lake-and-personalfx-2PtD_VJt Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We've emerged from our winter slumber to share some new music. First, we’re listening to the latest collaboration from City Girl & Guided Tour, Mana Lake, which takes the listener on an evocative journey through house, lofi, and vaporwave. Then we’re checking out personalFX, the debut album from 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒, a fantastic album that similarly tackles a range of genres and moods. We hope you join us and check out these artists!

Albums Discussed

Mana Lake by City Girl & Guided Tour
personalFX by 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> February New Music: Mana Lake and personalFX Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:42:27 We've emerged from our winter slumber to share some new music. First, we’re listening to the latest collaboration from City Girl & Guided Tour, Mana Lake, which takes the listener on an evocative journey through house, lofi, and vaporwave. Then we’re checking out personalFX, the debut album from 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒, a fantastic album that similarly tackles a range of genres and moods. We hope you join us and check out these artists! We've emerged from our winter slumber to share some new music. First, we’re listening to the latest collaboration from City Girl & Guided Tour, Mana Lake, which takes the listener on an evocative journey through house, lofi, and vaporwave. Then we’re checking out personalFX, the debut album from 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒, a fantastic album that similarly tackles a range of genres and moods. We hope you join us and check out these artists! guided tour, hip hop, lofi, vaporwave, hypanogigc pop, chillwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, foreveronline, hypnagogic, midiwave, dance, electronic music, experimental music, house, new age, city girl true full 142 5e2262d4-1c9c-4fa5-86ef-1383b191861a December New Music: Halogen Star and Oneohtrix Point Never Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In our last new music episode of 2025, we’re checking out some recent albums with a focus on experimental electronic music. First up, we have an evocative journey through supernatural and eerie memories inspired by horror video game OSTs. Then we’re diving into the latest from plunderphonics pioneer and veteran Oneohtrix Point Never, an album that offers a lush exploration of 90s commercial sample CDs set against a hazy backdrop of digital nostalgia.

Shout Outs

The Signalwave Christmas Special 2025 by The Signalwave Community
nosleep by Various Artists
Christmas on the Isles from Roge Corp
ROUTINE on Steam
CHRISTMAS VAPORWAVE 2025 | Holiday Vaporwave
RoboCop statue

Albums Discussed

Secrets in Motion IV: The Ghost Writer by Halogen Star
Tranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never

Additional Links

The Signalwave Christmas Special 2025
Oneohtrix Point Never - Tranquilizer (Full Album Visualiser)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/december-new-music-halogen-star-and-oneohtrix-point-never-ojpOAfg1 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In our last new music episode of 2025, we’re checking out some recent albums with a focus on experimental electronic music. First up, we have an evocative journey through supernatural and eerie memories inspired by horror video game OSTs. Then we’re diving into the latest from plunderphonics pioneer and veteran Oneohtrix Point Never, an album that offers a lush exploration of 90s commercial sample CDs set against a hazy backdrop of digital nostalgia.

Shout Outs

The Signalwave Christmas Special 2025 by The Signalwave Community
nosleep by Various Artists
Christmas on the Isles from Roge Corp
ROUTINE on Steam
CHRISTMAS VAPORWAVE 2025 | Holiday Vaporwave
RoboCop statue

Albums Discussed

Secrets in Motion IV: The Ghost Writer by Halogen Star
Tranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never

Additional Links

The Signalwave Christmas Special 2025
Oneohtrix Point Never - Tranquilizer (Full Album Visualiser)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> December New Music: Halogen Star and Oneohtrix Point Never Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:39:04 In our last new music episode of 2025, we’re checking out some recent albums with a focus on experimental electronic music. First up, we have an evocative journey through supernatural and eerie memories inspired by horror video game OSTs. Then we’re diving into the latest from plunderphonics pioneer and veteran Oneohtrix Point Never, an album that offers a lush exploration of 90s commercial sample CDs set against a hazy backdrop of digital nostalgia. In our last new music episode of 2025, we’re checking out some recent albums with a focus on experimental electronic music. First up, we have an evocative journey through supernatural and eerie memories inspired by horror video game OSTs. Then we’re diving into the latest from plunderphonics pioneer and veteran Oneohtrix Point Never, an album that offers a lush exploration of 90s commercial sample CDs set against a hazy backdrop of digital nostalgia. oneohtrix point never, synthwave, minimal techno, commercial samples, ambient, disco, vaporwave, vapor, idm, electro-disco, plunderphonics, hauntology, edm, electronic music, halogen star, future sounds, ambient techno, dreampunk true full 141 972fc1ca-66ca-449f-8844-b810b468cd83 A Utopian Scholastic Winter Break Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Okay class, settle down and bust out your textbooks because in this episode we’re digging into Utopian Scholastic. It's the aesthetic of optimistic encyclopedias, multimedia learning, and the sleek, educational graphics that promised a brighter, hyper-informed future. We'll explore how Utopian Scholastic, with its love of Dorling Kindersley and Encarta, shapes our nostalgia for education in the 90s and its natural connection to vaporwave.

Outro Sample

Discovery (Virtua Theme) from Virtua by trndytrndy

Visual Mixes

Scholastic Exploration 📚 (Encartwave Mix) by ArpWire
𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂 📖 1990s Nostalgic Atmospheres (Music & Ambience) ✨🛰️🌍🦒🌿 by Kester Spach

Albums and Artists

Virtua by trndytrndy
Daniel White on Bandcamp
ENCARDIA '99 by slowerpace 音楽

Informative Links

CARI Article on Utopian Scholastic
Utopian Scholastic - Aesthetics Wiki
Wikipedia - Dorling Kindersley
Utopian Scholastic: A Consumer Aesthetic of Intellectual Curiosity and Optimism
Utopian Scholastic & Eyewitness - The World You Once Knew
I ate at every Rainforest Cafe in the Country

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/a-utopian-scholastic-winter-break-MznCg1Sa Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Okay class, settle down and bust out your textbooks because in this episode we’re digging into Utopian Scholastic. It's the aesthetic of optimistic encyclopedias, multimedia learning, and the sleek, educational graphics that promised a brighter, hyper-informed future. We'll explore how Utopian Scholastic, with its love of Dorling Kindersley and Encarta, shapes our nostalgia for education in the 90s and its natural connection to vaporwave.

Outro Sample

Discovery (Virtua Theme) from Virtua by trndytrndy

Visual Mixes

Scholastic Exploration 📚 (Encartwave Mix) by ArpWire
𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂 📖 1990s Nostalgic Atmospheres (Music & Ambience) ✨🛰️🌍🦒🌿 by Kester Spach

Albums and Artists

Virtua by trndytrndy
Daniel White on Bandcamp
ENCARDIA '99 by slowerpace 音楽

Informative Links

CARI Article on Utopian Scholastic
Utopian Scholastic - Aesthetics Wiki
Wikipedia - Dorling Kindersley
Utopian Scholastic: A Consumer Aesthetic of Intellectual Curiosity and Optimism
Utopian Scholastic & Eyewitness - The World You Once Knew
I ate at every Rainforest Cafe in the Country

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> A Utopian Scholastic Winter Break Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:42:35 Okay class, settle down and bust out your textbooks because in this episode we’re digging into Utopian Scholastic. It's the aesthetic of optimistic encyclopedias, multimedia learning, and the sleek, educational graphics that promised a brighter, hyper-informed future. We'll explore how Utopian Scholastic, with its love of Dorling Kindersley and Encarta, shapes our nostalgia for education in the 90s and its natural connection to vaporwave. Okay class, settle down and bust out your textbooks because in this episode we’re digging into Utopian Scholastic. It's the aesthetic of optimistic encyclopedias, multimedia learning, and the sleek, educational graphics that promised a brighter, hyper-informed future. We'll explore how Utopian Scholastic, with its love of Dorling Kindersley and Encarta, shapes our nostalgia for education in the 90s and its natural connection to vaporwave. trndytrndy, ambient, rainforest cafe, eyewitness books, utopian virtual, vaporwave, dorling kindersley, imaginarium, barber beats, slowerpace, encartacore, cari, education, hypnagogic, encarta, edutainment, dystopian virtual, edm, world beat, daniel white, dystopian scholastic, electronic music, encartawave, experimental music, new age, nostalgia true full 140 33b69e93-dde4-4c4e-93d3-d12112901ca0 November Late Music: DREAM SELECT and Once, We Were Infinite Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Wow, would you look at that? It’s an episode covering some new music, and within Birk’s local light cone, it still qualifies as a November release. After spending an absurd amount of time on a couple of shout outs we get into two great albums. First up is some vaporwave/drum and base from Pizza Hotline inspired by nostalgia for early 00s video game soundtracks. Then we embrace the black friday recording date with some chillwave/mallsoft synth work from Dead Shopping Malls. Put down that 65” box of Kraft Dinner and join us!

Shout Outs

VaporAid3 VOD on Hot Takes’ Twitch Channel
The Man from Mo'Wax
In The Line of Duty Film Series
Car Alarm (extended reprise)
Transcendental Style in Film
Video Essay: Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore

Albums Discussed

DREAM SELECT by Pizza Hotline
Once, We Were Infinite by Dead Shopping Malls

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:32:58 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/november-late-music-dream-select-and-once-we-were-infinite-Q82JsunR Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Wow, would you look at that? It’s an episode covering some new music, and within Birk’s local light cone, it still qualifies as a November release. After spending an absurd amount of time on a couple of shout outs we get into two great albums. First up is some vaporwave/drum and base from Pizza Hotline inspired by nostalgia for early 00s video game soundtracks. Then we embrace the black friday recording date with some chillwave/mallsoft synth work from Dead Shopping Malls. Put down that 65” box of Kraft Dinner and join us!

Shout Outs

VaporAid3 VOD on Hot Takes’ Twitch Channel
The Man from Mo'Wax
In The Line of Duty Film Series
Car Alarm (extended reprise)
Transcendental Style in Film
Video Essay: Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore

Albums Discussed

DREAM SELECT by Pizza Hotline
Once, We Were Infinite by Dead Shopping Malls

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> November Late Music: DREAM SELECT and Once, We Were Infinite Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:48:20 Wow, would you look at that? It’s an episode covering some new music, and within Birk’s local light cone, it still qualifies as a November release. After spending an absurd amount of time on a couple of shout outs we get into two great albums. First up is some vaporwave/drum and base from Pizza Hotline inspired by nostalgia for early 00s video game soundtracks. Then we embrace the black friday recording date with some chillwave/mallsoft synth work from Dead Shopping Malls. Put down that 65” box of Kraft Dinner and join us! Wow, would you look at that? It’s an episode covering some new music, and within Birk’s local light cone, it still qualifies as a November release. After spending an absurd amount of time on a couple of shout outs we get into two great albums. First up is some vaporwave/drum and base from Pizza Hotline inspired by nostalgia for early 00s video game soundtracks. Then we embrace the black friday recording date with some chillwave/mallsoft synth work from Dead Shopping Malls. Put down that 65” box of Kraft Dinner and join us! dream pop, dead shopping malls, once we were infinite, level select, jungle, breakbeat, ambient, chill, vaporwave, video games, drum and bass, video game soundtracks, vaporbreaks, ambient electronic, chillwave, pizza hotline, mallsoft, dream select, retrofuturism, dnb, dance, edm, electronic music, liquid drum and bass, nostalgia true full 139 0c08f483-50f4-43db-b33b-515811cdcdf2 We’re VHS Poppin’ Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Announcement!

We were fortunate enough to be invited onto the “Hot Takes” vaporwave talk show. We sat down with YUNG SHIRO 白 and luxury noise for two hours of chatting about everything from Boards of Canada to horror tropes. Please check it out here: Episode 87: Night Clerk Radio.

Anyway! Wow, another genre episode! It’s been a while. What will they talk about this time? Will they talk about Bandcamp tags for an uncomfortable amount of time? Will they get hung up on overly niche hyper characterization of niche genres? The answer to all these questions is obviously “yes!”

In this episode, we’re digging into the genre of VHS pop, which is often thought of as the upbeat and optimistic cousin of late night lo-fi. We talk about our history with the VHS format, attempts to classify niche genres, the power of nostalgia for physical media, and our hope for a revival of the sub-genre. Join us!

Outro Sample

FANTA from NEW AIR by channel select

Links To Check Out

a journey through VHS pop by Azurestar
Genre Classification from Reddit circa 2019
VHS Pop on Bandcamp

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/were-vhs-poppin-0WRIFyDc Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Announcement!

We were fortunate enough to be invited onto the “Hot Takes” vaporwave talk show. We sat down with YUNG SHIRO 白 and luxury noise for two hours of chatting about everything from Boards of Canada to horror tropes. Please check it out here: Episode 87: Night Clerk Radio.

Anyway! Wow, another genre episode! It’s been a while. What will they talk about this time? Will they talk about Bandcamp tags for an uncomfortable amount of time? Will they get hung up on overly niche hyper characterization of niche genres? The answer to all these questions is obviously “yes!”

In this episode, we’re digging into the genre of VHS pop, which is often thought of as the upbeat and optimistic cousin of late night lo-fi. We talk about our history with the VHS format, attempts to classify niche genres, the power of nostalgia for physical media, and our hope for a revival of the sub-genre. Join us!

Outro Sample

FANTA from NEW AIR by channel select

Links To Check Out

a journey through VHS pop by Azurestar
Genre Classification from Reddit circa 2019
VHS Pop on Bandcamp

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> We’re VHS Poppin’ Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:37:00 Wow, another genre episode! It’s been a while. What will they talk about this time? Will they talk about Bandcamp tags for an uncomfortable amount of time? Will they get hung up on overly niche hyper characterization of niche genres? The answer to all these questions is obviously “yes!” In this episode, we’re digging into the genre of VHS pop, which is often thought of as the upbeat and optimistic cousin of late night lo-fi. We talk about our history with the VHS format, attempts to classify niche genres, the power of nostalgia for physical media, and our hope for a revival of the sub-genre. Join us! Wow, another genre episode! It’s been a while. What will they talk about this time? Will they talk about Bandcamp tags for an uncomfortable amount of time? Will they get hung up on overly niche hyper characterization of niche genres? The answer to all these questions is obviously “yes!” In this episode, we’re digging into the genre of VHS pop, which is often thought of as the upbeat and optimistic cousin of late night lo-fi. We talk about our history with the VHS format, attempts to classify niche genres, the power of nostalgia for physical media, and our hope for a revival of the sub-genre. Join us! vhs store, future funk, vhswave, vhs, vaporwave, electronic, retro technology, hauntology, vhs pop, hypnagogic, old technology, retro, nostalgia true full 138 781d4078-3101-44e8-bb9d-676b38896f19 October New Music: The Gargoyles of Vyônes and INFINITY VOL.II Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Another episode already?! That's right! We're working to return to our regular release schedule. In this episode, we're diving into some new October music. As usual, we've got two albums: Ross stayed on theme for spooky month with a unique take on plunderphonics and dungeon synth from Magnum Innominandum, drawing inspiration from classic cosmic horror. Birk immediately jumped on that brand new Navigateur album, which offers an eclectic blend of genres and masterful production. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and supporting these artists.

Shout Outs

Lego Pirates: 1989-1996 by Dreamcastle™
Lost Secrets by Notorious Secret & Lost Traveler ロスト
"Tennis, Everyone?" — A Tribute to the Late, Great James O. Incandenza by Hakita
░▒▓█ ＲＡＧＧＡＷＡＶＥ █▓▒░ by "愛"
The Living Tombstone - "Everything Is Fine (Remix)"

Albums Discussed

The Gargoyles of Vyônes by Magnum Innominandum
INFINITY VOL.II by Navigateur

Other Links

Direction by Navigateur

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/episode-137-october-new-music-the-gargoyles-of-vyones-and-infinity-volii-kQRuOPcc Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Another episode already?! That's right! We're working to return to our regular release schedule. In this episode, we're diving into some new October music. As usual, we've got two albums: Ross stayed on theme for spooky month with a unique take on plunderphonics and dungeon synth from Magnum Innominandum, drawing inspiration from classic cosmic horror. Birk immediately jumped on that brand new Navigateur album, which offers an eclectic blend of genres and masterful production. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and supporting these artists.

Shout Outs

Lego Pirates: 1989-1996 by Dreamcastle™
Lost Secrets by Notorious Secret & Lost Traveler ロスト
"Tennis, Everyone?" — A Tribute to the Late, Great James O. Incandenza by Hakita
░▒▓█ ＲＡＧＧＡＷＡＶＥ █▓▒░ by "愛"
The Living Tombstone - "Everything Is Fine (Remix)"

Albums Discussed

The Gargoyles of Vyônes by Magnum Innominandum
INFINITY VOL.II by Navigateur

Other Links

Direction by Navigateur

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> October New Music: The Gargoyles of Vyônes and INFINITY VOL.II Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:39:12 Another episode already?! That's right! We're working to return to our regular release schedule. In this episode, we're diving into some new October music. As usual, we've got two albums: Ross stayed on theme for spooky month with a unique take on plunderphonics and dungeon synth from Magnum Innominandum, drawing inspiration from classic cosmic horror. Birk immediately jumped on that brand new Navigateur album, which offers an eclectic blend of genres and masterful production. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and supporting these artists. Another episode already?! That's right! We're working to return to our regular release schedule. In this episode, we're diving into some new October music. As usual, we've got two albums: Ross stayed on theme for spooky month with a unique take on plunderphonics and dungeon synth from Magnum Innominandum, drawing inspiration from classic cosmic horror. Birk immediately jumped on that brand new Navigateur album, which offers an eclectic blend of genres and masterful production. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and supporting these artists. dance-pop, downtempo, teph co, james o. incandenza, piratesynth, navigateur, dungeon synth, lofi beats, lost traveler, progressive rock, reggae, hakita, vaporwave, pirate music, slushwave, chillwave, synth, dreamcastle, experimental dance music, legowave, barber beats, plunderphonics, infinite jest, retrowave, mallsoft, instrumental hip-hop, electronic, hauntology, trip hop, experimental, eccojams, notorious secret, everything is fine, dark ambiente, electronic music, magnum innominandum, classic vapor, experimental music, footwork, late night lofi, raggawave true full 137 a9511f1c-83c3-4b00-b47a-72c8f4d9944e Spooky Video Game Soundtracks Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s a late start to the spooky season! We’re jumping right in with a handful of soundtracks from recent horror video games. We’re checking out the big meaty six hour journey that is the Silent Hill 2 (2024) soundtrack. Then we’re turning our attention to the soundtracks for Look Outside and CULTIC. We discuss the games, their soundtracks, and what we love about video game soundtracks more generally. Grab these games, their soundtracks, and join us!

Thanks so much for your support! There will be a deluge of episodes coming out over the next few weeks as we get back on schedule.

Outro Sample

Shop Til You Drop from CULTIC Soundtrack by Jasozz

Albums Discussed

Silent Hill 2 (2024) Soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka
Look Outside Soundtrack by Eric Shumaker and Francis Coulombe
CULTIC Soundtrack by Jasozz

Other Links

Silent Hill but it's a 1994 trip-hop album

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/spooky-video-game-soundtracks-hVEjx10R Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s a late start to the spooky season! We’re jumping right in with a handful of soundtracks from recent horror video games. We’re checking out the big meaty six hour journey that is the Silent Hill 2 (2024) soundtrack. Then we’re turning our attention to the soundtracks for Look Outside and CULTIC. We discuss the games, their soundtracks, and what we love about video game soundtracks more generally. Grab these games, their soundtracks, and join us!

Thanks so much for your support! There will be a deluge of episodes coming out over the next few weeks as we get back on schedule.

Outro Sample

Shop Til You Drop from CULTIC Soundtrack by Jasozz

Albums Discussed

Silent Hill 2 (2024) Soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka
Look Outside Soundtrack by Eric Shumaker and Francis Coulombe
CULTIC Soundtrack by Jasozz

Other Links

Silent Hill but it's a 1994 trip-hop album

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Spooky Video Game Soundtracks Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:34:58 It’s a late start to the spooky season! We’re jumping right in with a handful of soundtracks from recent horror video games. We’re checking out the big meaty six hour journey that is the Silent Hill 2 (2024) soundtrack. Then we’re turning our attention to the soundtracks for Look Outside and Cultic. We discuss the games, their soundtracks, and what we love about video game soundtracks more generally. Grab these games, their soundtracks, and join us! Thanks so much for your support! There will be a deluge of episodes coming out over the next few weeks as we get back on schedule. It’s a late start to the spooky season! We’re jumping right in with a handful of soundtracks from recent horror video games. We’re checking out the big meaty six hour journey that is the Silent Hill 2 (2024) soundtrack. Then we’re turning our attention to the soundtracks for Look Outside and Cultic. We discuss the games, their soundtracks, and what we love about video game soundtracks more generally. Grab these games, their soundtracks, and join us! Thanks so much for your support! There will be a deluge of episodes coming out over the next few weeks as we get back on schedule. jasozz, cultic, first person shooters, spooky season, video games, silent hill 2, video game soundtracks, horror soundtracks, look outside, horror video games, halloween, eric shumaker, soundtracks, akira yamaoka, francis coulombe, indie video games true full 136 3a1da396-ae87-4afa-910d-a321579547ff September New Music: VIDEOFUNK and Leviathan Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we're diving into some new September music. With summer coming to a close, it seems we were both inspired to explore some of our favorite comfort genres. For Birk, that's the hazy and nostalgic VIDEOFUNK, a unique blend of vaporwave, signalwave, and future funk from FIJI島の水. For Ross, it's the evocative and cinematic dark ambient of Leviathan by NoRinTon. Join us as we check out some new music!

Shout Outs

VAPORMEX 北方人 by Cerecita Spice & PENTIUM 2 ダニ
CULTIC: Chapter Two
Welcome to the MiniDisc Wiki
Ancient Fan Death Studios Live @ LATE NIGHT LIGHTS II
The Last Tokens.

Albums Discussed

VIDEOFUNK by FIJI島の水
Leviathanby NoRinTon

Other Links

Regional Mexican music genres explained
Evolution of Mexican Pop Music be like

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/september-new-music-videofunk-and-leviathan-GyCIOR0z Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we're diving into some new September music. With summer coming to a close, it seems we were both inspired to explore some of our favorite comfort genres. For Birk, that's the hazy and nostalgic VIDEOFUNK, a unique blend of vaporwave, signalwave, and future funk from FIJI島の水. For Ross, it's the evocative and cinematic dark ambient of Leviathan by NoRinTon. Join us as we check out some new music!

Shout Outs

VAPORMEX 北方人 by Cerecita Spice & PENTIUM 2 ダニ
CULTIC: Chapter Two
Welcome to the MiniDisc Wiki
Ancient Fan Death Studios Live @ LATE NIGHT LIGHTS II
The Last Tokens.

Albums Discussed

VIDEOFUNK by FIJI島の水
Leviathanby NoRinTon

Other Links

Regional Mexican music genres explained
Evolution of Mexican Pop Music be like

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> September New Music: VIDEOFUNK and Leviathan Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:42:05 In this episode, we're diving into some new September music. With summer coming to a close, it seems we were both inspired to explore some of our favorite comfort genres. For Birk, that's the hazy and nostalgic VIDEOFUNK, a unique blend of vaporwave, signalwave, and future funk from FIJI島の水. For Ross, it's the evocative and cinematic dark ambient of Leviathan by NoRinTon. Join us as we check out some new music! In this episode, we're diving into some new September music. With summer coming to a close, it seems we were both inspired to explore some of our favorite comfort genres. For Birk, that's the hazy and nostalgic VIDEOFUNK, a unique blend of vaporwave, signalwave, and future funk from FIJI島の水. For Ross, it's the evocative and cinematic dark ambient of Leviathan by NoRinTon. Join us as we check out some new music! fijidaze, utopia district, dark ambient, vaporfunk, cultic, cinematic dark ambient, cryo chamber, vapormex, future funk, atmospheric, norinton, minidisc, twin peaks, drone, vaporwave, video games, retro arcades, ancient fan death studios, soundscapes, signalwave, vhs pop, electronic music, field recordings, experimental music, retro-future, late night lofi true full 135 1fe0a7e0-57a8-4481-9bbb-60f2ab8e479c The Curious Case of the Dungeons and Dragons Promotional Cassette Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we dare to enter Ross’s cherished domain: the tabletop role-playing game! We’re checking out “First Quest,” a 1985 promotional cassette released by TSR UK. The cassette features a wide variety of tracks from an eclectic collection of artists. The end result is a fascinating assortment of electronic music that ranges from upbeat and poppy synths to ambient and drony textured soundscapes. So sit down, grab a pre-gen, and join us!

Check it out on YouTube

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons -- First Quest: The Music cassette (1985)

Artist Links (Where Available)

Phil Thornton
Dave Miller
Denis Haines (aka Francis Haines)
Steve Parsons
Barrie Guard
The Device
G P Hall
Valentine Dyall (The Narrator)

Other Links

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: First Quest – The Music
The Weird and Wonderful World of D&D Merchandising
Mörk Borg’s Putrescence Regnant is a grim ‘bog crawl’ adventure releasing as a vinyl music album

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-curious-case-of-the-dungeons-and-dragons-promotional-cassette-9nhZFSW4 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we dare to enter Ross’s cherished domain: the tabletop role-playing game! We’re checking out “First Quest,” a 1985 promotional cassette released by TSR UK. The cassette features a wide variety of tracks from an eclectic collection of artists. The end result is a fascinating assortment of electronic music that ranges from upbeat and poppy synths to ambient and drony textured soundscapes. So sit down, grab a pre-gen, and join us!

Check it out on YouTube

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons -- First Quest: The Music cassette (1985)

Artist Links (Where Available)

Phil Thornton
Dave Miller
Denis Haines (aka Francis Haines)
Steve Parsons
Barrie Guard
The Device
G P Hall
Valentine Dyall (The Narrator)

Other Links

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: First Quest – The Music
The Weird and Wonderful World of D&D Merchandising
Mörk Borg’s Putrescence Regnant is a grim ‘bog crawl’ adventure releasing as a vinyl music album

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> The Curious Case of the Dungeons and Dragons Promotional Cassette Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:23 In this episode, we dare to enter Ross’s cherished domain: the tabletop role-playing game! We’re checking out “First Quest,” a 1985 promotional cassette released by TSR UK. The cassette features a wide variety of tracks from an eclectic collection of artists. The end result is a fascinating assortment of electronic music that ranges from upbeat and poppy synths to ambient and drony textured soundscapes. So sit down, grab a pre-gen, and join us! In this episode, we dare to enter Ross’s cherished domain: the tabletop role-playing game! We’re checking out “First Quest,” a 1985 promotional cassette released by TSR UK. The cassette features a wide variety of tracks from an eclectic collection of artists. The end result is a fascinating assortment of electronic music that ranges from upbeat and poppy synths to ambient and drony textured soundscapes. So sit down, grab a pre-gen, and join us! ambient music, fantasy music, francis haines, gary gygax, advanced dungeons and dragons, dave miller, phil thorton, drone, adventure music, promotional cassettes, dungeons and dragons, synth pop, gp hall, synth, the device, the living dead, fantasy, john carpenter, high fantasy, drone ambient, valentine dyall, fantasy ambient, barrie guard, steve parsons, electronic music, dungeon drone, denis haines, experimental music, first quest true full 134 8eb8a63b-1fe6-4b90-8901-a627d01e6725 August New Music: Xeeland and Nmesh Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for our August new music episode. This time there’s no obvious overarching theme between our picks so no clever episode title, sorry! We’re starting off with Master Builder by Xeeland, an album that takes you on an evocative journey through the horrors of brutalist architecture. Then we’re heading off to Hawaii for The Molokai Compendium by Nmesh, a richly produced and deeply layered plunderphonic adventure inspired by one of the best bad movies of all time. Join us and check out these albums!

Shout Outs

The Painter of the Right
Day Shift by Cinematic Sequences
Lego Castle: 1979-1998 by Dreamcastle™
Abiotic Factor on Steam
A Small Sample of Flamingo Fest 2025 sets on YouTube
Digital Archive of Computer Entertainer Magazine
B O R T media

Albums Discussed

The Molokai Compendium by Nmesh
Master Builder by Xeeland

Other Links

Ocean Temple by Brickmason
Good Brews Bad Views
Bandcamp: The Molokai Compendium AotD
Nmesh’s Late-Summer Molokai Mind-Melt Playlist

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/august-new-music-xeeland-and-nmesh-g4cf0Cf_ Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for our August new music episode. This time there’s no obvious overarching theme between our picks so no clever episode title, sorry! We’re starting off with Master Builder by Xeeland, an album that takes you on an evocative journey through the horrors of brutalist architecture. Then we’re heading off to Hawaii for The Molokai Compendium by Nmesh, a richly produced and deeply layered plunderphonic adventure inspired by one of the best bad movies of all time. Join us and check out these albums!

Shout Outs

The Painter of the Right
Day Shift by Cinematic Sequences
Lego Castle: 1979-1998 by Dreamcastle™
Abiotic Factor on Steam
A Small Sample of Flamingo Fest 2025 sets on YouTube
Digital Archive of Computer Entertainer Magazine
B O R T media

Albums Discussed

The Molokai Compendium by Nmesh
Master Builder by Xeeland

Other Links

Ocean Temple by Brickmason
Good Brews Bad Views
Bandcamp: The Molokai Compendium AotD
Nmesh’s Late-Summer Molokai Mind-Melt Playlist

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> August New Music: Xeeland and Nmesh Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:43:20 It’s time for our August new music episode. This time there’s no obvious overarching theme between our picks so no clever episode title, sorry! We’re starting off with Master Builder by Xeeland, an album that takes you on an evocative journey through the horrors of brutalist architecture. Then we’re heading off to Hawaii for The Molokai Compendium by Nmesh, a richly produced and deeply layered plunderphonic adventure inspired by one of the best bad movies of all time. Join us and check out these albums! It’s time for our August new music episode. This time there’s no obvious overarching theme between our picks so no clever episode title, sorry! We’re starting off with Master Builder by Xeeland, an album that takes you on an evocative journey through the horrors of brutalist architecture. Then we’re heading off to Hawaii for The Molokai Compendium by Nmesh, a richly produced and deeply layered plunderphonic adventure inspired by one of the best bad movies of all time. Join us and check out these albums! utopia district, techno, andy sidaris, ambient, b-movies, drone, vaporwave, krautrock, idm, dreamcastle, hard ticket to hawaii, plunderphonics, mypetflamingo, nmesh, abiotic factor, xeeland, thomas kinkade, electronic music, cinematic sequences, brickmason, house, flamingo fest 2025 true full 133 139e8738-a8a4-4963-b4ee-28828af313c3 A Dungeon Synth Picnic Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re finally breaking out the summer dungeon synth. But first we ask: what even is summer in music when freed from the burden of marketing and publicity? After that mild diversion, we chat about five dungeon synth albums that could, by some definition, evoke feelings appropriate for summer times. Whatever summer is to you we hope you join us and check out this great set of albums.

Outro Sample

The Awakening from The Sleeping Green by Lunar Womb

Albums Discussed

Upon The Dawn of the Vermilion Glaive by Hermit Knight
The Belfry at World's Edge by Lonely Pilgrim
Vedurnan by Fogweaver
The Sleeping Green by Lunar Womb
II by Fief

Additional Links

Goat Meadow by MEADOWGOAT
Lunar Womb - Eben Ocean

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Tue, 5 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/a-dungeon-synth-picnic-MKtLjUTc Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re finally breaking out the summer dungeon synth. But first we ask: what even is summer in music when freed from the burden of marketing and publicity? After that mild diversion, we chat about five dungeon synth albums that could, by some definition, evoke feelings appropriate for summer times. Whatever summer is to you we hope you join us and check out this great set of albums.

Outro Sample

The Awakening from The Sleeping Green by Lunar Womb

Albums Discussed

Upon The Dawn of the Vermilion Glaive by Hermit Knight
The Belfry at World's Edge by Lonely Pilgrim
Vedurnan by Fogweaver
The Sleeping Green by Lunar Womb
II by Fief

Additional Links

Goat Meadow by MEADOWGOAT
Lunar Womb - Eben Ocean

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> A Dungeon Synth Picnic Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:34:14 In this episode, we’re finally breaking out the summer dungeon synth. But first we ask: what even is summer in music when freed from the burden of marketing and publicity? After that mild diversion, we chat about five dungeon synth albums that could, by some definition, evoke feelings appropriate for summer times. Whatever summer is to you we hope you join us and check out this great set of albums. In this episode, we’re finally breaking out the summer dungeon synth. But first we ask: what even is summer in music when freed from the burden of marketing and publicity? After that mild diversion, we chat about five dungeon synth albums that could, by some definition, evoke feelings appropriate for summer times. Whatever summer is to you we hope you join us and check out this great set of albums. lunar womb, comfy synth, ursula k. le guin, fantasy music, dungeon synth, hermit knight, ambient, fief, drone, lo fi, earthsea, fantasy synth, hauntology, meadowgoat, fogweaver, lonely pilgrim, electronic music, dungeon folk, medieval ambient true full 132 c989a884-dd79-418b-9f29-0a461baed1fa Summer Dungeon Synth? No, Summer and Dungeon Synth! Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

First of all, sorry for the hecked up timing of recent episode releases. Ross and I have both had family in town which makes sticking to our usual schedule a bit difficult. Things should be back to normal here shortly.

Anyways! In this episode, Ross and I set out to find some new summer dungeon synth. That didn’t work out, so by complete chance Ross went with dungeon synth and I went with summer. It doesn’t matter! We ended up finding two super fun albums. Start your day off with a little patrol loop around The Borderlands then come back and settle into a nice air conditioned theater and enjoy some Summer Blockbusters.

Shout Outs

m e t a n o by LaVideoteque
The Monolith by EmpLemon
An Introduction to Yugoslav Music History, Part 1: Music and Market Socialism
The Loneliest FPS Campaign in an Abandoned Megastructure by eurothug4000
Check out YUNG SHIRO 白’s SotD and Mixes and support Hot Takes!

Albums Discussed

Summer Blockbusters by E Z R A ゴーバー
The Borderlands by Ziggurath

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/summer-dungeon-synth-no-summer-and-dungeon-synth-0ALrCz24 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

First of all, sorry for the hecked up timing of recent episode releases. Ross and I have both had family in town which makes sticking to our usual schedule a bit difficult. Things should be back to normal here shortly.

Anyways! In this episode, Ross and I set out to find some new summer dungeon synth. That didn’t work out, so by complete chance Ross went with dungeon synth and I went with summer. It doesn’t matter! We ended up finding two super fun albums. Start your day off with a little patrol loop around The Borderlands then come back and settle into a nice air conditioned theater and enjoy some Summer Blockbusters.

Shout Outs

m e t a n o by LaVideoteque
The Monolith by EmpLemon
An Introduction to Yugoslav Music History, Part 1: Music and Market Socialism
The Loneliest FPS Campaign in an Abandoned Megastructure by eurothug4000
Check out YUNG SHIRO 白’s SotD and Mixes and support Hot Takes!

Albums Discussed

Summer Blockbusters by E Z R A ゴーバー
The Borderlands by Ziggurath

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Summer Dungeon Synth? No, Summer and Dungeon Synth! Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:39:10 In this episode, Ross and I set out to find some new summer dungeon synth. That didn’t work out, so by complete chance Ross went with dungeon synth and I went with summer. It doesn’t matter! We ended up finding two super fun albums. Start your day off with a little patrol loop around The Borderlands then come back and settle into a nice air conditioned theater and enjoy some Summer Blockbusters. In this episode, Ross and I set out to find some new summer dungeon synth. That didn’t work out, so by complete chance Ross went with dungeon synth and I went with summer. It doesn’t matter! We ended up finding two super fun albums. Start your day off with a little patrol loop around The Borderlands then come back and settle into a nice air conditioned theater and enjoy some Summer Blockbusters. vaporfunk, vgm, ezra, dungeon synth, ambient, summer jams, vaporwave, 80s movies, post-internet, signalwave, plunderphonics, ziggurath, desert synth, late night lo-fi, summer blockbusters, hauntology, experimental, electronic music, classic vaporwave, classic vapor, late night lofi true full 131 b256a8c4-0d34-406d-9c87-1a78cbf784e1 Vibing with The Rat Man in Vermis Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring one of our favorite metagenres: haunted media about media that never existed. This time, we’re delving into Vermis, a strategy guide for a game that doesn’t exist. It’s a beautiful and evocative collection of art and worldbuilding from the artist Plastiboo. We also check out the accompanying dungeon synth album by Radagast, released on cassette by HDK. Choose the nature of your flesh and then join us in the well!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Birk found the Doom 2 Strategy Guide he was talking about. Turns out it was the official one. Check out Chapter 5: Infantry Tactics on the link below!

The Book

Vermis I - lost dungeons and forbidden worlds

The Soundtrack

Sounds of the World Vermis Vol.1 - Melodies of the Unknown by Radagast, Plastiboo

Extra Links

Vermis II - mist & mirrors
The Guide to a Game That Doesn’t Exist: On Plastiboo’s “Vermis”
Doom II - Strategy Guide

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vibing-with-the-rat-man-in-vermis-XrikNckw Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring one of our favorite metagenres: haunted media about media that never existed. This time, we’re delving into Vermis, a strategy guide for a game that doesn’t exist. It’s a beautiful and evocative collection of art and worldbuilding from the artist Plastiboo. We also check out the accompanying dungeon synth album by Radagast, released on cassette by HDK. Choose the nature of your flesh and then join us in the well!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Birk found the Doom 2 Strategy Guide he was talking about. Turns out it was the official one. Check out Chapter 5: Infantry Tactics on the link below!

The Book

Vermis I - lost dungeons and forbidden worlds

The Soundtrack

Sounds of the World Vermis Vol.1 - Melodies of the Unknown by Radagast, Plastiboo

Extra Links

Vermis II - mist & mirrors
The Guide to a Game That Doesn’t Exist: On Plastiboo’s “Vermis”
Doom II - Strategy Guide

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Vibing with The Rat Man in Vermis Ross Payton 00:34:14 In this episode, we’re exploring one of our favorite metagenres: haunted media about media that never existed. This time, we’re delving into Vermis, a strategy guide for a game that doesn’t exist. It’s a beautiful and evocative collection of art and worldbuilding from the artist Plastiboo. We also check out the accompanying dungeon synth album by Radagast, released on cassette by HDK. Choose the nature of your flesh and then join us in the well! In this episode, we’re exploring one of our favorite metagenres: haunted media about media that never existed. This time, we’re delving into Vermis, a strategy guide for a game that doesn’t exist. It’s a beautiful and evocative collection of art and worldbuilding from the artist Plastiboo. We also check out the accompanying dungeon synth album by Radagast, released on cassette by HDK. Choose the nature of your flesh and then join us in the well! fromsoft games, radagast, dungeon synth, from software, elden ring, metagenres, vermis, synth, dark souls, hollow press, bloodborne, fantasy, lost media, game guides, hauntology, fantasy ambient, plastiboo, dark fantasy, electronic music, berlin sound, haunted media true full 130 f4fc932c-908b-474c-925d-194af76580bf June New Music: Suburbia After Dark and Vistas Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for June new music explorations and in this episode Ross and Birk have once again shown up with two very different albums. We’re discussing Suburbia After Dark, a compelling sample-laden darkwave journey, and Vistas, an upbeat love letter to Frutiger Aero and all the tech you love from the 00’s. Grab yourself a copy of these albums and join us!

Birk Shout-Outs

Notorious Secret/Solodolo84 Sanctuary 2025
Keyloggers, Cryptojacking, Mirror Neurons, Marley Station by Angelwings Marmalade
Vaporwave News Network

Ross Shout-Outs

Beneath London: The Story of Alien War - FULL DOCUMENTARY
The Era of Informationby Macroblank & slowerpace 音楽
Enter The Void III – Music Artist Submission >> MTHRBORD

Albums Discussed

Vistas by Ghost Enterprise
Suburbia After Dark by Spiritual Conspiracy

Additional Links

Spiritual Conspiracy - Suburbia After Dark - Music Only (full album)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/episode-129-suburbia-after-dark-and-vistas-05W__P3A Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for June new music explorations and in this episode Ross and Birk have once again shown up with two very different albums. We’re discussing Suburbia After Dark, a compelling sample-laden darkwave journey, and Vistas, an upbeat love letter to Frutiger Aero and all the tech you love from the 00’s. Grab yourself a copy of these albums and join us!

Birk Shout-Outs

Notorious Secret/Solodolo84 Sanctuary 2025
Keyloggers, Cryptojacking, Mirror Neurons, Marley Station by Angelwings Marmalade
Vaporwave News Network

Ross Shout-Outs

Beneath London: The Story of Alien War - FULL DOCUMENTARY
The Era of Informationby Macroblank & slowerpace 音楽
Enter The Void III – Music Artist Submission >> MTHRBORD

Albums Discussed

Vistas by Ghost Enterprise
Suburbia After Dark by Spiritual Conspiracy

Additional Links

Spiritual Conspiracy - Suburbia After Dark - Music Only (full album)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> June New Music: Suburbia After Dark and Vistas Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:37:52 It’s time for June new music explorations and in this episode Ross and Birk have once again shown up with two very different albums. We’re discussing Suburbia After Dark, a compelling sample-laden darkwave journey, and Vistas, an upbeat love letter to Frutiger Aero and all the tech you love from the 00’s. Grab yourself a copy of these albums and join us! It’s time for June new music explorations and in this episode Ross and Birk have once again shown up with two very different albums. We’re discussing Suburbia After Dark, a compelling sample-laden darkwave journey, and Vistas, an upbeat love letter to Frutiger Aero and all the tech you love from the 00’s. Grab yourself a copy of these albums and join us! synthwave, ambient music, ambient metal, lofi, ambient, internet music, spiritual conspiracy, vaporwave, ambient electronic, darkwave, frutiger lofi, plunderphonics, frutiger aero, frutiger metro, electronic, synthpop, bedroom pop, ghost enterprise, dan mason, frutiger breaks, suburbia after dark, electronic music, lofi music true full 129 5057d1d4-7244-4ab4-b994-e39284fc644e Seeking More Sanctuary (Sanctuary 2025 Part Two) ## Support TransOhio!

In this episode, we’re back to checking out a bunch of great live and URL sets from Sanctuary 2025, a charity show for the TransOhio Emergency Fund organized by Nostalgia Lounge in March of 2025. We go through sets that cover everything from classic vaporwave, to house and techno, breakcore, and beyond. Join us on our musical journey through Sanctuary 2025!

Artists! If we have not gotten to your set or if you have a public link to your Sanctuary 2025 set that we missed in either episode please let us know! We just want to make sure you get the credit you deserve. Thanks to everyone for their hard work contributing to this and other charity shows.

Sanctuary 2025 Part One

Episode 126: A Sanctuary Sampler

Outro Sample

SEIKO М А Ш И Н А from 👁点击と👁 by 👁‍🗨📲

Artists Discussed

Star-K Music
Violet Angel
Majestic 12
FIJI島の水
FrankJavCee
i-No
TRUMAN!
ImCoPav
👁‍🗨📲
Dreaming Diary / Digital Sex
celadonDREAM Suite
Sevag H
ZICO’S MUSIC BOX
WVSQD
HYDROPLANED INTO A FALSE REALITY!

Known Publicly Available Sets

Star-K Music Sanctuary 25 URL Mix by Star-K Music
Violet Angel @ Sanctuary Live 2025 🏳️‍⚧️ 3/29/25 Majestic 12 @ Sanctuary Live by Majestic 12
SANCTUARY '25 LIVE SET by FIJI島の水
TRUMAN! - Sanctuary Live 2025 URL Set // Live Vaporwave Lofi House DJ Set
celadonDREAM Suite Sanctuary 25 Set
Z-KO - Nostalgia Lounge: Sanctuary 2025 (DJ Set, 3/30/2025)
WVSQD Sanctuary 2025
TRUMAN! - Sanctuary Live 2025 URL Set // Live Vaporwave Lofi House DJ Set

Additional Links

𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣'! 016
Solodolo84 on Hot Takes Podcast

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky
Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/seeking-more-sanctuary-sanctuary-2025-part-two-IFkIbvAj ## Support TransOhio!

In this episode, we’re back to checking out a bunch of great live and URL sets from Sanctuary 2025, a charity show for the TransOhio Emergency Fund organized by Nostalgia Lounge in March of 2025. We go through sets that cover everything from classic vaporwave, to house and techno, breakcore, and beyond. Join us on our musical journey through Sanctuary 2025!

Artists! If we have not gotten to your set or if you have a public link to your Sanctuary 2025 set that we missed in either episode please let us know! We just want to make sure you get the credit you deserve. Thanks to everyone for their hard work contributing to this and other charity shows.

Sanctuary 2025 Part One

Episode 126: A Sanctuary Sampler

Outro Sample

SEIKO М А Ш И Н А from 👁点击と👁 by 👁‍🗨📲

Artists Discussed

Star-K Music
Violet Angel
Majestic 12
FIJI島の水
FrankJavCee
i-No
TRUMAN!
ImCoPav
👁‍🗨📲
Dreaming Diary / Digital Sex
celadonDREAM Suite
Sevag H
ZICO’S MUSIC BOX
WVSQD
HYDROPLANED INTO A FALSE REALITY!

Known Publicly Available Sets

Star-K Music Sanctuary 25 URL Mix by Star-K Music
Violet Angel @ Sanctuary Live 2025 🏳️‍⚧️ 3/29/25 Majestic 12 @ Sanctuary Live by Majestic 12
SANCTUARY '25 LIVE SET by FIJI島の水
TRUMAN! - Sanctuary Live 2025 URL Set // Live Vaporwave Lofi House DJ Set
celadonDREAM Suite Sanctuary 25 Set
Z-KO - Nostalgia Lounge: Sanctuary 2025 (DJ Set, 3/30/2025)
WVSQD Sanctuary 2025
TRUMAN! - Sanctuary Live 2025 URL Set // Live Vaporwave Lofi House DJ Set

Additional Links

𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣'! 016
Solodolo84 on Hot Takes Podcast

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky
Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

]]> Seeking More Sanctuary (Sanctuary 2025 Part Two) Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:42:16 In this episode, we’re back to checking out a bunch of great live and URL sets from Sanctuary 2025, a charity show for the TransOhio Emergency Fund organized by Nostalgia Lounge in March of 2025. We go through sets that cover everything from classic vaporwave, to house and techno, breakcore, and beyond. Join us on our musical journey through Sanctuary 2025! In this episode, we’re back to checking out a bunch of great live and URL sets from Sanctuary 2025, a charity show for the TransOhio Emergency Fund organized by Nostalgia Lounge in March of 2025. We go through sets that cover everything from classic vaporwave, to house and techno, breakcore, and beyond. Join us on our musical journey through Sanctuary 2025! zicos music box, fijidaze, frankjavcee, carteblance, hiafr, crystal eternal, wave squad, nostalgia lounge, solodolo84, eyeclick, future funk, sanctuary 2025, visual art, imcopav, ambient, dreaming diary, vaporwave, trance, drum and bass, celadondream suite, idm, vpaorfunk, majestic 12, star-k music, hydroplaned into a false reality, plunderphonics, mallsoft, vaportrap, psychedelic music, i-no, hauntology, vhs pop, hypnagogic, sevag h, psychedelia, edm, idb, classic vaporwave, experimental music, crispy_doodles, truman!, house, wvsqd, violet angel, dub prophet true full 128 05a8b100-02c0-4543-9860-df4a2eecc1c5 May New Music: celadonDREAM Suite and ZIAD! Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for us to gather around the Bandcamppole and celebrate the working artists of the world with our May new music episode. We’ve once again (completely unplanned!) have selected albums that represent both the comfort and the anxiety in vaporwave. First, we’re checking out the smooth and lush classic vaporwave of celadonDREAM Suite’s sophomore album. Then we’re going on an adventure with some glitchy and eclectic space ambient courtesy of ZIAD!. We hope you join us and give these albums a listen!

Albums Discussed

Ces Nuits Glamour by celadonDREAM Suite
Captain Market's Nuclear Winter by ZIAD!

Shout-Outs!

Look Outside on Steam
The brilliance of Eyeliner's BUY NOW by Liam Murphy
ＶＡＰＯＲ ＭＥＭＰＨＩＳ | Phonk Vaporwave Tape
Novachord Experiments by Hainbach
mobygratis
Neon Nights Episode 156 - 04/22/25

Additional Links

I'll Be Quiet Music Video
celadonDREAM Suite on YouTube
Kaizo Slumber’s SlumberWeb
Kaizo Slumber on Bandcamp

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/may-new-music-celadondream-suite-and-ziad-wp_isdxj Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for us to gather around the Bandcamppole and celebrate the working artists of the world with our May new music episode. We’ve once again (completely unplanned!) have selected albums that represent both the comfort and the anxiety in vaporwave. First, we’re checking out the smooth and lush classic vaporwave of celadonDREAM Suite’s sophomore album. Then we’re going on an adventure with some glitchy and eclectic space ambient courtesy of ZIAD!. We hope you join us and give these albums a listen!

Albums Discussed

Ces Nuits Glamour by celadonDREAM Suite
Captain Market's Nuclear Winter by ZIAD!

Shout-Outs!

Look Outside on Steam
The brilliance of Eyeliner's BUY NOW by Liam Murphy
ＶＡＰＯＲ ＭＥＭＰＨＩＳ | Phonk Vaporwave Tape
Novachord Experiments by Hainbach
mobygratis
Neon Nights Episode 156 - 04/22/25

Additional Links

I'll Be Quiet Music Video
celadonDREAM Suite on YouTube
Kaizo Slumber’s SlumberWeb
Kaizo Slumber on Bandcamp

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> May New Music: celadonDREAM Suite and ZIAD! Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:34:22 It’s time for us to gather around the Bandcamppole and celebrate the working artists of the world with our May new music episode. We’ve once again (completely unplanned!) have selected albums that represent both the comfort and the anxiety in vaporwave. First, we’re checking out the smooth and lush classic vaporwave of celadonDREAM Suite’s sophomore album. Then we’re going on an adventure with some glitchy and eclectic space ambient courtesy of ZIAD!. We hope you join us and give these albums a listen! It’s time for us to gather around the Bandcamppole and celebrate the working artists of the world with our May new music episode. We’ve once again (completely unplanned!) have selected albums that represent both the comfort and the anxiety in vaporwave. First, we’re checking out the smooth and lush classic vaporwave of celadonDREAM Suite’s sophomore album. Then we’re going on an adventure with some glitchy and eclectic space ambient courtesy of ZIAD!. We hope you join us and give these albums a listen! space ambient, vaporwave, celadondream suite, late night lo fi, glitch ambient, plunderphonics, ces nuits glamour, late nite lofi, hauntology, ziad!, glitch, eccojams, nefarious ambient, captain market's nuclear winter, classic vaporwave, classic vapor, late nite lo-fi, late night lofi true full 127 cf3ffbc1-8494-4af6-94ce-25e424ea20a6 A Sanctuary Sampler (Sanctuary 2025 Part One) Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

## Support the TransOhio Emergency Fund
In this episode, we’re starting our series covering as many IRL and URL sets as we can get our hands on from Sanctuary 2025. Sanctuary is a charity show put on by Nostalgia Lounge (run by Crystal Eternal) to raise money for the TransOhio Emergency Fund. It was a huge success and featured music from dozens of artists highlighting numerous genres from vaporwave and future funk to industrial and breakcore.

Remember: We will be covering more sets in the future so if we didn’t cover your set in Part One fear not! We’ll get to it.

Music Sampled

DJ CENA - Sanctuary Live '25

Sanctuary Sets Discussed

FrozenBabylon x crispy_doodles @ Sanctuary 2025
Mr. Hoosteen - Live @ Sanctuary '25
KJ VALIUM LIVE AT SANCTUARYFEST COLUMBUS OHIO
Brickmason x crispy_doodles @ Sanctuary URL 2025
V I A @ sanctuary live ‘25 url
Nyoka Shoje - Sanctuary 2025 Live Set
DJ CENA - Sanctuary Live '25
YUNG SHIRO 白 - Nostalgia Lounge Sanctuary Live Event (breakcore DJ set)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/a-sanctuary-sampler-sanctuary-2025-part-one-k6a1C2n5 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

## Support the TransOhio Emergency Fund
In this episode, we’re starting our series covering as many IRL and URL sets as we can get our hands on from Sanctuary 2025. Sanctuary is a charity show put on by Nostalgia Lounge (run by Crystal Eternal) to raise money for the TransOhio Emergency Fund. It was a huge success and featured music from dozens of artists highlighting numerous genres from vaporwave and future funk to industrial and breakcore.

Remember: We will be covering more sets in the future so if we didn’t cover your set in Part One fear not! We’ll get to it.

Music Sampled

DJ CENA - Sanctuary Live '25

Sanctuary Sets Discussed

FrozenBabylon x crispy_doodles @ Sanctuary 2025
Mr. Hoosteen - Live @ Sanctuary '25
KJ VALIUM LIVE AT SANCTUARYFEST COLUMBUS OHIO
Brickmason x crispy_doodles @ Sanctuary URL 2025
V I A @ sanctuary live ‘25 url
Nyoka Shoje - Sanctuary 2025 Live Set
DJ CENA - Sanctuary Live '25
YUNG SHIRO 白 - Nostalgia Lounge Sanctuary Live Event (breakcore DJ set)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> A Sanctuary Sampler (Sanctuary 2025 Part One) Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:41:52 In this episode, we’re starting our series covering as many IRL and URL sets as we can get our hands on from Sanctuary 2025. Sanctuary is a charity show put on by Nostalgia Lounge (run by Crystal Eternal) to raise money for the TransOhio Emergency Fund. It was a huge success and featured music from dozens of artists highlighting numerous genres from vaporwave and future funk to industrial and breakcore. In this episode, we’re starting our series covering as many IRL and URL sets as we can get our hands on from Sanctuary 2025. Sanctuary is a charity show put on by Nostalgia Lounge (run by Crystal Eternal) to raise money for the TransOhio Emergency Fund. It was a huge success and featured music from dozens of artists highlighting numerous genres from vaporwave and future funk to industrial and breakcore. naturewave, via, crystal eternal, nostalgia lounge, mashups, future funk, ambient, glitch music, space ambient, kj valium, drone, vaporwave, breakcore, slushwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, hauntology, experimental, mr hoosteen, glitch, trans rights, edm, dj cena, classic vaporwave, frozenbabylon, nyoka shoje, brickmason, nu disco, crispy_doodles, house, charity liveshow, yung shiro, industrial true full 126 c897ba7e-67a5-464a-bda9-9f6588dd0e97 Patreon Rerelease: Corporate Art and Vaporwave Hello! We’re starting a new project this month. We have almost 50 bonus episodes on our Patreon. The goal is to get these older bonus episodes out from behind the paywall. So travel back in time with us for poor recording setups, bad editing, out of date opinions, and so much more!

Original Show Notes:

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Well friends, it seems like nothing gets us into a long conversation like the historical and sociopolitical landscape of corporate art, aesthetics, and marketing. We talk about everything from the post-WW2 rise of popular luxury to the current hellscape of flat purple vector people.
Definitely check out the CARI link below and let us know your favorite styles.
As always thank you so much for your support.

Music Sampled

ｓａｔｕｒｎ　ａｕｄｉｏ　ｓｙｓｔｅｍ　ｄｅｍｏｎｓｔｒａｔｉｏｎ　ｃａｓｓｅｔｔｅ　茨ヱめ畝ヹ by wilson arcade

Additional Links

The Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute - CARI
Note: The original “Your Face Here” page on Airbnb Design is gone.
Blame Corporate Memphis
Populuxe on Wikipedia
Why do "Corporate Art Styles" Feel Fake?
Corporate Art Style - Know Your Meme
Will that ‘big tech art style’ become the comic sans of art styles?
Corporate Music - How to Compose with no Soul
We Are Sears 1986.mpg

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/patreon-rerelease-corporate-art-and-vaporwave-RfXdHop0 Hello! We’re starting a new project this month. We have almost 50 bonus episodes on our Patreon. The goal is to get these older bonus episodes out from behind the paywall. So travel back in time with us for poor recording setups, bad editing, out of date opinions, and so much more!

Original Show Notes:

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Well friends, it seems like nothing gets us into a long conversation like the historical and sociopolitical landscape of corporate art, aesthetics, and marketing. We talk about everything from the post-WW2 rise of popular luxury to the current hellscape of flat purple vector people.
Definitely check out the CARI link below and let us know your favorite styles.
As always thank you so much for your support.

Music Sampled

ｓａｔｕｒｎ　ａｕｄｉｏ　ｓｙｓｔｅｍ　ｄｅｍｏｎｓｔｒａｔｉｏｎ　ｃａｓｓｅｔｔｅ　茨ヱめ畝ヹ by wilson arcade

Additional Links

The Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute - CARI
Note: The original “Your Face Here” page on Airbnb Design is gone.
Blame Corporate Memphis
Populuxe on Wikipedia
Why do "Corporate Art Styles" Feel Fake?
Corporate Art Style - Know Your Meme
Will that ‘big tech art style’ become the comic sans of art styles?
Corporate Music - How to Compose with no Soul
We Are Sears 1986.mpg

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Patreon Rerelease: Corporate Art and Vaporwave Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:42:54 Hello! We’re starting a new project this month. We have almost 50 bonus episodes on our Patreon. The goal is to get these older bonus episodes out from behind the paywall. So travel back in time with us for poor recording setups, bad editing, out of date opinions, and so much more! Original Summary: Well friends, it seems like nothing gets us into a long conversation like the historical and sociopolitical landscape of corporate art, aesthetics, and marketing. We talk about everything from the post-WW2 rise of popular luxury to the current hellscape of flat purple vector people. Hello! We’re starting a new project this month. We have almost 50 bonus episodes on our Patreon. The goal is to get these older bonus episodes out from behind the paywall. So travel back in time with us for poor recording setups, bad editing, out of date opinions, and so much more! Original Summary: Well friends, it seems like nothing gets us into a long conversation like the historical and sociopolitical landscape of corporate art, aesthetics, and marketing. We talk about everything from the post-WW2 rise of popular luxury to the current hellscape of flat purple vector people. sears, corporate vaporwave, corporate memphis, corporate culture, vaporwave, graphic design, corporate media, searspunk, cari, hauntology, corporate art, populuxe, corporatism, patreon rerelease, patreon, corporate muzak true bonus 95deac62-3291-42f7-b2c1-79287f98fe64 An April New Music Sandwich Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for our April New Music episode! This time around, we’re breaking the rules a bit by discussing three albums. Your three course meal starts with some classic USPS inspired vaporwave, moving on to an eclectic selection of chill experimental ambient before finishing things off with a moving tribute to the music of Twin Peaks. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and support the artists below!

Albums Discussed

U.S. Mail by opal東京
Living Rooms (Bonus Tracks Version) by Nobey One
The Big Dream - EP by Faint Waves

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/april-new-music-NuCaW_mV Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s time for our April New Music episode! This time around, we’re breaking the rules a bit by discussing three albums. Your three course meal starts with some classic USPS inspired vaporwave, moving on to an eclectic selection of chill experimental ambient before finishing things off with a moving tribute to the music of Twin Peaks. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and support the artists below!

Albums Discussed

U.S. Mail by opal東京
Living Rooms (Bonus Tracks Version) by Nobey One
The Big Dream - EP by Faint Waves

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> An April New Music Sandwich Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:37:14 It’s time for our April New Music episode! This time around, we’re breaking the rules a bit by discussing three albums. Your three course meal starts with some classic USPS inspired vaporwave, moving on to an eclectic selection of chill experimental ambient before finishing things off with a moving tribute to the music of Twin Peaks. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and support the artists below! It’s time for our April New Music episode! This time around, we’re breaking the rules a bit by discussing three albums. Your three course meal starts with some classic USPS inspired vaporwave, moving on to an eclectic selection of chill experimental ambient before finishing things off with a moving tribute to the music of Twin Peaks. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and support the artists below! dream pop, downtempo, nobey one, usps, bogus collective, angelo badalamenti, julee cruise, ambient, vhswave, twin peaks, postal service, lounge music, opal tokyo, vaporwave, david lynch, signalwave, plunderphonics, hauntology, jazz, chillout, faint waves, classic vaporwave, late night lofi, vaporjazz true full 125 23e7a49c-5583-4ebe-b8c6-8880268fade4 Listenin’ To listencorp Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re checking out listencorp, a long-running magazine that covers vaporwave and electronic music. Each of their six issues features long-form articles, artist interviews, album reviews, and a whole bunch of great art and graphic design. We read through all of them and sat down to discuss our favorite articles. Grab their digital bundle on Etsy and join us!

P.S. The ‘plosive suppression on this recording is wilding and sometimes “listencorp” sounds like “listencore.” Sorry! However you pronounce it, definitely go and support what they’re doing!

Outro Sample

Un futuro posible 2008 from Un futuro posible 2008 by The City Reviewer

Support listencorp!

listencorp
listencorp on Etsy
listencorp on Utopia District

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/listenin-to-listencorp-vWyRPYgG Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re checking out listencorp, a long-running magazine that covers vaporwave and electronic music. Each of their six issues features long-form articles, artist interviews, album reviews, and a whole bunch of great art and graphic design. We read through all of them and sat down to discuss our favorite articles. Grab their digital bundle on Etsy and join us!

P.S. The ‘plosive suppression on this recording is wilding and sometimes “listencorp” sounds like “listencore.” Sorry! However you pronounce it, definitely go and support what they’re doing!

Outro Sample

Un futuro posible 2008 from Un futuro posible 2008 by The City Reviewer

Support listencorp!

listencorp
listencorp on Etsy
listencorp on Utopia District

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Listenin’ To listencorp Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:32:05 In this episode, we’re checking out listencorp, a long-running magazine that covers vaporwave and electronic music. Each of their six issues features long-form articles, artist interviews, album reviews, and a whole bunch of great art and graphic design. We read through all of them and sat down to discuss our favorite articles. Grab their digital bundle on Etsy and join us! In this episode, we’re checking out listencorp, a long-running magazine that covers vaporwave and electronic music. Each of their six issues features long-form articles, artist interviews, album reviews, and a whole bunch of great art and graphic design. We read through all of them and sat down to discuss our favorite articles. Grab their digital bundle on Etsy and join us! long-form articles, breakbeat, wipeout, ambient, utopian virtual, vaporwave, graphic design, breakcore, signalwave, plunderphonics, frutiger aero, breaks, lost media, electronic music, magazine, listencorp, ai art, video game music, live music true full 124 5d27a2f3-f751-4095-b940-c9c63d5fbcb1 Japanese Ambient Explorations Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

You should know that this episode was divinely ordained. The Discogs article below was posted by a listener on our Patreon Discord at the precise moment Birk was listening to a related album and thinking about this episode topic. As a result, you have to listen to us work our way through the landscape of Japanese Ambient in the 80s and 90s. We talk about the music of the time and how it might have arisen from changing material and technological conditions, the importance of funding cool art, and its resurgence in popularity over the past few years.

Outro Sample

Seiko 3 from Music For Commercials by Yasuaki Shimizu

Read these Articles!

Exploring Japan’s Ambient Music Boom of the ’80s and ’90s
The Sabukaru Guide to Japanese Ambient Music
How Japanese Ambient Music Became a Thing in America
Kankyō Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990
Kankyo Ongaku: A Brief History of Japanese Ambient Music
A Beginner’s Guide to ’80s Japanese Ambient Music
Space and Certainty: On the Rise of Japanese Ambient Music

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/japanese-ambient-explorations-w_ZXC6__ Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

You should know that this episode was divinely ordained. The Discogs article below was posted by a listener on our Patreon Discord at the precise moment Birk was listening to a related album and thinking about this episode topic. As a result, you have to listen to us work our way through the landscape of Japanese Ambient in the 80s and 90s. We talk about the music of the time and how it might have arisen from changing material and technological conditions, the importance of funding cool art, and its resurgence in popularity over the past few years.

Outro Sample

Seiko 3 from Music For Commercials by Yasuaki Shimizu

Read these Articles!

Exploring Japan’s Ambient Music Boom of the ’80s and ’90s
The Sabukaru Guide to Japanese Ambient Music
How Japanese Ambient Music Became a Thing in America
Kankyō Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990
Kankyo Ongaku: A Brief History of Japanese Ambient Music
A Beginner’s Guide to ’80s Japanese Ambient Music
Space and Certainty: On the Rise of Japanese Ambient Music

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Japanese Ambient Explorations BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:32:13 You should know that this episode was divinely ordained. The Discogs article below was posted by a listener on our Patreon Discord at the precise moment Birk was listening to a related album and thinking about this episode topic. As a result, you have to listen to us work our way through the landscape of Japanese Ambient in the 80s and 90s. We talk about the music of the time and how it might have arisen from changing material and technological conditions, the importance of funding cool art, and its resurgence in popularity over the past few years. You should know that this episode was divinely ordained. The Discogs article below was posted by a listener on our Patreon Discord at the precise moment Birk was listening to a related album and thinking about this episode topic. As a result, you have to listen to us work our way through the landscape of Japanese Ambient in the 80s and 90s. We talk about the music of the time and how it might have arisen from changing material and technological conditions, the importance of funding cool art, and its resurgence in popularity over the past few years. kankyo ongaku, music for commercials, ambient, philip glass, yasuaki shimizu, satie, drone, synth music, lost generation, environmental music, yellow magic orchestra, fund the arts, steven reich, japanese media, field recordings, experimental music, japanese ambient true full 123 fd178da0-32a8-45c5-9ec9-28d9d744caeb New Music: Cursed Mall and Blueberries on Mars Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this month’s new music episode, we’re exploring the anxiety/comfort duality in vaporwave as it appears across two amazing albums. Join us as we discuss the wonderfully anxiety-inducing Cursed Mall from AWITW and then go on a soothing cosmic voyage with Blueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp.

Shout Outs

ninja tape by 直子coed
foreign transmission by JPEGSTRIPES
Hands United: Echoes of Equality by Utopia District
CRYSTAL PEPSI Employee Training Video (1992)
"𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚?" @ MAGFest 2025
Liminal Ambient: Gen Z's Answer to LoFi

Albums Discussed

Cursed Mall (The Soundtrack) by AWITW
Blueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp.

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-cursed-mall-and-blueberries-on-mars-iw2dH3gA Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this month’s new music episode, we’re exploring the anxiety/comfort duality in vaporwave as it appears across two amazing albums. Join us as we discuss the wonderfully anxiety-inducing Cursed Mall from AWITW and then go on a soothing cosmic voyage with Blueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp.

Shout Outs

ninja tape by 直子coed
foreign transmission by JPEGSTRIPES
Hands United: Echoes of Equality by Utopia District
CRYSTAL PEPSI Employee Training Video (1992)
"𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚?" @ MAGFest 2025
Liminal Ambient: Gen Z's Answer to LoFi

Albums Discussed

Cursed Mall (The Soundtrack) by AWITW
Blueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp.

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: Cursed Mall and Blueberries on Mars BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:36:10 In this month’s new music episode, we’re exploring the anxiety/comfort duality in vaporwave as it appears across two amazing albums. Join us as we discuss the wonderfully anxiety-inducing Cursed Mall from AWITW and then go on a soothing cosmic voyage with Blueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp. In this month’s new music episode, we’re exploring the anxiety/comfort duality in vaporwave as it appears across two amazing albums. Join us as we discuss the wonderfully anxiety-inducing Cursed Mall from AWITW and then go on a soothing cosmic voyage with Blueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp. ambient, awitw, space ambient, vaporwave, slushwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, phasewave, solarpunk, cosmic ambient, boguscollective, catsystemcorp, classic vaporwave, new age true full 122 8ff59335-ae8a-486b-8642-01e4ddb84cd8 Passionate Plunderphonics Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re discussing the 2024 album Passion by D.J. VLK. This amazing display of plunderphonics is made entirely using samples from the forgotten paranormal soap opera “Passions.” We talk about the show itself, the plight of memory-holed media, and the exploration of others' memories through art. This is a wonderful and weird album that you should definitely check out.

Music Discussed

Passion by D.J. VLK

Supplemental Links

Happy 25 Years to the Most Unhinged Soap Opera of All Time
Remembering Passions | Put it on Peacock!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/passionate-plunderphonics-JXrH5uIM Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re discussing the 2024 album Passion by D.J. VLK. This amazing display of plunderphonics is made entirely using samples from the forgotten paranormal soap opera “Passions.” We talk about the show itself, the plight of memory-holed media, and the exploration of others' memories through art. This is a wonderful and weird album that you should definitely check out.

Music Discussed

Passion by D.J. VLK

Supplemental Links

Happy 25 Years to the Most Unhinged Soap Opera of All Time
Remembering Passions | Put it on Peacock!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Passionate Plunderphonics Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:38 In this episode, we’re discussing the 2024 album Passion by D.J. VLK. This amazing display of plunderphonics is made entirely using samples from the forgotten paranormal soap opera “Passions.” We talk about the show itself, the plight of memory-holed media, and the exploration of others' memories through art. This is a wonderful and weird album that you should definitely check out. In this episode, we’re discussing the 2024 album Passion by D.J. VLK. This amazing display of plunderphonics is made entirely using samples from the forgotten paranormal soap opera “Passions.” We talk about the show itself, the plight of memory-holed media, and the exploration of others' memories through art. This is a wonderful and weird album that you should definitely check out. dj mix, tv drama, supernatural, television, plunderphonics, passions, lost media, soap operas, edm, dj vlk, experimental music, nbc, turntablist true full 121 2540fd73-2d03-4ac7-b379-49b936ac98da Solarpunk Exploration Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
In this episode we’re digging into Solarpunk, a multi-media art movement that aims to build a vision of a more optimistic future, free from the crushing doom of environmental collapse. We talk about the movement, some example media, and our thoughts on movements becoming aesthetics. So, come in from your rooftop garden and join us as we take a more hopeful view of the future.

Music Sampled

Light Blending In - Snowy Sunset from Solarpunk: A Possible Future by Various Artists

Media Discussed

Solarpunk: A Possible Future by Various Artists
ピアノの独り言 by desert sand feels warm at night
Solarpunk: A Container for More Fertile Futures
Solarpunk Futurism Seems Optimistic and Whimsical. But Not Really.
Solarpunk as an Optimistic Vision of the Future: An Introduction
Solarpunk: Notes toward a manifesto
Games tagged Solarpunk on itch.io
SOLARPUNK – Life in the Future Beyond the Rusted Chrome of Yestermorrow
Dark Ecology
Man Living in a Sustainable & Innovative Earthship Home - Full Tour
Earthship Underground House Tour- Sustainable and Net Zero Living...

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/solarpunk-exploration-FBjMd13H Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
In this episode we’re digging into Solarpunk, a multi-media art movement that aims to build a vision of a more optimistic future, free from the crushing doom of environmental collapse. We talk about the movement, some example media, and our thoughts on movements becoming aesthetics. So, come in from your rooftop garden and join us as we take a more hopeful view of the future.

Music Sampled

Light Blending In - Snowy Sunset from Solarpunk: A Possible Future by Various Artists

Media Discussed

Solarpunk: A Possible Future by Various Artists
ピアノの独り言 by desert sand feels warm at night
Solarpunk: A Container for More Fertile Futures
Solarpunk Futurism Seems Optimistic and Whimsical. But Not Really.
Solarpunk as an Optimistic Vision of the Future: An Introduction
Solarpunk: Notes toward a manifesto
Games tagged Solarpunk on itch.io
SOLARPUNK – Life in the Future Beyond the Rusted Chrome of Yestermorrow
Dark Ecology
Man Living in a Sustainable & Innovative Earthship Home - Full Tour
Earthship Underground House Tour- Sustainable and Net Zero Living...

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Solarpunk Exploration Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:34:06 In this episode we’re digging into Solarpunk, a multi-media art movement that aims to build a vision of a more optimistic future, free from the crushing doom of environmental collapse. We talk about the movement, some example media, and our thoughts on movements becoming aesthetics. So, come in from your rooftop garden and join us as we take a more hopeful view of the future. In this episode we’re digging into Solarpunk, a multi-media art movement that aims to build a vision of a more optimistic future, free from the crushing doom of environmental collapse. We talk about the movement, some example media, and our thoughts on movements becoming aesthetics. So, come in from your rooftop garden and join us as we take a more hopeful view of the future. earthship, degrowth, futurism, naturewave, plantwave, capitalism, greenwashing, mark fisher, hopepunk, architecture, climate change, critique of capitalism, optimistic futures, cultural fracking, ecobrutalism, post-everything, post-whatever, solarpunk, defuturing, climatewave, capitalist realism true full 120 f1efe8d6-c861-4d45-ba72-595b6a464bea New Music: 飑 and Apeiron Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
It’s time for our first new music episode of 2025! It’s getting cold and snowy where we live so we picked out some albums that fit our wintery mood. We’re covering an amazing slushwave compilation from Mom and Dad’s Computer & 愛 as well as an evocative dark cinematic album from Dhalia’s Tear.

Albums Discussed

飑 by Mom and Dad's Computer & "愛"
Apeiron by Dahlia's Tear

Shout Outs

after everything by luxury noise
VAPORAISE 2024 sets on Utopia District’s YouTube
Consumer Electronics Record Label
Witch Bolt - My Creative Process: Behind the Bolt
Darien Shields @ VAPORAISE 2024 (Visuals by mingkurray)
The Gentrification of Video Game History

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-and-apeiron-pKPOVtSi Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
It’s time for our first new music episode of 2025! It’s getting cold and snowy where we live so we picked out some albums that fit our wintery mood. We’re covering an amazing slushwave compilation from Mom and Dad’s Computer & 愛 as well as an evocative dark cinematic album from Dhalia’s Tear.

Albums Discussed

飑 by Mom and Dad's Computer & "愛"
Apeiron by Dahlia's Tear

Shout Outs

after everything by luxury noise
VAPORAISE 2024 sets on Utopia District’s YouTube
Consumer Electronics Record Label
Witch Bolt - My Creative Process: Behind the Bolt
Darien Shields @ VAPORAISE 2024 (Visuals by mingkurray)
The Gentrification of Video Game History

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: 飑 and Apeiron Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:35:24 It’s time for our first new music episode of 2025! It’s getting cold and snowy where we live so we picked out some albums that fit our wintery mood. We’re covering an amazing slushwave compilation from Mom and Dad’s Computer & 愛 as well as an evocative dark cinematic album from Dhalia’s Tear. It’s time for our first new music episode of 2025! It’s getting cold and snowy where we live so we picked out some albums that fit our wintery mood. We’re covering an amazing slushwave compilation from Mom and Dad’s Computer & 愛 as well as an evocative dark cinematic album from Dhalia’s Tear. dark cinematic, dhalia's tear, teph co, dark ambient, apeiron, tephra, cinematic ambient, ambient, squall, dreamtone, drone, vaporwave, slushwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology, mom and dad's computer, coldwave, experimental music, weartherwave, industrial true full 119 52d65f5a-1a8b-45bd-9923-aca722d1feda Vaporwave Stocking Stuffers Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
We’re back! In this episode, we’re easing back into our recording schedule with a discussion of thirteen diverse albums spanning a wide range of Christmastude. From classic vaporwave to modern jazz, dark ambient to goth industrial, we delve into our musical stockings to uncover some new seasonal favorites.

Outro Sample

Null Device - Baby, It​’​s No Longer Cold Outside (Because of Climate Change) from GRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox

Albums Discussed

Holiday Countdown by Various Artists
Holidays by Anomalie
Christmas at Crystal Valley Mall by モールFUTURE/PAST
クリスマス Home for the Holidays by Sad Chasey
CHRISTMAS IN THE HYPERMALL by DJ Bloody Sunday
O Come, All Ye Vapeful by Pacific Plaza Records
[ x m a s ❄ 2 千 17 ] // [ x m a s ❄ 2 千 19 ] by Trucks Passing Trucks
ᴡ ᴏ ᴏ ʟ ᴡ ᴏ ʀ ᴛ ʜ ' ꜱ by KENMORE Classic
Christmas Party Living Room ／／ FL​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​329 by DMT Tapes FL Christmas Party Planner
The Night Before Christmas by The Jazz Hop Café
GRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox
12 Days of Christmas Vaporwave by Raediophonic
A Dark Ambient Christmas by Dead Melodies

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-stocking-stuffers-X1JHMTOM Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
We’re back! In this episode, we’re easing back into our recording schedule with a discussion of thirteen diverse albums spanning a wide range of Christmastude. From classic vaporwave to modern jazz, dark ambient to goth industrial, we delve into our musical stockings to uncover some new seasonal favorites.

Outro Sample

Null Device - Baby, It​’​s No Longer Cold Outside (Because of Climate Change) from GRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox

Albums Discussed

Holiday Countdown by Various Artists
Holidays by Anomalie
Christmas at Crystal Valley Mall by モールFUTURE/PAST
クリスマス Home for the Holidays by Sad Chasey
CHRISTMAS IN THE HYPERMALL by DJ Bloody Sunday
O Come, All Ye Vapeful by Pacific Plaza Records
[ x m a s ❄ 2 千 17 ] // [ x m a s ❄ 2 千 19 ] by Trucks Passing Trucks
ᴡ ᴏ ᴏ ʟ ᴡ ᴏ ʀ ᴛ ʜ ' ꜱ by KENMORE Classic
Christmas Party Living Room ／／ FL​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​329 by DMT Tapes FL Christmas Party Planner
The Night Before Christmas by The Jazz Hop Café
GRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox
12 Days of Christmas Vaporwave by Raediophonic
A Dark Ambient Christmas by Dead Melodies

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Vaporwave Stocking Stuffers BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:34:24 We’re back! In this episode, we’re easing back into our recording schedule with a discussion of thirteen diverse albums spanning a wide range of Christmastude. From classic vaporwave to modern jazz, dark ambient to goth industrial, we delve into our musical stockings to uncover some new seasonal favorites. We’re back! In this episode, we’re easing back into our recording schedule with a discussion of thirteen diverse albums spanning a wide range of Christmastude. From classic vaporwave to modern jazz, dark ambient to goth industrial, we delve into our musical stockings to uncover some new seasonal favorites. broken transmissions, synthwave, dark ambient, christmas music, vaporfunk, dark synth, vapor trap, ambient, pacific plaza records christmas, drone, vaporwave, dark jazz, jazz hop, slushwave, christmas, weather channel, slushtronica, goth, signalwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, eccojams, holiday music, weathersoft, christmas vaporwave, electronic music, classic vaporwave, holidays, music, climatewave, late night lofi, industrial true full 118 e3759f70-9a0b-4112-b691-3e4eb4629867 The Neverending Discord Scroll Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
Announcement: Ross is going on vacation so this will be the only public episode this month. We may also miss one episode in December. Patreon episodes will continue as expected. Thanks for your understanding.
In this episode, we’re getting back into some crowd-sourced crate digging. We’re scrolling back in time through our Patreon Discord and checking out albums suggested by our listeners. Join us as we discuss 13 albums that cover everything from classic vaporwave to dungeon synth ambient to improvisational jazz and hip hop.

Albums Discussed

The first machine by Infinity Frequencies
Tempat Angker: Horror Movie OSTs and Sound FX from Indonesia (1971​​​-​​​2015) by Various
Quiet Storms by Dolore
Bellow by Witch Bolt
In Bloom by Dante Lerae
The Theory Of Premonitions by Mabisyo
Cyanide by CyanBlue
Cool World by Chat Pile
SUPER RETROID 2049: DNA Resequenced by below the smoke
DRUM MACHINE by Arsenal Mikebe
All We Do by RADIOHOP
Inverted Land by Voyage Futur
The Berklee Sessions by Scanner & Neil Leonard

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-neverending-discord-scroll-zEa8gvBh Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
Announcement: Ross is going on vacation so this will be the only public episode this month. We may also miss one episode in December. Patreon episodes will continue as expected. Thanks for your understanding.
In this episode, we’re getting back into some crowd-sourced crate digging. We’re scrolling back in time through our Patreon Discord and checking out albums suggested by our listeners. Join us as we discuss 13 albums that cover everything from classic vaporwave to dungeon synth ambient to improvisational jazz and hip hop.

Albums Discussed

The first machine by Infinity Frequencies
Tempat Angker: Horror Movie OSTs and Sound FX from Indonesia (1971​​​-​​​2015) by Various
Quiet Storms by Dolore
Bellow by Witch Bolt
In Bloom by Dante Lerae
The Theory Of Premonitions by Mabisyo
Cyanide by CyanBlue
Cool World by Chat Pile
SUPER RETROID 2049: DNA Resequenced by below the smoke
DRUM MACHINE by Arsenal Mikebe
All We Do by RADIOHOP
Inverted Land by Voyage Futur
The Berklee Sessions by Scanner & Neil Leonard

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> The Neverending Discord Scroll BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:34:06 In this episode, we’re getting back into some crowd-sourced crate digging. We’re scrolling back in time through our Patreon Discord and checking out albums suggested by our listeners. Join us as we discuss 13 albums that cover everything from classic vaporwave to dungeon synth ambient to improvisational jazz and hip hop. In this episode, we’re getting back into some crowd-sourced crate digging. We’re scrolling back in time through our Patreon Discord and checking out albums suggested by our listeners. Join us as we discuss 13 albums that cover everything from classic vaporwave to dungeon synth ambient to improvisational jazz and hip hop. nature synth, naturewave, metroidvania, smooth jazz, dark ambient, hip hop, horror movies, hardcore, scanner, improvisation, berklee, vgm, cinematic soundscapes, cyanblue, dungeon synth, future funk, sludge metal, metal, cosmic synth, jazz fusion, dolore, computer gaze, ambient, fusion hip hop, b-movies, voyage futur, below the smoke, arsenal mikebe, chat pile, rap, jazz-funk, sludge, vaporwave, indonesian horror, radiohop, video games, drum and bass, noise rock, idm, soundscapes, beats, chillwave, witch bolt, synth, plunderphonics, mabisyo, late night lo-fi, sound effects, drone ambient, infinity frequencies, solarpunk, jazz, modular synths, experimental, dungeon ambient, movie soundtracks, 808, psychedelia, ugandan recordings, electronic music, dante lerae, afrofuturism, neil leonard, dungeon drone, field recordings, classic vaporwave, field percussion, retro, industrial true full 117 70f7671d-1576-4af3-b296-f05d0da7fa60 Storming the Lego Castle Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
In this episode, we’re tossing the new music format out the Part 4444 2x5x6 Wall with Window so we can focus entirely on Lego Castle (1979-1998) by Dreamcastle™. This phenomenally ambitious concept album/experimental film explores childhood and nostalgia through the lens of Legos, video games, and imagination. A genre-melding experience, covering everything from dungeon synth to vaporwave to video game music and synthwave, it is a wild journey that is best viewed as a film on YouTube. Join us and check out this amazing piece of art!

The Film

Lego Castle: 1979-1998
Lego Castle: 1979-1998 🅴🆇🆃🆁🅰

On Bandcamp

Lego Castle: 1979​-​1998 by Dreamcastle™

Additional Shout Outs

Death Romantique by Skeleton Lipstick
lost broadcast by 直子coed
Against the Fall of Night by sungazer
サ​バ​イ​バ​ル​ホ​ラ​ー Survival Horror by ShymNoiz
Lost Loops Collection by Mount Shrine
BLOOD INCANTATION - The Stargate

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/storming-the-lego-castle-z6TVGzoh Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
In this episode, we’re tossing the new music format out the Part 4444 2x5x6 Wall with Window so we can focus entirely on Lego Castle (1979-1998) by Dreamcastle™. This phenomenally ambitious concept album/experimental film explores childhood and nostalgia through the lens of Legos, video games, and imagination. A genre-melding experience, covering everything from dungeon synth to vaporwave to video game music and synthwave, it is a wild journey that is best viewed as a film on YouTube. Join us and check out this amazing piece of art!

The Film

Lego Castle: 1979-1998
Lego Castle: 1979-1998 🅴🆇🆃🆁🅰

On Bandcamp

Lego Castle: 1979​-​1998 by Dreamcastle™

Additional Shout Outs

Death Romantique by Skeleton Lipstick
lost broadcast by 直子coed
Against the Fall of Night by sungazer
サ​バ​イ​バ​ル​ホ​ラ​ー Survival Horror by ShymNoiz
Lost Loops Collection by Mount Shrine
BLOOD INCANTATION - The Stargate

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Storming the Lego Castle Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:37:20 In this episode, we’re tossing the new music format out the Part 4444 2x5x6 Wall with Window so we can focus entirely on Lego Castle (1979-1998) by Dreamcastle™. This phenomenally ambitious concept album/experimental film explores childhood and nostalgia through the lens of Legos, video games, and imagination. A genre-melding experience, covering everything from dungeon synth to vaporwave to video game music and synthwave, it is a wild journey that is best viewed as a film on YouTube. Join us and check out this amazing piece of art! In this episode, we’re tossing the new music format out the Part 4444 2x5x6 Wall with Window so we can focus entirely on Lego Castle (1979-1998) by Dreamcastle™. This phenomenally ambitious concept album/experimental film explores childhood and nostalgia through the lens of Legos, video games, and imagination. A genre-melding experience, covering everything from dungeon synth to vaporwave to video game music and synthwave, it is a wild journey that is best viewed as a film on YouTube. Join us and check out this amazing piece of art! dungeon synth, ambient, legos, lego castle, imagination, vaporwave, video games, dreamcastle, plunderphonics, retrowave, experimental, childhood, toys, experimental film, retro, video game music, nostalgia true full 116 0a6fb15c-2a89-4e2f-b634-a3c42d0d4c04 Fighting the Satanic Panic Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
In this episode, we delve into the Satanic Panic, which was the primo moral panic of the 1980s and 90s. Specifically, we’re looking at the Satanic Panic series of albums by Vacation Bible School. This series of five albums, like much of VBS’s work, navigates the conflicting emotions brought about by being raised as an Evangelical Christian in America’s hyper-consumerist society. Join us as we unpack the layers of nostalgia, fear, and critique embedded in these evocative soundscapes.

Songs Sampled

satan's disco boogie from Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Leaders from Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School

Albums Discussed

Fall Festivals and the Satanic Panic by Vacation Bible School
Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic 3: Hell House by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic 4: Possession by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School

Additional Links

Occult Demon Cassette - A Youtube archive of weird VHS
Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults (1994)
MONSTER Energy drinks are the work of SATAN!!!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/fighting-the-satanic-panic-dH8QxxEV Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon
In this episode, we delve into the Satanic Panic, which was the primo moral panic of the 1980s and 90s. Specifically, we’re looking at the Satanic Panic series of albums by Vacation Bible School. This series of five albums, like much of VBS’s work, navigates the conflicting emotions brought about by being raised as an Evangelical Christian in America’s hyper-consumerist society. Join us as we unpack the layers of nostalgia, fear, and critique embedded in these evocative soundscapes.

Songs Sampled

satan's disco boogie from Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Leaders from Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School

Albums Discussed

Fall Festivals and the Satanic Panic by Vacation Bible School
Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic 3: Hell House by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic 4: Possession by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School

Additional Links

Occult Demon Cassette - A Youtube archive of weird VHS
Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults (1994)
MONSTER Energy drinks are the work of SATAN!!!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Fighting the Satanic Panic BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:31:45 In this episode, we delve into the Satanic Panic, which was the primo moral panic of the 1980s and 90s. Specifically, we’re looking at the Satanic Panic series of albums by Vacation Bible School. This series of five albums, like much of VBS’s work, navigates the conflicting emotions brought about by being raised as an Evangelical Christian in America’s hyper-consumerist society. Join us as we unpack the layers of nostalgia, fear, and critique embedded in these evocative soundscapes. In this episode, we delve into the Satanic Panic, which was the primo moral panic of the 1980s and 90s. Specifically, we’re looking at the Satanic Panic series of albums by Vacation Bible School. This series of five albums, like much of VBS’s work, navigates the conflicting emotions brought about by being raised as an Evangelical Christian in America’s hyper-consumerist society. Join us as we unpack the layers of nostalgia, fear, and critique embedded in these evocative soundscapes. chill beats, synthwave, dark lofi, christian music, vaporwave to be exorcized to, vacation bible school, satanism, vaporwave, hell house, spooky vaporwave, lofi hip hop, satanic panic, possession, mallsoft, halloween, experimental, chruchwave, electronic music, halloween vaporwave, satan, chill beats for satan true full 115 b1a499d1-34fd-4dbc-82db-5fe282fb7be5 The Music of The Nightcrawlers Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then cover their more recent 2018 compilation. Their music is phenomenal so we want to say thank you to the YouTube algorithm for incepting Ross.

Albums Discussed

Nightcrawlers - Space Ritual at St Mary's
The Biophonic Boombox Recordings by The Nightcrawlers

Additional Links

Album of the Day: Nightcrawlers, “The Biophonic Boombox Recordings”
The Nightcrawlers - Mexican Summer Record Label Page
The Nightcrawlers Remain an Obscure but Fascinating 80s Electronic Band

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-the-nightcrawlers-YHhs092S Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then cover their more recent 2018 compilation. Their music is phenomenal so we want to say thank you to the YouTube algorithm for incepting Ross.

Albums Discussed

Nightcrawlers - Space Ritual at St Mary's
The Biophonic Boombox Recordings by The Nightcrawlers

Additional Links

Album of the Day: Nightcrawlers, “The Biophonic Boombox Recordings”
The Nightcrawlers - Mexican Summer Record Label Page
The Nightcrawlers Remain an Obscure but Fascinating 80s Electronic Band

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> The Music of The Nightcrawlers Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:31:26 In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then cover their more recent 2018 compilation. Their music is phenomenal so we want to say thank you to the YouTube algorithm for incepting Ross. In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then cover their more recent 2018 compilation. Their music is phenomenal so we want to say thank you to the YouTube algorithm for incepting Ross. synthwave, philadelphia synth, synth music, experimental synth, sequencers, berlin school, the nightcrawlers, prog rock, ambient synth, philadelphia, music, new age, prog synth, tangerine dream true full 114 51d2ee07-fb8f-486b-b217-446a4415da96 New Music: Signalwave and Corporate Jazz Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

The Gas Station MegaCompilation by The Signalwave Community
Solutions by Windstar Enterprises

Additional Links

The Signalwave Community: The Gas Station MegaCompilation on Vapor Memory

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-signalwave-and-corporate-jazz-Xlh1NONj Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

The Gas Station MegaCompilation by The Signalwave Community
Solutions by Windstar Enterprises

Additional Links

The Signalwave Community: The Gas Station MegaCompilation on Vapor Memory

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: Signalwave and Corporate Jazz Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:57 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?!” 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?!” meditation, kum & go, noise, corporate vaporwave, experimental jazz, lofi, 80s, corporate culture, vaporwave, slushwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, gas station music, glitch, hypnagogic, corporatism, classic vaporwave, music, broken transmission, nostalgia true full 113 fba14795-9cc9-466d-ba20-7a3ae7ff08b6 Yesterday’s Future Funk, Today! Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sample

Computer, Don't You Die on Me from Odd Queer by Poetically

r/FutureFunks Best of 2023 List

Spotify Playlist of Available Albums
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 CyanBlue

VNN Best FutureFunk of 2023 Mix

Best Future Funk of 2023 (DJ Set) || Mixed by TrucksPassingTrucks || Non-Stop Dance Music MegaMix

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/yesterdays-future-funk-today-MXJ0GVRP Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sample

Computer, Don't You Die on Me from Odd Queer by Poetically

r/FutureFunks Best of 2023 List

Spotify Playlist of Available Albums
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 CyanBlue

VNN Best FutureFunk of 2023 Mix

Best Future Funk of 2023 (DJ Set) || Mixed by TrucksPassingTrucks || Non-Stop Dance Music MegaMix

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Yesterday’s Future Funk, Today! BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:36 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! 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! luanmer, synthwave, kouek, barbwalters, future funk, funk music, disco, summer mix, summer jams, vaporwave, new wave, dance music, jansport george, synth pop, vantage, plunderphonics, house music, yuugen, city pop, poetrically, edm, cyan blue, vaporwave news network, electronic music, that's matt!, daft punk, labor day, nu disco, brayan rojitas, zai kowen, french house, jpop true full 112 ea8074a3-d9c6-4b93-9de8-40235de3d311 Melted Summer Jams Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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
Echoes of Extinction (Dino Synth Anthology I) by Unreal Estate Records

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/melted-summer-jams-E5JU61Jw Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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
Echoes of Extinction (Dino Synth Anthology I) by Unreal Estate Records

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Melted Summer Jams Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:33:09 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. 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. prehistoric dungeon synth, hushtones, dark ambient, dungeon synth, unreal estate records, glitch music, vaporwave, barber ambient, hushwave, barber beats, glitch ambient, plunderphonics, after the candles, dino synth, drone ambient, hauntology, drone music, music, broken transmission, dinosaurs true full 111 c0fb4e0b-fe20-4220-9029-8c4dfad5ecf0 Dungeon Synth Dance Party Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sampled

Esoteric Exegesis from Mesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound System
The Astral Clocktower from The Dungeon Steps by Bxkrug

Albums Mentioned

Mesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound System
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 Xnot

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 5 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dungeon-synth-dance-party-F8IHqOEx Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sampled

Esoteric Exegesis from Mesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound System
The Astral Clocktower from The Dungeon Steps by Bxkrug

Albums Mentioned

Mesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound System
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 Xnot

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Dungeon Synth Dance Party Ross Payton 00:33:54 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 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 doom metal, noise, dungeonstep, vgm, dungeon synth, atmospheric, metal, video games, drum and bass, udm, genre theory, breakcore, synth, video game soundtrack, black metal, experimental dance music, cavemen, hauntology, dance, edm, darkest dungeon, ambient black metal, unintelligent dance music, dungeon drone, experimental music, intelligent dnb true full 110 98c6575b-f231-4beb-9b38-01823993c4e6 Rescoring Films Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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:
Dante's Inferno (1911) Blu-ray Trailer

Check out Terror Vision!

DANTE'S INFERNO BLU-RAY (1911)

Related Links

L'Inferno
Soderbergh on Raiders
The Soderbergh Variations: 2001, Recut
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (soundtrack)
Man with a Movie Camera

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/rescoring-films-duLyMM70 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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:
Dante's Inferno (1911) Blu-ray Trailer

Check out Terror Vision!

DANTE'S INFERNO BLU-RAY (1911)

Related Links

L'Inferno
Soderbergh on Raiders
The Soderbergh Variations: 2001, Recut
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (soundtrack)
Man with a Movie Camera

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Rescoring Films BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:41 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. 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. trent reznor, atticus ross, raiders of the lost ark, plunderopsis, cinema, steven soderbergh, kino, plunderphonics, black and white film, dantes inferno, film scores, the social network, terror vision true full 109 067ce031-e044-4aac-9ee1-678885fcdb40 New Music: Before The Forest and www Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Before The Forest by FM Forest
www by christtt

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-before-the-forest-and-www-U_hFN3p_ Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Before The Forest by FM Forest
www by christtt

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: Before The Forest and www BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:36:44 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. 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. nature synth, naturewave, before the forest, pbs music, ambient, vaporwave, plunderphonics, www, bbc music, hauntology, hypnagogic, fm forest, christtt, electronic music, experimental music, music, nostalgia true full 108 746bc502-2a3f-4652-830f-6787e9cea8db New Music: The Lone Rager and QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

THE LONE RAGER by THAT'S MATT!
QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 by iacon

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-the-lone-rager-and-quenched-Swg1dOw9 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

THE LONE RAGER by THAT'S MATT!
QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 by iacon

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: The Lone Rager and QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:29 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. 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. vaporfunk, iacon, future funk, hydration, summer jams, vaporwave, sodapopology, dance music, hydro homies, plunderphonics, retrowave, seapunk, hauntology, that's matt!, classic vaporwave, experimental music, music true full 107 9790f16a-472d-4606-99a7-c7315ecd777b 2024 Discord Spring Cleaning Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sampled

ｎ​ｅ​ｇ​ｏ​ｔ​ｉ​ａ​ｔ​ｏ​ｒ from ｃ​ｒ​ｙ​ｐ​ｔ​ｏ​ｃ​ｒ​ａ​ｃ​ｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００
what could have been from millbrook memories by CT57

Albums Discussed

Pulsating Liquid Chloroform by Kagami Smile
Bastian Void / Endurance by Bastian Void / Endurance
millbrook memories by CT57
OfficeJazz by Λｔａｖｉｓｔｉｃ エターニティー
ｃ​ｒ​ｙ​ｐ​ｔ​ｏ​ｃ​ｒ​ａ​ｃ​ｙ 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
Н​о​в​ы​й В​з​г​л​я​д (A New Look) by Мнемоника 2000
Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics by phazma

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/2024-discord-spring-cleaning-JJPYDqTv Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sampled

ｎ​ｅ​ｇ​ｏ​ｔ​ｉ​ａ​ｔ​ｏ​ｒ from ｃ​ｒ​ｙ​ｐ​ｔ​ｏ​ｃ​ｒ​ａ​ｃ​ｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００
what could have been from millbrook memories by CT57

Albums Discussed

Pulsating Liquid Chloroform by Kagami Smile
Bastian Void / Endurance by Bastian Void / Endurance
millbrook memories by CT57
OfficeJazz by Λｔａｖｉｓｔｉｃ エターニティー
ｃ​ｒ​ｙ​ｐ​ｔ​ｏ​ｃ​ｒ​ａ​ｃ​ｙ 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
Н​о​в​ы​й В​з​г​л​я​д (A New Look) by Мнемоника 2000
Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics by phazma

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> 2024 Discord Spring Cleaning Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:38:16 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. 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. synthwave, dark ambient, bastian void, sport3000, sludge metal, atmospheric, metal, jameson nathan jones, ambient, twilight synth, sludgewave, drone, vaporwave, death metal, ct57, post-internet, signalwave, yourdiscovery, infinity frequencies, synthpop, officesoft, endurance, modular synth, field recordings, classic vaporwave, italo disco, atmospheric ambient, late night lofi, sound collage, modern classical, grindcore, dreampunk true full 106 f20b8dee-0667-4065-ab52-f199755e826b New Music: Constant Night and New Position Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Constant Night by Alpha Chrome Yayo
New Position by luxury noise

Related Links

Jojo Mayer & Nerve: Jabon (live)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-constant-night-and-new-position-VqUcJpeV Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Constant Night by Alpha Chrome Yayo
New Position by luxury noise

Related Links

Jojo Mayer & Nerve: Jabon (live)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: Constant Night and New Position Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:31:11 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! 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! synthwave, dark ambient, game music, dungeon synth, breakbeat, cosmic synth, jazz fusion, twilight synth, vaporwave, drum and bass, idm, breakcore, breakbeats, vaporbreaks, chillwave, plunderphonics, alpha chrome yayo, hauntology, experimental, dnb, luxury noise, post internet, edm, ambient jungle, electronic music, new music true full 105 f44f347f-bd3a-4ae1-baa0-b82eab1b1c15 Checking Out Hot Takes Vol. 1 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Here

Hot Takes Vol. 1 by Hot Takes Podcast

Songs Sampled

luxury noise - Lost Coast
Topaz Gang - The Golden Sphere

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/checking-out-hot-takes-vol-1-Ktfu7_45 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Here

Hot Takes Vol. 1 by Hot Takes Podcast

Songs Sampled

luxury noise - Lost Coast
Topaz Gang - The Golden Sphere

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Checking Out Hot Takes Vol. 1 Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:44 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! 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! synthwave, downtempo, future funk, electronic dance music, breakbeat, hot takes podcast, vaporwave, chopped and screwed, chillwave, chillsynth, plunderphonics, breaks, instrumental hip-hop, electronic, hauntology, eccojams, classic vaporwave, charity mixtape, late night lofi true full 104 57bdb577-fac7-4507-aca5-e9508b863fd0 New Music: And Then All Was Quiet and Our Lovelessness Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

And Then All Was Quiet by The Nightworker
Our Lovelessness by Hantasi

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-and-then-all-was-quiet-and-our-lovelessness-VHDCeBDC Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

And Then All Was Quiet by The Nightworker
Our Lovelessness by Hantasi

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: And Then All Was Quiet and Our Lovelessness Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:21 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! 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! dream pop, war, christian music, ambient music, avant-garde, drone, vaporwave, soundscape, slushwave, world war 1, mallsoft, hauntology, shoegaze, experimental music, lofi music true full 103 008ccc4e-2445-4441-a957-fd4292bf37b1 The Music of Dec-Affe-Inated Records Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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
NoRIP​-​E, The Plundered by NoRIP-E, The Philosopher

Dec-Affe-Inated Records Links

NoRIP-E, The Philosopher / Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS
Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on SoundCloud
Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-dec-affe-inated-records-azJ2uJU4 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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
NoRIP​-​E, The Plundered by NoRIP-E, The Philosopher

Dec-Affe-Inated Records Links

NoRIP-E, The Philosopher / Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS
Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on SoundCloud
Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> The Music of Dec-Affe-Inated Records Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:31:41 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. 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. loneliness, ｈｉ－ｐｌｕｎｄｅｒｅｄ, 因縁を爆撃する, hip hop, alienation, rap, barberbeats, vaporwave, prison beats, chillwave, dj chopnscrew, jazzwave, nagoya, barber beats, plunderphonics, the philosopher, rebel music, mng scott, mallsoft, electronic, hauntology, trip hop, dec-affe-inated records, record label, post-vaporwave, depression, classic vaporwave, norip-e, vaporjazz true full 102 2459ec65-7809-40ce-9e9e-9727cb498ce2 The Music of Ill-Advised Records Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2
Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2 on YouTube
Ghostwave - DEAD MALL
Ghostwave - DEAD MALL on YouTube

Ill-Advised Records Links

Ill-Advised Records - Main Website
Ill-Advised Records - YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-ill-advised-records-JRqaMiPL Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2
Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2 on YouTube
Ghostwave - DEAD MALL
Ghostwave - DEAD MALL on YouTube

Ill-Advised Records Links

Ill-Advised Records - Main Website
Ill-Advised Records - YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> The Music of Ill-Advised Records Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:32:39 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! 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! dark lofi, ill-advised records, ghost wave, hip hop, dated, diy labels, lofi, lofi hiphop, dead mall, plunderphonics, ghostwave, dark mallsoft, mallsoft, halloween, hauntology, record labels true full 101 42af2de7-f64c-4ed4-9ad7-236cb58df5e6 New Music: Magn​é​toscope and Aquatic Galleria New Music: Magn​é​toscope and Aquatic Galleria

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

On this month’s new music episode we’re checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magn​é​toscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première.

Come join us and check out some great vaporwave!

Albums Discussed

Magn​é​toscope by ab97
Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-magnetoscope-and-aquatic-galleria-ZS5rk1wI New Music: Magn​é​toscope and Aquatic Galleria

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

On this month’s new music episode we’re checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magn​é​toscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première.

Come join us and check out some great vaporwave!

Albums Discussed

Magn​é​toscope by ab97
Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: Magn​é​toscope and Aquatic Galleria Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:32 On this month’s new music episode we’re checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magn​é​toscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première. Come join us and check out some great vaporwave! On this month’s new music episode we’re checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magn​é​toscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première. Come join us and check out some great vaporwave! platinum towers, midnight première, slowjam, hotel shampoo, vaporwave, slushwave, chillwave, ホテル shampoo, plunderphonics, ab97, mallsoft, hauntology, electronic music, classic vaporwave, experimental music, late night lofi true full 100 c7465fc7-d42e-473a-ad2e-2e97040d645c Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Article

Utopia District’s Features: 2023 A YEAR IN REVIEW

Tracks Samples

Plaque from my last whispers are the worst goodbyes by Machina Pensant
Forgive Yourself from Forgive Yourself by Luxury Noise

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/utopia-districts-2023-year-in-review-3Lli7bCF Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Article

Utopia District’s Features: 2023 A YEAR IN REVIEW

Tracks Samples

Plaque from my last whispers are the worst goodbyes by Machina Pensant
Forgive Yourself from Forgive Yourself by Luxury Noise

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:42:02 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! 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! utopia district, best of 2023, vaporfunk, psx, vgm, future funk, jungle, best of, ambient, 2023, sentimental transmission, weather music, dreamcast, vaporwave, video games, bruh club, drum and bass, idm, breakcore, slushwave, spacy jams, vaporbreaks, barber beats, signalwave, plunderphonics, vaportrap, hauntology, trip hop, amy rose, weathersoft, edm, classic vaporwave, sonic the hedgehog, insomnia, house, video game music, broken transmission, nostalgia true full 99 2950a78d-256a-4f6b-809c-8dbd64106e34 New Music: Dated New Aesthetic and KEYGEN🔐 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Dated New Aesthetic by Windows96

KEYGEN🔐 by Crystal Eternal

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-music-dated-new-aesthetic-and-keygen-DyofScfP Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

Dated New Aesthetic by Windows96

KEYGEN🔐 by Crystal Eternal

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio on Bluesky

]]> New Music: Dated New Aesthetic and KEYGEN🔐 BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:38:02 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. 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. windows96, synthwave, electronica, crystal eternal, vgm, future funk, keygen, breakbeat, visual art, twilight synth, vaporwave, video games, chillwave, plunderphonics, electronic, dated new aesthetic, psychedelia, electronic music, music, video game music, nostalgia true full 98 862feb2f-7413-4e49-8c90-f38d4e75faee The Music of Cryo Crypt Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

The Ghost from Sheol by Vikorra Doom
Grayshadow Ruins by Mountain Realm

Related Links

Cryo Crypt on Bandcamp
Cryo Chamber Launches Dark Fantasy Label Cryo Crypt

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio in Bluesky

]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-cryo-crypt-iWzwzSt8 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

The Ghost from Sheol by Vikorra Doom
Grayshadow Ruins by Mountain Realm

Related Links

Cryo Crypt on Bandcamp
Cryo Chamber Launches Dark Fantasy Label Cryo Crypt

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Instagram
Night Clerk Radio in Bluesky

]]> The Music of Cryo Crypt Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:37:26 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. 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. dark ambient, cryo chamber, dungeon synth, god body disconnect, ambient, medieval, dungeons and dragons, grimdark, fantasy synth, fantasy, d&d, crpgs, dark fantasy, dnd, simon heath, rpg music, cryo crypt, atrium carceri true full 97 071668a7-0e80-415f-bfd6-cdd6771fd42a Vaporwave Christmas Compilations Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sample

sl33py0range - IDCEMBER

Utopia District Compilations

Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, YouTube
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, Bandcamp
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, YouTube
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, Bandcamp

Pacific Plaza Records Compilations

Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, YouTube
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, Bandcamp

Slushwave Social Club Compilation

Slushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, YouTube
Slushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, Bandcamp

Related Links

Visual Representation of the Hallmark Christmas Cinematic Universe, Circa 2019

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-christmas-compilations-Z1YXoqyp Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Sample

sl33py0range - IDCEMBER

Utopia District Compilations

Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, YouTube
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, Bandcamp
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, YouTube
Utopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, Bandcamp

Pacific Plaza Records Compilations

Pacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, YouTube
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, Bandcamp

Slushwave Social Club Compilation

Slushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, YouTube
Slushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, Bandcamp

Related Links

Visual Representation of the Hallmark Christmas Cinematic Universe, Circa 2019

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Vaporwave Christmas Compilations Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:31:40 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! 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! utopia district, pacific plaza records, christmas music, ambient music, sythwave, vaporfunk, lo-fi hip hop, lo-fi, slushwave social club, visual album, pacific plaza records christmas, mariah carey, drone, vaporwave, slushwave, christmas, utopia district christmas, wonderful christmastime, signalwave, plunderphonics, vaporwave christmas, mallsoft, hauntology, vaporpop, slushwave social club christmas, electronic music, experimental music, music, broken transmission, dreampunk true full 96 0d09d56d-268d-4c92-943e-fe12e0c5c93d Japanese Signalwave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

summer station by 直子coed
[（ （ （​低​） ） ）by 予報士`94](https://torash.bandcamp.com/album/--7)

Recommended by 直子coed

The Music of fumare
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 RECORDS

Related Links

action button reviews boku no natsuyasumi
直子coed on YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 4 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/japanese-signalwave-7915Aiai Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 Discussed

summer station by 直子coed
[（ （ （​低​） ） ）by 予報士`94](https://torash.bandcamp.com/album/--7)

Recommended by 直子coed

The Music of fumare
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 RECORDS

Related Links

action button reviews boku no natsuyasumi
直子coed on YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Japanese Signalwave BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:32:10 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! 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! 直子coed, future funk, touhou, japanese music, vaporwave, 予報士`94, video games, late night lo fi, signalwave, plunderphonics, hauntology, weathersoft, city pop, japanese signalwave, electronic music, japanese media, experimental music, climatewave, broken transmission true full 95 94cb2650-8a98-4e9d-a571-91d8b7238842 Rummaging Through The Discord Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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!

#vaporwave

SPEZ068 - Dnevna televizija / Д​н​е​в​н​а т​е​л​е​в​и​з​и​ј​а by SEM-TV
Barbershop Simulator™ by slowerpace 音楽
Cyanotype by CyanBlue
Ｄ​Ｒ​Ｅ​Ａ​Ｍ​Ｓ Ｕ​Ｎ​Ｌ​Ｉ​Ｍ​Ｉ​Ｔ​Ｅ​Ｄ 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 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓈𝒾

#dungeon-synth-and-metal

Eye of Water by Tideless
Heavy Rocks (2002) by Boris
When No Birds Sang by Full of Hell, Nothing
This Heathen Land by GREEN LUNG

#dark-ambient

Substrata by Biosphere
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 Hurley

#promote-yo-self

Liminal Saints (full album + art) by The Yonko LLC
Pisces, 3rd Decan by The Yonko LLC

#lofi-hiphop

DEEPER WATER​/​FATHERS KEEPER by MILLION SUNDAY
Integrated Tech Solutions by Aesop Rock

#jazz

Hiromi: Tiny Desk Concert
Satin Velvet by Trey Magnifique
Melodic Guitar Music by Adrian Holovaty
Black Classical Music by Yussef Dayes
Pharoah Sanders - "Kazuko" - An Abandoned Tunnel

#random-music

A I A : Dream Loss by Grouper
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
R​ê​verie 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 DJ

#edm-and-idm

wipE'out'' - The Zero Gravity Soundtrack by CoLD SToRAGE
Jungle Fatigue Vol. 3 by Jungle Fatigue Kru
Ego Death 005 by Uun
1990's​-​ISH (Part 1) by Various Artists
The Silver Cord by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/rummaging-through-the-discord-DsqJioKF Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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!

#vaporwave

SPEZ068 - Dnevna televizija / Д​н​е​в​н​а т​е​л​е​в​и​з​и​ј​а by SEM-TV
Barbershop Simulator™ by slowerpace 音楽
Cyanotype by CyanBlue
Ｄ​Ｒ​Ｅ​Ａ​Ｍ​Ｓ Ｕ​Ｎ​Ｌ​Ｉ​Ｍ​Ｉ​Ｔ​Ｅ​Ｄ 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 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓈𝒾

#dungeon-synth-and-metal

Eye of Water by Tideless
Heavy Rocks (2002) by Boris
When No Birds Sang by Full of Hell, Nothing
This Heathen Land by GREEN LUNG

#dark-ambient

Substrata by Biosphere
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 Hurley

#promote-yo-self

Liminal Saints (full album + art) by The Yonko LLC
Pisces, 3rd Decan by The Yonko LLC

#lofi-hiphop

DEEPER WATER​/​FATHERS KEEPER by MILLION SUNDAY
Integrated Tech Solutions by Aesop Rock

#jazz

Hiromi: Tiny Desk Concert
Satin Velvet by Trey Magnifique
Melodic Guitar Music by Adrian Holovaty
Black Classical Music by Yussef Dayes
Pharoah Sanders - "Kazuko" - An Abandoned Tunnel

#random-music

A I A : Dream Loss by Grouper
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
R​ê​verie 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 DJ

#edm-and-idm

wipE'out'' - The Zero Gravity Soundtrack by CoLD SToRAGE
Jungle Fatigue Vol. 3 by Jungle Fatigue Kru
Ego Death 005 by Uun
1990's​-​ISH (Part 1) by Various Artists
The Silver Cord by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Rummaging Through The Discord BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:46:09 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. 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. broken transmissions, synthwave, doom metal, hip hop, king gizzard, vgm, dungeon synth, drone metal, future funk, jungle, dj crab, metal, slush metal, drone, vaporwave, sushiwave, drum and bass, idm, soundscapes, slushwave, lofi hip hop, video game soundtrack, the sphere, pharoah sanders, prog rock, barber beats, signalwave, plunderphonics, cat synth, mallsoft, house music, drone ambient, hauntology, late night vaporwave, businesswave, psychedelic rock, stone rock, dnb, hard rock, dark ambent, soundtracks, edm, aesop rock, electrorock, fusion, electronic music, slowdive, boris, shoegaze, experimental music, retro, late night lofi, biblesoft, hiromi true full 94 2543864a-c634-469e-9770-0f4d1ab5194e Lost Media That Never Existed Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We love the concept of lost media that never existed. In this episode, we’re checking out two albums that present themselves as soundtracks or music to movies that never were. One album is the “restored” soundtrack to a lost horror movie, while the other skates by on a technicality because I love SWANS and never thought we would get to talk about them.

Albums Discussed

The Satan Complex by Gavino Morretti
Soundtracks For The Blind by SWANS

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 6 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/lost-media-that-never-existed-DwZWclFx Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We love the concept of lost media that never existed. In this episode, we’re checking out two albums that present themselves as soundtracks or music to movies that never were. One album is the “restored” soundtrack to a lost horror movie, while the other skates by on a technicality because I love SWANS and never thought we would get to talk about them.

Albums Discussed

The Satan Complex by Gavino Morretti
Soundtracks For The Blind by SWANS

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Lost Media That Never Existed Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:40:07 We love the concept of lost media that never existed. In this episode, we’re checking out two albums that present themselves as soundtracks or music to movies that never were. One album is the “restored” soundtrack to a lost horror movie, while the other skates by on a technicality because I love SWANS and never thought we would get to talk about them. We love the concept of lost media that never existed. In this episode, we’re checking out two albums that present themselves as soundtracks or music to movies that never were. One album is the “restored” soundtrack to a lost horror movie, while the other skates by on a technicality because I love SWANS and never thought we would get to talk about them. synthwave, noise, horror movies, occult, noise rock, horror soundtracks, experimental rock, nowave, darkwave, john carpenter, lost media, hauntology, post rock, no-wave, haunted soundtracks, movie soundtracks, film scores, rock, experimental music, swans, gavino morretti true full 93 ecac4dc2-fe22-4460-aa7a-dddccd3d839c Horrorsynth for Halloween Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re getting into Spooky Month proper by digging into genres of darksynth and horrorsynth. These are genres that neither of us are very familiar with, so as is tradition on the show we ended up picking two very different albums. Join us as we explore the range these genres offer from primal metal to cinema-inspired synths.

Albums Discussed

Zytel Systems: System I - Horror by Makeup and Vanity Set
KTHVLLV by Dav Dralleon

Additional Links

The Rise of the Synths

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/horrorsynth-for-halloween-hxt1dvGM Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re getting into Spooky Month proper by digging into genres of darksynth and horrorsynth. These are genres that neither of us are very familiar with, so as is tradition on the show we ended up picking two very different albums. Join us as we explore the range these genres offer from primal metal to cinema-inspired synths.

Albums Discussed

Zytel Systems: System I - Horror by Makeup and Vanity Set
KTHVLLV by Dav Dralleon

Additional Links

The Rise of the Synths

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Horrorsynth for Halloween Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:37:42 In this episode, we’re getting into Spooky Month proper by digging into genres of darksynth and horrorsynth. These are genres that neither of us are very familiar with, so as is tradition on the show we ended up picking two very different albums. Join us as we explore the range these genres offer from primal metal to cinema-inspired synths. In this episode, we’re getting into Spooky Month proper by digging into genres of darksynth and horrorsynth. These are genres that neither of us are very familiar with, so as is tradition on the show we ended up picking two very different albums. Join us as we explore the range these genres offer from primal metal to cinema-inspired synths. analog synth, synthwave, dreamwave, makeup and vanity set, metal, cthulhu, cinema, horror soundtracks, film, hauntology, halloween movie party, movie soundtracks, horror films, horrosynth, electronic music, lovecraft, music, haunted music, retro, darksynth, outrun, metalsynth true full 92 f1a016ab-815d-4369-8a8e-74821d2216e1 Exploring the Hearts of Space Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re checking out Hearts of Space, a long-running ambient radio program hosted by Stephen Hill. We talk about our personal experience listening to the show, discuss the wide range of music played over the past fifty years, and the importance of curation and sharing of niche genres of art.

Music Sampled

Ojas – “Light Dreams” from "HEARTS OF SPACE" Radio Program Tape from 1984

Shows to Check Out

Hearts of Space
Star’s End

Additional Links

Hearts of Space - The Very Long Interview
Hearts of Space - Altiplano
Hearts of Space - Game Scores 2
"HEARTS OF SPACE" Radio Program Tape from 1984
HEARTS OF SPACE: A Look at Radio’s Longest-Running Ambient Music Program
Synthtopia - Hearts of Space, With Steve Roach
LazerHawk - Cool Breeze
MST3K Pod People - Hearts of Space

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/exploring-the-hearts-of-space-d7GuRI4R Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re checking out Hearts of Space, a long-running ambient radio program hosted by Stephen Hill. We talk about our personal experience listening to the show, discuss the wide range of music played over the past fifty years, and the importance of curation and sharing of niche genres of art.

Music Sampled

Ojas – “Light Dreams” from "HEARTS OF SPACE" Radio Program Tape from 1984

Shows to Check Out

Hearts of Space
Star’s End

Additional Links

Hearts of Space - The Very Long Interview
Hearts of Space - Altiplano
Hearts of Space - Game Scores 2
"HEARTS OF SPACE" Radio Program Tape from 1984
HEARTS OF SPACE: A Look at Radio’s Longest-Running Ambient Music Program
Synthtopia - Hearts of Space, With Steve Roach
LazerHawk - Cool Breeze
MST3K Pod People - Hearts of Space

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Exploring the Hearts of Space BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:37:47 In this episode, we’re checking out Hearts of Space, a long-running ambient radio program hosted by Stephen Hill. We talk about our personal experience listening to the show, discuss the wide range of music played over the past fifty years, and the importance of curation and sharing of niche genres of art. In this episode, we’re checking out Hearts of Space, a long-running ambient radio program hosted by Stephen Hill. We talk about our personal experience listening to the show, discuss the wide range of music played over the past fifty years, and the importance of curation and sharing of niche genres of art. meditation, ambient music, heartsofspace, space music, ambient, relaxation, chill, slow music for fast times, internet radio, hauntology, world music, electronic music, space, public radio, hearts of space, new age true full 91 cee55259-ba95-40c5-9c19-a96da34b8716 Easy Listening Vaporwave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re heading into Fall with some easy listening vaporwave from artists we discovered on our Vaporwave Up and Comers 2023 episode. Join us as we check out the music of Notorious Secret and Cinematic Sequences. Both albums are killer examples of the evocative power of late night lo-fi.

Music Discussed

Secrets of The Night by Notorious Secret
Unattended Subdepartment by Cinematic Sequences

Additional Links

Notorious Secret & Solodolo84 Live @ VAPORSHAVE 2023

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/easy-listening-vaporwave-Qv8Imxpv Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re heading into Fall with some easy listening vaporwave from artists we discovered on our Vaporwave Up and Comers 2023 episode. Join us as we check out the music of Notorious Secret and Cinematic Sequences. Both albums are killer examples of the evocative power of late night lo-fi.

Music Discussed

Secrets of The Night by Notorious Secret
Unattended Subdepartment by Cinematic Sequences

Additional Links

Notorious Secret & Solodolo84 Live @ VAPORSHAVE 2023

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Easy Listening Vaporwave Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:34:59 In this episode, we’re heading into Fall with some easy listening vaporwave from artists we discovered on our Vaporwave Up and Comers 2023 episode. Join us as we check out the music of Notorious Secret and Cinematic Sequences. Both albums are killer examples of the evocative power of late night lo-fi. In this episode, we’re heading into Fall with some easy listening vaporwave from artists we discovered on our Vaporwave Up and Comers 2023 episode. Join us as we check out the music of Notorious Secret and Cinematic Sequences. Both albums are killer examples of the evocative power of late night lo-fi. easy listening music, lo-fi, lofi, computer gaze, vaporwave, plunderphonics, late night lo-fi, hauntology, experimental, eccojams, movie soundtracks, cinematic music, electronic music, classic vaporwave, music, broken transmission, easy listening vaporwave true full 90 4f46311e-5ed2-49ef-a05e-5ad594a24f9b End of Summer Jams Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re heading into the end of summer with two recent releases from artists we love. Join us as we check out the latest albums from Blank Banshee and 2 Mello. No clever meta commentary. Just great music.

Music Discussed

PHD - PORTABLE HEADPHONE DANCEFLOOR by 2 Mello
4D by Blank Banshee

Additional Links

2 Mello - PHD - PORTABLE HEADPHONE DANCEFLOOR - Full Album (OFFICIAL)
Blank Banshee - 4D - [FULL ALBUM]

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/end-of-summer-jams-7H27ZWCq Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re heading into the end of summer with two recent releases from artists we love. Join us as we check out the latest albums from Blank Banshee and 2 Mello. No clever meta commentary. Just great music.

Music Discussed

PHD - PORTABLE HEADPHONE DANCEFLOOR by 2 Mello
4D by Blank Banshee

Additional Links

2 Mello - PHD - PORTABLE HEADPHONE DANCEFLOOR - Full Album (OFFICIAL)
Blank Banshee - 4D - [FULL ALBUM]

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> End of Summer Jams Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:46 In this episode, we’re heading into the end of summer with two recent releases from artists we love. Join us as we check out the latest albums from Blank Banshee and 2 Mello. No clever meta commentary. Just great music. In this episode, we’re heading into the end of summer with two recent releases from artists we love. Join us as we check out the latest albums from Blank Banshee and 2 Mello. No clever meta commentary. Just great music. hip hop, breakbeat, big beat, rap, summer jams, vaporwave, dance music, 2mello, jet set radio, plunderphonics, vaportrap, electronic, hauntology, experimental, blank banshee, electronic music, headphone music, music true full 89 3609675b-5a76-40ba-b411-29f54b6607c5 The Music of VILL4IN Records Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Accidental record label month both continues and concludes with the music of VILL4IN Records, a record label that focuses on releasing independent and experimental vaporwave-adjacent music from barber beats to sovietwave to slushy and cosmic ambient. In this episode, we highlight two albums that demonstrate the eclectic range of music available on VILL4IN Records. We hope you’re inspired to dig into more of their discography!

Music Discussed

THE CURSE OF COLONIALISM I by modest by default
우​주​해​일 by 암호

Additional Links

VILL4IN Community Post about VOID CITY
A Chat With VILL4IN

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-vill4in-records-q8oOZSte Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Accidental record label month both continues and concludes with the music of VILL4IN Records, a record label that focuses on releasing independent and experimental vaporwave-adjacent music from barber beats to sovietwave to slushy and cosmic ambient. In this episode, we highlight two albums that demonstrate the eclectic range of music available on VILL4IN Records. We hope you’re inspired to dig into more of their discography!

Music Discussed

THE CURSE OF COLONIALISM I by modest by default
우​주​해​일 by 암호

Additional Links

VILL4IN Community Post about VOID CITY
A Chat With VILL4IN

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of VILL4IN Records Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:35:40 Accidental record label month both continues and concludes with the music of VILL4IN Records, a record label that focuses on releasing independent and experimental vaporwave-adjacent music from barber beats to sovietwave to slushy and cosmic ambient. In this episode, we highlight two albums that demonstrate the eclectic range of music available on VILL4IN Records. We hope you’re inspired to dig into more of their discography! Accidental record label month both continues and concludes with the music of VILL4IN Records, a record label that focuses on releasing independent and experimental vaporwave-adjacent music from barber beats to sovietwave to slushy and cosmic ambient. In this episode, we highlight two albums that demonstrate the eclectic range of music available on VILL4IN Records. We hope you’re inspired to dig into more of their discography! vgm, atmospheric music, soundtrack, chiptunes, rpg, barberbeats, vaporwave, video games, barber beats, rpg soundtracks, plunderphonics, independent music, hauntology, vill4in, record labels, colonialism, cosmic ambient, experimental music, rpg music, space whale, video game music true full 88 4bd45115-b927-40b4-9a1b-fac467590aff The Music of Eighth Tower Records Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re digging into the music of Eighth Tower Records, a record label that focuses on “dark music and fiction.” We selected albums that were inspired by influential horror artists, Zdzisław Beksiński and Lucio Fulci. While they worked with very different mediums their art shares a similar abstract nightmare aesthetic and pessimistic worldview. Consequently, the albums inspired by their work are equally haunting and evocative.

Music Discussed

Decay, Death and Darkness - Aural visions of Beksi​ń​ski's art by Various Artists
The Beyond - Music Inspired By The Lucio Fulci Death Trilogy by Various Artists

Additional Links

Eighth Tower Records on Bandcamp
Zdzisław Beksiński | Artnet

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-eighth-tower-records-r5xleVWa Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re digging into the music of Eighth Tower Records, a record label that focuses on “dark music and fiction.” We selected albums that were inspired by influential horror artists, Zdzisław Beksiński and Lucio Fulci. While they worked with very different mediums their art shares a similar abstract nightmare aesthetic and pessimistic worldview. Consequently, the albums inspired by their work are equally haunting and evocative.

Music Discussed

Decay, Death and Darkness - Aural visions of Beksi​ń​ski's art by Various Artists
The Beyond - Music Inspired By The Lucio Fulci Death Trilogy by Various Artists

Additional Links

Eighth Tower Records on Bandcamp
Zdzisław Beksiński | Artnet

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of Eighth Tower Records Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:33:24 In this episode, we’re digging into the music of Eighth Tower Records, a record label that focuses on “dark music and fiction.” We selected albums that were inspired by influential horror artists, Zdzisław Beksiński and Lucio Fulci. While they worked with very different mediums their art shares a similar abstract nightmare aesthetic and pessimistic worldview. Consequently, the albums inspired by their work are equally haunting and evocative. In this episode, we’re digging into the music of Eighth Tower Records, a record label that focuses on “dark music and fiction.” We selected albums that were inspired by influential horror artists, Zdzisław Beksiński and Lucio Fulci. While they worked with very different mediums their art shares a similar abstract nightmare aesthetic and pessimistic worldview. Consequently, the albums inspired by their work are equally haunting and evocative. dark ambient, noise, italian cinema, dark synth, drone, surreal art, giallo, photography, surrealism, gates of hell trilogy, horror films, dark chamber, lucio fulci, surreal horror, zombii, abstract painting, eight tower records, horror art, zdzisław beksiński, the beyond, italian horror, industrial true full 87 1f8f5a25-7b5c-4a6d-b98a-91fbf449da8b Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’ve often lamented that it can be difficult to keep up with everything happening in a scene, especially one that is as actively evolving as vaporwave. Thankfully, Halcyon Tapes just released their “Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023” compilation. We spend this episode working through all ninety minutes of this jam-packed album featuring dozens of amazing artists. Grab yourself a copy of the album and join us for a listen.

Music Discussed

Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023 by Various

Additional Links

signalcon 2023 (day 1) on 直子coed’s YouTube
signalcon 2023 (day 2) on 直子coed’s YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-up-comers-2023-E0kh1LMR Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’ve often lamented that it can be difficult to keep up with everything happening in a scene, especially one that is as actively evolving as vaporwave. Thankfully, Halcyon Tapes just released their “Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023” compilation. We spend this episode working through all ninety minutes of this jam-packed album featuring dozens of amazing artists. Grab yourself a copy of the album and join us for a listen.

Music Discussed

Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023 by Various

Additional Links

signalcon 2023 (day 1) on 直子coed’s YouTube
signalcon 2023 (day 2) on 直子coed’s YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023 Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:35:03 We’ve often lamented that it can be difficult to keep up with everything happening in a scene, especially one that is as actively evolving as vaporwave. Thankfully, Halcyon Tapes just released their “Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023” compilation. We spend this episode working through all ninety minutes of this jam-packed album featuring dozens of amazing artists. Grab yourself a copy of the album and join us for a listen. We’ve often lamented that it can be difficult to keep up with everything happening in a scene, especially one that is as actively evolving as vaporwave. Thankfully, Halcyon Tapes just released their “Vaporwave Up & Comers 2023” compilation. We spend this episode working through all ninety minutes of this jam-packed album featuring dozens of amazing artists. Grab yourself a copy of the album and join us for a listen. electronica, dungeon synth, vaporhop, office synth, breakbeat, signalcon, loungewave, vaporwave, slushwave, barber beats, signalwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, vaportrap, hauntology, officesoft, edm, late night lofi, romancewave true full 86 f7bd5ca5-e79a-4160-9845-d9f3fa360be6 Folktronica Exploration Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring the world of Folktronica, a genre that unsurprisingly features traditional folk instrumentation set against the rhythms and timbre of synth-driven electronica. To top it all off, it’s a genre that we know nothing about! So join us as we dig into two amazing albums and try to educate ourselves on this elusive and eclectic genre.

Music Discussed

EARS by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
The Hill, The Light, The Ghost by Haiku Salut

Additional Links

Folktronica Past, Present, and Future by Joe Muggs

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/folktronica-exploration-8W5DP2Bx Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring the world of Folktronica, a genre that unsurprisingly features traditional folk instrumentation set against the rhythms and timbre of synth-driven electronica. To top it all off, it’s a genre that we know nothing about! So join us as we dig into two amazing albums and try to educate ourselves on this elusive and eclectic genre.

Music Discussed

EARS by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
The Hill, The Light, The Ghost by Haiku Salut

Additional Links

Folktronica Past, Present, and Future by Joe Muggs

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Folktronica Exploration Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:38:31 In this episode, we’re exploring the world of Folktronica, a genre that unsurprisingly features traditional folk instrumentation set against the rhythms and timbre of synth-driven electronica. To top it all off, it’s a genre that we know nothing about! So join us as we dig into two amazing albums and try to educate ourselves on this elusive and eclectic genre. In this episode, we’re exploring the world of Folktronica, a genre that unsurprisingly features traditional folk instrumentation set against the rhythms and timbre of synth-driven electronica. To top it all off, it’s a genre that we know nothing about! So join us as we dig into two amazing albums and try to educate ourselves on this elusive and eclectic genre. haiku salut, indie folk, indie electronica, folktronica, idm, naturescapes, kaitlyn aurelia smith, hauntology, experimental, indiepop, world music, edm, electronic music, field recordings, music, new age true full 85 078c92d6-97ae-4769-a762-ffc24de070db Chopping for Tapes at K-Mart Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

The K-Mart tapes are a collection of 56 cassette tapes that were used to provide in-store music and announcements in the late 80s and early 90s. They were kept and archived by K-Mart employee Mark Davis who uploaded them to archive.org in 2015. These tapes provided a treasure trove of muzak and corporate samples for plunderphonics artists to dig into. In this episode, we talk about the K-Mart tapes, the importance of plunderphonics, and highlight two classic albums based on samples from the tapes.

Music Discussed

Kmart 1989​-​1992 (The Definitive Edition) by PowerPCME
Attention Kmart Choppers by Juicy the Emissary

Additional Links

Attention K-Mart Shoppers
Kmart Store Background Music & Announcement Cassettes
The Official Seeburg 1000 Site

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/chopping-for-tapes-at-k-mart-2qFp83Ho Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

The K-Mart tapes are a collection of 56 cassette tapes that were used to provide in-store music and announcements in the late 80s and early 90s. They were kept and archived by K-Mart employee Mark Davis who uploaded them to archive.org in 2015. These tapes provided a treasure trove of muzak and corporate samples for plunderphonics artists to dig into. In this episode, we talk about the K-Mart tapes, the importance of plunderphonics, and highlight two classic albums based on samples from the tapes.

Music Discussed

Kmart 1989​-​1992 (The Definitive Edition) by PowerPCME
Attention Kmart Choppers by Juicy the Emissary

Additional Links

Attention K-Mart Shoppers
Kmart Store Background Music & Announcement Cassettes
The Official Seeburg 1000 Site

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Chopping for Tapes at K-Mart BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:36:02 The K-Mart tapes are a collection of 56 cassette tapes that were used to provide in-store music and announcements in the late 80s and early 90s. They were kept and archived by K-Mart employee Mark Davis who uploaded them to archive.org in 2015. These tapes provided a treasure trove of muzak and corporate samples for plunderphonics artists to dig into. In this episode, we talk about the K-Mart tapes, the importance of plunderphonics, and highlight two classic albums based on samples from the tapes. The K-Mart tapes are a collection of 56 cassette tapes that were used to provide in-store music and announcements in the late 80s and early 90s. They were kept and archived by K-Mart employee Mark Davis who uploaded them to archive.org in 2015. These tapes provided a treasure trove of muzak and corporate samples for plunderphonics artists to dig into. In this episode, we talk about the K-Mart tapes, the importance of plunderphonics, and highlight two classic albums based on samples from the tapes. the k-mart tapes, powerpcme, lofi, ambient, k-mart, vaporwave, chopped and screwed, lofi hip hop, corporate media, juicy the emissary, memories, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology, kmrt, electronic music, music, nostalgia true full 84 e6cd3f8d-850e-4ab7-a01d-f7620b3c13b4 Summertime is for Summer Jams Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Summertime is for summer jams, so in this episode we’re checking out two recent albums from podcast favorites luxury elite and Limousine. Both albums, while being very different stylistically, capture particular emotional resonances that we both strongly associate with the summer experience. Join us in checking out these albums. We hope they land as strongly with you as they did with us.

Music Discussed

fashion pop by luxury elite
Dusty Roads by Limousine

Additional Links

Bandcamp Post: The Discovery of Limousine’s Treasure

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

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Summertime is for summer jams, so in this episode we’re checking out two recent albums from podcast favorites luxury elite and Limousine. Both albums, while being very different stylistically, capture particular emotional resonances that we both strongly associate with the summer experience. Join us in checking out these albums. We hope they land as strongly with you as they did with us.

Music Discussed

fashion pop by luxury elite
Dusty Roads by Limousine

Additional Links

Bandcamp Post: The Discovery of Limousine’s Treasure

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Summertime is for Summer Jams Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:32:14 Summertime is for summer jams, so in this episode we’re checking out two recent albums from podcast favorites luxury elite and Limousine. Both albums, while being very different stylistically, capture particular emotional resonances that we both strongly associate with the summer experience. Join us in checking out these albums. We hope they land as strongly with you as they did with us. Summertime is for summer jams, so in this episode we’re checking out two recent albums from podcast favorites luxury elite and Limousine. Both albums, while being very different stylistically, capture particular emotional resonances that we both strongly associate with the summer experience. Join us in checking out these albums. We hope they land as strongly with you as they did with us. naturewave, eccojam, fashion pop, joshua tree, vaporwave, limousine, nature, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology, geocache, luxury elite, summer road trip, road trip, moonlit tv dinner, field recordings, late night lofi true full 83 f6cbf9aa-499e-4911-80ed-0392a76aaa27 Signalwave Redux Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re revisiting Signalwave, one of our favorite subgenres of haunted music. Specifically, we’re discussing the evolution of the genre as more new releases focus on the music and media of the late-90s/early-00s. Join us as we compare an absolute classic 2017 album to an equally excellent 2023 release and discuss their evolving aesthetics.

MusicDiscussed

Ｖ​Ｈ​Ｓ Ｓ​ｔ​ａ​ｒ​ｄ​ｕ​ｓ​ｔ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００
WebTV Viewer by International Telecom

Additional Links

Night Clerk Radio Ep. 48: Signalwave

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

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In this episode, we’re revisiting Signalwave, one of our favorite subgenres of haunted music. Specifically, we’re discussing the evolution of the genre as more new releases focus on the music and media of the late-90s/early-00s. Join us as we compare an absolute classic 2017 album to an equally excellent 2023 release and discuss their evolving aesthetics.

MusicDiscussed

Ｖ​Ｈ​Ｓ Ｓ​ｔ​ａ​ｒ​ｄ​ｕ​ｓ​ｔ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００
WebTV Viewer by International Telecom

Additional Links

Night Clerk Radio Ep. 48: Signalwave

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Signalwave Redux BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:40:44 In this episode, we’re revisiting Signalwave, one of our favorite subgenres of haunted music. Specifically, we’re discussing the evolution of the genre as more new releases focus on the music and media of the late-90s/early-00s. Join us as we compare an absolute classic 2017 album to an equally excellent 2023 release and discuss their evolving aesthetics. In this episode, we’re revisiting Signalwave, one of our favorite subgenres of haunted music. Specifically, we’re discussing the evolution of the genre as more new releases focus on the music and media of the late-90s/early-00s. Join us as we compare an absolute classic 2017 album to an equally excellent 2023 release and discuss their evolving aesthetics. electronica, turn of the millenium, lo-fi, ambient, vaporwave, late night, memories, signalwave, plunderphonics, late night lo-fi, 80s tv, hauntology, experimental, music, y2k, broken transmission, nostalgia true full 82 ca7de275-4cb3-4bbf-bcf3-e08d98deedce Vaporwave and Virtual Reality Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Virtual reality, despite its recent success, has been a perennial retro technology for the majority of our lives. It represents a technological future that may never arrive and a past that never really happened. The hauntological nature of virtual reality makes it a perfect companion to vaporwave! In this episode, we explore this connection and discuss work by artists who are merging virtual reality and vaporwave.

Music Sampled

Hyperdrive from Memento by Eagle Eyed Tiger

Additional Links

Live and In Pixel: Vaporwave’s Push For a Virtual Music Scene

George Clanton on vaporwave, VR festivals and fostering democratic music culture

Adam Kane - Show N Tell (Official Music Video) [VR 360°]

Virtual Utopia 4 [Live 360° VR Concert]

Our Favourite 360˚ VR Music Videos (2021)

VR Gartner hype cycle: Is virtual reality hype or hope?

VOICES FROM A VIRTUAL PAST

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Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-and-virtual-reality-3RV7dYEv Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Virtual reality, despite its recent success, has been a perennial retro technology for the majority of our lives. It represents a technological future that may never arrive and a past that never really happened. The hauntological nature of virtual reality makes it a perfect companion to vaporwave! In this episode, we explore this connection and discuss work by artists who are merging virtual reality and vaporwave.

Music Sampled

Hyperdrive from Memento by Eagle Eyed Tiger

Additional Links

Live and In Pixel: Vaporwave’s Push For a Virtual Music Scene

George Clanton on vaporwave, VR festivals and fostering democratic music culture

Adam Kane - Show N Tell (Official Music Video) [VR 360°]

Virtual Utopia 4 [Live 360° VR Concert]

Our Favourite 360˚ VR Music Videos (2021)

VR Gartner hype cycle: Is virtual reality hype or hope?

VOICES FROM A VIRTUAL PAST

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Vaporwave and Virtual Reality Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:36:20 Virtual reality, despite its recent success, has been a perennial retro technology for the majority of our lives. It represents a technological future that may never arrive and a past that never really happened. The hauntological nature of virtual reality makes it a perfect companion to vaporwave! In this episode, we explore this connection and discuss work by artists who are merging virtual reality and vaporwave. Virtual reality, despite its recent success, has been a perennial retro technology for the majority of our lives. It represents a technological future that may never arrive and a past that never really happened. The hauntological nature of virtual reality makes it a perfect companion to vaporwave! In this episode, we explore this connection and discuss work by artists who are merging virtual reality and vaporwave. vr music video, george clanton, virtual reality video games, 100% electronica, vaporwave, half life alyx, 100pelectronica, 100 percent electronica, oculus, retro technology, hauntology, 100p, metaverse, rave, virtual boy, virtual reality, edm, 360 music video, meta, vr true full 81 52078d89-3c66-4f5d-862d-4f2bad8c9689 The Music of Terror Vision The Music of Terror Vision

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The folks at Terror Vision, a boutique shop focused on preserving obscure genre films, recently released Copperhead, an early direct-to-video film made by Ross’s parents, on blu-ray. This release includes a restored version of the original soundtrack on LP and Cassette. To celebrate, we’re discussing the music of Copperhead and Neon Maniacs, another recent soundtrack released by Terror Vision.

Check out Terror Vision and Copperhead!

Terror Vision Records & Video
Copperhead on Blu-ray with Slip

Music Discussed

Copperhead OST LP
Copperhead OST Cassette
Neon Maniacs OST LP
Neon Maniacs OST Cassette

Additional Links

Interview: Ryan Graveface on the Labor of Labels from New Noise Magazine

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 8 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-terror-vision-bkuemgPM The Music of Terror Vision

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The folks at Terror Vision, a boutique shop focused on preserving obscure genre films, recently released Copperhead, an early direct-to-video film made by Ross’s parents, on blu-ray. This release includes a restored version of the original soundtrack on LP and Cassette. To celebrate, we’re discussing the music of Copperhead and Neon Maniacs, another recent soundtrack released by Terror Vision.

Check out Terror Vision and Copperhead!

Terror Vision Records & Video
Copperhead on Blu-ray with Slip

Music Discussed

Copperhead OST LP
Copperhead OST Cassette
Neon Maniacs OST LP
Neon Maniacs OST Cassette

Additional Links

Interview: Ryan Graveface on the Labor of Labels from New Noise Magazine

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of Terror Vision BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:43:01 The folks at Terror Vision, a boutique shop focused on preserving obscure genre films, recently released Copperhead, an early direct-to-video film made by Ross’s parents, on blu-ray. This release includes a restored version of the original soundtrack on LP and Cassette. To celebrate, we’re discussing the music of Copperhead and Neon Maniacs, another recent soundtrack released by Terror Vision. The folks at Terror Vision, a boutique shop focused on preserving obscure genre films, recently released Copperhead, an early direct-to-video film made by Ross’s parents, on blu-ray. This release includes a restored version of the original soundtrack on LP and Cassette. To celebrate, we’re discussing the music of Copperhead and Neon Maniacs, another recent soundtrack released by Terror Vision. horror movies, cassette soundtracks, soundtrack, ambient, 80s horror, 80s, vinyl soundtracks, genre film, 80s synth, film preservation, b movies, horror, direct to video films, copperhead, foley, synth soundtracks, movie soundtracks, sound design, the snake movie, neon maniacs, terror vision true full 80 a345e87c-dd7f-42a8-b3bb-19c81cfd8d60 Architectural Horror and Vaporwave Architectural Horror and Vaporwave

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In this episode, we delve into the topic of architectural horror and its connection to vaporwave and other genres of haunted music. We explore the shared themes of disorientation, nostalgia, and the uncanny in both genres, uncovering the ways in which they use visual language, liminal spaces, and atmosphere to evoke powerful emotions and discussions about consumer culture, capitalism, technology, urban decay, and the complex interplay between our environments, our memories, and our psychological states.

Music Samples

核雪 by CT57

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/architectural-horror-and-vaporwave-1KF5o80c Architectural Horror and Vaporwave

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In this episode, we delve into the topic of architectural horror and its connection to vaporwave and other genres of haunted music. We explore the shared themes of disorientation, nostalgia, and the uncanny in both genres, uncovering the ways in which they use visual language, liminal spaces, and atmosphere to evoke powerful emotions and discussions about consumer culture, capitalism, technology, urban decay, and the complex interplay between our environments, our memories, and our psychological states.

Music Samples

核雪 by CT57

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Architectural Horror and Vaporwave BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:48:03 In this episode, we delve into the topic of architectural horror and its connection to vaporwave and other genres of haunted music. We explore the shared themes of disorientation, nostalgia, and the uncanny in both genres, uncovering the ways in which they use visual language, liminal spaces, and atmosphere to evoke powerful emotions and discussions about consumer culture, capitalism, technology, urban decay, and the complex interplay between our environments, our memories, and our psychological states. In this episode, we delve into the topic of architectural horror and its connection to vaporwave and other genres of haunted music. We explore the shared themes of disorientation, nostalgia, and the uncanny in both genres, uncovering the ways in which they use visual language, liminal spaces, and atmosphere to evoke powerful emotions and discussions about consumer culture, capitalism, technology, urban decay, and the complex interplay between our environments, our memories, and our psychological states. liminality, dark ambient, mark fisher, house of leaves, alienation, isolation, ambient, architecture, consumerism, the shining, critique of capitalism, urban decay, vaporwave, video games, horror, architectural horror, hauntology, kubrick, barbarian, liminal spaces, nostalgia, capitalist realism true full 79 8ed8b3db-6239-442b-825d-3077b8e7d28e Spring 2023 Discord Recommendations Spring 2023 Discord Recommendations

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It’s that time of year again. It’s our biannual Discord extravaganza. We selected almost 20 pieces of music recommended by our patrons on the Night Clerk Radio Discord over the past few months and spent this episode going over them. We cover everything from vaporwave to jazz rock to black metal covers, so join us and check out a variety of great music!

Music Discussed

Neon Godsby Failed State Audio
illegal scam hold music by The Yonko LLC
Pisces, 3rd Decan: Introduction (Movements 121, 122) | Zodiac Cycle | art and music by The Yonko LLC
ｓ​ｐ​ａ​ｃ​ｅ​ｗ​ａ​ｖ​ｅ by Kratzwerk
Ｔ​ｈ​ｅ​　​Ｐ​ｌ​ａ​ｙ​ｇ​ｒ​ｏ​ｕ​ｎ​ｄ by CT57
River Of Dreams by Romance & Dean Hurley
H​ä​xan - Selected Works by Dagerlöff and Galner
Sow Your Gold In The White Foliated Earth by Deathprod
Nicolas Jaar - Essential Mix - 19-05-2012
Vital by BIG|BRAVE
Black Renditions by Spider God
Co)))ltrane
The Comet Is Coming: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
V by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Held Together by Aberdeen
ABSOLUT MAYHEM by UNWIND
Instupendo - Six Forty Seven
CONTACT by Datapoint
Visions and Prophetic Dreams, Vol. 2: A Vangelis Tribute by Various Artists

Additional Links

DEATHPROD Sow Your Gold In The White Foliated Earth Additional Info

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/spring-2023-discord-recommendations-2DRYDXsh Spring 2023 Discord Recommendations

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It’s that time of year again. It’s our biannual Discord extravaganza. We selected almost 20 pieces of music recommended by our patrons on the Night Clerk Radio Discord over the past few months and spent this episode going over them. We cover everything from vaporwave to jazz rock to black metal covers, so join us and check out a variety of great music!

Music Discussed

Neon Godsby Failed State Audio
illegal scam hold music by The Yonko LLC
Pisces, 3rd Decan: Introduction (Movements 121, 122) | Zodiac Cycle | art and music by The Yonko LLC
ｓ​ｐ​ａ​ｃ​ｅ​ｗ​ａ​ｖ​ｅ by Kratzwerk
Ｔ​ｈ​ｅ​　​Ｐ​ｌ​ａ​ｙ​ｇ​ｒ​ｏ​ｕ​ｎ​ｄ by CT57
River Of Dreams by Romance & Dean Hurley
H​ä​xan - Selected Works by Dagerlöff and Galner
Sow Your Gold In The White Foliated Earth by Deathprod
Nicolas Jaar - Essential Mix - 19-05-2012
Vital by BIG|BRAVE
Black Renditions by Spider God
Co)))ltrane
The Comet Is Coming: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
V by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Held Together by Aberdeen
ABSOLUT MAYHEM by UNWIND
Instupendo - Six Forty Seven
CONTACT by Datapoint
Visions and Prophetic Dreams, Vol. 2: A Vangelis Tribute by Various Artists

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]]> Spring 2023 Discord Recommendations BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:42:26 It’s that time of year again. It’s our biannual Discord extravaganza. We selected almost 20 pieces of music recommended by our patrons on the Night Clerk Radio Discord over the past few months and spent this episode going over them. We cover everything from vaporwave to jazz rock to black metal covers, so join us and check out a variety of great music! It’s that time of year again. It’s our biannual Discord extravaganza. We selected almost 20 pieces of music recommended by our patrons on the Night Clerk Radio Discord over the past few months and spent this episode going over them. We cover everything from vaporwave to jazz rock to black metal covers, so join us and check out a variety of great music! broken transmissions, vangelis, doom metal, dreamwave, soap opera music, lofi, ambient, neoclassical, jazz rock, vaporwave, microtonal music, slushwave, hold music, black metal covers, spacewave, black metal, signalwave, plunderphonics, witchcraft, psychedelic music, jazz, experimental, psychedelic rock, hypnagogic, movie soundtracks, music, haunted music, dean hurley true full 78 f08b64f5-acaf-4a55-8323-fcfd050aeb98 The Music of Realm and Ritual Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

This week, we’re digging into the music of Realm and Ritual, an anti-fascist record label from Boston that focuses on cassette and other physical media releases of dungeon synth and black metal. For this episode, we focused on two dungeon synth albums that range in mood from somber isolation to harsh noisy discomfort.

Connect with Realm and Ritual

Realm and Ritual on Twitter
Realm and Ritual on Bandcamp

Music Discussed

Goat Meadow by MEADOWGOAT
My Secret Horror by Wooded Memory

Additional Links

Wooded Memory - My Secret Horror, Music Video
An NCS Video Premiere: Wooded Memory — “My Secret Horror”
Top 10 Dungeon Synth / Synth Releases Of 2020

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-realm-and-ritual-fMHJsaWR Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

This week, we’re digging into the music of Realm and Ritual, an anti-fascist record label from Boston that focuses on cassette and other physical media releases of dungeon synth and black metal. For this episode, we focused on two dungeon synth albums that range in mood from somber isolation to harsh noisy discomfort.

Connect with Realm and Ritual

Realm and Ritual on Twitter
Realm and Ritual on Bandcamp

Music Discussed

Goat Meadow by MEADOWGOAT
My Secret Horror by Wooded Memory

Additional Links

Wooded Memory - My Secret Horror, Music Video
An NCS Video Premiere: Wooded Memory — “My Secret Horror”
Top 10 Dungeon Synth / Synth Releases Of 2020

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of Realm and Ritual BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:20 This week, we’re digging into the music of Realm and Ritual, an anti-fascist record label from Boston that focuses on cassette and other physical media releases of dungeon synth and black metal. For this episode, we focused on two dungeon synth albums that range in mood from somber isolation to harsh noisy discomfort. This week, we’re digging into the music of Realm and Ritual, an anti-fascist record label from Boston that focuses on cassette and other physical media releases of dungeon synth and black metal. For this episode, we focused on two dungeon synth albums that range in mood from somber isolation to harsh noisy discomfort. nature synth, dark ambient, noise, dungeon synth, ambient, drone, realm and ritual, winter synth, experimental, boston, dungeon noise, neoclassic, harsh noise true full 77 b8fd02f1-a26f-4513-85ed-e31265a7312e Boss Fights and Save Rooms Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Caleb is back and this time we’re chatting about the original soundtracks to two very different games: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Signalis. These soundtracks represent two very different approaches to creating rich and varied scores that enhance the themes and tone of their respective games.

Connect with Caleb!

Caleb’s Linktree
Delta Green: Dead Channels
Hebanon Games

Music Discussed

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Full Official Soundtrack by Jesper Kyd
SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/boss-fights-and-save-rooms-rbcTxyIq Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Caleb is back and this time we’re chatting about the original soundtracks to two very different games: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Signalis. These soundtracks represent two very different approaches to creating rich and varied scores that enhance the themes and tone of their respective games.

Connect with Caleb!

Caleb’s Linktree
Delta Green: Dead Channels
Hebanon Games

Music Discussed

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Full Official Soundtrack by Jesper Kyd
SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Boss Fights and Save Rooms Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:41:37 Caleb is back and this time we’re chatting about the original soundtracks to two very different games: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Signalis. These soundtracks represent two very different approaches to creating rich and varied scores that enhance the themes and tone of their respective games. Caleb is back and this time we’re chatting about the original soundtracks to two very different games: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Signalis. These soundtracks represent two very different approaches to creating rich and varied scores that enhance the themes and tone of their respective games. for the emperor, electronica, noise, wh40k, skeleton fiddle, warhammer, soundtrack, warhammer 40000k, ambient, survival horror, video games, video game soundtracks, warhammer 40k darktide, save room music, horror, darktide, choral music, 40k, boss fight music, video game music, signalis, industrial true full 76 bcce0351-0628-4bbc-8bc2-1843c3851e74 Dark Ambient and Noir Jazz Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Noir, film or otherwise, to discuss how it has evolved from cynical post-war artistic movement to bland genre pastiche. The modern euphemism for this process is “becoming a vibe.” We focus this discussion on two albums that express the range of noir-influence in music from richly textured dark ambient to abrasive noise jazz.

Music Discussed

Murken Hollow by Dead Melodies
Thought Gang by Thought Gang

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dark-ambient-and-noir-jazz-YR5gVLEu Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Noir, film or otherwise, to discuss how it has evolved from cynical post-war artistic movement to bland genre pastiche. The modern euphemism for this process is “becoming a vibe.” We focus this discussion on two albums that express the range of noir-influence in music from richly textured dark ambient to abrasive noise jazz.

Music Discussed

Murken Hollow by Dead Melodies
Thought Gang by Thought Gang

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Dark Ambient and Noir Jazz Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:47 In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Noir, film or otherwise, to discuss how it has evolved from cynical post-war artistic movement to bland genre pastiche. The modern euphemism for this process is “becoming a vibe.” We focus this discussion on two albums that express the range of noir-influence in music from richly textured dark ambient to abrasive noise jazz. In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Noir, film or otherwise, to discuss how it has evolved from cynical post-war artistic movement to bland genre pastiche. The modern euphemism for this process is “becoming a vibe.” We focus this discussion on two albums that express the range of noir-influence in music from richly textured dark ambient to abrasive noise jazz. angel badalamenti, dark ambient, noise, blue velvet, baudrillard, cinematic dark ambient, free jazz, cryo chamber, coen bros, experimental jazz, noir, coen brothers, david lynch, noir jazz, dead melodies, hauntology, jazz, experimental, film noir, atmospheric ambient, simulacra true full 75 667d26e3-e7df-44d9-98d2-7bb14e33025f The Music of Null Object Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Yet again, we’re ignoring Valentine’s Day and instead talking about the music of Null Object, the lo-fi/vaporhouse project of podcast favorite Jordan Bortner (a.k.a. 식료품groceries). We talk about the project, its associated music, and our personal experiences and thoughts on this unique fusion of EDM and vaporwave.

Music Discussed

Cooperative Taxi Station by Null Object
Fire Reward EP by Null Object
Null Object on SoundCloud

Additional Links

Newtek Video Toaster 4000 1994 Video

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-null-object-o6TWqoKb Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Yet again, we’re ignoring Valentine’s Day and instead talking about the music of Null Object, the lo-fi/vaporhouse project of podcast favorite Jordan Bortner (a.k.a. 식료품groceries). We talk about the project, its associated music, and our personal experiences and thoughts on this unique fusion of EDM and vaporwave.

Music Discussed

Cooperative Taxi Station by Null Object
Fire Reward EP by Null Object
Null Object on SoundCloud

Additional Links

Newtek Video Toaster 4000 1994 Video

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of Null Object BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:38:14 Yet again, we’re ignoring Valentine’s Day and instead talking about the music of Null Object, the lo-fi/vaporhouse project of podcast favorite Jordan Bortner (a.k.a. 식료품groceries). We talk about the project, its associated music, and our personal experiences and thoughts on this unique fusion of EDM and vaporwave. Yet again, we’re ignoring Valentine’s Day and instead talking about the music of Null Object, the lo-fi/vaporhouse project of podcast favorite Jordan Bortner (a.k.a. 식료품groceries). We talk about the project, its associated music, and our personal experiences and thoughts on this unique fusion of EDM and vaporwave. techno, jpegstripes, business techno, lofi, groceries, vaporwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, electronic, vaporhouse, tech house, remix, outsider house, house, lofi house true full 74 7308fe19-f2fb-47b1-8e16-c4e40c1eedbb Cryo Chamber’s Tsathoggua Cryo Chamber’s Tsathoggua

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As is tradition, we sat down with our friend Caleb Stokes to talk about the latest Cryo Chamber Lovecraft compilation, Tsathoggua! This joint effort of over 20 dark ambient artists on the Cryo Chamber label is an eclectic blend of genres and ambient soundscapes. We dig into the music and discuss the perils of albums themed after wet drippy boyz.

Music Sampled

Tsathoggua by Cryo Chamber Collaboration

Connect with Caleb

Hebanon Games on Patreon
Delta Green: Dead Channels on Patreon
Caleb’s Link Tree

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Caleb Stokes, BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/cryo-chambers-tsathoggua-W2_9UujF Cryo Chamber’s Tsathoggua

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As is tradition, we sat down with our friend Caleb Stokes to talk about the latest Cryo Chamber Lovecraft compilation, Tsathoggua! This joint effort of over 20 dark ambient artists on the Cryo Chamber label is an eclectic blend of genres and ambient soundscapes. We dig into the music and discuss the perils of albums themed after wet drippy boyz.

Music Sampled

Tsathoggua by Cryo Chamber Collaboration

Connect with Caleb

Hebanon Games on Patreon
Delta Green: Dead Channels on Patreon
Caleb’s Link Tree

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Cryo Chamber’s Tsathoggua Caleb Stokes, BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:30 As is tradition, we sat down with our friend Caleb Stokes to talk about the latest Cryo Chamber Lovecraft compilation, Tsathoggua! This joint effort of over 20 dark ambient artists on the Cryo Chamber label is an eclectic blend of genres and ambient soundscapes. We dig into the music and discuss the perils of albums themed after wet drippy boyz. As is tradition, we sat down with our friend Caleb Stokes to talk about the latest Cryo Chamber Lovecraft compilation, Tsathoggua! This joint effort of over 20 dark ambient artists on the Cryo Chamber label is an eclectic blend of genres and ambient soundscapes. We dig into the music and discuss the perils of albums themed after wet drippy boyz. drippy boyz, dark ambient, cryo chamber, drone, soundscapes, delta green, hauntology, tsathoggua, old ones, electronic music, field recordings, lovecraft, podcast, caleb stokes, hp lovecraft, music true full 73 c12a371c-a58c-4af0-87f3-a9b5c033e742 Death's Dynamic Shroud Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’re kicking off 2023 by talking about one of our most requested topics: Death’s Dynamic Shroud, an electronic music trio whose eclectic blend of power pop plunderphonics and industrial noisy glitch has been an innovative force in electronic music since 2014. Their large and varied discography is an engaging listen that both entertains and rewards the active listener with its stunning maximalist pop soundscapes.

Music Sampled

Darklife by death's dynamic shroud

Additional Music

Heavy Black Heart by death's dynamic shroud
VIRTUAL UTOPIA EXPERIENCE by death's dynamic shroud
I'll Try Living Like This by death's dynamic shroud
SEAWRLD​ハ​ー​ト​ブ​レ​ー​ク by death's dynamic shroud.wmv
シ​ェ​ン​ム​ー​ONLINE by death's dynamic shroud.wmv

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/deaths-dynamic-shroud-rLkd5jdj Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’re kicking off 2023 by talking about one of our most requested topics: Death’s Dynamic Shroud, an electronic music trio whose eclectic blend of power pop plunderphonics and industrial noisy glitch has been an innovative force in electronic music since 2014. Their large and varied discography is an engaging listen that both entertains and rewards the active listener with its stunning maximalist pop soundscapes.

Music Sampled

Darklife by death's dynamic shroud

Additional Music

Heavy Black Heart by death's dynamic shroud
VIRTUAL UTOPIA EXPERIENCE by death's dynamic shroud
I'll Try Living Like This by death's dynamic shroud
SEAWRLD​ハ​ー​ト​ブ​レ​ー​ク by death's dynamic shroud.wmv
シ​ェ​ン​ム​ー​ONLINE by death's dynamic shroud.wmv

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Death's Dynamic Shroud Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:35:52 We’re kicking off 2023 by talking about one of our most requested topics: Death’s Dynamic Shroud, an electronic music trio whose eclectic blend of power pop plunderphonics and industrial noisy glitch has been an innovative force in electronic music since 2014. Their large and varied discography is an engaging listen that both entertains and rewards the active listener with its stunning maximalist pop soundscapes. We’re kicking off 2023 by talking about one of our most requested topics: Death’s Dynamic Shroud, an electronic music trio whose eclectic blend of power pop plunderphonics and industrial noisy glitch has been an innovative force in electronic music since 2014. Their large and varied discography is an engaging listen that both entertains and rewards the active listener with its stunning maximalist pop soundscapes. vgm, nuwrld, vaporwave, post-whatever, plunderphonics, computergaze, seapunk, hauntology, experimental, eccojams, virtual reality, edm, post-vaporwave, deathsdynamicshroud, electronic music, computerwave, music, video game music, nostalgia true full 72 3d8bc720-9621-4dce-b82d-b43a880f7db9 Surviving Virtual Dystopias Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re getting into the niche vaporwave subgenre of “dystopian virtual,” which serves as a counterpart to the previously discussed “utopian virtual.” Both genres present clean and sometimes ironic depictions of possible or now impossible futures. We discuss two excellent examples of the genre.

Music Discussed

FEEDING FRENZY by y o u r d i s c o v e r y
The Blessed Life by Vacation Bible School

Additional Links

“This Blessed Life” Visual Album by Vacation Bible School
My Philosophy of “Churchwave” as a Subgenre of Vaporwave
Vacation Bible School on Hegelian philosophy and Crystal Pepsi

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/surviving-virtual-dystopias-r9aO4CHo Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re getting into the niche vaporwave subgenre of “dystopian virtual,” which serves as a counterpart to the previously discussed “utopian virtual.” Both genres present clean and sometimes ironic depictions of possible or now impossible futures. We discuss two excellent examples of the genre.

Music Discussed

FEEDING FRENZY by y o u r d i s c o v e r y
The Blessed Life by Vacation Bible School

Additional Links

“This Blessed Life” Visual Album by Vacation Bible School
My Philosophy of “Churchwave” as a Subgenre of Vaporwave
Vacation Bible School on Hegelian philosophy and Crystal Pepsi

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Surviving Virtual Dystopias Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:36:52 In this episode, we’re getting into the niche vaporwave subgenre of “dystopian virtual,” which serves as a counterpart to the previously discussed “utopian virtual.” Both genres present clean and sometimes ironic depictions of possible or now impossible futures. We discuss two excellent examples of the genre. In this episode, we’re getting into the niche vaporwave subgenre of “dystopian virtual,” which serves as a counterpart to the previously discussed “utopian virtual.” Both genres present clean and sometimes ironic depictions of possible or now impossible futures. We discuss two excellent examples of the genre. hauntological vaporwave, dreamwave, vgm, uptonian virtual, virtual, vaporwave, slushwave, slushtronica, post-internet, plunderphonics, computergaze, muzak, mallsoft, hauntology, gospel, midiwave, dystopian virtual, post-vaporwave, worship, slushcore, church, churchwave true full 71 34a38c52-3068-4f09-9ee4-7a3790e40943 Vaporwave and Consumerism Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

'Tis the season of consumption, so all through this episode we’re rambling about the various ways in which vaporwave interacts with consumerism. We introduce the various arguments for vaporwave as a critique of consumerism. We then discuss all of the unfortunate ways our consumer culture impacts vaporwave (or any) artists. It’s a feel good holiday episode!

Music Sampled

Music Sampled

Black Friday - A Vaporwave Holiday Special… by
Confused Bi-Product of a Misinformed Culture

Additional Links

Do You Want Vaporwave, or Do You Want the Truth?: Cognitive
Mapping of Late Capitalist Affect in the Virtual Lifeworld of Vaporwave by Alican Koc
Vaporwave’s little known roots are anti-capitalist and totally punk

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-and-consumerism-SBqWqoj8 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

'Tis the season of consumption, so all through this episode we’re rambling about the various ways in which vaporwave interacts with consumerism. We introduce the various arguments for vaporwave as a critique of consumerism. We then discuss all of the unfortunate ways our consumer culture impacts vaporwave (or any) artists. It’s a feel good holiday episode!

Music Sampled

Music Sampled

Black Friday - A Vaporwave Holiday Special… by
Confused Bi-Product of a Misinformed Culture

Additional Links

Do You Want Vaporwave, or Do You Want the Truth?: Cognitive
Mapping of Late Capitalist Affect in the Virtual Lifeworld of Vaporwave by Alican Koc
Vaporwave’s little known roots are anti-capitalist and totally punk

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Vaporwave and Consumerism Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:38 'Tis the season of consumption, so all through this episode we’re rambling about the various ways in which vaporwave interacts with consumerism. We introduce the various arguments for vaporwave as a critique of consumerism. We then discuss all of the unfortunate ways our consumer culture impacts vaporwave (or any) artists. It’s a feel good holiday episode! 'Tis the season of consumption, so all through this episode we’re rambling about the various ways in which vaporwave interacts with consumerism. We introduce the various arguments for vaporwave as a critique of consumerism. We then discuss all of the unfortunate ways our consumer culture impacts vaporwave (or any) artists. It’s a feel good holiday episode! capitalism, culture jamming, consumerism, vaporwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology, post-vaporwave, music, cultural criticism, social criticism true full 70 ed2a9d8f-fed8-4e72-a112-9b0f8f750dd7 Discord Fall Recommendations Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re going through the last few months of music shared and recommended on the Discord server for our Patreon community. We discuss eight albums that range from classic vaporwave to signalwave to dark ambient and beyond.

Music Discussed

Live from a Bomb Shelter in Ukraine by Heinali

Tokyo Nights 1987 by 雨天 migraine

Ｉ​​​Ｓ​​​Ｕ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｕ​​​　​​​Ｐ​​​Ｉ​​​Ａ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｚ​​​Ａ by いすゞ・ピアッツァ ＥＮＴＥＲＰＲＩＳＥＳ

Ｍ​ｉ​ｄ​ｎ​ｉ​ｇ​ｈ​ｔ​　​Ｇ​ａ​ｓby CT57

Ｌ​ｏ​ｔ​ｔ​ｏ by Kratzwerk

Streetlands by Burial

Marek Zebrowski & David Lynch - Polish Night Music

The Fundamental Nature of Being by The Shaolin Afronauts

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/discord-fall-recommendations-i3w3wKdr Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re going through the last few months of music shared and recommended on the Discord server for our Patreon community. We discuss eight albums that range from classic vaporwave to signalwave to dark ambient and beyond.

Music Discussed

Live from a Bomb Shelter in Ukraine by Heinali

Tokyo Nights 1987 by 雨天 migraine

Ｉ​​​Ｓ​​​Ｕ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｕ​​​　​​​Ｐ​​​Ｉ​​​Ａ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｚ​​​Ａ by いすゞ・ピアッツァ ＥＮＴＥＲＰＲＩＳＥＳ

Ｍ​ｉ​ｄ​ｎ​ｉ​ｇ​ｈ​ｔ​　​Ｇ​ａ​ｓby CT57

Ｌ​ｏ​ｔ​ｔ​ｏ by Kratzwerk

Streetlands by Burial

Marek Zebrowski & David Lynch - Polish Night Music

The Fundamental Nature of Being by The Shaolin Afronauts

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Discord Fall Recommendations Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:42:09 In this episode, we’re going through the last few months of music shared and recommended on the Discord server for our Patreon community. We discuss eight albums that range from classic vaporwave to signalwave to dark ambient and beyond. In this episode, we’re going through the last few months of music shared and recommended on the Discord server for our Patreon community. We discuss eight albums that range from classic vaporwave to signalwave to dark ambient and beyond. dark ambient, improvisation, ukraine, corporate vaporwave, jazz fusion, burial, ambient, discord, neo noir ambient, drone, kratzwerk, vaporwave, heinali, dark jazz, david lynch, slushwave, synth, ct57, memories, signalwave, lotto, mallsoft, underwater computing, noir ambient, patreon, catsystemcorp, afro cuban jazz, electronic music, shaolin afronauts, broken transmission, nostalgia true full 69 d5003a94-c5b1-46cc-8987-2b4f2cf8c2bd New Releases from Old Favorites New Releases from Old Favorites

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In this episode, we’re checking out two new-ish releases from artists we love: 폐점 by 식료품groceries and Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X. That’s it. Just chatting about two albums we really liked. Check them out!

Music Discussed

폐점 by 식료품groceries

Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-releases-from-old-favorites-G_Yj7Bbd New Releases from Old Favorites

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In this episode, we’re checking out two new-ish releases from artists we love: 폐점 by 식료품groceries and Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X. That’s it. Just chatting about two albums we really liked. Check them out!

Music Discussed

폐점 by 식료품groceries

Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> New Releases from Old Favorites Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:35:21 In this episode, we’re checking out two new-ish releases from artists we love: 폐점 by 식료품groceries and Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X. That’s it. Just chatting about two albums we really liked. Check them out! In this episode, we’re checking out two new-ish releases from artists we love: 폐점 by 식료품groceries and Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X. That’s it. Just chatting about two albums we really liked. Check them out! chiptune, vgm, r23x, aislegaze, ambient, groceries, playstation, drone, vaporwave, equip, slushwave, video game soundtrack, jrpg, crpg, dream music, rpg soundtracks, plunderphonics, mallsoft, seapunk, electronic, equip/r23x, glitch, snes true full 68 a2b73d5b-6a88-4ca8-b679-0866629f00b9 Halloween with Winterquilt Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new vapormetal album from podcast-favorite, Winterquilt. This album is an energetic journey through an eclectic blend of genres ranging from death metal to donk. Check it out!

Music Featured

Winterquilt - Monster Island & The Satan of Fire

Released through: MyPetFlamingo

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

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In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new vapormetal album from podcast-favorite, Winterquilt. This album is an energetic journey through an eclectic blend of genres ranging from death metal to donk. Check it out!

Music Featured

Winterquilt - Monster Island & The Satan of Fire

Released through: MyPetFlamingo

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

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]]> Halloween with Winterquilt Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:19:37 In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new vapormetal album from podcast-favorite, Winterquilt. This album is an energetic journey through an eclectic blend of genres ranging from death metal to donk. Check it out! In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new vapormetal album from podcast-favorite, Winterquilt. This album is an energetic journey through an eclectic blend of genres ranging from death metal to donk. Check it out! techno, hip hop, metal, liverpool, anaal nathrakh, vapormetal, death metal, black metal, uk hard house, vpaorwave, donk, plunderphonics, mypetflamingo, winterquilt, music, grindcore true bonus 6eea0579-60df-4ed7-bd2f-314623e55060 Exploring the Witch House Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring the unique genre of occult-inspired electronica known as Witch House. We share our thoughts on a wide variety of Witch House tracks, the appeal of its aesthetic, and its connection to vaporwave. A huge thanks to our patrons on Discord for recommending this topic.

Music Sampled

Salem - King Night

Balam Acab - Await

MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - Witchcraft 69

Additional Music

Salem - Knight Night 

Wander Wonder by Balam Acab

Balam Acab - See Birds

Pictureplane - Gothstar

White Ring - IxC999

Best Witch House Mix 2021 ▲ 2 Hour Mix

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 1] by Various Artists

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various Artists

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various Artists

References and Additional Links

The Occult Genre Known As "Witch House"

WITCH HAVS Explores A Pre-Solidified Genre

The 2010 Guide to Grave Wave!

Pitchfork: Wander / Wonder by Balam Acab

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/exploring-the-witch-house-iyxs3bCF Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re exploring the unique genre of occult-inspired electronica known as Witch House. We share our thoughts on a wide variety of Witch House tracks, the appeal of its aesthetic, and its connection to vaporwave. A huge thanks to our patrons on Discord for recommending this topic.

Music Sampled

Salem - King Night

Balam Acab - Await

MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - Witchcraft 69

Additional Music

Salem - Knight Night 

Wander Wonder by Balam Acab

Balam Acab - See Birds

Pictureplane - Gothstar

White Ring - IxC999

Best Witch House Mix 2021 ▲ 2 Hour Mix

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 1] by Various Artists

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various Artists

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various Artists

References and Additional Links

The Occult Genre Known As "Witch House"

WITCH HAVS Explores A Pre-Solidified Genre

The 2010 Guide to Grave Wave!

Pitchfork: Wander / Wonder by Balam Acab

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

Ross on Twitter  

Birk on Twitter  

Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Exploring the Witch House Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:15 In this episode, we’re exploring the unique genre of occult-inspired electronica known as Witch House. We share our thoughts on a wide variety of Witch House tracks, the appeal of its aesthetic, and its connection to vaporwave. A huge thanks to our patrons on Discord for recommending this topic. In this episode, we’re exploring the unique genre of occult-inspired electronica known as Witch House. We share our thoughts on a wide variety of Witch House tracks, the appeal of its aesthetic, and its connection to vaporwave. A huge thanks to our patrons on Discord for recommending this topic. electronica, grave wave, occult, ambient, vaporwave, salem, goth, plunderphonics, electronic, experimental, balam acab, witch house, psychedelia, post punk, edm, witches, music, house true full 67 c2d34d1e-87bf-4627-aecd-f3aef1d347e9 The Music of clown core The Music of clown core

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In this episode, we’re talking about the music of clown core, a duo whose music is a unique and abrasive blend of highly technical jazz, metal, and electronica with a healthy side of vulgarity. We also discuss the appeal of high-effort memes, the purpose of artistic creation, and the importance of experiencing challenging art.

Music Discussed

toilet by clown core
Clown Core - Toilet (Visual Album)
van by clown core
Clown Core - Van (Visual Album)

References and Additional Links

7:11 Polyrhythms
Playing a 7/11 polyrhythm inside a 7-Eleven on July 11th at 7:11 for 7 minutes and 11 seconds
The Lick
I play the lick for 5 hours straight
the lick on 91 instruments 🎷
Through the Fire and the Flames - Boomwhackers
The Floppotron 3.0 - Computer Hardware Orchestra
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
Trombone Champ

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-clown-core-SCyortCf The Music of clown core

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In this episode, we’re talking about the music of clown core, a duo whose music is a unique and abrasive blend of highly technical jazz, metal, and electronica with a healthy side of vulgarity. We also discuss the appeal of high-effort memes, the purpose of artistic creation, and the importance of experiencing challenging art.

Music Discussed

toilet by clown core
Clown Core - Toilet (Visual Album)
van by clown core
Clown Core - Van (Visual Album)

References and Additional Links

7:11 Polyrhythms
Playing a 7/11 polyrhythm inside a 7-Eleven on July 11th at 7:11 for 7 minutes and 11 seconds
The Lick
I play the lick for 5 hours straight
the lick on 91 instruments 🎷
Through the Fire and the Flames - Boomwhackers
The Floppotron 3.0 - Computer Hardware Orchestra
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
Trombone Champ

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of clown core Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:36:09 In this episode, we’re talking about the music of clown core, a duo whose music is a unique and abrasive blend of highly technical jazz, metal, and electronica with a healthy side of vulgarity. We also discuss the appeal of high-effort memes, the purpose of artistic creation, and the importance of experiencing challenging art. In this episode, we’re talking about the music of clown core, a duo whose music is a unique and abrasive blend of highly technical jazz, metal, and electronica with a healthy side of vulgarity. We also discuss the appeal of high-effort memes, the purpose of artistic creation, and the importance of experiencing challenging art. toilet, electronica, clowns, van, funk, metal, clownc0re, iconoclast, the lick, death, surrealism, knower, jazz, vulgarity, clown core, louis cole, minivan, sam gendel true full 66 aae446bf-613f-40cf-86b7-4abeba558c89 The Music of DOOM Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re talking about the classic music of the DOOM video games, focusing on the work of Bobby Prince in 1993 and Mick Gordon in 2016. Not only did both composers produce memorable and compelling soundtracks for their respective games, they did so under very different market and technological conditions. We talk about these changing conditions and how they manifest in each soundtrack.

References and Additional Links

Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture by David Kushner
Do Androids Dream of Computer Music?
DOOM - SCARYDARKFAST by Dan Pinchbeck
Bobby Prince, composer of DOOM & DOOM 2 Interview with Quartercircles
The Sound Design Of DOOM - Exclusive Q&A with ADSR
Satanic figures are hidden in Doom's soundtrack - The Verge
How the ‘Doom’ Soundtrack Was Made Will Melt Your Puny Mortal Mind in Vice
Rip & Tear: Deconstructing the Technological and Musical Composition of Mick Gordon's Score for DOOM (2016)
DOOM: Behind the Music at GDC
Musical inspirations behind Doom's music at Doomwiki.org
DOOM: Behind The Music Part 1
DOOM: Behind The Music Part 2
The INSANE Rhythms of Doom Eternal | Jazz Pianist Reacts

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-doom-MpvgRZhA Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re talking about the classic music of the DOOM video games, focusing on the work of Bobby Prince in 1993 and Mick Gordon in 2016. Not only did both composers produce memorable and compelling soundtracks for their respective games, they did so under very different market and technological conditions. We talk about these changing conditions and how they manifest in each soundtrack.

References and Additional Links

Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture by David Kushner
Do Androids Dream of Computer Music?
DOOM - SCARYDARKFAST by Dan Pinchbeck
Bobby Prince, composer of DOOM & DOOM 2 Interview with Quartercircles
The Sound Design Of DOOM - Exclusive Q&A with ADSR
Satanic figures are hidden in Doom's soundtrack - The Verge
How the ‘Doom’ Soundtrack Was Made Will Melt Your Puny Mortal Mind in Vice
Rip & Tear: Deconstructing the Technological and Musical Composition of Mick Gordon's Score for DOOM (2016)
DOOM: Behind the Music at GDC
Musical inspirations behind Doom's music at Doomwiki.org
DOOM: Behind The Music Part 1
DOOM: Behind The Music Part 2
The INSANE Rhythms of Doom Eternal | Jazz Pianist Reacts

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of DOOM Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:45:31 In this episode, we’re talking about the classic music of the DOOM video games, focusing on the work of Bobby Prince in 1993 and Mick Gordon in 2016. Not only did both composers produce memorable and compelling soundtracks for their respective games, they did so under very different market and technological conditions. We talk about these changing conditions and how they manifest in each soundtrack. In this episode, we’re talking about the classic music of the DOOM video games, focusing on the work of Bobby Prince in 1993 and Mick Gordon in 2016. Not only did both composers produce memorable and compelling soundtracks for their respective games, they did so under very different market and technological conditions. We talk about these changing conditions and how they manifest in each soundtrack. dark ambient, bobby prince, doom, john romero, soundtrack, metal, ambient, video games, video game soundtracks, synth, djent, mick gordon, guitar, doom 2016, doom 2, doom eternal, john carmack, ost, industrial true full 65 593376c5-7604-4f23-8846-6f2302d532f0 Remembering Cesar Alexandre Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re remembering the life and work of Cesar Alexandre; a multi-genre and multi-talented music producer and artist from Brazil who passed away in April of 2021. Cesar’s work includes seminal vaporwave albums under the name Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza, stunning atmospheric dark ambient work as Cryo Chamber artist Mount Shrine, and numerous other projects. We hope you join us in enjoying this excellent music.

Albums Discussed

NTSC Memories by Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza
All Roads Lead Home by Mount Shrine

Additional Links

All That's Here Will Be Sunlight by Yasu Ether
Cesar Alexandre/Mount Shrine: In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Cesar Alexandre, + Brief Thoughts on Legacy
永​遠​の (Eternal) by various artists
Songs For Lonely Rainy Nights (Mount Shrine Archives)
A Void Podcast Presents: Cesar Alexandre AKA Mount Shrine / Mt. Hibiki / Kagutaba

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/remembering-cesar-alexandre-qFvyUqXH Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re remembering the life and work of Cesar Alexandre; a multi-genre and multi-talented music producer and artist from Brazil who passed away in April of 2021. Cesar’s work includes seminal vaporwave albums under the name Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza, stunning atmospheric dark ambient work as Cryo Chamber artist Mount Shrine, and numerous other projects. We hope you join us in enjoying this excellent music.

Albums Discussed

NTSC Memories by Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza
All Roads Lead Home by Mount Shrine

Additional Links

All That's Here Will Be Sunlight by Yasu Ether
Cesar Alexandre/Mount Shrine: In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Cesar Alexandre, + Brief Thoughts on Legacy
永​遠​の (Eternal) by various artists
Songs For Lonely Rainy Nights (Mount Shrine Archives)
A Void Podcast Presents: Cesar Alexandre AKA Mount Shrine / Mt. Hibiki / Kagutaba

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Remembering Cesar Alexandre Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:35:51 In this episode, we’re remembering the life and work of Cesar Alexandre; a multi-genre and multi-talented music producer and artist from Brazil who passed away in April of 2021. Cesar’s work includes seminal vaporwave albums under the name Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza, stunning atmospheric dark ambient work as Cryo Chamber artist Mount Shrine, and numerous other projects. We hope you join us in enjoying this excellent music. In this episode, we’re remembering the life and work of Cesar Alexandre; a multi-genre and multi-talented music producer and artist from Brazil who passed away in April of 2021. Cesar’s work includes seminal vaporwave albums under the name Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza, stunning atmospheric dark ambient work as Cryo Chamber artist Mount Shrine, and numerous other projects. We hope you join us in enjoying this excellent music. mediagaze, dark ambient, hip hop, beat tape, atmospheric, lofi, ambient, drone, post-chillwave, vaporwave, soundscapes, signalwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology, eccojams, cesar alexandre, field recordings true full 64 417e26a9-1468-4b0f-9b53-5e692d7ee25e Hauntology 2.0 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re returning to one of our foundational topics: Hauntology. We cover Hauntology as a genre of music and learn about its distinctly UK-focused roots. This includes the history of veteran hauntological record label Ghost Box Records and discussions focused on two recent Hauntological albums.

Albums Discussed

u​,​i by Olivier Alary & Johannes Malfatti
Entangled Routes by Pye Corner Audio

Additional Links

Entangled Routes on Spotify
Ghost Box Records on Spotify
Ghost Box Records Primary Shop
Hauntology: Ghosts of Futures Past by Merlin Coverley
HAUNTED AUDIO, a/k/a SOCIETY OF THE SPECTRAL: Ghost Box, Mordant Music and Hauntology by Simon Reynolds
Hauntologists mine the past for music's future by Mark Pilkington
Hauntology Mix with Visuals

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/hauntology-20-WhYcj3Wu Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re returning to one of our foundational topics: Hauntology. We cover Hauntology as a genre of music and learn about its distinctly UK-focused roots. This includes the history of veteran hauntological record label Ghost Box Records and discussions focused on two recent Hauntological albums.

Albums Discussed

u​,​i by Olivier Alary & Johannes Malfatti
Entangled Routes by Pye Corner Audio

Additional Links

Entangled Routes on Spotify
Ghost Box Records on Spotify
Ghost Box Records Primary Shop
Hauntology: Ghosts of Futures Past by Merlin Coverley
HAUNTED AUDIO, a/k/a SOCIETY OF THE SPECTRAL: Ghost Box, Mordant Music and Hauntology by Simon Reynolds
Hauntologists mine the past for music's future by Mark Pilkington
Hauntology Mix with Visuals

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Hauntology 2.0 Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson 00:42:54 In this episode, we’re returning to one of our foundational topics: Hauntology. We cover Hauntology as a genre of music and learn about its distinctly UK-focused roots. This includes the history of veteran hauntological record label Ghost Box Records and discussions focused on two recent Hauntological albums. In this episode, we’re returning to one of our foundational topics: Hauntology. We cover Hauntology as a genre of music and learn about its distinctly UK-focused roots. This includes the history of veteran hauntological record label Ghost Box Records and discussions focused on two recent Hauntological albums. post-minimalism, mark fisher, simon reynolds, vaporwave, pye corner audio, neo-classical music, postmodernism, plunderphonics, fredric jameson, hauntology, ghost box records, hauntology 2.0, experimental music, music, voip, derrida, philosophy true full 63 46445d10-d364-48fe-a3fc-ca2e0e740885 Virtual Utopian Genres SOME NEWS
The Kickstarter for “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” Ross’s RPG podcast, is still going strong and crushing stretch goals. Check it out!

Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2

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In this episode, we’re tackling the popular vaporwave subgenre of Utopian Virtual with a discussion that is as much topic-driven as it is album-driven. We refine our discussions on the nature of genre in vaporwave and how the cheerful optimism of utopian virtual overlaps and contrasts similar subgenres such as corporate vaporwave and muzakcore. We then discuss and reevaluate two classic albums of the genre.

Albums Discussed

High Fashion Mood Music
by Eyeliner
GooglePlex Bionetwork
by Pyravid

Additional Links

The Surrealist Roots of the “Vaporwave” Genre
"Vaporwave Is (Not) a Critique of Capitalism": Genre Work in An Online Music Scene
Comment: Vaporwave and the pop-art of the virtual plaza
Comment: “Distroid” – the muscular music of hi-DEF doom
The "Perfect" Music Genre? (Utopian Virtual)
Interview: Five Questions For Eyeliner
Sonemic Interview: Luke Rowell (Eyeliner / Disasteradio)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/virtual-utopian-genres-X0vsQ3nq SOME NEWS
The Kickstarter for “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” Ross’s RPG podcast, is still going strong and crushing stretch goals. Check it out!

Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re tackling the popular vaporwave subgenre of Utopian Virtual with a discussion that is as much topic-driven as it is album-driven. We refine our discussions on the nature of genre in vaporwave and how the cheerful optimism of utopian virtual overlaps and contrasts similar subgenres such as corporate vaporwave and muzakcore. We then discuss and reevaluate two classic albums of the genre.

Albums Discussed

High Fashion Mood Music
by Eyeliner
GooglePlex Bionetwork
by Pyravid

Additional Links

The Surrealist Roots of the “Vaporwave” Genre
"Vaporwave Is (Not) a Critique of Capitalism": Genre Work in An Online Music Scene
Comment: Vaporwave and the pop-art of the virtual plaza
Comment: “Distroid” – the muscular music of hi-DEF doom
The "Perfect" Music Genre? (Utopian Virtual)
Interview: Five Questions For Eyeliner
Sonemic Interview: Luke Rowell (Eyeliner / Disasteradio)

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Virtual Utopian Genres BirkMcBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:43:59 In this episode, we’re tackling the popular vaporwave subgenre of Utopian Virtual with a discussion that is as much topic-driven as it is album-driven. We refine our discussions on the nature of genre in vaporwave and how the cheerful optimism of utopian virtual overlaps and contrasts similar subgenres such as corporate vaporwave and muzakcore. We then discuss and reevaluate two classic albums of the genre. In this episode, we’re tackling the popular vaporwave subgenre of Utopian Virtual with a discussion that is as much topic-driven as it is album-driven. We refine our discussions on the nature of genre in vaporwave and how the cheerful optimism of utopian virtual overlaps and contrasts similar subgenres such as corporate vaporwave and muzakcore. We then discuss and reevaluate two classic albums of the genre. synthwave, naturewave, electronica, corporate vaporwave, ambient, luke rowell, consumerism, utopian virtual, vaporwave, new wave, genre theory, chillwave, muzak, disasterradio, eyeliner, synthpop, corporatism, virtual reality, corporate muzak, dreampunk true full 62 eba84b9a-b440-45a6-996a-e21594334b25 New Officewave SOME NEWS
The Kickstarter for “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” Ross’s RPG podcast, is still going strong and crushing stretch goals. Check it out!

Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

On this episode, we’re generating deliverables by circling back to some bleeding edge Corporate Vaporwave and dedicating our bandwidth to a deep dive into two recent albums that are poised to be game changers. We hope to get your buy-in and synergize our interests in a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Albums Discussed

Tomorrow's Corporate Culture, Today! by Branding Solutions, Inc.
Virtual Dreams by Virtualsoft Home

Additional Links

Tomorrow's Corporate Culture, Today! (Branding Solutions, Inc.), Promo Video
Chiba City Blues on Bandcamp
Polyglot on Bandcamp
The Utopian Scholastic Aesthetic on CARI

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/new-officewave-94bQr_M6 SOME NEWS
The Kickstarter for “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” Ross’s RPG podcast, is still going strong and crushing stretch goals. Check it out!

Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

On this episode, we’re generating deliverables by circling back to some bleeding edge Corporate Vaporwave and dedicating our bandwidth to a deep dive into two recent albums that are poised to be game changers. We hope to get your buy-in and synergize our interests in a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Albums Discussed

Tomorrow's Corporate Culture, Today! by Branding Solutions, Inc.
Virtual Dreams by Virtualsoft Home

Additional Links

Tomorrow's Corporate Culture, Today! (Branding Solutions, Inc.), Promo Video
Chiba City Blues on Bandcamp
Polyglot on Bandcamp
The Utopian Scholastic Aesthetic on CARI

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> New Officewave Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:38:57 On this episode, we’re generating deliverables by circling back to some bleeding edge Corporate Vaporwave and dedicating our bandwidth to a deep dive into two recent albums that are poised to be game changers. We hope to get your buy-in and synergize our interests in a win-win situation for all parties involved. On this episode, we’re generating deliverables by circling back to some bleeding edge Corporate Vaporwave and dedicating our bandwidth to a deep dive into two recent albums that are poised to be game changers. We hope to get your buy-in and synergize our interests in a win-win situation for all parties involved. synthwave, smooth jazz, new office wave, corporate vaporwave, corporate culture, vaporwave, chillsynth, retrowave, instrumental, muzak, mallsoft, synthpop, officesoft, midiwave, windows 95, post internet, music, officewave true full 61 4f384a50-d929-4e7a-a0c9-471b174922df The Music of Hiraeth Records SOME NEWS
Ross has just launched a Kickstarter for a second season of his podcast “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” a show focused on the in-depth discussion of various aspects of tabletop role-playing games.

Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

On this episode, we’re listening to two albums that were released on Hiraeth Records, a record label founded by 猫 シ Corp. These albums cover a broad range of genres from lush and atmospheric dreampunk to early-00s inspired vaportrap. We also talk about the rise of artist-founded record labels in vaporwave and the importance of artist-controlled creative work.

Albums Discussed

Do They Still Dream in Heaven by Panzer Paradise
遷移TRANSITION by 暗闇DESTINY

Additional Links

An interview with Jornt Elzinga, 猫 シ Corp and owner of Hiraeth Records
Atmospheric Transcendent Music Online™
Vaporwave Tapes Brasil

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-hiraeth-records-oSiULZvh SOME NEWS
Ross has just launched a Kickstarter for a second season of his podcast “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” a show focused on the in-depth discussion of various aspects of tabletop role-playing games.

Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

On this episode, we’re listening to two albums that were released on Hiraeth Records, a record label founded by 猫 シ Corp. These albums cover a broad range of genres from lush and atmospheric dreampunk to early-00s inspired vaportrap. We also talk about the rise of artist-founded record labels in vaporwave and the importance of artist-controlled creative work.

Albums Discussed

Do They Still Dream in Heaven by Panzer Paradise
遷移TRANSITION by 暗闇DESTINY

Additional Links

An interview with Jornt Elzinga, 猫 シ Corp and owner of Hiraeth Records
Atmospheric Transcendent Music Online™
Vaporwave Tapes Brasil

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Music of Hiraeth Records Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:42:07 On this episode, we’re listening to two albums that were released on Hiraeth Records, a record label founded by 猫 シ Corp. These albums cover a broad range of genres from lush and atmospheric dreampunk to early-00s inspired vaportrap. We also talk about the rise of artist-founded record labels in vaporwave and the importance of artist-controlled creative work. On this episode, we’re listening to two albums that were released on Hiraeth Records, a record label founded by 猫 シ Corp. These albums cover a broad range of genres from lush and atmospheric dreampunk to early-00s inspired vaportrap. We also talk about the rise of artist-founded record labels in vaporwave and the importance of artist-controlled creative work. artist collective, dark ambient, lofi, ambient, vaporwave, beats, vaportrap, blade runner, record label, space, hiraeth, dreampunk true full 60 373cab11-7fb4-4f95-9ca1-b0947619a3a6 Dungeon Synth Sans Dungeons Dungeon Synth is a genre we’ve discussed on several previous episodes, but these albums have typically expressed a somewhat narrow range of themes involving sword and sorcery type adventure. The genre is, of course, far more expansive. On this episode, we’re listening to two dungeon synth albums from 2021 that highlight how varied dungeon synth can be.

Albums Discussed

Earthly Delights by Chanterelle
The Golden Path by L A N D S R A A D

Additional Links

Kaptain Carbon’s Top Dungeon Synth of 2021
Episode 6: Chanterelle | Castbitten: A Dungeon Synth Podcast

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dungeon-synth-sans-dungeons-flA0GTtI Dungeon Synth is a genre we’ve discussed on several previous episodes, but these albums have typically expressed a somewhat narrow range of themes involving sword and sorcery type adventure. The genre is, of course, far more expansive. On this episode, we’re listening to two dungeon synth albums from 2021 that highlight how varied dungeon synth can be.

Albums Discussed

Earthly Delights by Chanterelle
The Golden Path by L A N D S R A A D

Additional Links

Kaptain Carbon’s Top Dungeon Synth of 2021
Episode 6: Chanterelle | Castbitten: A Dungeon Synth Podcast

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Dungeon Synth Sans Dungeons Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:39 Dungeon Synth is a genre we’ve discussed on several previous episodes, but these albums have typically expressed a somewhat narrow range of themes involving sword and sorcery type adventure. The genre is, of course, far more expansive. On this episode, we’re listening to two dungeon synth albums from 2021 that highlight how varied dungeon synth can be. Dungeon Synth is a genre we’ve discussed on several previous episodes, but these albums have typically expressed a somewhat narrow range of themes involving sword and sorcery type adventure. The genre is, of course, far more expansive. On this episode, we’re listening to two dungeon synth albums from 2021 that highlight how varied dungeon synth can be. nature synth, cosmic dungeon synth, dark ambient, forest ambient, fungal, dungeon synth, space ambient, david lynch, berlin school, darkwave, dune, fantasy ambient, dark fantasy, space, dnd, medieval ambient true full 59 7ae697e7-ce7c-4e21-a34c-30c7de36e8b7 The Visual Signals 'Zine Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re reading through Visual Signals, a vaporwave ‘zine started by KITE0080. Each issue features an eclectic blend of vaporwave news, artist interviews, essays, and a grab bag of articles on everything from rice cookers to classic cheat codes for The Sims. In addition to being a fun read, Visual Signals represents an important effort to curate and document the rapidly-evolving vaporwave scene. We highly recommend you check it out.

Read Visual Signals

Visual Signals
Visual Signals Magazine on Twitter
Visual Signals // MTHU on Bandcamp
Find Visual Signals on Amazon
Visual Signals Link Tree

Music Sampled

10 Years of Vaporwave | VA:10 - EIS-T on SPLIFF RADIO ショー YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-visual-signals-zine-OgINFAsI Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re reading through Visual Signals, a vaporwave ‘zine started by KITE0080. Each issue features an eclectic blend of vaporwave news, artist interviews, essays, and a grab bag of articles on everything from rice cookers to classic cheat codes for The Sims. In addition to being a fun read, Visual Signals represents an important effort to curate and document the rapidly-evolving vaporwave scene. We highly recommend you check it out.

Read Visual Signals

Visual Signals
Visual Signals Magazine on Twitter
Visual Signals // MTHU on Bandcamp
Find Visual Signals on Amazon
Visual Signals Link Tree

Music Sampled

10 Years of Vaporwave | VA:10 - EIS-T on SPLIFF RADIO ショー YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Visual Signals 'Zine Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:31:57 In this episode, we’re reading through Visual Signals, a vaporwave ‘zine started by KITE0080. Each issue features an eclectic blend of vaporwave news, artist interviews, essays, and a grab bag of articles on everything from rice cookers to classic cheat codes for The Sims. In addition to being a fun read, Visual Signals represents an important effort to curate and document the rapidly-evolving vaporwave scene. We highly recommend you check it out. In this episode, we’re reading through Visual Signals, a vaporwave ‘zine started by KITE0080. Each issue features an eclectic blend of vaporwave news, artist interviews, essays, and a grab bag of articles on everything from rice cookers to classic cheat codes for The Sims. In addition to being a fun read, Visual Signals represents an important effort to curate and document the rapidly-evolving vaporwave scene. We highly recommend you check it out. print media, vaporwave, video games, zines, signalwave, mallsoft, magazines, private suites, visual signals, japanese media, old technology, dreampunk true full 58 59594eea-1b05-431d-bcc5-63432593688a Rethinking The Summer Jam Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we each set out trying to find some new music (specifically summer jams) to enjoy. Ross returns with a Chillhop compilation and a long discussion on Lofi Hip-Hop record labels while Birk shows up with an experimental electro-jazz album. These choices completely reinforce this show’s chemistry.

Music Discussed

Chillhop Essentials Summer 2021 by Various Artists
World Ov Light by Tikkun Olam

Related Links

Inside the mysterious world of Canadian chillhop
What is Chillhop Music?
r/LofiHipHop – Chillhop and the death of creativity
JOJO MAYER & NERVE: J A B O N

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/rethinking-the-summer-jam-BIj4HfFA Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we each set out trying to find some new music (specifically summer jams) to enjoy. Ross returns with a Chillhop compilation and a long discussion on Lofi Hip-Hop record labels while Birk shows up with an experimental electro-jazz album. These choices completely reinforce this show’s chemistry.

Music Discussed

Chillhop Essentials Summer 2021 by Various Artists
World Ov Light by Tikkun Olam

Related Links

Inside the mysterious world of Canadian chillhop
What is Chillhop Music?
r/LofiHipHop – Chillhop and the death of creativity
JOJO MAYER & NERVE: J A B O N

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Rethinking The Summer Jam Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:37:54 In this episode, we each set out trying to find some new music (specifically summer jams) to enjoy. Ross returns with a Chillhop compilation and a long discussion on Lofi Hip-Hop record labels while Birk shows up with an experimental electro-jazz album. These choices completely reinforce this show’s chemistry. In this episode, we each set out trying to find some new music (specifically summer jams) to enjoy. Ross returns with a Chillhop compilation and a long discussion on Lofi Hip-Hop record labels while Birk shows up with an experimental electro-jazz album. These choices completely reinforce this show’s chemistry. hip hop, noise, jazz fusion, ambient, chill, rap, drone, summer jams, vaporwave, ecm, plunderphonics, jazz, trip hop, experimental, experimental electronic, music, hip-hop, new age, chillhop true full 57 8c5d01ff-9d6b-4fb3-b2de-7d9fc5abaaa9 A Century of Mallsoft Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re discussing the album Endless Mall by ECCO 深い夢, a massive mallsoft project consisting of one hundred tracks that cover a wide range of subgenres. We discuss some of our highlights from listening to this album and talk about the process of consuming large media projects.

Music Discussed

Endless Mall 深 い 夢 by ECCO 深い夢

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/a-century-of-mallsoft-Xf7WNrXS Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re discussing the album Endless Mall by ECCO 深い夢, a massive mallsoft project consisting of one hundred tracks that cover a wide range of subgenres. We discuss some of our highlights from listening to this album and talk about the process of consuming large media projects.

Music Discussed

Endless Mall 深 い 夢 by ECCO 深い夢

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> A Century of Mallsoft Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:34:33 In this episode, we’re discussing the album Endless Mall by ECCO 深い夢, a massive mallsoft project consisting of one hundred tracks that cover a wide range of subgenres. We discuss some of our highlights from listening to this album and talk about the process of consuming large media projects. In this episode, we’re discussing the album Endless Mall by ECCO 深い夢, a massive mallsoft project consisting of one hundred tracks that cover a wide range of subgenres. We discuss some of our highlights from listening to this album and talk about the process of consuming large media projects. oceangrunge, vapour, ambient, ecco, vaporwave, death, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hypnagogic, experimental music, music true full 56 67f8d8ac-1f68-4078-b575-0d60b956d8e1 Climatewave For Real Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Climatewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that focuses on using samples from broadcasts of weather news and forecasts. We’ve previously discussed climatewave in the context of The Weather Channel, but in this episode we’re branching out to explore European and Japanese-based climatewave.

Music Discussed

Ｔｅｌｅｔｅｘｔｏ ｅｓｐｅｃｉａｌ by Kratzwerk
ｍｅｔｅｏｒｏｌｏｇｉｃａ　ＩＩ by Ｔｅｌｅ＋１
9​.​0水面下Megathrust by 放射性Hi5

Other Links

Private Suite Magazine Issue 6 – Features an article on Climatewave
Night Clerk Radio – Episode 19: The Weather Channel and Vaporwave

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/climatewave-for-real-O_N_ozE_ Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Climatewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that focuses on using samples from broadcasts of weather news and forecasts. We’ve previously discussed climatewave in the context of The Weather Channel, but in this episode we’re branching out to explore European and Japanese-based climatewave.

Music Discussed

Ｔｅｌｅｔｅｘｔｏ ｅｓｐｅｃｉａｌ by Kratzwerk
ｍｅｔｅｏｒｏｌｏｇｉｃａ　ＩＩ by Ｔｅｌｅ＋１
9​.​0水面下Megathrust by 放射性Hi5

Other Links

Private Suite Magazine Issue 6 – Features an article on Climatewave
Night Clerk Radio – Episode 19: The Weather Channel and Vaporwave

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Climatewave For Real Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:35:56 Climatewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that focuses on using samples from broadcasts of weather news and forecasts. We’ve previously discussed climatewave in the context of The Weather Channel, but in this episode we’re branching out to explore European and Japanese-based climatewave. Climatewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that focuses on using samples from broadcasts of weather news and forecasts. We’ve previously discussed climatewave in the context of The Weather Channel, but in this episode we’re branching out to explore European and Japanese-based climatewave. weatherwave, futurevisions, utopian virtual, vaporwave, weather channel, weather forecast, signalwave, dystopian, weathersoft, electronic music, music, climatewave, late night lofi, broken transmission true full 55 575babab-3405-4320-b9a0-258904f2f3d2 Springtime for Dark Ambient Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re returning to one of this show’s core genres, Dark Ambient. We discuss two recent dark ambient albums and explore not only the music but the varying ways in which each album explores the concept of narrative in music.

Music Discussed

The Colony by Delmak-O
Phantasiai by LEILA ABDUL-RAUF

Other Links

Top 10 Dark Ambient Releases Of 2021
Annual r/DarkAmbient Discussion of Best Albums
Fear of a Queer Planet: Interview with Multi-Instrumentalist Leila Abdul-Rauf
Leila Abdul-Rauf "Distortions in Phantasy I: Lure" Official Video
Ask Lemmy: Black kid who likes metal asks Lemmy Kilmister for advice

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/springtime-for-dark-ambient-UHxf_dgV Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we’re returning to one of this show’s core genres, Dark Ambient. We discuss two recent dark ambient albums and explore not only the music but the varying ways in which each album explores the concept of narrative in music.

Music Discussed

The Colony by Delmak-O
Phantasiai by LEILA ABDUL-RAUF

Other Links

Top 10 Dark Ambient Releases Of 2021
Annual r/DarkAmbient Discussion of Best Albums
Fear of a Queer Planet: Interview with Multi-Instrumentalist Leila Abdul-Rauf
Leila Abdul-Rauf "Distortions in Phantasy I: Lure" Official Video
Ask Lemmy: Black kid who likes metal asks Lemmy Kilmister for advice

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Springtime for Dark Ambient Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:36 In this episode, we’re returning to one of this show’s core genres, Dark Ambient. We discuss two recent dark ambient albums and explore not only the music but the varying ways in which each album explores the concept of narrative in music. In this episode, we’re returning to one of this show’s core genres, Dark Ambient. We discuss two recent dark ambient albums and explore not only the music but the varying ways in which each album explores the concept of narrative in music. dark ambient, sci-fi horror, cosmic synth, ambient, drone, sci-fi, horror synth, berlin school, space synth, space, experimental ambient, music true full 54 4a1f0785-88bb-4984-af39-12daf3aa626f Exploring Naturewave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Naturewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that explores the unresolvable tension between the development of technology and the impact that development has on nature. In this episode, we dig into this topic and discuss two excellent albums that each deal with these issues in their own unique ways.

Music Discussed

Biosphere 0​.​2 by Cyber Surfer 3D
OVERGROWTH by OSCOB / Digital Sex

Other Links

In “Naturewave,” Forest Sounds Mask Sinister Subtext

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/exploring-naturewave-nMS2v0ui Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Naturewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that explores the unresolvable tension between the development of technology and the impact that development has on nature. In this episode, we dig into this topic and discuss two excellent albums that each deal with these issues in their own unique ways.

Music Discussed

Biosphere 0​.​2 by Cyber Surfer 3D
OVERGROWTH by OSCOB / Digital Sex

Other Links

In “Naturewave,” Forest Sounds Mask Sinister Subtext

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Exploring Naturewave Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:40:44 Naturewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that explores the unresolvable tension between the development of technology and the impact that development has on nature. In this episode, we dig into this topic and discuss two excellent albums that each deal with these issues in their own unique ways. Naturewave is a subgenre of vaporwave that explores the unresolvable tension between the development of technology and the impact that development has on nature. In this episode, we dig into this topic and discuss two excellent albums that each deal with these issues in their own unique ways. naturewave, noise, greenwashing, dreamsynth, ambient, drone, vaporwave, post-everything, post-whatever, plunderphonics, solarpunk, eccojams, field recordings, music, industrial true full 53 408f6a6e-3ae5-49c0-8829-f5b0f384d629 Discussing Chipmunks on 16 Speed and Sludge Discord Spring Cleaning

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In this episode, we’re discussing the haunted plunderphonics project: chipmunks on 16 speed. These albums consist of pop covers, as sung by Alvin and the Chipmunks, slowed down and processed to sound as if they are being played on a 16 RPM record player. The result is a sludgy and doomy rendition of a pop song that sits perfectly between the unsettling and the familiar.

Music Discussed

chipmunkson16speed - SoundCloud
chipmunkson16speed - BandCamp
Chipmunks On 16 Speed - Sludgefest (Full Album)

Other Links

Behold The Sludgy Post-Punk Doom Of Slowed-Down Alvin & The Chipmunks Songs
Brian Borcherdt slows down Alvin and the Chipmunks songs
And it's oddly compelling
Do I look like I know what a JPEG is?

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/discussing-chipmunks-on-16-speed-and-sludge-mdUyhqvS Discord Spring Cleaning

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In this episode, we’re discussing the haunted plunderphonics project: chipmunks on 16 speed. These albums consist of pop covers, as sung by Alvin and the Chipmunks, slowed down and processed to sound as if they are being played on a 16 RPM record player. The result is a sludgy and doomy rendition of a pop song that sits perfectly between the unsettling and the familiar.

Music Discussed

chipmunkson16speed - SoundCloud
chipmunkson16speed - BandCamp
Chipmunks On 16 Speed - Sludgefest (Full Album)

Other Links

Behold The Sludgy Post-Punk Doom Of Slowed-Down Alvin & The Chipmunks Songs
Brian Borcherdt slows down Alvin and the Chipmunks songs
And it's oddly compelling
Do I look like I know what a JPEG is?

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Discussing Chipmunks on 16 Speed and Sludge Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:31:47 In this episode, we’re discussing the haunted plunderphonics project: chipmunks on 16 speed. These albums consist of pop covers, as sung by Alvin and the Chipmunks, slowed down and processed to sound as if they are being played on a 16 RPM record player. The result is a sludgy and doomy rendition of a pop song that sits perfectly between the unsettling and the familiar. In this episode, we’re discussing the haunted plunderphonics project: chipmunks on 16 speed. These albums consist of pop covers, as sung by Alvin and the Chipmunks, slowed down and processed to sound as if they are being played on a 16 RPM record player. The result is a sludgy and doomy rendition of a pop song that sits perfectly between the unsettling and the familiar. doom metal, stoner metal, sludge metal, kidz bop, sludge, vaporwave, pop music, slushwave, boperz beats, alvin and the chipmunks, plunderphonics, hauntology, sludgepop, music, haunted music true full 52 651b8d09-65e9-4bf1-9bbf-31534bc62160 Discord Spring Cleaning Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we listen to music recommended to us by listeners on our community Discord server. We cover everything from classic vaporwave albums to dungeon synth and post-rock to future funk. Thank you so much to our community for your support and giving us an excuse to listen to some great music.

Music Discussed

Eyeliner : Buy Now
NUOVO TESTAMENTO : New Earth
WARPLAND - Dungeon Synth Album by Adharca, Toad Sage, Ferrydor Archive, Fen Walker, J. Brewer
The Yonko LLC: Capricorn, 3rd Decan
NEWS AT 11 | LIBERTY EDITION - Official VHS (NTSC) by 猫 シ Corp.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - All Lights Fucked on the Hairy Amp Drooling
Dark Ambient jam on D by Audio Wanderer
Ghosts by Japan
Iterations
Vinyl Paradise // もう一人じゃない by Zai Kowen

Other Links

Buy Now Steams Release
Free: Buy Now Remixes by Various
The Story of Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Lost Debut

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/discord-spring-cleaning-50kWprSL Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we listen to music recommended to us by listeners on our community Discord server. We cover everything from classic vaporwave albums to dungeon synth and post-rock to future funk. Thank you so much to our community for your support and giving us an excuse to listen to some great music.

Music Discussed

Eyeliner : Buy Now
NUOVO TESTAMENTO : New Earth
WARPLAND - Dungeon Synth Album by Adharca, Toad Sage, Ferrydor Archive, Fen Walker, J. Brewer
The Yonko LLC: Capricorn, 3rd Decan
NEWS AT 11 | LIBERTY EDITION - Official VHS (NTSC) by 猫 シ Corp.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - All Lights Fucked on the Hairy Amp Drooling
Dark Ambient jam on D by Audio Wanderer
Ghosts by Japan
Iterations
Vinyl Paradise // もう一人じゃない by Zai Kowen

Other Links

Buy Now Steams Release
Free: Buy Now Remixes by Various
The Story of Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Lost Debut

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Discord Spring Cleaning Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:34:13 In this episode, we listen to music recommended to us by listeners on our community Discord server. We cover everything from classic vaporwave albums to dungeon synth and post-rock to future funk. Thank you so much to our community for your support and giving us an excuse to listen to some great music. In this episode, we listen to music recommended to us by listeners on our community Discord server. We cover everything from classic vaporwave albums to dungeon synth and post-rock to future funk. Thank you so much to our community for your support and giving us an excuse to listen to some great music. dark ambient, vaporfunk, dungeon synth, future funk, ambient, disco, discord, vaporwave, new wave, signalwave, mallsoft, synthpop, post-punk, post-rock, abandonwave, city pop, italo disco, shoegaze, nu disco, broken transmission true full 51 f1a9b307-c1e2-475f-8c4f-52fb6c7bca6d Neil Cicierega and Plunderphonics Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

The work of Neil Cicierega, from his ground-breaking Flash animation techniques to his music and mash-ups, is instrumental in building the foundation of Internet surrealist humor. In this episode, we discuss his “Mouth” quadrilogy of mash-up albums and their importance to the modern landscape of plunderphonics.

Music Sampled

Neil Cicierega - T.I.M.E.
Neil Cicierega - Alanis
Neil Cicierega - Dear Dinosaur

Other Links

Album Review: Neil Cicierega – Mouth Dreams
The Mouth Experience - Neil Cicierega (Mouth Sounds / Mouth Silence / Mouth Moods / Mouth Dreams)
How the Cover Song Conquered Movie Trailers

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/neil-cicierega-and-plunderphonics-5Z_V2PKP Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

The work of Neil Cicierega, from his ground-breaking Flash animation techniques to his music and mash-ups, is instrumental in building the foundation of Internet surrealist humor. In this episode, we discuss his “Mouth” quadrilogy of mash-up albums and their importance to the modern landscape of plunderphonics.

Music Sampled

Neil Cicierega - T.I.M.E.
Neil Cicierega - Alanis
Neil Cicierega - Dear Dinosaur

Other Links

Album Review: Neil Cicierega – Mouth Dreams
The Mouth Experience - Neil Cicierega (Mouth Sounds / Mouth Silence / Mouth Moods / Mouth Dreams)
How the Cover Song Conquered Movie Trailers

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Neil Cicierega and Plunderphonics Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:09 The work of Neil Cicierega, from his ground-breaking Flash animation techniques to his music and mash-ups, is instrumental in building the foundation of Internet surrealist humor. In this episode, we discuss his “Mouth” quadrilogy of mash-up albums and their importance to the modern landscape of plunderphonics. The work of Neil Cicierega, from his ground-breaking Flash animation techniques to his music and mash-ups, is instrumental in building the foundation of Internet surrealist humor. In this episode, we discuss his “Mouth” quadrilogy of mash-up albums and their importance to the modern landscape of plunderphonics. mouth dreams, girl talk, mouth silence, all-star, vaporwave, neil cicierega, mash-up, mouth sounds, mouth albums, pop, plunderphonics, mouth moods, copyright, music true full 50 720f84b5-900a-4ed0-9b6f-3e59ff15f294 Post-Rock and Horror Post-Rock and Horror

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In this episode, we examine the link between post-rock music and horror. We explore the ways in which the thematic elements of post-rock, such as despair and passion, make it a profound companion to the revelatory nature of horror media.

Thanks to the listener who suggested this topic!

Some Listening Recommendations

Best Of Melancholic Post-Rock Mix
listening to post-rock while you are in quarantine

Other Links

Spec Ops The Line OST: Mogwai - Glasgow Mega-Snake
Post-rock Movies – IMDB

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/post-rock-and-horror-WjqGxl3_ Post-Rock and Horror

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In this episode, we examine the link between post-rock music and horror. We explore the ways in which the thematic elements of post-rock, such as despair and passion, make it a profound companion to the revelatory nature of horror media.

Thanks to the listener who suggested this topic!

Some Listening Recommendations

Best Of Melancholic Post-Rock Mix
listening to post-rock while you are in quarantine

Other Links

Spec Ops The Line OST: Mogwai - Glasgow Mega-Snake
Post-rock Movies – IMDB

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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]]> Post-Rock and Horror Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:42 In this episode, we examine the link between post-rock music and horror. We explore the ways in which the thematic elements of post-rock, such as despair and passion, make it a profound companion to the revelatory nature of horror media. In this episode, we examine the link between post-rock music and horror. We explore the ways in which the thematic elements of post-rock, such as despair and passion, make it a profound companion to the revelatory nature of horror media. dark ambient, horror movies, ambient, video games, horror, horror media, mogwai, post rock, post-rock, soundtracks, east hastings, 28 days later, godspeed you black emperor true full 49 ff593236-37bb-4109-85e2-e5b9add94d79 Signalwave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Signalwave is easily one of our favorite subgenres of Vaporwave. The genre’s focus on sample curation along with its critique of nostalgia and consumerism makes it an interesting cornerpoint to other subgenres such as Mallsoft. However, despite being such a rich topic for discussion, we’ve never dedicated an episode to it. So, join us as we dig into two recent excellent Signalwave albums that highlight the best aspects of the genre.

Music Sampled

Exit simulation by Infinity Frequencies
ANIK TELESAT by CT57

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/signalwave-f3Gp0jSL Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Signalwave is easily one of our favorite subgenres of Vaporwave. The genre’s focus on sample curation along with its critique of nostalgia and consumerism makes it an interesting cornerpoint to other subgenres such as Mallsoft. However, despite being such a rich topic for discussion, we’ve never dedicated an episode to it. So, join us as we dig into two recent excellent Signalwave albums that highlight the best aspects of the genre.

Music Sampled

Exit simulation by Infinity Frequencies
ANIK TELESAT by CT57

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Signalwave Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:37:44 Signalwave is easily one of our favorite subgenres of Vaporwave. The genre’s focus on sample curation along with its critique of nostalgia and consumerism makes it an interesting cornerpoint to other subgenres such as Mallsoft. However, despite being such a rich topic for discussion, we’ve never dedicated an episode to it. So, join us as we dig into two recent excellent Signalwave albums that highlight the best aspects of the genre. Signalwave is easily one of our favorite subgenres of Vaporwave. The genre’s focus on sample curation along with its critique of nostalgia and consumerism makes it an interesting cornerpoint to other subgenres such as Mallsoft. However, despite being such a rich topic for discussion, we’ve never dedicated an episode to it. So, join us as we dig into two recent excellent Signalwave albums that highlight the best aspects of the genre. computer gaze, vaporwave, satellitesoft, post-internet, signalwave, plunderphonics, instrumental, infinity frequencies, experimental, liminal spaces, lofi music, sound collage, broken transmission true full 48 06c5f081-2eed-4afb-a144-f4968c412552 Cryo Chamber’s Dagon with Caleb Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s that time of year again. Dagon, the latest Lovecraft-inspired Cryo Chamber Collaboration, is out. Over twenty artists came together to produce this evocative and cinematic double album that perfectly captures the oceanic horror of the source material and invites the listener to sink deeper and deeper into its world. Our friend Caleb joins us to chat about this auditory journey.

Music Sampled

Dagon by Cryo Chamber Collaboration on Bandcamp
Dagon by Cryo Chamber Collaboration on YouTube

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Delta Green: Dead Channels
Caleb’s Link Tree

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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson, Caleb Stokes) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/cryo-chambers-dagon-with-caleb-ZXvEgdbd Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s that time of year again. Dagon, the latest Lovecraft-inspired Cryo Chamber Collaboration, is out. Over twenty artists came together to produce this evocative and cinematic double album that perfectly captures the oceanic horror of the source material and invites the listener to sink deeper and deeper into its world. Our friend Caleb joins us to chat about this auditory journey.

Music Sampled

Dagon by Cryo Chamber Collaboration on Bandcamp
Dagon by Cryo Chamber Collaboration on YouTube

Support Caleb!

Delta Green: Dead Channels
Caleb’s Link Tree

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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Cryo Chamber’s Dagon with Caleb Ross Payton, BirkMcBirkinson, Caleb Stokes 00:34:02 It’s that time of year again. Dagon, the latest Lovecraft-inspired Cryo Chamber Collaboration, is out. Over twenty artists came together to produce this evocative and cinematic double album that perfectly captures the oceanic horror of the source material and invites the listener to sink deeper and deeper into its world. Our friend Caleb joins us to chat about this auditory journey. It’s that time of year again. Dagon, the latest Lovecraft-inspired Cryo Chamber Collaboration, is out. Over twenty artists came together to produce this evocative and cinematic double album that perfectly captures the oceanic horror of the source material and invites the listener to sink deeper and deeper into its world. Our friend Caleb joins us to chat about this auditory journey. dagon, dark ambient, cryo chamber, ambient, drone, thalassophobia, soundscapes, delta green, horror, field recordings, lovecraft, hp lovecraft true full 47 d4289a27-bd1a-44dc-a2a6-d172b2de3796 Holiday Movie Party with Max Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’re doing something a little different for the holidays! This episode we’re joined by Max from the Good Brews Bad Views podcast for a special holiday movie party. We’re watching the 1989 French horror film “Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus)” and recording an audio commentary track to be enjoyed alongside the movie.

If you want to skip the movie, then jump ahead to 1:36:40 to hear our thoughts on the film.

Where to find Deadly Games

Deadly Games on Amazon
Deadly Games on Shudder

Music Sampled

Go Easy On The Pepsi by 幽霊, T O G E T H E R!

Support Max!

Max on Twitter

Good Brews Bad Views
Good Brews Bad Views on Patreon
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Relatable Rolls - Max’s RPG Actual Play Podcast
Relatable Rolls on Twitter
Relatable Rolls on Instagram

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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson, Max Nestorowich) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/holiday-movie-party-with-max-Xt0cYNwf Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

We’re doing something a little different for the holidays! This episode we’re joined by Max from the Good Brews Bad Views podcast for a special holiday movie party. We’re watching the 1989 French horror film “Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus)” and recording an audio commentary track to be enjoyed alongside the movie.

If you want to skip the movie, then jump ahead to 1:36:40 to hear our thoughts on the film.

Where to find Deadly Games

Deadly Games on Amazon
Deadly Games on Shudder

Music Sampled

Go Easy On The Pepsi by 幽霊, T O G E T H E R!

Support Max!

Max on Twitter

Good Brews Bad Views
Good Brews Bad Views on Patreon
Good Brews Bad Views on Twitter
Good Brews Bad Views on Instagram

Relatable Rolls - Max’s RPG Actual Play Podcast
Relatable Rolls on Twitter
Relatable Rolls on Instagram

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Holiday Movie Party with Max Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson, Max Nestorowich 01:43:52 We’re doing something a little different for the holidays! This episode we’re joined by Max from the Good Brews Bad Views podcast for a special holiday movie party. We’re watching the 1989 French horror film “Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus)” and recording an audio commentary track to be enjoyed alongside the movie. We’re doing something a little different for the holidays! This episode we’re joined by Max from the Good Brews Bad Views podcast for a special holiday movie party. We’re watching the 1989 French horror film “Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus)” and recording an audio commentary track to be enjoyed alongside the movie. horror movies, home alone, holiday movies, vaporwave, christmas, plunderphonics, french cinema, plagiarism, deadly games, santa claus, good brews bad views true full 46 a8bc7267-4972-464e-be7b-dad6b5cb21bc Dancing to Vaporwave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

What does it mean for a song to be danceable? Does being “danceable” mean anything or is it too broad and personal? Can the term be applied to vaporwave? We’re not sure if we actually answered any of these questions, but we are sure that they led us to discuss two amazing albums. One new and the other an absolute classic.

Music Sampled

Syndicated Simulcast, Vol. 1 by YAMTA
Winner's Circle (SAINT PEPSI Deluxe Edition) by SAINT PEPSI

Relevant Links

Ross’s Inspiration: Recommendation Thread: Danceable Vaporwave Bangers on r/Vaporwave

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dancing-to-vaporwave-fxJ3hPv2 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

What does it mean for a song to be danceable? Does being “danceable” mean anything or is it too broad and personal? Can the term be applied to vaporwave? We’re not sure if we actually answered any of these questions, but we are sure that they led us to discuss two amazing albums. One new and the other an absolute classic.

Music Sampled

Syndicated Simulcast, Vol. 1 by YAMTA
Winner's Circle (SAINT PEPSI Deluxe Edition) by SAINT PEPSI

Relevant Links

Ross’s Inspiration: Recommendation Thread: Danceable Vaporwave Bangers on r/Vaporwave

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Dancing to Vaporwave Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:30:12 What does it mean for a song to be danceable? Does being “danceable” mean anything or is it too broad and personal? Can the term be applied to vaporwave? We’re not sure if we actually answered any of these questions, but we are sure that they led us to discuss two amazing albums. One new and the other an absolute classic. What does it mean for a song to be danceable? Does being “danceable” mean anything or is it too broad and personal? Can the term be applied to vaporwave? We’re not sure if we actually answered any of these questions, but we are sure that they led us to discuss two amazing albums. One new and the other an absolute classic. dancing, electronic dance music, lofi, vaporwave, dance music, experimental dance music, plunderphonics, saint pepsi, vaportrap, post-vaporwave, experimental music true full 45 79f70227-1a0f-4831-8614-ee94b5f628ed Culture Jamming and Vaporwave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Culture Jamming is a reactionary protest against media and consumerist culture that employs a wide range of tactics from photoshopping logos to vandalism and everything in between. There is no one right way to engage, one must merely push back against mass media on its own terms. On this episode we discuss our thoughts on culture jamming and how the practice relates to vaporwave and other haunted genres.

Music Sampled

Rejected Theme Song from READY PLAYER ONE by Demi Adejuyigbe

Relevant Links

Culture Jamming, Memes, Social Networks, and the Emerging Media Ecology
Culture Jamming and Meme-based Communication
What Do You Mean By "Culture Jamming"?": An Interview with Moritz Fink and Marilyn DeLaure (Part One)
Culture Jamming: Subversion as Protest
Culture jamming: ideological struggle and the possibilities for social change
Non-Fungible Future: The Memeing of Mark Fisher
Could Vaporwave Save Your Soul?

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/culture-jamming-and-vaporwave-Wr8jQi60 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Culture Jamming is a reactionary protest against media and consumerist culture that employs a wide range of tactics from photoshopping logos to vandalism and everything in between. There is no one right way to engage, one must merely push back against mass media on its own terms. On this episode we discuss our thoughts on culture jamming and how the practice relates to vaporwave and other haunted genres.

Music Sampled

Rejected Theme Song from READY PLAYER ONE by Demi Adejuyigbe

Relevant Links

Culture Jamming, Memes, Social Networks, and the Emerging Media Ecology
Culture Jamming and Meme-based Communication
What Do You Mean By "Culture Jamming"?": An Interview with Moritz Fink and Marilyn DeLaure (Part One)
Culture Jamming: Subversion as Protest
Culture jamming: ideological struggle and the possibilities for social change
Non-Fungible Future: The Memeing of Mark Fisher
Could Vaporwave Save Your Soul?

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Culture Jamming and Vaporwave Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:35:16 Culture Jamming is a reactionary protest against media and consumerist culture that employs a wide range of tactics from photoshopping logos to vandalism and everything in between. There is no one right way to engage, one must merely push back against mass media on its own terms. On this episode we discuss our thoughts on culture jamming and how the practice relates to vaporwave and other haunted genres. Culture Jamming is a reactionary protest against media and consumerist culture that employs a wide range of tactics from photoshopping logos to vandalism and everything in between. There is no one right way to engage, one must merely push back against mass media on its own terms. On this episode we discuss our thoughts on culture jamming and how the practice relates to vaporwave and other haunted genres. yes men, commercial culture, culture jamming, consumerism, vaporwave, sbubby, plunderphonics, hauntology, adbusters, philosophy true full 44 51b882dc-313d-415e-b583-bc22268233ad Autumnal Dark Jazz Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

As we head into late autumn, with long winter nights ahead, we find ourselves in need of new music appropriate to the mood of the season. Long and languid tracks suitable for listening to while sitting inside and staring out a window into the cold darkness. Some might call it the elusive Autumnal Jam. In this episode, we dig into two new (to us) artists who perfectly met our needs with their eclectic blend of genres, influences, and instrumentation.

Music Sampled

A Greater Bliss by Wordclock
Dead Beat by The Orchestra Of Mirrored Reflections

Relevant Links

Wordclock - Unbecoming (Official Video )

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/autumnal-dark-jazz-sz7FatT8 Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

As we head into late autumn, with long winter nights ahead, we find ourselves in need of new music appropriate to the mood of the season. Long and languid tracks suitable for listening to while sitting inside and staring out a window into the cold darkness. Some might call it the elusive Autumnal Jam. In this episode, we dig into two new (to us) artists who perfectly met our needs with their eclectic blend of genres, influences, and instrumentation.

Music Sampled

A Greater Bliss by Wordclock
Dead Beat by The Orchestra Of Mirrored Reflections

Relevant Links

Wordclock - Unbecoming (Official Video )

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Autumnal Dark Jazz Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:35:14 As we head into late autumn, with long winter nights ahead, we find ourselves in need of new music appropriate to the mood of the season. Long and languid tracks suitable for listening to while sitting inside and staring out a window into the cold darkness. Some might call it the elusive Autumnal Jam. In this episode, we dig into two new (to us) artists who perfectly met our needs with their eclectic blend of genres, influences, and instrumentation. As we head into late autumn, with long winter nights ahead, we find ourselves in need of new music appropriate to the mood of the season. Long and languid tracks suitable for listening to while sitting inside and staring out a window into the cold darkness. Some might call it the elusive Autumnal Jam. In this episode, we dig into two new (to us) artists who perfectly met our needs with their eclectic blend of genres, influences, and instrumentation. winter nights, cryo chamber, atmospheric, noir, ambient, drone, dark jazz, soundscapes, noir jazz, doom jazz, autumnal jazz, ambient jazz true full 43 c4a34300-06b2-42a4-b26b-f449e9c99103 Spooky Month Spooky Music Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s our legally obligated spooky month episode! This month we’re revisiting two previously discussed artists. First up, the latest album from horror master and synth aficionado John Carpenter and his trio. Then, we listen to a classic vaporgoth album from the enigmatic artist Chinese Hackers. Join us for this holiday grab bag that explores a wide range of spooky music.

Music Sampled

Lost Themes III: Alive After Death by John Carpenter
Turning the Bones (CHVRCHES remix) by John Carpenter
( ｗｉｒｅｔａｐ ) by Chinese Hackers

Relevant Links

Chinese Hackers (feat. チェスマスター) — 雾 on YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/spooky-month-spooky-music-qS9EWBnG Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s our legally obligated spooky month episode! This month we’re revisiting two previously discussed artists. First up, the latest album from horror master and synth aficionado John Carpenter and his trio. Then, we listen to a classic vaporgoth album from the enigmatic artist Chinese Hackers. Join us for this holiday grab bag that explores a wide range of spooky music.

Music Sampled

Lost Themes III: Alive After Death by John Carpenter
Turning the Bones (CHVRCHES remix) by John Carpenter
( ｗｉｒｅｔａｐ ) by Chinese Hackers

Relevant Links

Chinese Hackers (feat. チェスマスター) — 雾 on YouTube

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Spooky Month Spooky Music Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:42 It’s our legally obligated spooky month episode! This month we’re revisiting two previously discussed artists. First up, the latest album from horror master and synth aficionado John Carpenter and his trio. Then, we listen to a classic vaporgoth album from the enigmatic artist Chinese Hackers. Join us for this holiday grab bag that explores a wide range of spooky music. It’s our legally obligated spooky month episode! This month we’re revisiting two previously discussed artists. First up, the latest album from horror master and synth aficionado John Carpenter and his trio. Then, we listen to a classic vaporgoth album from the enigmatic artist Chinese Hackers. Join us for this holiday grab bag that explores a wide range of spooky music. spooky, dark ambient, ambient, vaporwave, lost themes, goth, horror, plunderphonics, john carpenter, chvrches, halloween, eccojams, vaporgoth, industrial true full 42 b83404f8-ee82-4fdb-bbd5-80a5b2fe0e06 The Limits of Plunderphonics Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Plunderphonics is a genre of music in which the artist repurposes samples of other music in order to construct new tracks. In essence, using the music of other artists as their instrument to create new original works. While this approach was a key element in the development of vaporwave, is there such a thing as “too much plunderphonics?” At what point does sampling simply become slowing down another song wholesale? We tackle these questions in the context of Barber Beats, a relatively new sub-genre that relies heavily on plunderphonics.

Music Sampled

手遅れに実現 lp by haircuts for men
Red Hook by LeBron
ネクロマンサー by Macroblank

Relevant Links

Night Clerk Radio - Episode 5 - Discussion on Plunderphonics
WhoSampled.com - Haircuts for Men
r/Vaporwave Discussion of Haircuts for Men
Did Olivia Rodrigo steal from Paramore? (analysis) by Adam Neely
Why the Katy Perry/Flame lawsuit makes no sense by Adam Neely

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-limits-of-plunderphonics-0sNJoWdz Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Plunderphonics is a genre of music in which the artist repurposes samples of other music in order to construct new tracks. In essence, using the music of other artists as their instrument to create new original works. While this approach was a key element in the development of vaporwave, is there such a thing as “too much plunderphonics?” At what point does sampling simply become slowing down another song wholesale? We tackle these questions in the context of Barber Beats, a relatively new sub-genre that relies heavily on plunderphonics.

Music Sampled

手遅れに実現 lp by haircuts for men
Red Hook by LeBron
ネクロマンサー by Macroblank

Relevant Links

Night Clerk Radio - Episode 5 - Discussion on Plunderphonics
WhoSampled.com - Haircuts for Men
r/Vaporwave Discussion of Haircuts for Men
Did Olivia Rodrigo steal from Paramore? (analysis) by Adam Neely
Why the Katy Perry/Flame lawsuit makes no sense by Adam Neely

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Limits of Plunderphonics Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:34:35 Plunderphonics is a genre of music in which the artist repurposes samples of other music in order to construct new tracks. In essence, using the music of other artists as their instrument to create new original works. While this approach was a key element in the development of vaporwave, is there such a thing as “too much plunderphonics?” At what point does sampling simply become slowing down another song wholesale? We tackle these questions in the context of Barber Beats, a relatively new sub-genre that relies heavily on plunderphonics. Plunderphonics is a genre of music in which the artist repurposes samples of other music in order to construct new tracks. In essence, using the music of other artists as their instrument to create new original works. While this approach was a key element in the development of vaporwave, is there such a thing as “too much plunderphonics?” At what point does sampling simply become slowing down another song wholesale? We tackle these questions in the context of Barber Beats, a relatively new sub-genre that relies heavily on plunderphonics. downtempo, plunderwave, sampling, lounge music, vaporwave, haircuts for men, chillwave, barber beats, plunderphonics, trip hop, post-vaporwave, post-wave, chillhop true full 41 e19c8bef-ce91-4f8e-bb47-cccaa0a9cb40 The Vaporwave Iceberg The Vaporwave Iceberg

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The “iceberg” is a meme template that has been used in countless subcultures to describe the descent of a fan from casual to obsessive addict. The template typically generates memes that are either light-hearted in-jokes about a fandom or an unfortunate display of gatekeeping and elitism. Recently, Ross found an iceberg meme focused on vaporwave so of course we had to talk about it.

What started as a couple of people overthinking a meme results in an interesting conversation about what it means to talk to other people about music and your interests.

The Original r/Vaporwave Thread

The complete list of albums discussed can be found at the above thread.

Music Sampled

ECCO DREAMS

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-vaporwave-iceberg-0uiiVrln The Vaporwave Iceberg

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The “iceberg” is a meme template that has been used in countless subcultures to describe the descent of a fan from casual to obsessive addict. The template typically generates memes that are either light-hearted in-jokes about a fandom or an unfortunate display of gatekeeping and elitism. Recently, Ross found an iceberg meme focused on vaporwave so of course we had to talk about it.

What started as a couple of people overthinking a meme results in an interesting conversation about what it means to talk to other people about music and your interests.

The Original r/Vaporwave Thread

The complete list of albums discussed can be found at the above thread.

Music Sampled

ECCO DREAMS

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> The Vaporwave Iceberg Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:31:48 The “iceberg” is a meme template that has been used in countless subcultures to describe the descent of a fan from casual to obsessive addict. The template typically generates memes that are either light-hearted in-jokes about a fandom or an unfortunate display of gatekeeping and elitism. Recently, Ross found an iceberg meme focused on vaporwave so of course we had to talk about it. What started as a couple of people overthinking a meme results in an interesting conversation about what it means to talk to other people about music and your interests. The “iceberg” is a meme template that has been used in countless subcultures to describe the descent of a fan from casual to obsessive addict. The template typically generates memes that are either light-hearted in-jokes about a fandom or an unfortunate display of gatekeeping and elitism. Recently, Ross found an iceberg meme focused on vaporwave so of course we had to talk about it. What started as a couple of people overthinking a meme results in an interesting conversation about what it means to talk to other people about music and your interests. synthwave, dark ambient, iceberg meme, future funk, ambient, fandom, vaporwave, signalwave, plunderphonics, vaportrap, hypnagogic, dark vaporwave, vaporgoth, music, philosophy, meme true full 40 9fb932d8-242f-420e-8173-9f3196892942 Sounds of Tokyo-To Future Appreciation Episode Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Following up the 2018 release Memories of Tokyo-To, Sounds of Tokyo-To Future is the second Jet Set Radio inspired album by producer and composer 2 Mello. The album itself is a masterful exploration of a wide range of influences and genres that ultimately produces something wholly original and deeply engaging. We dedicate this entire episode to talking about how much we loved this album. Grab a copy (or check it out on Spotify) and join us.

Audio Sampled

Sounds Of Tokyo-To Future by 2 Mello
Sounds of Tokyo-To Future on Spotify

Related Links

Interview with 2 Mello on Deep Listens Podcast
Memories Of Tokyo​-​To by 2 Mello
2 Mello on Patreon
2mello.net

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/sounds-of-tokyo-to-future-appreciation-episode-qx2h_sMx Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Following up the 2018 release Memories of Tokyo-To, Sounds of Tokyo-To Future is the second Jet Set Radio inspired album by producer and composer 2 Mello. The album itself is a masterful exploration of a wide range of influences and genres that ultimately produces something wholly original and deeply engaging. We dedicate this entire episode to talking about how much we loved this album. Grab a copy (or check it out on Spotify) and join us.

Audio Sampled

Sounds Of Tokyo-To Future by 2 Mello
Sounds of Tokyo-To Future on Spotify

Related Links

Interview with 2 Mello on Deep Listens Podcast
Memories Of Tokyo​-​To by 2 Mello
2 Mello on Patreon
2mello.net

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
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]]> Sounds of Tokyo-To Future Appreciation Episode Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:35:15 Following up the 2018 release Memories of Tokyo-To, Sounds of Tokyo-To Future is the second Jet Set Radio inspired album by producer and composer 2 Mello. The album itself is a masterful exploration of a wide range of influences and genres that ultimately produces something wholly original and deeply engaging. We dedicate this entire episode to talking about how much we loved this album. Grab a copy (or check it out on Spotify) and join us Following up the 2018 release Memories of Tokyo-To, Sounds of Tokyo-To Future is the second Jet Set Radio inspired album by producer and composer 2 Mello. The album itself is a masterful exploration of a wide range of influences and genres that ultimately produces something wholly original and deeply engaging. We dedicate this entire episode to talking about how much we loved this album. Grab a copy (or check it out on Spotify) and join us 2 mello, r&b, vgm, breakbeat, punk, jet set radio, rave, edm, hip-hop/rap, jet grind radio, music, hip-hop, video game music true full 39 5ca791d2-5165-416d-b9ed-a739f725672f Sleepy Summer Jams Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

PRE-ORDER 2MELLO’S NEW ALBUM: SOUNDS OF TOKYO-TO FUTURE

To some artists, hypnagogic music is categorized as “classic”, “ambient” or “experimental.” To others, hypnagogic is thought of as adjacent to lofi hip hop or trip hop. In this episode, we explore two albums that span this diverse range of labels. However one tries to classify it, there’s no denying that there are artists creating great music and calling it hypnagogic.

Audio Sampled

ピアノの独り言 by desert sand feels warm at night
Spirit Realm by Mac Bandit

Related Links

Bandcamp of the Day & Interview: Desert Sand Feels Warm at Night
Interview with desert sand feels warm at night
Desert Sand Feels Warm At Night talks tips for new artist - interview | Musics the Hang Up
EXSHA on Twitter
EXSHA Linktree
Spirit Realm Cover by Mason Hill

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/sleepy-summer-jams-_9qZEN6l Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

PRE-ORDER 2MELLO’S NEW ALBUM: SOUNDS OF TOKYO-TO FUTURE

To some artists, hypnagogic music is categorized as “classic”, “ambient” or “experimental.” To others, hypnagogic is thought of as adjacent to lofi hip hop or trip hop. In this episode, we explore two albums that span this diverse range of labels. However one tries to classify it, there’s no denying that there are artists creating great music and calling it hypnagogic.

Audio Sampled

ピアノの独り言 by desert sand feels warm at night
Spirit Realm by Mac Bandit

Related Links

Bandcamp of the Day & Interview: Desert Sand Feels Warm at Night
Interview with desert sand feels warm at night
Desert Sand Feels Warm At Night talks tips for new artist - interview | Musics the Hang Up
EXSHA on Twitter
EXSHA Linktree
Spirit Realm Cover by Mason Hill

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Sleepy Summer Jams Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:32:47 To some artists, hypnagogic music is categorized as “classic”, “ambient” or “experimental.” To others, hypnagogic is thought of as adjacent to lofi hip hop or trip hop. In this episode, we explore two albums that span this diverse range of labels. However one tries to classify it, there’s no denying that there are artists creating great music and calling it hypnagogic. To some artists, hypnagogic music is categorized as “classic”, “ambient” or “experimental.” To others, hypnagogic is thought of as adjacent to lofi hip hop or trip hop. In this episode, we explore two albums that span this diverse range of labels. However one tries to classify it, there’s no denying that there are artists creating great music and calling it hypnagogic. ambient, chill, vaporwave, slushwave, chillwave, plunderphonics, electronic, hauntology, experimental, hypnagogic, post-vaporwave, music, piano true full 38 74f13496-5a2f-463d-9fba-cb767b01a179 Vaporwave and Analog Horror Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Over the last decade, a new type of horror has become popular on the Internet. Driven by largely anonymous crowds through social media and online communities. In this episode, Ross discusses his thesis on how this new horror appeals to the same themes and aesthetics as vaporwave. Meanwhile, Birk does the audio equivalent of polite nodding.

Audio Sampled

ＬＯＣＡＬ５８ＴＶ - Contingency

Related Links

What is Analog Horror? On Pad Chennington
SCP Foundation
The Hyperdiegesis
Godzilla NES
Mystery Flesh Pit National Park
The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stages 1-6
Dread XP

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-and-analog-horror-zCBUstBa Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Over the last decade, a new type of horror has become popular on the Internet. Driven by largely anonymous crowds through social media and online communities. In this episode, Ross discusses his thesis on how this new horror appeals to the same themes and aesthetics as vaporwave. Meanwhile, Birk does the audio equivalent of polite nodding.

Audio Sampled

ＬＯＣＡＬ５８ＴＶ - Contingency

Related Links

What is Analog Horror? On Pad Chennington
SCP Foundation
The Hyperdiegesis
Godzilla NES
Mystery Flesh Pit National Park
The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stages 1-6
Dread XP

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Vaporwave and Analog Horror Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:32:51 Over the last decade, a new type of horror has become popular on the Internet. Driven by largely anonymous crowds through social media and online communities. In this episode, Ross discusses his thesis on how this new horror appeals to the same themes and aesthetics as vaporwave. Meanwhile, Birk does the audio equivalent of polite nodding. Over the last decade, a new type of horror has become popular on the Internet. Driven by largely anonymous crowds through social media and online communities. In this episode, Ross discusses his thesis on how this new horror appeals to the same themes and aesthetics as vaporwave. Meanwhile, Birk does the audio equivalent of polite nodding. dark ambient, scp, vaporwave, gemini home entertainment, horror, scp foundation, analog horror, hauntology, lovecraft, local 58, creepypasta true full 37 81f7f790-cb59-4485-b54a-e38cab90abe2 Summer Jams and Chillwave Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s a double secret topic episode as Ross and Birk discuss both the evolution of chillwave and the realities of Summer vacation. These topics serve as the basis for discussing two excellent albums that represent very different interpretations of the summer jam.

Albums Discussed

Midnight Mixtape by Origami Vato
Palmscapes by Hotel Pools

Related Links

Origami Vato on YouTube
Curveball: an Interview with Hotel Pools
WHAT IS CHILLWAVE? By GARDNSOUND

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/summer-jams-and-chilwave-di4HNeoE Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

It’s a double secret topic episode as Ross and Birk discuss both the evolution of chillwave and the realities of Summer vacation. These topics serve as the basis for discussing two excellent albums that represent very different interpretations of the summer jam.

Albums Discussed

Midnight Mixtape by Origami Vato
Palmscapes by Hotel Pools

Related Links

Origami Vato on YouTube
Curveball: an Interview with Hotel Pools
WHAT IS CHILLWAVE? By GARDNSOUND

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Summer Jams and Chillwave Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:38:58 It’s a double secret topic episode as Ross and Birk discuss both the evolution of chillwave and the realities of Summer vacation. These topics serve as the basis for discussing two excellent albums that represent very different interpretations of the summer jam. It’s a double secret topic episode as Ross and Birk discuss both the evolution of chillwave and the realities of Summer vacation. These topics serve as the basis for discussing two excellent albums that represent very different interpretations of the summer jam. synthwave, hip hop, vaporfunk, summer jams, vaporwave, chillwave, chillsynth, plunderphonics, vhs pop, late night lofi true full 36 d830baba-fb1a-4dad-a669-170c9555458c Ross Got a Dungeon Synth Cassette Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we dive into two very different dungeon synth albums. One, in this writer's opinion, tells the lonesome tale of an adventuring sea turtle. The other is an evocative blend of genres that serves as the soundtrack for the tabletop RPG of the same name. Both albums are excellent examples of the range of expression possible in a dungeon synth album. Check them out!

Albums Discussed

Shellbound by ulk
HDK 40 † Mörk Borg by GNOLL

Related Links

Museum Speelklok: A museum in Utrecht.
MÖRK BORG

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 5 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/ross-got-a-dungeon-synth-cassette-kCpEhgbS Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

In this episode, we dive into two very different dungeon synth albums. One, in this writer's opinion, tells the lonesome tale of an adventuring sea turtle. The other is an evocative blend of genres that serves as the soundtrack for the tabletop RPG of the same name. Both albums are excellent examples of the range of expression possible in a dungeon synth album. Check them out!

Albums Discussed

Shellbound by ulk
HDK 40 † Mörk Borg by GNOLL

Related Links

Museum Speelklok: A museum in Utrecht.
MÖRK BORG

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Ross Got a Dungeon Synth Cassette Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:55 In this episode, we dive into two very different dungeon synth albums. One, in this writer's opinion, tells the lonesome tale of an adventuring sea turtle. The other is an evocative blend of genres that serves as the soundtrack for the tabletop RPG of the same name. Both albums are excellent examples of the range of expression possible in a dungeon synth album. Check them out! In this episode, we dive into two very different dungeon synth albums. One, in this writer's opinion, tells the lonesome tale of an adventuring sea turtle. The other is an evocative blend of genres that serves as the soundtrack for the tabletop RPG of the same name. Both albums are excellent examples of the range of expression possible in a dungeon synth album. Check them out! doom, dungeon synth, soundtrack, rpg, ambient, mork borg, punk, synth, fantasy, electronic, hauntology, music, medieval ambient false full 35 18a9621b-3a6e-428e-b7aa-f323bf5e26b1 Toonami and Lofi with Noah Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Toonami began as a programming block on Cartoon Network, but quickly became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Its choice of shows and aesthetic influenced countless fans, artists, and producers. Instead of an aggressive macho outlook to match cartoons like Dragonball Z and Samurai Jack, it affected a chill, reassuring demeanor. Its mascot, a sardonic robot named TOM, gave inspirational speeches to viewers set to electronic music. That music along with music from some shows featured on Toonami, especially the legendary Samurai Champloo soundtrack, became important influences of lofi hip hop. Noah, the podcast ronin (and co-host of Thinking Too Much about Anime) fills in the details.

Connect with Noah!

Noah on Twitter
Noah on Twitch

Check out Noah's podcast, "Thinking Too Hard About Anime"

Twitter
Podcast

Music Sampled

Prayer by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Hammer by Pelican City aka Dangermouse
Strings by Tommy Guerrero
Broken Promise by Joe Boyd Vigil

Additional Music

Toonami - Space is the Place Music Video
Alien by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Dragon by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Arabic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Classic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Toonami: Deep Space Bass
Toonami Deep Space Bass OST 07 D & B Remix
YouTube Playlist of more rare/unreleased Toonami music
Toonami Muzik Playlist on Spotify

Related Links

Toonami Remastered
SlimD716's YouTube Channel
Toonami’s “Broken Promise [Dreams]” is Still A Millennial’s Spiritual in the Darkest of Days

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Noah C., Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/lofi-and-toonami-with-noah-kqM9ygKj Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Toonami began as a programming block on Cartoon Network, but quickly became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Its choice of shows and aesthetic influenced countless fans, artists, and producers. Instead of an aggressive macho outlook to match cartoons like Dragonball Z and Samurai Jack, it affected a chill, reassuring demeanor. Its mascot, a sardonic robot named TOM, gave inspirational speeches to viewers set to electronic music. That music along with music from some shows featured on Toonami, especially the legendary Samurai Champloo soundtrack, became important influences of lofi hip hop. Noah, the podcast ronin (and co-host of Thinking Too Much about Anime) fills in the details.

Connect with Noah!

Noah on Twitter
Noah on Twitch

Check out Noah's podcast, "Thinking Too Hard About Anime"

Twitter
Podcast

Music Sampled

Prayer by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Hammer by Pelican City aka Dangermouse
Strings by Tommy Guerrero
Broken Promise by Joe Boyd Vigil

Additional Music

Toonami - Space is the Place Music Video
Alien by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Dragon by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Arabic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Classic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Toonami: Deep Space Bass
Toonami Deep Space Bass OST 07 D & B Remix
YouTube Playlist of more rare/unreleased Toonami music
Toonami Muzik Playlist on Spotify

Related Links

Toonami Remastered
SlimD716's YouTube Channel
Toonami’s “Broken Promise [Dreams]” is Still A Millennial’s Spiritual in the Darkest of Days

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Toonami and Lofi with Noah Noah C., Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:45:39 Toonami began as a programming block on Cartoon Network, but quickly became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Its choice of shows and aesthetic influenced countless fans, artists, and producers. Instead of an aggressive macho outlook to match cartoons like Dragonball Z and Samurai Jack, it affected a chill, reassuring demeanor. Its mascot, a sardonic robot named TOM, gave inspirational speeches to viewers set to electronic music. That music along with music from some shows featured on Toonami, especially the legendary Samurai Champloo soundtrack, became important influences of lofi hip hop. Noah, the podcast ronin (and co-host of Thinking Too Much about Anime) fills in the details. Toonami began as a programming block on Cartoon Network, but quickly became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Its choice of shows and aesthetic influenced countless fans, artists, and producers. Instead of an aggressive macho outlook to match cartoons like Dragonball Z and Samurai Jack, it affected a chill, reassuring demeanor. Its mascot, a sardonic robot named TOM, gave inspirational speeches to viewers set to electronic music. That music along with music from some shows featured on Toonami, especially the legendary Samurai Champloo soundtrack, became important influences of lofi hip hop. Noah, the podcast ronin (and co-host of Thinking Too Much about Anime) fills in the details. hip hop, dbz, lofi, vaporwave, tommy guerrero, broken promises, cartoon network, lofi hop hop, hauntology, space ghost, adult swim, music, anime, toonami true full 34 a2985489-8e40-4b5b-9cd7-8bf7b10bb79e Learning 'Bout Lofi Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

The Lofi genre is often associated with mixes and 24/7 streams where listeners are exposed to an endless sequence of beats and jazz samples. However, as mentioned on our Patreon bonus episode on Lofi, we wanted to learn more about the genre by listening to albums. We’re starting with two very popular lofi artists, who regularly appear in discussions of the best artists and albums in the genre. Despite the cliché of lofi being formulaic, each of these artists brings a distinct sound to their work. It would be impossible to mistake the two. Join us and find out why.

Music Discussed

Neon Impasse by City Girl
transitions by jinsang

Related Links

“In the Internet Age it’s Very Important to Get Lucky As Your Grind:” An Interview with City Girl
All Ages of Geek: An Interview with City Girl
Vickysigh on Twitter
Jinsang Constructs A New Humanity on "Transitions"
r/MakingHipHop discussion on sampling
WhoSampled listing for Transitions
Lo-Fi Culture Presents: Jinsang! More than just a cup of tea.
Interview With Nostalgic Chill-Hop Producer JINSANG

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/learning-about-lo-fi-W4kNA1BM Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

The Lofi genre is often associated with mixes and 24/7 streams where listeners are exposed to an endless sequence of beats and jazz samples. However, as mentioned on our Patreon bonus episode on Lofi, we wanted to learn more about the genre by listening to albums. We’re starting with two very popular lofi artists, who regularly appear in discussions of the best artists and albums in the genre. Despite the cliché of lofi being formulaic, each of these artists brings a distinct sound to their work. It would be impossible to mistake the two. Join us and find out why.

Music Discussed

Neon Impasse by City Girl
transitions by jinsang

Related Links

“In the Internet Age it’s Very Important to Get Lucky As Your Grind:” An Interview with City Girl
All Ages of Geek: An Interview with City Girl
Vickysigh on Twitter
Jinsang Constructs A New Humanity on "Transitions"
r/MakingHipHop discussion on sampling
WhoSampled listing for Transitions
Lo-Fi Culture Presents: Jinsang! More than just a cup of tea.
Interview With Nostalgic Chill-Hop Producer JINSANG

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Learning 'Bout Lofi Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:35:09 The Lofi genre is often associated with mixes and 24/7 streams where listeners are exposed to an endless sequence of beats and jazz samples. However, as mentioned on our Patreon bonus episode on Lofi, we wanted to learn more about the genre by listening to albums. We’re starting with two very popular lofi artists, who regularly appear in discussions of the best artists and albums in the genre. Despite the cliché of lofi being formulaic, each of these artists brings a distinct sound to their work. It would be impossible to mistake the two. Join us and find out why. The Lofi genre is often associated with mixes and 24/7 streams where listeners are exposed to an endless sequence of beats and jazz samples. However, as mentioned on our Patreon bonus episode on Lofi, we wanted to learn more about the genre by listening to albums. We’re starting with two very popular lofi artists, who regularly appear in discussions of the best artists and albums in the genre. Despite the cliché of lofi being formulaic, each of these artists brings a distinct sound to their work. It would be impossible to mistake the two. Join us and find out why. lofi, ambient, lofi hip-hop, boom bap, vaporwave, beats, vickysigh, plunderphonics, jazz, jinsang, hip-hop, relax and study, chillhop, city girl true full 33 737b204a-f8a6-482c-afeb-5eafac2700d6 Shopping for Post-Mallsoft Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Like other vaporwave subgenres, mallsoft has evolved since its creation. Initially defined by sampling and reverb, new mallsoft albums drift towards exploring new compositions and themes. While actual shopping malls are sliding into the dustbin of history, the idea of mall ambiance lingers with us. The essence of mallsoft transcends the physicality of shopping malls. Banal commercial architecture with powerful HVAC, weird acoustics, and a genial indifference to human emotions will remain with us long after the last shopping mall is torn down. New mallsoft seeks to capture that essence.

Music Discussed

4D Gradients by ロップMALL
ＡＣＡＤＥＭＹby Hallmark '87

Related Links

ロップMALL on Bandcamp
A T R I U M by Hallmark '87 on Rate Your Music

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/shopping-for-post-mallsoft-079Y6sln Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

Like other vaporwave subgenres, mallsoft has evolved since its creation. Initially defined by sampling and reverb, new mallsoft albums drift towards exploring new compositions and themes. While actual shopping malls are sliding into the dustbin of history, the idea of mall ambiance lingers with us. The essence of mallsoft transcends the physicality of shopping malls. Banal commercial architecture with powerful HVAC, weird acoustics, and a genial indifference to human emotions will remain with us long after the last shopping mall is torn down. New mallsoft seeks to capture that essence.

Music Discussed

4D Gradients by ロップMALL
ＡＣＡＤＥＭＹby Hallmark '87

Related Links

ロップMALL on Bandcamp
A T R I U M by Hallmark '87 on Rate Your Music

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

]]> Shopping for Post-Mallsoft Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:04 Like other vaporwave subgenres, mallsoft has evolved since its creation. Initially defined by sampling and reverb, new mallsoft albums drift towards exploring new compositions and themes. While actual shopping malls are sliding into the dustbin of history, the idea of mall ambiance lingers with us. The essence of mallsoft transcends the physicality of shopping malls. Like other vaporwave subgenres, mallsoft has evolved since its creation. Initially defined by sampling and reverb, new mallsoft albums drift towards exploring new compositions and themes. While actual shopping malls are sliding into the dustbin of history, the idea of mall ambiance lingers with us. The essence of mallsoft transcends the physicality of shopping malls. dark ambient, brutalism, brutalist, lofi, ambient, architecture, consumerism, vaporwave, mallsoft, hauntology, post-mallsoft, post-vaporwave, music true full 32 0460e4e7-4649-4a83-9bb7-d9306a4c3fd5 Spring Cleaning: Dark Ambient Between Bandcamp and YouTube, we get recommended a lot of music courtesy of the algorithm. In this episode, we discuss a selection of three such recommendations. All three feature rich and varied ambient soundscapes, but each tackle the genre from their unique perspective. Join us as we conduct some spring cleaning on our recommendations and feel free to share your own!

Music Discussed

Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse on Bandcamp
Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - Kaiju Sarcophagus
Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - Dead Dreamer Tapes
Seraphim by How To Disappear Completely
Kosmobushir by ANIHILA

Related Links

Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse on YouTube
Polish ambient collective How to Disappear Completely released ‘Mer de Revs II’
Interview with Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/spring-cleaning-dark-ambient-FOug3PSW Between Bandcamp and YouTube, we get recommended a lot of music courtesy of the algorithm. In this episode, we discuss a selection of three such recommendations. All three feature rich and varied ambient soundscapes, but each tackle the genre from their unique perspective. Join us as we conduct some spring cleaning on our recommendations and feel free to share your own!

Music Discussed

Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse on Bandcamp
Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - Kaiju Sarcophagus
Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - Dead Dreamer Tapes
Seraphim by How To Disappear Completely
Kosmobushir by ANIHILA

Related Links

Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse on YouTube
Polish ambient collective How to Disappear Completely released ‘Mer de Revs II’
Interview with Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

]]> Spring Cleaning: Dark Ambient Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:23 Between Bandcamp and YouTube, we get recommended a lot of music courtesy of the algorithm. In this episode, we discuss a selection of three such recommendations. All three feature rich and varied ambient soundscapes, but each tackle the genre from their unique perspective. Join us as we conduct some spring cleaning on our recommendations and feel free to share your own! Between Bandcamp and YouTube, we get recommended a lot of music courtesy of the algorithm. In this episode, we discuss a selection of three such recommendations. All three feature rich and varied ambient soundscapes, but each tackle the genre from their unique perspective. Join us as we conduct some spring cleaning on our recommendations and feel free to share your own! dark ambient, sci-fi horror, science fiction, lo-fi, melancholy, ambient, space ambient, ethereal, solaris, drone ambient, hauntology, alien, shoegaze true full 31 cc868829-6b48-416e-91c4-07f51b810586 The Music of Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

The unique blend of despair and hope present in the work of post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) makes their music more relevant and poignant than ever. We discuss our experiences with and love for the music of GY!BE and share our thoughts on their tremendous new album, G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Spoilers: We loved it.

Albums Discussed

G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed You! Black Emperor on Bandcamp

Related Links

Godspeed You! Black Emperor: 'You make music for the king and his court, or for the serfs outside the walls'
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – the full transcript
GY!BE Interview in The Wire, May 2000, by David Keenan
The apocalyptic future is now on Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Luciferian Towers
GY!BE on the Internet Archive
Fan Anecdote of GY!BE Live Show
28 Days Later - Jim's rampage

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Night Clerk Radio on Twitter
Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-godspeed-you-black-emperor-eJRzSg72 Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

The unique blend of despair and hope present in the work of post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) makes their music more relevant and poignant than ever. We discuss our experiences with and love for the music of GY!BE and share our thoughts on their tremendous new album, G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Spoilers: We loved it.

Albums Discussed

G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed You! Black Emperor on Bandcamp

Related Links

Godspeed You! Black Emperor: 'You make music for the king and his court, or for the serfs outside the walls'
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – the full transcript
GY!BE Interview in The Wire, May 2000, by David Keenan
The apocalyptic future is now on Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Luciferian Towers
GY!BE on the Internet Archive
Fan Anecdote of GY!BE Live Show
28 Days Later - Jim's rampage

Credits

Music by: 2Mello  
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
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]]> The Music of Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:33:33 The unique blend of despair and hope present in the work of post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) makes their music more relevant and poignant than ever. We discuss our experiences with and love for the music of GY!BE and share our thoughts on their tremendous new album, G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Spoilers: We loved it. The unique blend of despair and hope present in the work of post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) makes their music more relevant and poignant than ever. We discuss our experiences with and love for the music of GY!BE and share our thoughts on their tremendous new album, G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Spoilers: We loved it. experimental rock, gy!be, post rock, godspeed you! black emperor, gybe true full 30 82e8f696-113d-4c51-af8f-0fff47f21339 Video Game Vaporwave: R23X and Equip Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

In terms of hours listened, video game music probably wins for every generation that came of age with a game console in the house. It's no surprise then that new artists use video game music as a starting point for their work - not merely remixing or imitating but building upon it. On this episode we listen to two fantastic video game inspired albums and discuss our own experiences with video game soundtracks. Stay Awhile and Listen!

Albums Discussed

OST​(​1​)​.​rar by R23X
CURSEBREAKER X by Equip

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An Interview with Marc Junker AKA R23X
R23X - SOUND_TRACK ~ [MP3].torrent Music Video
Equip (Kevin Hein) Interview For Bandcamp - Full Transcript
CHILLIN' IN THE PAD (Episode #002​) - Equip

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]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/video-game-vaporwave-r23x-and-equip-jb81UNjv Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

In terms of hours listened, video game music probably wins for every generation that came of age with a game console in the house. It's no surprise then that new artists use video game music as a starting point for their work - not merely remixing or imitating but building upon it. On this episode we listen to two fantastic video game inspired albums and discuss our own experiences with video game soundtracks. Stay Awhile and Listen!

Albums Discussed

OST​(​1​)​.​rar by R23X
CURSEBREAKER X by Equip

Related Links

An Interview with Marc Junker AKA R23X
R23X - SOUND_TRACK ~ [MP3].torrent Music Video
Equip (Kevin Hein) Interview For Bandcamp - Full Transcript
CHILLIN' IN THE PAD (Episode #002​) - Equip

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]]> Video Game Vaporwave: R23X and Equip Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:33:02 In terms of hours listened, video game music probably wins for every generation that came of age with a game console in the house. It's no surprise then that new artists use video game music as a starting point for their work - not merely remixing or imitating but building upon it. On this episode we listen to two fantastic video game inspired albums and discuss our own experiences with video game soundtracks. Stay Awhile and Listen! In terms of hours listened, video game music probably wins for every generation that came of age with a game console in the house. It's no surprise then that new artists use video game music as a starting point for their work - not merely remixing or imitating but building upon it. On this episode we listen to two fantastic video game inspired albums and discuss our own experiences with video game soundtracks. Stay Awhile and Listen! avant-garde, soundtrack, lo-fi, chiptunes, rpg, vhs, vaporwave, video games, video game soundtracks, plunderphonics, experimental, glitch, 16-bit true full 29 daa5634f-f99c-49d3-a5ea-1abd8882471a Foundational Dark Jazz Bands Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

Dark Jazz can be droning, languid, and brooding - the music of smoky and quiet bars, of desperate people lost in themselves, of mystery and regret. And we're back listening to it again, this time examining two bands both of whom are deeply linked to the genre as they've been producing excellent dark jazz episodes for decades. We dig into two of their recent albums and share our thoughts.

Albums Discussed

Ramsès Redoute by The Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones
Patchouli Blue by Bohren & Der Club Of Gore

Related Links

An Interview With Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones
Step Right Up: Dale Cooper Quartet
Elevator Music: An Interview With Bohren & Der Club Of Gore
Bohren & Der Club Of Gore: "The End Of Humanity Has Never Sounded So Hopeless And Creepy

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]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/foundational-dark-jazz-bands-VK_x_Bg9 Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

Dark Jazz can be droning, languid, and brooding - the music of smoky and quiet bars, of desperate people lost in themselves, of mystery and regret. And we're back listening to it again, this time examining two bands both of whom are deeply linked to the genre as they've been producing excellent dark jazz episodes for decades. We dig into two of their recent albums and share our thoughts.

Albums Discussed

Ramsès Redoute by The Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones
Patchouli Blue by Bohren & Der Club Of Gore

Related Links

An Interview With Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones
Step Right Up: Dale Cooper Quartet
Elevator Music: An Interview With Bohren & Der Club Of Gore
Bohren & Der Club Of Gore: "The End Of Humanity Has Never Sounded So Hopeless And Creepy

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]]> Foundational Dark Jazz Bands Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:31:10 Dark Jazz can be droning, languid, brooding - the music of smoky and quiet bars, of desperate people lost in themselves, of mystery and regret. And we're back listening to it again, this time examining two bands both of whom are deeply linked to the genre as they've been producing excellent dark jazz episodes for decades. We dig into two of their recent albums and share our thoughts. Dark Jazz can be droning, languid, brooding - the music of smoky and quiet bars, of desperate people lost in themselves, of mystery and regret. And we're back listening to it again, this time examining two bands both of whom are deeply linked to the genre as they've been producing excellent dark jazz episodes for decades. We dig into two of their recent albums and share our thoughts. dark ambient, dale cooper quartet, ambient, twin peaks, future jazz, dale cooper, dark jazz, david lynch, doom jazz, jazz, film noir, bohren & der club of gore true full 28 850d9c33-7fe4-40af-8c90-1d909e8e61b9 Exploring Concept Albums from HDK Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

Heimat Der Katastrophe (HDK) is a DIY label managed by an artist collective in Milan. They produce a wide range of albums from genres described as "ambient punk, minimal-synth, dungeon-drone, wartime music and post-nuclear wave." On this episode, we discuss two of their recent releases: a classic dungeon synth album and a soundtrack for an Italian sci-fi tv-movie that never existed.

Albums Discussed

HDK 72 † La gabbia umana by A. Ralla
HDK 81 † Husk the mountains by Pontifferasmus

Related Links

13 Essential Italian Horror Soundtracks
Notebook Soundtrack Mix #10: The Black Belly of Giallo
How Do You Make Music For Giallo Films? Composer Curtis Heath Explains

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]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/exploring-concept-albums-from-hdk-eMH5KC__ Reminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradio

Heimat Der Katastrophe (HDK) is a DIY label managed by an artist collective in Milan. They produce a wide range of albums from genres described as "ambient punk, minimal-synth, dungeon-drone, wartime music and post-nuclear wave." On this episode, we discuss two of their recent releases: a classic dungeon synth album and a soundtrack for an Italian sci-fi tv-movie that never existed.

Albums Discussed

HDK 72 † La gabbia umana by A. Ralla
HDK 81 † Husk the mountains by Pontifferasmus

Related Links

13 Essential Italian Horror Soundtracks
Notebook Soundtrack Mix #10: The Black Belly of Giallo
How Do You Make Music For Giallo Films? Composer Curtis Heath Explains

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]]> Exploring Concept Albums from HDK Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:41 Heimat Der Katastrophe (HDK) is a DIY label managed by an artist collective in Milan. They produce a wide range of albums from genres described as "ambient punk, minimal-synth, dungeon-drone, wartime music and post-nuclear wave." On this episode, we discuss two of their recent releases: a classic dungeon synth album and a soundtrack for an Italian horror movie that never existed. Heimat Der Katastrophe (HDK) is a DIY label managed by an artist collective in Milan. They produce a wide range of albums from genres described as "ambient punk, minimal-synth, dungeon-drone, wartime music and post-nuclear wave." On this episode, we discuss two of their recent releases: a classic dungeon synth album and a soundtrack for an Italian horror movie that never existed. dark ambient, suspiria, dungeon synth, ambient, giallo, ambient punk, heimat der katastrophe, movie soundtracks, goblin, hdk, dungeon drone, italian horror true full 27 ef76086e-2707-41e0-b2a1-f93b2fcc5bce r/Vaporwave Best of 2020 News: The Night Clerk Radio Patreon is now live. You can check it out and support us at:

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You'll get bonus episodes, access to our community Discord, and much more as the Patreon continues to grow!

Each yeah, the vaporwave subreddit (r/vaporwave), compiles a list of their favorite albums of the year. For this episode, we checked out the "Best of 2020" albums and listened to as many of them as possible. We discuss our personal favorites from the list, but in reality they're all worth checking out.

Full Best of 2020 List

Albums Discussed

常夏 by desert sand feels warm at night
high society by luxury elite
O'discordia by w i n t e r q u i l t
Wii Fit 𝙃𝘿 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 by US Golf 95

Shout-Outs

Destination Spa by DATAGIRL
GAIA by Blank Banshee
喚起 by ｇｈ０ｓｔ
Midnight Store by Donor Lens
Thank You For Holding by Various Artists
1989 by haircuts for men
ΩMEGA MALL X by Limousine
liteware by FM Skyline

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
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]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/r-vaporwave-best-of-2020-JtSXaXrs News: The Night Clerk Radio Patreon is now live. You can check it out and support us at:

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You'll get bonus episodes, access to our community Discord, and much more as the Patreon continues to grow!

Each yeah, the vaporwave subreddit (r/vaporwave), compiles a list of their favorite albums of the year. For this episode, we checked out the "Best of 2020" albums and listened to as many of them as possible. We discuss our personal favorites from the list, but in reality they're all worth checking out.

Full Best of 2020 List

Albums Discussed

常夏 by desert sand feels warm at night
high society by luxury elite
O'discordia by w i n t e r q u i l t
Wii Fit 𝙃𝘿 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 by US Golf 95

Shout-Outs

Destination Spa by DATAGIRL
GAIA by Blank Banshee
喚起 by ｇｈ０ｓｔ
Midnight Store by Donor Lens
Thank You For Holding by Various Artists
1989 by haircuts for men
ΩMEGA MALL X by Limousine
liteware by FM Skyline

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]]> r/Vaporwave Best of 2020 Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:41:41 Each yeah, the vaporwave subreddit (r/vaporwave), compiles a list of their favorite albums of the year. For this episode, we checked out the "Best of 2020" albums and listened to as many of them as possible. We discuss our personal favorites from the list, but in reality they're all worth checking out. Each yeah, the vaporwave subreddit (r/vaporwave), compiles a list of their favorite albums of the year. For this episode, we checked out the "Best of 2020" albums and listened to as many of them as possible. We discuss our personal favorites from the list, but in reality they're all worth checking out. escapism, vaporwave, slushwave, chillwave, black metal, signalwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, vaportrap, hauntology, experimental, hypnagogic, blank banshee, post-vaporwave, reddit, r/vaporwave, late night lofi, video game music, broken transmission true full 26 f10201d5-1d52-44ef-b7c6-68801f85a777 Vaporwave and the Hyperreal Hyperreality, a term coined by Jean Baudrillard, is the point at which the real can no longer be easily distinguished from  fiction or simulation including simulations of realities that do not exist known as simulacra. The connection to vaporwave, a genre of music which seeks to induce nostalgia for eras that never existed, is immediately apparent.

On this topic episode we briefly introduce some of the ideas behind Baudrillard's hyperreality and discuss how we think they can be applied to vaporwave and its aesthetic goals.

Reading List
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Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
America by Jean Baudrillard
Faith in Fakes: Travels in Hyperreality by Umberto Eco, William Weaver

Additional Resources
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Baudrillard and Vaporwave: A Remixed Nostalgia
Culture Jamming: Hacking, Slashing, and Sniping in the Empire of Signs
Rick Roderick on Baudrillard - Fatal Strategies
Episode 124 ... Simulacra and Simulation on Philosophize This!
American Psycho, Baudrillard and the Postmodern Condition
Don’t Worry, These Gangly-armed Cartoons Are Here to Protect You From Big Tech
Comment: Vaporwave and the pop-art of the virtual plaza
Comment: “Distroid” – the muscular music of hi-DEF doom

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]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-and-the-hyperreal-jxdIhTpg Hyperreality, a term coined by Jean Baudrillard, is the point at which the real can no longer be easily distinguished from  fiction or simulation including simulations of realities that do not exist known as simulacra. The connection to vaporwave, a genre of music which seeks to induce nostalgia for eras that never existed, is immediately apparent.

On this topic episode we briefly introduce some of the ideas behind Baudrillard's hyperreality and discuss how we think they can be applied to vaporwave and its aesthetic goals.

Reading List
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Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
America by Jean Baudrillard
Faith in Fakes: Travels in Hyperreality by Umberto Eco, William Weaver

Additional Resources
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Baudrillard and Vaporwave: A Remixed Nostalgia
Culture Jamming: Hacking, Slashing, and Sniping in the Empire of Signs
Rick Roderick on Baudrillard - Fatal Strategies
Episode 124 ... Simulacra and Simulation on Philosophize This!
American Psycho, Baudrillard and the Postmodern Condition
Don’t Worry, These Gangly-armed Cartoons Are Here to Protect You From Big Tech
Comment: Vaporwave and the pop-art of the virtual plaza
Comment: “Distroid” – the muscular music of hi-DEF doom

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]]> Vaporwave and the Hyperreal Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:32:34 Hyperreality, a term coined by Jean Baudrillard, is the point at which the real can no longer be easily distinguished from  fiction or simulation including simulations of realities that do not exist known as simulacra. The connection to vaporwave, a genre of music which seeks to induce nostalgia for eras that never existed, is immediately apparent. On this topic episode we briefly introduce some of the ideas behind Baudrillard's hyperreality and discuss how we think they can be applied to vaporwave and its aesthetic goals. Hyperreality, a term coined by Jean Baudrillard, is the point at which the real can no longer be easily distinguished from  fiction or simulation including simulations of realities that do not exist known as simulacra. The connection to vaporwave, a genre of music which seeks to induce nostalgia for eras that never existed, is immediately apparent. On this topic episode we briefly introduce some of the ideas behind Baudrillard's hyperreality and discuss how we think they can be applied to vaporwave and its aesthetic goals. baudrillard, culture jamming, vaporwave, hyperreal, postmodernism, hyperreality, mallsoft, media criticism, hauntology, jean baudrillard, umberto eco, simulacra true full 25 1a8e1a8c-428f-49ca-b0e4-2bd8caa5f8ea Music and Lost Technologies Often, technology evolves at such a relentless pace that consumers may not be able to explore something's full potential before moving on to the next upgrade. In this episode, we dive into two artists who are linked by their common goal to produce novel audiovisual art using these abandoned technologies as both inspiration and instrument. Join us as we explore two very different slices of computer history.

Albums Discussed
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C​:​\​>DEFRAG by MASTER BOOT RECORD
Cyberspace Database by Fornax Void

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MASTER BOOT RECORD on Twitch
MASTER BOOT RECORD - Reddit AMA - 2018
“C​:​\​>DEFRAG” Review - Everything Is Noise
Fornax Void - Cyberspace Database Production Documentation
Fornax Void - Corporate Intranet Menu Music (Official Video)

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]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/music-and-lost-technologies-30PnCc0o Often, technology evolves at such a relentless pace that consumers may not be able to explore something's full potential before moving on to the next upgrade. In this episode, we dive into two artists who are linked by their common goal to produce novel audiovisual art using these abandoned technologies as both inspiration and instrument. Join us as we explore two very different slices of computer history.

Albums Discussed
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C​:​\​>DEFRAG by MASTER BOOT RECORD
Cyberspace Database by Fornax Void

Related Links
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MASTER BOOT RECORD on Twitch
MASTER BOOT RECORD - Reddit AMA - 2018
“C​:​\​>DEFRAG” Review - Everything Is Noise
Fornax Void - Cyberspace Database Production Documentation
Fornax Void - Corporate Intranet Menu Music (Official Video)

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
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Birk on Twitter
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]]> Music and Lost Technologies Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:45:14 Often, technology evolves at such a relentless pace that consumers may not be able to explore something's full potential before moving on to the next upgrade. In this episode, we dive into two artists who are linked by their common goal to produce novel audiovisual art using these abandoned technologies as both inspiration and instrument. Join us as we explore two very different slices of computer history. Often, technology evolves at such a relentless pace that consumers may not be able to explore something's full potential before moving on to the next upgrade. In this episode, we dive into two artists who are linked by their common goal to produce novel audiovisual art using these abandoned technologies as both inspiration and instrument. Join us as we explore two very different slices of computer history. synthwave, chiptune, cyberpunk, atmospheric, metal, ambient, semiconductorwave, lost technologies, cyberspace, classical, hauntology, darksynth, dreampunk true full 24 02e40e29-2215-40ce-b6a9-c97ec4a3f26e Yig - The Cryo Chamber Lovecraftian Collection Yig, this year's entry in Cryo Chamber's annual Lovecraft Collection, features over two hours of eclectic soundscapes and atmospheric music produced by a collaboration of some of the best dark ambient musicians. Join us as we dig into this masterful album and unpack some of our favorite parts. Don't forget the corn.

Albums Discussed
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Yig by Cryo Chamber Collaboration
Silent Hill 1 - Intro and Ending

Related Links
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Yig on YouTube Track 1
Yig on YouTube Track2
Yig | The H.P. Lovecraft Wiki
Dark Ambient of 2020 by Cryo Chamber
Our Hastur Episode with Caleb Stokes

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]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/yig-the-cryo-chamber-lovecraftian-collection-zLW40dnu Yig, this year's entry in Cryo Chamber's annual Lovecraft Collection, features over two hours of eclectic soundscapes and atmospheric music produced by a collaboration of some of the best dark ambient musicians. Join us as we dig into this masterful album and unpack some of our favorite parts. Don't forget the corn.

Albums Discussed
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Yig by Cryo Chamber Collaboration
Silent Hill 1 - Intro and Ending

Related Links
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Yig on YouTube Track 1
Yig on YouTube Track2
Yig | The H.P. Lovecraft Wiki
Dark Ambient of 2020 by Cryo Chamber
Our Hastur Episode with Caleb Stokes

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]]> Yig - The Cryo Chamber Lovecraftian Collection Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:38 Yig, this year's entry in Cryo Chamber's annual Lovecraft Collection, features over two hours of eclectic soundscapes and atmospheric music produced by a collaboration of some of the best dark ambient musicians. Join us as we dig into this masterful album and unpack some of our favorite parts. Don't forget the corn. Yig, this year's entry in Cryo Chamber's annual Lovecraft Collection, features over two hours of eclectic soundscapes and atmospheric music produced by a collaboration of some of the best dark ambient musicians. Join us as we dig into this masterful album and unpack some of our favorite parts. Don't forget the corn. dark ambient, ambient, drone, folk music, soundscapes, yig, field recordings, lovecraft, hp lovecraft true full 23 0c229401-c3b3-475a-9185-7bfb5886783c The Music of Unsolved Mysteries The chilling and eclectic soundtrack of Unsolved Mysteries is comprised of hundreds of hours of original music written during the show's decades long run. The theme song alone is renowned for its ability to frighten and unsettle young viewers of the show. In recent years, a small portion of this music has been curated and released as two records. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Stokes from The Mixed Six Podcast to discuss the music from these albums and share our personal experiences watching Unsolved Mysteries. Join us for an UPDATE!

Albums Discussed
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Unsolved Mysteries Volune One: Ghosts / Hauntings /The Unexplained
Unsolved Mysteries Volume Two: Bizarre Murders / UFOs/ The Unexplained
Unsolved Mysteries 2020 Netflix Intro

Where To Find Caleb
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Caleb on Twitter
Red Markets: A Game of Economic Horror
The Mixed Six Podcast

Related Links
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The Devil in music (an untold history of the Tritone)
Here's the Story Behind the Creepy Unsolved Mysteries Theme Song
March's Lost Legend of the Month: The Unsolved Mysteries "Update" Theme
Why is the 'Unsolved Mysteries' theme song so creepy?
An Interview with Composer Dan Alvarez

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
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]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Caleb Stokes, Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-unsolved-mysteries-u_lOukAl The chilling and eclectic soundtrack of Unsolved Mysteries is comprised of hundreds of hours of original music written during the show's decades long run. The theme song alone is renowned for its ability to frighten and unsettle young viewers of the show. In recent years, a small portion of this music has been curated and released as two records. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Stokes from The Mixed Six Podcast to discuss the music from these albums and share our personal experiences watching Unsolved Mysteries. Join us for an UPDATE!

Albums Discussed
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Unsolved Mysteries Volune One: Ghosts / Hauntings /The Unexplained
Unsolved Mysteries Volume Two: Bizarre Murders / UFOs/ The Unexplained
Unsolved Mysteries 2020 Netflix Intro

Where To Find Caleb
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Caleb on Twitter
Red Markets: A Game of Economic Horror
The Mixed Six Podcast

Related Links
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The Devil in music (an untold history of the Tritone)
Here's the Story Behind the Creepy Unsolved Mysteries Theme Song
March's Lost Legend of the Month: The Unsolved Mysteries "Update" Theme
Why is the 'Unsolved Mysteries' theme song so creepy?
An Interview with Composer Dan Alvarez

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell  
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
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]]> The Music of Unsolved Mysteries Caleb Stokes, Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:37:01 The chilling and eclectic soundtrack of Unsolved Mysteries is comprised of hundreds of hours of original music written during the show's decades long run. The theme song alone is renowned for its ability to frighten and unsettle young viewers of the show. In recent years, a small portion of this music has been curated and released as two records. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Stokes from The Mixed Six Podcast to discuss the music from these albums and share our personal experiences watching Unsolved Mysteries. Join us for an UPDATE! The chilling and eclectic soundtrack of Unsolved Mysteries is comprised of hundreds of hours of original music written during the show's decades long run. The theme song alone is renowned for its ability to frighten and unsettle young viewers of the show. In recent years, a small portion of this music has been curated and released as two records. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Stokes from The Mixed Six Podcast to discuss the music from these albums and share our personal experiences watching Unsolved Mysteries. Join us for an UPDATE! synthwave, dark ambient, 90s synth, dark synth, robert stack, unsolved mysteries, vaporwave, hauntology, 90s television, television soundtracks, tritone, darksynth true full 22 b5557a40-9d9d-4076-9ae5-5d2b066ae2e7 Vaporwave for the Holidays Christmas, particularly in the US, has become a yearly affair of seasonal pop music and rampant consumerism. Fortunately for us, this makes it the perfect target for vaporwave and mallsoft, where critiquing capitalism by manipulating pop music is the standard fare. This, combined with the ever-present themes of hauntology and nostalgia, means we have a lot to discuss. So, grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage and join us as we cover two albums that apply a vaporwave lens to Christmas music.

Albums Discussed
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FANTASY☆DELUXE CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Christmastime at North Hills Mall by Vacation Bible School

Related Links
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What makes a song sound like Christmas? By Adam Neely
"Christmastime at North Hills Mall" -- Visual Experience Album
Christmas Creep

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]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vaporwave-for-the-holidays-qUbKvgYp Christmas, particularly in the US, has become a yearly affair of seasonal pop music and rampant consumerism. Fortunately for us, this makes it the perfect target for vaporwave and mallsoft, where critiquing capitalism by manipulating pop music is the standard fare. This, combined with the ever-present themes of hauntology and nostalgia, means we have a lot to discuss. So, grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage and join us as we cover two albums that apply a vaporwave lens to Christmas music.

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FANTASY☆DELUXE CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Christmastime at North Hills Mall by Vacation Bible School

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What makes a song sound like Christmas? By Adam Neely
"Christmastime at North Hills Mall" -- Visual Experience Album
Christmas Creep

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]]> Vaporwave for the Holidays Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:37:33 Christmas, particularly in the US, has become a yearly affair of seasonal pop music and rampant consumerism. Fortunately for us, this makes it the perfect target for vaporwave and mallsoft, where critiquing capitalism by manipulating pop music is the standard fare. This, combined with the ever-present themes of hauntology and nostalgia, means we have a lot to discuss. So, grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage and join us as we cover two albums that apply a vaporwave lens to Christmas music. Christmas, particularly in the US, has become a yearly affair of seasonal pop music and rampant consumerism. Fortunately for us, this makes it the perfect target for vaporwave and mallsoft, where critiquing capitalism by manipulating pop music is the standard fare. This, combined with the ever-present themes of hauntology and nostalgia, means we have a lot to discuss. So, grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage and join us as we cover two albums that apply a vaporwave lens to Christmas music. christmas music, slowjams, lofi, vaporwave, christmas, signalwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology, holiday music, home alone 2, field recordings, holidays, broken transmission, nostalgia true full 21 28cf9171-a946-407f-b22b-93b95d125ae8 The Music of Jet Set Radio Intersection of multiple influential elements - Jet Set Radio introduced a generation of gamers to new styles of music and art, a legacy still felt today. It gave us an alternative to the forever war narrative of most games, a world where violence and greed is defeated by art. It’s hopeful, a model for utopian praxis. Despite its flaws, JSR had a vision. This vision affected countless artists, musicians, and game designers.

Even if you’ve never heard of this game or the Dreamcast, this soundtrack is worth listening to. It’s an eclectic album but everything fits together to create a union of funk, rock, house, techno and hip hop you can nod your head to. It stands on its own. We will probably never get another Jet Set Radio game but that’s fine. This represents the best spirit of its era and it still slaps today.

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Jet Set Radio Soundtrack
Jet Set Radio Future Soundtrack
Memories Of Tokyo​-​To: An Ode To Jet Set Radio by 2 Mello

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So I've Finally Played... Jet Set Radio & Future (+Hover)
Jet Set Radio | LIVE
Jet Set Radio, Splatoon and Identity
List of tracks in Jet Set Radio

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]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-jet-set-radio-SNQSRXYK Intersection of multiple influential elements - Jet Set Radio introduced a generation of gamers to new styles of music and art, a legacy still felt today. It gave us an alternative to the forever war narrative of most games, a world where violence and greed is defeated by art. It’s hopeful, a model for utopian praxis. Despite its flaws, JSR had a vision. This vision affected countless artists, musicians, and game designers.

Even if you’ve never heard of this game or the Dreamcast, this soundtrack is worth listening to. It’s an eclectic album but everything fits together to create a union of funk, rock, house, techno and hip hop you can nod your head to. It stands on its own. We will probably never get another Jet Set Radio game but that’s fine. This represents the best spirit of its era and it still slaps today.

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Jet Set Radio Soundtrack
Jet Set Radio Future Soundtrack
Memories Of Tokyo​-​To: An Ode To Jet Set Radio by 2 Mello

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So I've Finally Played... Jet Set Radio & Future (+Hover)
Jet Set Radio | LIVE
Jet Set Radio, Splatoon and Identity
List of tracks in Jet Set Radio

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]]> The Music of Jet Set Radio Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:34:48 Intersection of multiple influential elements - Jet Set Radio introduced a generation of gamers to new styles of music and art, a legacy still felt today. Even if you’ve never heard of this game or the Dreamcast, this soundtrack is worth listening to. It’s an eclectic album but everything fits together to create a union of funk, rock, house, techno and hip hop you can nod your head to. It stands on its own. We will probably never get another Jet Set Radio game but that’s fine. This represents the best spirit of its era and it still slaps today. Intersection of multiple influential elements - Jet Set Radio introduced a generation of gamers to new styles of music and art, a legacy still felt today. Even if you’ve never heard of this game or the Dreamcast, this soundtrack is worth listening to. It’s an eclectic album but everything fits together to create a union of funk, rock, house, techno and hip hop you can nod your head to. It stands on its own. We will probably never get another Jet Set Radio game but that’s fine. This represents the best spirit of its era and it still slaps today. tokyo-to, big beat, dreamcast, video game soundtracks, hideki naganuma, 2mello, jet set radio, jet set radio future, jet grind radio, dragula, lost futures true full 20 6a1689e8-77e8-47aa-bb07-4e7080746f4f The Weather Channel and Vaporwave The smooth jazz soundtrack and automated aesthetic featured on The Weather Channel in the mid-90's has been finding its way into vaporwave and internet art for nearly a decade. It represents a kind of forgotten nostalgia for calmer times. In this episode we talk about how this music came to be, it's relationship to vaporwave, and its impact on our memories of The Weather Channel.

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ATMOSPHERES 第1 by Eco Virtual
Sunday Television by 猫 シ Corp.
WMCC Weather Channel by Morris County Meteorological Team

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The Weather Channel Classics - Trammell Starks
The Weather Channel's 'Smooth Jazz' Strikes Chord with Viewers
The Weather Channel’s Soothing Music: Millennial Rebellion
RetroWeatherChannel on Twitch
A look back: Weather Channel graphics of the past

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]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk MacBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-weather-channel-and-vaporwave-_ZCJbC2u The smooth jazz soundtrack and automated aesthetic featured on The Weather Channel in the mid-90's has been finding its way into vaporwave and internet art for nearly a decade. It represents a kind of forgotten nostalgia for calmer times. In this episode we talk about how this music came to be, it's relationship to vaporwave, and its impact on our memories of The Weather Channel.

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ATMOSPHERES 第1 by Eco Virtual
Sunday Television by 猫 シ Corp.
WMCC Weather Channel by Morris County Meteorological Team

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The Weather Channel Classics - Trammell Starks
The Weather Channel's 'Smooth Jazz' Strikes Chord with Viewers
The Weather Channel’s Soothing Music: Millennial Rebellion
RetroWeatherChannel on Twitch
A look back: Weather Channel graphics of the past

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]]> The Weather Channel and Vaporwave Ross Payton, Birk MacBirkinson 00:35:10 The smooth jazz soundtrack and automated aesthetic featured on The Weather Channel in the mid-90's has been finding its way into vaporwave and internet art for nearly a decade. It represents a kind of forgotten nostalgia for calmer times. In this episode we talk about how this music came to be, it's relationship to vaporwave, and its impact on our memories of The Weather Channel. The smooth jazz soundtrack and automated aesthetic featured on The Weather Channel in the mid-90's has been finding its way into vaporwave and internet art for nearly a decade. It represents a kind of forgotten nostalgia for calmer times. In this episode we talk about how this music came to be, it's relationship to vaporwave, and its impact on our memories of The Weather Channel. smooth jazz, vaporwave, plunderphonics, hauntology, weathersoft, climatewave, the weather channel, nostalgia true full 19 775a8ba8-ea15-474d-9125-3d775404acef The Quake Soundtrack The Quake soundtrack, written and performed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, is as dark and atmospheric as the game itself. Its blend of industrial, dark ambient, and drone is rich and textured, marking a step forward for video game soundtracks. In this episode, we talk about the impact of Quake on our musical tastes and discuss the album in detail.

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Quake Soundtrack Vinyl Release

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NIN Wiki Entry: The Quake Soundtrack
Carmack and McGee's lost essay on the soundtrack.

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]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-quake-soundtrack-rctoZrRe The Quake soundtrack, written and performed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, is as dark and atmospheric as the game itself. Its blend of industrial, dark ambient, and drone is rich and textured, marking a step forward for video game soundtracks. In this episode, we talk about the impact of Quake on our musical tastes and discuss the album in detail.

Music Discussed
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Quake Soundtrack Vinyl Release

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NIN Wiki Entry: The Quake Soundtrack
Carmack and McGee's lost essay on the soundtrack.

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]]> The Quake Soundtrack Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:38:41 The Quake soundtrack, written and performed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, is as dark and atmospheric as the game itself. Its blend of industrial, dark ambient, and drone is rich and textured, marking a step forward for video game soundtracks. In this episode, we talk about the impact of Quake on our musical tastes and discuss the album in detail. The Quake soundtrack, written and performed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, is as dark and atmospheric as the game itself. Its blend of industrial, dark ambient, and drone is rich and textured, marking a step forward for video game soundtracks. In this episode, we talk about the impact of Quake on our musical tastes and discuss the album in detail. dark ambient, trent reznor, vaporwave, video games, quake, hauntology, nine inch nails, soundtracks, music true full 18 d2289177-c085-4a1e-b2c9-12ac0f663da8 The Music of John Carpenter: Lost Themes John Carpenter is responsible for some of the most iconic horror movies of all time. These movies are famous for both their visual imagery and compelling soundtracks, many of which Carpenter wrote and performed himself. Since "retiring" from filmmaking, Carpenter has gone on to produce two albums, Lost Themes I and II. These albums offer an excellent introduction to Carpenter's influential sound and sheer mastery at producing evocative and thematic music. In this episode, we talk about Carpenter's influences, his music and unique sound, and his lasting influence on the genre of synthwave.

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Lost Themes by John Carpenter
Lost Themes II by John Carpenter
Anthology: Movie Themes 1974​-​1998 by John Carpenter

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Look, John Carpenter Just Wants to Make Music, OK?
John Carpenter Talks To Us About Playing Music
John Carpenter: The Horror Master
John Carpenter on the Music That Made Him a Horror Icon
Sound On Sound: John Carpenter
The Synth Sounds of John Carpenter by Reverb

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]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/the-music-of-john-carpenter-lost-themes-i-and-ii-ck72QfKU John Carpenter is responsible for some of the most iconic horror movies of all time. These movies are famous for both their visual imagery and compelling soundtracks, many of which Carpenter wrote and performed himself. Since "retiring" from filmmaking, Carpenter has gone on to produce two albums, Lost Themes I and II. These albums offer an excellent introduction to Carpenter's influential sound and sheer mastery at producing evocative and thematic music. In this episode, we talk about Carpenter's influences, his music and unique sound, and his lasting influence on the genre of synthwave.

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Lost Themes by John Carpenter
Lost Themes II by John Carpenter
Anthology: Movie Themes 1974​-​1998 by John Carpenter

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Look, John Carpenter Just Wants to Make Music, OK?
John Carpenter Talks To Us About Playing Music
John Carpenter: The Horror Master
John Carpenter on the Music That Made Him a Horror Icon
Sound On Sound: John Carpenter
The Synth Sounds of John Carpenter by Reverb

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]]> The Music of John Carpenter: Lost Themes Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:41:01 John Carpenter is responsible for some of the most iconic horror movies of all time. These movies are famous for both their visual imagery and compelling soundtracks, many of which Carpenter wrote and performed himself. Since "retiring" from filmmaking, Carpenter has gone on to produce two albums, Lost Themes I and II. These albums offer an excellent introduction to Carpenter's influential sound and sheer mastery at producing evocative and thematic music. In this episode, we talk about Carpenter's influences, his music and unique sound, and his lasting influence on the genre of synthwave. John Carpenter is responsible for some of the most iconic horror movies of all time. These movies are famous for both their visual imagery and compelling soundtracks, many of which Carpenter wrote and performed himself. Since "retiring" from filmmaking, Carpenter has gone on to produce two albums, Lost Themes I and II. These albums offer an excellent introduction to Carpenter's influential sound and sheer mastery at producing evocative and thematic music. In this episode, we talk about Carpenter's influences, his music and unique sound, and his lasting influence on the genre of synthwave. synthwave, dark ambient, horror movies, john carpenter, halloween, movie soundtracks true full 17 c9130ef7-0ae9-4230-b79c-634d4d83491f What is Muzakcore? Corporate Mixtape and Home Have you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave.

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Corporate Mixtape by 猫 シ Corp. & Donovan Hikaru
Home: Complete Edition by PrismCorp Virtual Enterprises
ClearSkies: Complete Edition by PrismCorp Virtual Enterprises

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/r/Vaporwave wiki on Muzakcore
Adam Neely's Video Essay on The Girl from Ipanema
Yamaha MIDI Library used on ClearSkies

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/what-is-muzakcore-corporate-mixtape-and-home-bQkJVSrk Have you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave.

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Corporate Mixtape by 猫 シ Corp. & Donovan Hikaru
Home: Complete Edition by PrismCorp Virtual Enterprises
ClearSkies: Complete Edition by PrismCorp Virtual Enterprises

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/r/Vaporwave wiki on Muzakcore
Adam Neely's Video Essay on The Girl from Ipanema
Yamaha MIDI Library used on ClearSkies

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]]> What is Muzakcore? Corporate Mixtape and Home Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:44:02 Have you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave. Have you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave. muzakcore, vaporwave, mallsoft, vektroid, catsystemcorp, music true full 16 0e11fc8d-d4f4-494b-962f-c64b2b503c62 Ya Like Dark Jazz? Anthropocene and Ghost Inspired by the positive reception received by Miles to Midnight we decided to dig deeper into the genre of dark jazz. Dark jazz combines noir instrumentation with the cinematic sensibilities of dark ambient to produce music that is evocative and moody. We discuss two albums that take dark jazz and move in a funerary direction with haunting effectiveness. Come listen with us!

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Anthropocene by Dead Melodies & Zenjungle
Ghost by Blackmole

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Dark Jazz Suggestion - Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation
Dark Jazz Suggestion - The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Dark Jazz Suggestion - Dale Cooper Quartet
Arkady Severny - Wikipedia

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]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:00:13 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/ya-like-dark-jazz-anthropocene-and-ghost-ZC_BWpLb Inspired by the positive reception received by Miles to Midnight we decided to dig deeper into the genre of dark jazz. Dark jazz combines noir instrumentation with the cinematic sensibilities of dark ambient to produce music that is evocative and moody. We discuss two albums that take dark jazz and move in a funerary direction with haunting effectiveness. Come listen with us!

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Anthropocene by Dead Melodies & Zenjungle
Ghost by Blackmole

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Dark Jazz Suggestion - Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation
Dark Jazz Suggestion - The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Dark Jazz Suggestion - Dale Cooper Quartet
Arkady Severny - Wikipedia

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]]> Ya Like Dark Jazz? Anthropocene and Ghost Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:30:17 Inspired by the positive reception received by Miles to Midnight we decided to dig deeper into the genre of dark jazz. Dark jazz combines noir instrumentation with the cinematic sensibilities of dark ambient to produce music that is evocative and moody. We discuss two albums that take dark jazz and move in a funerary direction with haunting effectiveness. Come listen with us! Inspired by the positive reception received by Miles to Midnight we decided to dig deeper into the genre of dark jazz. Dark jazz combines noir instrumentation with the cinematic sensibilities of dark ambient to produce music that is evocative and moody. We discuss two albums that take dark jazz and move in a funerary direction with haunting effectiveness. Come listen with us! dark ambient, cryo chamber, dark jazz, hauntology, post rock, music true full 15 75cd9818-4916-4808-bdd8-4e3100922852 Dream Catalogue and Dreampunk: NEW and Mount To Nothing Dream Catalogue is one of the oldest and most prolific record labels for vaporwave and beyond. Their founder, Hong Kong Express (HKE), has commented excessively (and sometimes controversially) on the future of the genre and how it should continue to evolve. In this episode, we talk about Dream Catalogue and what importance genre has, if any. We then discuss two recent albums released on the Dream Catalogue label.

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NEW by CVLTVRE
Mount To Nothing by Sangam

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Dreampunk: The Soundtrack To Dreams
Vapor Memory
The Statement — on the future of Dream Catalogue and the dreampunk scene
Upfront 066 / Dream Catalogue
ASK CVLTVRE ANYTHING from r/vaporwave

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]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:00:04 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dream-catalogue-and-dreampunk-new-and-mount-to-nothing-6WU9y0z5 Dream Catalogue is one of the oldest and most prolific record labels for vaporwave and beyond. Their founder, Hong Kong Express (HKE), has commented excessively (and sometimes controversially) on the future of the genre and how it should continue to evolve. In this episode, we talk about Dream Catalogue and what importance genre has, if any. We then discuss two recent albums released on the Dream Catalogue label.

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NEW by CVLTVRE
Mount To Nothing by Sangam

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Dreampunk: The Soundtrack To Dreams
Vapor Memory
The Statement — on the future of Dream Catalogue and the dreampunk scene
Upfront 066 / Dream Catalogue
ASK CVLTVRE ANYTHING from r/vaporwave

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]]> Dream Catalogue and Dreampunk: NEW and Mount To Nothing Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:39:21 Dream Catalogue is one of the oldest and most prolific record labels for vaporwave and beyond. Their founder, Hong Kong Express (HKE), has commented excessively (and sometimes controversially) on the future of the genre and how it should continue to evolve. In this episode, we talk about Dream Catalogue and what importance genre has, if any. We then discuss two recent albums released on the Dream Catalogue label. Dream Catalogue is one of the oldest and most prolific record labels for vaporwave and beyond. Their founder, Hong Kong Express (HKE), has commented excessively (and sometimes controversially) on the future of the genre and how it should continue to evolve. In this episode, we talk about Dream Catalogue and what importance genre has, if any. We then discuss two recent albums released on the Dream Catalogue label. dark ambient, vaporwave, dream catalogue, music, dreampunk true full 14 c0400c72-b91d-4836-bad0-66bfbc5db078 Finding New Music: Extra Breezy and Smoker's Lounge Deluxe How do you find new music? For some, this can be a difficult question as the landscape of music distribution continues to evolve. In this episode, we talk about some of ways we scour the Internet for new albums and artists. Even better, we get to listen to two new albums recommended to us by Ronny from Vaporspace StL. Join us as we discuss these two excellent albums and let us know how you find new music!

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Extra Breezy by Bonus Points
Smoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines

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Find more music at Vaporspace StL
July 12, 1979: 'The Night Disco Died' — Or Didn't
Strings Attached: How Symphonic Soul Scored Big In The 70s

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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:00:11 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/finding-new-music-extra-breezy-and-smokers-lounge-deluxe-HjogGOEk How do you find new music? For some, this can be a difficult question as the landscape of music distribution continues to evolve. In this episode, we talk about some of ways we scour the Internet for new albums and artists. Even better, we get to listen to two new albums recommended to us by Ronny from Vaporspace StL. Join us as we discuss these two excellent albums and let us know how you find new music!

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Extra Breezy by Bonus Points
Smoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines

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Find more music at Vaporspace StL
July 12, 1979: 'The Night Disco Died' — Or Didn't
Strings Attached: How Symphonic Soul Scored Big In The 70s

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]]> Finding New Music: Extra Breezy and Smoker's Lounge Deluxe Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:37:32 How do you find new music? For some, this can be a difficult question as the landscape of music distribution continues to evolve. In this episode, we talk about some of ways we scour the Internet for new albums and artists. Even better, we get to listen to two new albums recommended to us by Ronny from Vaporspace StL. Join us as we discuss these two excellent albums and let us know how you find new music! How do you find new music? For some, this can be a difficult question as the landscape of music distribution continues to evolve. In this episode, we talk about some of ways we scour the Internet for new albums and artists. Even better, we get to listen to two new albums recommended to us by Ronny from Vaporspace StL. Join us as we discuss these two excellent albums and let us know how you find new music! future funk, vaporwave, plunderphonics, bandcamp, music true full 13 88fdd1bd-5bf0-4a1c-b9d6-8d04aab7e0fc Horror Video Games with Bridget! This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making horror video games. Great games, like those we discuss, create an atmosphere of dread and anticipation while keeping the player engaged without becoming fatigued. The developers, working alongside composers and sound designers, must carefully balance these cycles of tension and release. Join us as we explore how three classic survival horror games nail this balance.

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Cry on Twitter
Cry on Sponsus
Cry on Itch.io
Cry on Role Playing Public Radio

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Resident Evil 3 - Nemesis Theme
Silent Hill 2 - A World Of Madness
Silent Hill 2 - The Darkness That Lurks In Our Mind
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Projection Room
Resident Evil - Safe Haven
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Head Builder
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Reika
Akira Yamaoka - You're Not Here
Amano Tsukiko - Koe

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Interview with Akira Yamaoka (Music 4 Games)
Akira Yamaoka: How the Silent Hill Composer Revolutionised Survival Horror

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:00:24 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Bridget, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/horror-video-games-with-bridget-w3JhuzKE This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making horror video games. Great games, like those we discuss, create an atmosphere of dread and anticipation while keeping the player engaged without becoming fatigued. The developers, working alongside composers and sound designers, must carefully balance these cycles of tension and release. Join us as we explore how three classic survival horror games nail this balance.

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Bridget on Twitter
Bridget on Patreon
Cry on Twitter
Cry on Sponsus
Cry on Itch.io
Cry on Role Playing Public Radio

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Resident Evil 3 - Nemesis Theme
Silent Hill 2 - A World Of Madness
Silent Hill 2 - The Darkness That Lurks In Our Mind
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Projection Room
Resident Evil - Safe Haven
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Head Builder
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Reika
Akira Yamaoka - You're Not Here
Amano Tsukiko - Koe

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Interview with Akira Yamaoka (Music 4 Games)
Akira Yamaoka: How the Silent Hill Composer Revolutionised Survival Horror

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell 
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]]> Horror Video Games with Bridget! Birk McBirkinson, Bridget, Ross Payton 01:02:12 This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making great horror video games. This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making great horror video games. video games, horror soundtracks, silent hill, resident evil, fatal frame true full 12 10ffed93-1a02-471b-a22d-07fccdf0bbcf Dark Ambient and Cinema: Anthology Resource Vol. I and Everywhere, an empty bliss Dark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get.

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Anthology Resource Vol. I by Dean Hurley
Everywhere, an empty bliss by The Caretaker

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Revisiting Eraserhead’s haunting, industrial soundtrack
In Heaven: Celebrating the surreal sounds of David Lynch
Soundtrack from Twin Peaks by Angelo Badalamenti
WhoSampled for Everywhere, an empty bliss
Example of Numbers Stations
Leyland James Kirby On The Caretaker, Alzheimer's Disease And His Show At Unsound Festival
My Father's Brain: What Alzheimer's Takes Away by Jonathan Franzen

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]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2020 13:00:10 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk MacBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dark-ambient-and-cinema-anthology-resource-vol-i-and-everywhere-an-empty-bliss-vwpRYteN Dark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get.

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Anthology Resource Vol. I by Dean Hurley
Everywhere, an empty bliss by The Caretaker

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Revisiting Eraserhead’s haunting, industrial soundtrack
In Heaven: Celebrating the surreal sounds of David Lynch
Soundtrack from Twin Peaks by Angelo Badalamenti
WhoSampled for Everywhere, an empty bliss
Example of Numbers Stations
Leyland James Kirby On The Caretaker, Alzheimer's Disease And His Show At Unsound Festival
My Father's Brain: What Alzheimer's Takes Away by Jonathan Franzen

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]]> Dark Ambient and Cinema: Anthology Resource Vol. I and Everywhere, an empty bliss Birk MacBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:43:58 Dark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get. Dark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get. dark ambient, ambient, twin peaks, david lynch, movie soundtracks true full 11 2b585811-872b-4de6-84c2-11c0da3a20ff Introduction to Hauntology What do we mean by the term "haunted music?" This phrase is rooted in the concept of Hauntology, a philosophical concept that refers to how we relate our memories to the past, whether that past is real or imagined, and how elements of those memories persist and "haunt" us today. Join us as we discuss how Hauntology relates to vaporwave and how it can be a useful tool for examining media more generally.

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Ghosts of My Life by Mark Fisher
Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher
Babbling Corpse by Grafton Tanner
Specters of Marx by Jacques Derrida
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor (Official Video)

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]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:12 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/introduction-to-hauntology-sXnqaNTz What do we mean by the term "haunted music?" This phrase is rooted in the concept of Hauntology, a philosophical concept that refers to how we relate our memories to the past, whether that past is real or imagined, and how elements of those memories persist and "haunt" us today. Join us as we discuss how Hauntology relates to vaporwave and how it can be a useful tool for examining media more generally.

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Ghosts of My Life by Mark Fisher
Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher
Babbling Corpse by Grafton Tanner
Specters of Marx by Jacques Derrida
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor (Official Video)

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]]> Introduction to Hauntology Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:35:21 What do we mean by the term "haunted music?" This phrase is rooted in the concept of Hauntology, a philosophical concept that refers to how we relate our memories to the past, whether that past is real or imagined, and how elements of those memories persist and "haunt" us today. Join us as we discuss how Hauntology relates to vaporwave and how it can be a useful tool for examining media more generally. What do we mean by the term "haunted music?" This phrase is rooted in the concept of Hauntology, a philosophical concept that refers to how we relate our memories to the past, whether that past is real or imagined, and how elements of those memories persist and "haunt" us today. Join us as we discuss how Hauntology relates to vaporwave and how it can be a useful tool for examining media more generally. marx, vaporwave, hauntology, music true full 10 fbebfbfd-f8f6-47d0-b6ea-6642651f70b5 Swimming In Lake Hali: Hastur with Caleb Stokes We sit down with Caleb Stokes to discuss Cryo Chamber's 2019 release "Hastur," part of their Lovecraft Collection. This massive double album is a collaborative effort by over 20 artists who worked together to create its unique blend of sounds and textures. The result is a two and a half hour journey through an immense variety of genres and soundscapes. Grab your drink ticket and join us for a listen!

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Hastur by Cryo Chamber

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Caleb on Twitter
The Mixed Six Podcast
The Mixed Six on Twitter

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]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2020 13:00:10 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Caleb Stokes, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/swimming-in-lake-hali-hastur-with-caleb-stokes-E0rmRILg We sit down with Caleb Stokes to discuss Cryo Chamber's 2019 release "Hastur," part of their Lovecraft Collection. This massive double album is a collaborative effort by over 20 artists who worked together to create its unique blend of sounds and textures. The result is a two and a half hour journey through an immense variety of genres and soundscapes. Grab your drink ticket and join us for a listen!

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Hastur by Cryo Chamber

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Caleb on Twitter
The Mixed Six Podcast
The Mixed Six on Twitter

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]]> Swimming In Lake Hali: Hastur with Caleb Stokes Birk McBirkinson, Caleb Stokes, Ross Payton 00:30:31 We sit down with Caleb Stokes to discuss Cryo Chamber's 2019 release "Hastur," part of their Lovecraft Collection. This massive double album is a collaborative effort by over 20 artists who worked together to create its unique blend of sound and textures. The result is a two and a half hour journey through an immense variety of genres and soundscapes. Grab your drink ticket and join us for a listen! We sit down with Caleb Stokes to discuss Cryo Chamber's 2019 release "Hastur," part of their Lovecraft Collection. This massive double album is a collaborative effort by over 20 artists who worked together to create its unique blend of sound and textures. The result is a two and a half hour journey through an immense variety of genres and soundscapes. Grab your drink ticket and join us for a listen! hastur, dark ambient, cryo chamber, lovecraft, music true full 9 58d1f291-d7a1-476d-b260-53f9f12422d4 Hypnagogic Vaporwave: virtua.zip and A Heart Full Of Love Hypnagogia is the state of consciousness one experiences when transitioning from waking to sleeping. Hypnagogic vaporwave attempts to capture this sensation through the production of music that can be airy and ethereal or moody and ambient. Join Ross and Birk as they discuss one of their favorite sub-genres of vaporwave through the lens of two classic albums.

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virtua.zip by ESPRIT 空想
A Heart Full Of Love by DARKPYRAMID

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Essential Hypnagogic Albums
Pad Chennington Interview with George Clanton

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]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:00:05 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/hypnagogic-vaporwave-virtuazip-and-a-heart-full-of-love-asCpG8gu Hypnagogia is the state of consciousness one experiences when transitioning from waking to sleeping. Hypnagogic vaporwave attempts to capture this sensation through the production of music that can be airy and ethereal or moody and ambient. Join Ross and Birk as they discuss one of their favorite sub-genres of vaporwave through the lens of two classic albums.

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virtua.zip by ESPRIT 空想
A Heart Full Of Love by DARKPYRAMID

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Essential Hypnagogic Albums
Pad Chennington Interview with George Clanton

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]]> Hypnagogic Vaporwave: virtua.zip and A Heart Full Of Love Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:29:37 Hypnagogia is the state of consciousness one experiences when transitioning from waking to sleeping. Hypnagogic vaporwave attempts to capture this sensation through the production of music that can be airy and ethereal or moody and ambient. Join Ross and Birk as they discuss one of their favorite sub-genres of vaporwave through the lens of two classic albums. Hypnagogia is the state of consciousness one experiences when transitioning from waking to sleeping. Hypnagogic vaporwave attempts to capture this sensation through the production of music that can be airy and ethereal or moody and ambient. Join Ross and Birk as they discuss one of their favorite sub-genres of vaporwave through the lens of two classic albums. ambient, vaporwave, hypnagogic, music true full 8 dcb17821-d896-4e37-8a29-96084513b2f2 Vibing To Vaportrap - DREAMS and Fujita Scale Whether it hits you with aggressive 808 kicks or lifts you up with airy synths and trap beats, vaportrap offers a unique and wide-ranging blend of hip hop and vaporwave that can't be found anywhere else. In this episode, Ross and Birk talk about two classic vaportrap albums discussing topics such as production styles, the relationship between albums and genres, and the preservation of art in the digital world.

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DREAMS by FRCLN
Fujita Scale by NxxxxxS

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io808: An in browser Roland 808 emulator.
808: A documentary about the 808 drum machine.
Brian Eno on anachronism in art.
NxxxxxS - Extratropical Cyclone (Official Video)
The /r/Vaporwave thread on NxxxxxS Deleting Music.

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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 13:00:16 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/vibing-to-vaportrap-dreams-and-fujita-scale-EyNwBsNR Whether it hits you with aggressive 808 kicks or lifts you up with airy synths and trap beats, vaportrap offers a unique and wide-ranging blend of hip hop and vaporwave that can't be found anywhere else. In this episode, Ross and Birk talk about two classic vaportrap albums discussing topics such as production styles, the relationship between albums and genres, and the preservation of art in the digital world.

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DREAMS by FRCLN
Fujita Scale by NxxxxxS

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io808: An in browser Roland 808 emulator.
808: A documentary about the 808 drum machine.
Brian Eno on anachronism in art.
NxxxxxS - Extratropical Cyclone (Official Video)
The /r/Vaporwave thread on NxxxxxS Deleting Music.

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]]> Vibing To Vaportrap - DREAMS and Fujita Scale Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:41:20 Whether it hits you with aggressive 808 kicks or lifts you up with airy synths and trap beats, vaportrap offers a unique and wide-ranging blend of hip hop and vaporwave that can't be found anywhere else. In this episode, Ross and Birk talk about two classic vaportrap albums discussing topics such as production styles, the relationship between albums and genres, and the preservation of art in the digital world. Whether it hits you with aggressive 808 kicks or lifts you up with airy synths and trap beats, vaportrap offers a unique and wide-ranging blend of hip hop and vaporwave that can't be found anywhere else. In this episode, Ross and Birk talk about two classic vaportrap albums discussing topics such as production styles, the relationship between albums and genres, and the preservation of art in the digital world. hip hop, vaporwave, vaportrap, trap drumming, music true full 7 fa70f553-cb9e-4558-a3c0-5453adc67a92 Exploring Dungeon Synth - Mourning and The valley of the forgotten secrets. Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure!

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Depressive Silence - Mourning (orig. Depressive Silence II)
KOBOLD - The valley of the forgotten secrets

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A Guide Through the Darkened Passages of Dungeon Synth
A Beginner’s Guide to…Dungeon Synth
The (Somewhat) Definitive Guide to Dungeon Synth

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]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 13:00:24 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/exploring-dungeon-synth-UftUdkhV Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure!

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Depressive Silence - Mourning (orig. Depressive Silence II)
KOBOLD - The valley of the forgotten secrets

Related Links
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A Guide Through the Darkened Passages of Dungeon Synth
A Beginner’s Guide to…Dungeon Synth
The (Somewhat) Definitive Guide to Dungeon Synth

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]]> Exploring Dungeon Synth - Mourning and The valley of the forgotten secrets. Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:36:51 Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure! Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure! dark ambient, dungeon synth, vaporwave, video games, black metal, music true full 6 e5a728e6-8801-480e-a0d5-74f3156063e3 Interview with Ron Parres about Vaporspace StL We recently talked to Ron Parres, the organizer behind Vaporspace StL. They are launching a massive online vaporwave concert on May 22 and 23. Find out what the live vaporwave scene was like before Covid and what online concerts are like. 

 

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Sound Market- Eco Regions
Extra Breezy by Bonus Points
Smoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines

 

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VAPORSPACE StL is an IRL & URL concentration of vaporwave and vapor-adjacent artists and their fans. VAPORSPACE StL’s primary mission is producing high-quality music events featuring vaporwave artists, while showcasing the artistic talent in St. Louis and the Midwest.

Watch Vaporspace StL on Twitch
Ron Parres on Twitter

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 13:00:05 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Ron Parres, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/interview-with-ron-parres-about-vaporspace-stl-SwQk9gt6 We recently talked to Ron Parres, the organizer behind Vaporspace StL. They are launching a massive online vaporwave concert on May 22 and 23. Find out what the live vaporwave scene was like before Covid and what online concerts are like. 

 

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Sound Market- Eco Regions
Extra Breezy by Bonus Points
Smoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines

 

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VAPORSPACE StL is an IRL & URL concentration of vaporwave and vapor-adjacent artists and their fans. VAPORSPACE StL’s primary mission is producing high-quality music events featuring vaporwave artists, while showcasing the artistic talent in St. Louis and the Midwest.

Watch Vaporspace StL on Twitch
Ron Parres on Twitter

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]]> Interview with Ron Parres about Vaporspace StL Ross Payton, Ron Parres, Birk McBirkinson 00:23:15 We recently talked to Ron Parres, the organizer behind Vaporspace StL. They are launching a massive online vaporwave concert on May 22 and 23. Find out what the live vaporwave scene was like before Covid and what online concerts are like. We recently talked to Ron Parres, the organizer behind Vaporspace StL. They are launching a massive online vaporwave concert on May 22 and 23. Find out what the live vaporwave scene was like before Covid and what online concerts are like. vaporwave, online concert, twitch, vaporspace stl false bonus 364ac4db-fc59-4323-9a48-45ae7c7e6d83 Discussion On Plunderphonics Plunderphonics is a term coined by composer John Oswald in 1985. It describes any music that is constructed by mutating existing audio recordings into entirely new compositions. By making plunderphonic music artists tackle copyright law, fair use, the legitimacy of sampling, and numerous other issues surrounding the production of art in a digital world. Join us as we discuss the history of plunderphonics, how listening to plunderphonic music has shaped our musical tastes and experiences, and how this all relates back to vaporwave. Steal This Episode!

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Greyfolded - Grateful Dead & John Oswald
Pekka Pohjola - Sekoilu Seestyy (Madness Subsides)
DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World
NEGATIVLAND - U2

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"Plunderphonics, or Audio Piracy as a Compositional Prerogative"
Why a Canadian Composer’s Controversial 80s Work is Still Ahead of Today's Copyright Laws
Take A Byte Out: DJ Shadow, the Avalanches and the History of Plunderphonics
Girl Talk - All Day
George Marsh on Drums: Interviewed by Terry McGovern
Every Sample From The Avalanches Since I Left You
DJ Shadow on crate digging in the documentary Scratch

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]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 13:00:06 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/discussion-on-plunderphonics-I6FMgYCQ Plunderphonics is a term coined by composer John Oswald in 1985. It describes any music that is constructed by mutating existing audio recordings into entirely new compositions. By making plunderphonic music artists tackle copyright law, fair use, the legitimacy of sampling, and numerous other issues surrounding the production of art in a digital world. Join us as we discuss the history of plunderphonics, how listening to plunderphonic music has shaped our musical tastes and experiences, and how this all relates back to vaporwave. Steal This Episode!

Music Sampled
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Greyfolded - Grateful Dead & John Oswald
Pekka Pohjola - Sekoilu Seestyy (Madness Subsides)
DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World
NEGATIVLAND - U2

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"Plunderphonics, or Audio Piracy as a Compositional Prerogative"
Why a Canadian Composer’s Controversial 80s Work is Still Ahead of Today's Copyright Laws
Take A Byte Out: DJ Shadow, the Avalanches and the History of Plunderphonics
Girl Talk - All Day
George Marsh on Drums: Interviewed by Terry McGovern
Every Sample From The Avalanches Since I Left You
DJ Shadow on crate digging in the documentary Scratch

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]]> Discussion On Plunderphonics Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:40:34 Plunderphonics is a term coined by composer John Oswald in 1985. It describes any music that is constructed by mutating existing audio recordings into entirely new compositions. By making plunderphonic music artists tackle copyright law, fair use, the legitimacy of sampling, and numerous other issues surrounding the production of art in a digital world. Join us as we discuss the history of plunderphonics, how listening to plunderphonic music has shaped our musical tastes and experiences, and how this all relates back to vaporwave. Steal This Episode! Plunderphonics is a term coined by composer John Oswald in 1985. It describes any music that is constructed by mutating existing audio recordings into entirely new compositions. By making plunderphonic music artists tackle copyright law, fair use, the legitimacy of sampling, and numerous other issues surrounding the production of art in a digital world. Join us as we discuss the history of plunderphonics, how listening to plunderphonic music has shaped our musical tastes and experiences, and how this all relates back to vaporwave. Steal This Episode! girl talk, vaporwave, plunderphonics, music, dj shadow true full 5 cd466b6e-bfda-4e81-8157-63c6f02efbce Shopping for Mallsoft - Hologram Plaza and Yes! We're Open Mallsoft is a subgenre of vaporwave that aims to comment on our relationship with retail spaces and consumerism. By emulating and sampling muzak, often mixed with field recordings of actual stores, Mallsoft creates a sense of occupying now abandoned shopping centers. Wander the aisles of nostalgia with us as we discuss two pillar albums of the genre.

The Albums

Hologram Plaza
슈퍼마켓Yes! We’re Open

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Mallsoft Is The New Elevator Music
Alone In Public - a No Man's Sky Review
The myth and majesty of Vangelis’ timeless Blade Runner soundtrack
Who Sampled Yes We're Open
Jordan Bortner Yes We're Open!

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell 

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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:05 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/shopping-for-mallsoft-hologram-plaza-and-yes-were-open-Y_KbAkH6 Mallsoft is a subgenre of vaporwave that aims to comment on our relationship with retail spaces and consumerism. By emulating and sampling muzak, often mixed with field recordings of actual stores, Mallsoft creates a sense of occupying now abandoned shopping centers. Wander the aisles of nostalgia with us as we discuss two pillar albums of the genre.

The Albums

Hologram Plaza
슈퍼마켓Yes! We’re Open

Related Links
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Mallsoft Is The New Elevator Music
Alone In Public - a No Man's Sky Review
The myth and majesty of Vangelis’ timeless Blade Runner soundtrack
Who Sampled Yes We're Open
Jordan Bortner Yes We're Open!

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell 

Ross  on Twitter

Birk on Twitter

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]]> Shopping for Mallsoft - Hologram Plaza and Yes! We're Open Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:40:52 Mallsoft is a subgenre of vaporwave that aims to comment on our relationship with retail spaces and consumerism. By emulating and sampling muzak, often mixed with field recordings of actual stores, Mallsoft creates a sense of occupying now abandoned shopping centers. Wander the aisles of nostalgia with us as we discuss two pillar albums of the genre. Mallsoft is a subgenre of vaporwave that aims to comment on our relationship with retail spaces and consumerism. By emulating and sampling muzak, often mixed with field recordings of actual stores, Mallsoft creates a sense of occupying now abandoned shopping centers. Wander the aisles of nostalgia with us as we discuss two pillar albums of the genre. consumerism, vaporwave, plunderphonics, mallsoft, hauntology true full 4 faa291bc-3e1b-4627-98ef-371b8e582a60 Introduction to Dark Ambient - Miles to Midnight and SOLARIS Vaporwave is haunted music because it’s about being haunted by our recent past and futures they never came. Dark Ambient is haunted because it pulls us into a subtly horrifying realm. It’s a form of catharsis for late night walks, study sessions, and all the quiet nights we experience. These two albums take the listener through haunted hotels and abandoned space stations. Take a listen and try not to get lost.

The Albums

Miles To Midnight
S O L A R I S

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:00:10 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/introduction-to-dark-ambient-miles-to-midnight-and-solaris-1I39XVbf Vaporwave is haunted music because it’s about being haunted by our recent past and futures they never came. Dark Ambient is haunted because it pulls us into a subtly horrifying realm. It’s a form of catharsis for late night walks, study sessions, and all the quiet nights we experience. These two albums take the listener through haunted hotels and abandoned space stations. Take a listen and try not to get lost.

The Albums

Miles To Midnight
S O L A R I S

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Music by: 2Mello 

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell 

Ross  on Twitter

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]]> Introduction to Dark Ambient - Miles to Midnight and SOLARIS Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton 00:40:07 Vaporwave is haunted music because it’s about being haunted by our recent past and futures they never came. Dark Ambient is haunted because it pulls us into a subtly horrifying realm. It’s a form of catharsis for late night walks, study sessions, and all the quiet nights we experience. These two albums take the listener through haunted hotels and abandoned space stations. Take a listen and try not to get lost. Vaporwave is haunted music because it’s about being haunted by our recent past and futures they never came. Dark Ambient is haunted because it pulls us into a subtly horrifying realm. It’s a form of catharsis for late night walks, study sessions, and all the quiet nights we experience. These two albums take the listener through haunted hotels and abandoned space stations. Take a listen and try not to get lost. dark ambient, ambient, vaporwave, dark jazz, movie soundtracks true full 3 9b497e6b-3467-46aa-9e2c-1bac821eb5b2 Video Games That Never Were - Pleasant Specter and Night of Terror Without video game music, vaporwave would not exist. Just as vaporwave is music for a future that no longer exists, soundtracks for fictional games now haunt the Internet. These concept albums evoke the era of late 90s and early 2000s consoles while still retaining original ideas. Find a save point and listen for a while.

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Pleasant Specter

Night of Terror

 

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Pleasant Specter

Night of Terror

 

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]]> Video Games That Never Were - Pleasant Specter and Night of Terror Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:31:06 Without video game music, vaporwave would not exist. Just as vaporwave is music for a future that no longer exists, soundtracks for fictional games now haunt the Internet. These concept albums evoke the era of late 90s and early 2000s consoles while still retaining original ideas. Find a save point and listen for a while. Without video game music, vaporwave would not exist. Just as vaporwave is music for a future that no longer exists, soundtracks for fictional games now haunt the Internet. These concept albums evoke the era of late 90s and early 2000s consoles while still retaining original ideas. Find a save point and listen for a while. survival horror, vaporwave, video games, video game soundtrack, hauntology true full 2 0a75b200-bcd1-4b28-921e-d2c665f68538 Our First Vaporwave Albums - Eccojams Vol. 1 and Computer Death Both Birk and I stumbled onto vaporwave through the Internet. I can place my discovery of it within a few days thanks to archived emails and chats. Caleb Stokes, friend of the podcast messaged me on August 18, 2014 “BTW, this vaporwave shit is the elevator music of carcosa”. In this episode, we each review the first vaporwave album we remember and think back to how it affects us now.

The Albums

Ecojames Volume 1

Computer Death

 

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:05:11 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/our-first-vaporwave-albums-eccojams-vol-1-and-computer-death-Zn1XnVXT Both Birk and I stumbled onto vaporwave through the Internet. I can place my discovery of it within a few days thanks to archived emails and chats. Caleb Stokes, friend of the podcast messaged me on August 18, 2014 “BTW, this vaporwave shit is the elevator music of carcosa”. In this episode, we each review the first vaporwave album we remember and think back to how it affects us now.

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Ecojames Volume 1

Computer Death

 

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]]> Our First Vaporwave Albums - Eccojams Vol. 1 and Computer Death Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:42:37 Both Birk and I stumbled onto vaporwave through the Internet. I can place my discovery of it within a few days thanks to archived emails and chats. Caleb Stokes, friend of the podcast messaged me on August 18, 2014 “BTW, this vaporwave shit is the elevator music of carcosa”. In this episode, we each review the first vaporwave album we remember and think back to how it affects us now. Both Birk and I stumbled onto vaporwave through the Internet. I can place my discovery of it within a few days thanks to archived emails and chats. Caleb Stokes, friend of the podcast messaged me on August 18, 2014 “BTW, this vaporwave shit is the elevator music of carcosa”. In this episode, we each review the first vaporwave album we remember and think back to how it affects us now. broken transmissions, vaporave, ecojams, signalwave, infinity frequencies false full 1 c5424bc9-4da1-4292-adcb-aef30e0e1b87 A Preamble for Night Clerk Radio A poet once described vaporwave  as “It kinda like living in a junkyard but you're in a dystopian future and you find a bunch of VHS tapes and you're the only person in the world and everything is lonely but you have a bunch of weed and you're high all the time and you're in Japan and you're in the sky.”  It’s a little more complicated than that but you get the idea.

Birk and I talk about the appeal of music like vaporwave and why we want to explore it. If you’ve been drawn to media outside the mainstream and appreciate art made without commercial consideration by outsiders, perhaps you might like vaporwave. It’s the soundtrack to memories of a lost future. No better time to start listening than today…

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:08 +0000 rpayton@gmail.com (Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson) https://nightclerkradio.com/episodes/a-preamble-for-night-clerk-radio-InnIMxIL A poet once described vaporwave  as “It kinda like living in a junkyard but you're in a dystopian future and you find a bunch of VHS tapes and you're the only person in the world and everything is lonely but you have a bunch of weed and you're high all the time and you're in Japan and you're in the sky.”  It’s a little more complicated than that but you get the idea.

Birk and I talk about the appeal of music like vaporwave and why we want to explore it. If you’ve been drawn to media outside the mainstream and appreciate art made without commercial consideration by outsiders, perhaps you might like vaporwave. It’s the soundtrack to memories of a lost future. No better time to start listening than today…

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]]> A Preamble for Night Clerk Radio Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson 00:20:28 Birk and I talk about the appeal of music like vaporwave and why we want to explore it. If you’ve been drawn to media outside the mainstream and appreciate art made without commercial consideration by outsiders, perhaps you might like vaporwave. It’s the soundtrack to memories of a lost future. No better time to start listening than today… Birk and I talk about the appeal of music like vaporwave and why we want to explore it. If you’ve been drawn to media outside the mainstream and appreciate art made without commercial consideration by outsiders, perhaps you might like vaporwave. It’s the soundtrack to memories of a lost future. No better time to start listening than today… vaporwave true full 0 1833a1f9-767c-4c16-bbc4-e6bc7c07529a Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews - Trailer Learn more about our podcast at nightclerkradio.com or follow @nightlcerkradio for more updates. 

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]]> Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews - Trailer Birk McBirkinson 00:01:42 Welcome to Night Clerk Radio, a haunted music review podcast. Ross Payton and Birk explore vaporwave, dark ambient, and other eccentric genres inhabiting the weirder corners of the Internet. Want to find something new to listen or just learn about this music? Join us as we channel-surf the soundscape of society's forgotten dreams at nightclerkradio.com. Welcome to Night Clerk Radio, a haunted music review podcast. Ross Payton and Birk explore vaporwave, dark ambient, and other eccentric genres inhabiting the weirder corners of the Internet. Want to find something new to listen or just learn about this music? Join us as we channel-surf the soundscape of society's forgotten dreams at nightclerkradio.com. dark ambient, trailer, vaporwave, music review, plunderphonics, hauntology false trailer