Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

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 IMDbWarlock Corpse / Труп Колдуна - You and I are in a Dark Crypt ForeverPortal Man on IMDbMax Cooper - A Sense Of Getting CloserBorn Into A Dream on IMDbCenter Core Never More Albums Discussed Music for Chromaticism by Nick BowersCompendium V by DIM Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 MasterMemory Lake by River MasterFISHING TALES by slowerpace 音楽Fishing by Abel ProjectYuka Umezawa (梅沢由香) & Tomoko Tsuyama (津山知子) - Fishes' Dream (魚たちの夢) Additional Links Fishing Shop Simulator on SteamRelaxing Fishing Game Music VHS Tape DREADMOOR on SteamThis Fishing Game’s Soundtrack DID NOT Have to Go This Hard! Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 TourpersonalFX by 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒 Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 OutsThe Signalwave Christmas Special 2025 by The Signalwave Communitynosleep by Various ArtistsChristmas on the Isles from Roge CorpROUTINE on SteamCHRISTMAS VAPORWAVE 2025 | Holiday VaporwaveRoboCop statue Albums DiscussedSecrets in Motion IV: The Ghost Writer by Halogen StarTranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never Additional LinksThe Signalwave Christmas Special 2025Oneohtrix Point Never - Tranquilizer (Full Album Visualiser)CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonOkay 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 SampleDiscovery (Virtua Theme) from Virtua by trndytrndyVisual MixesScholastic Exploration 📚 (Encartwave Mix) by ArpWire𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂 📖 1990s Nostalgic Atmospheres (Music & Ambience) ✨🛰️🌍🦒🌿 by Kester SpachAlbums and ArtistsVirtua by trndytrndyDaniel White on BandcampENCARDIA '99 by slowerpace 音楽Informative LinksCARI Article on Utopian ScholasticUtopian Scholastic - Aesthetics WikiWikipedia - Dorling KindersleyUtopian Scholastic: A Consumer Aesthetic of Intellectual Curiosity and OptimismUtopian Scholastic & Eyewitness - The World You Once KnewI ate at every Rainforest Cafe in the Country CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonWow, 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 OutsVaporAid3 VOD on Hot Takes’ Twitch ChannelThe Man from Mo'WaxIn The Line of Duty Film SeriesCar Alarm (extended reprise)Transcendental Style in FilmVideo Essay: Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore Albums DiscussedDREAM SELECT by Pizza HotlineOnce, We Were Infinite by Dead Shopping MallsCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnnouncement!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 SampleFANTA from NEW AIR by channel select Links To Check Outa journey through VHS pop by AzurestarGenre Classification from Reddit circa 2019VHS Pop on BandcampCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnother 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 OutsLego 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 DiscussedThe Gargoyles of Vyônes by Magnum InnominandumINFINITY VOL.II by Navigateur Other LinksDirection by NavigateurCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIt’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 SampleShop Til You Drop from CULTIC Soundtrack by JasozzAlbums DiscussedSilent Hill 2 (2024) Soundtrack by Akira YamaokaLook Outside Soundtrack by Eric Shumaker and Francis CoulombeCULTIC Soundtrack by JasozzOther LinksSilent Hill but it's a 1994 trip-hop albumCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 OutsVAPORMEX 北方人 by Cerecita Spice & PENTIUM 2 ダニCULTIC: Chapter TwoWelcome to the MiniDisc WikiAncient Fan Death Studios Live @ LATE NIGHT LIGHTS IIThe Last Tokens. Albums DiscussedVIDEOFUNK by FIJI島の水Leviathanby NoRinTon Other LinksRegional Mexican music genres explainedEvolution of Mexican Pop Music be likeCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 YouTubeAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons -- First Quest: The Music cassette (1985) Artist Links (Where Available)Phil ThorntonDave MillerDenis Haines (aka Francis Haines)Steve ParsonsBarrie GuardThe DeviceG P HallValentine Dyall (The Narrator)Other LinksAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons: First Quest – The MusicThe Weird and Wonderful World of D&D MerchandisingMörk Borg’s Putrescence Regnant is a grim ‘bog crawl’ adventure releasing as a vinyl music album CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIt’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 OutsThe Painter of the RightDay Shift by Cinematic SequencesLego Castle: 1979-1998 by Dreamcastle™Abiotic Factor on SteamA Small Sample of Flamingo Fest 2025 sets on YouTubeDigital Archive of Computer Entertainer MagazineB O R T mediaAlbums DiscussedThe Molokai Compendium by NmeshMaster Builder by XeelandOther LinksOcean Temple by BrickmasonGood Brews Bad ViewsBandcamp: The Molokai Compendium AotDNmesh’s Late-Summer Molokai Mind-Melt PlaylistCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 SampleThe Awakening from The Sleeping Green by Lunar WombAlbums DiscussedUpon The Dawn of the Vermilion Glaive by Hermit KnightThe Belfry at World's Edge by Lonely PilgrimVedurnan by FogweaverThe Sleeping Green by Lunar WombII by FiefAdditional LinksGoat Meadow by MEADOWGOATLunar Womb - Eben Ocean CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 Outsm e t a n o by LaVideotequeThe Monolith by EmpLemonAn Introduction to Yugoslav Music History, Part 1: Music and Market SocialismThe Loneliest FPS Campaign in an Abandoned Megastructure by eurothug4000Check out YUNG SHIRO 白’s SotD and Mixes and support Hot Takes! Albums DiscussedSummer Blockbusters by E Z R A ゴーバーThe Borderlands by ZiggurathCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 BookVermis I - lost dungeons and forbidden worlds The SoundtrackSounds of the World Vermis Vol.1 - Melodies of the Unknown by Radagast, Plastiboo Extra LinksVermis II - mist & mirrorsThe Guide to a Game That Doesn’t Exist: On Plastiboo’s “Vermis”Doom II - Strategy GuideCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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-OutsNotorious Secret/Solodolo84 Sanctuary 2025Keyloggers, Cryptojacking, Mirror Neurons, Marley Station by Angelwings MarmaladeVaporwave News NetworkRoss Shout-OutsBeneath London: The Story of Alien War - FULL DOCUMENTARYThe Era of Informationby Macroblank & slowerpace 音楽Enter The Void III – Music Artist Submission >> MTHRBORD Albums DiscussedVistas by Ghost EnterpriseSuburbia After Dark by Spiritual ConspiracyAdditional LinksSpiritual Conspiracy - Suburbia After Dark - Music Only (full album) CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

## 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 OneEpisode 126: A Sanctuary SamplerOutro SampleSEIKO М А Ш И Н А from 👁点击と👁 by 👁‍🗨📲Artists DiscussedStar-K MusicViolet AngelMajestic 12FIJI島の水FrankJavCeei-NoTRUMAN!ImCoPav👁‍🗨📲Dreaming Diary / Digital SexceladonDREAM SuiteSevag HZICO’S MUSIC BOXWVSQDHYDROPLANED INTO A FALSE REALITY!Known Publicly Available SetsStar-K Music Sanctuary 25 URL Mix by Star-K MusicViolet Angel @ Sanctuary Live 2025 🏳️‍⚧️ 3/29/25 Majestic 12 @ Sanctuary Live by Majestic 12SANCTUARY '25 LIVE SET by FIJI島の水TRUMAN! - Sanctuary Live 2025 URL Set // Live Vaporwave Lofi House DJ SetceladonDREAM Suite Sanctuary 25 SetZ-KO - Nostalgia Lounge: Sanctuary 2025 (DJ Set, 3/30/2025)WVSQD Sanctuary 2025TRUMAN! - Sanctuary Live 2025 URL Set // Live Vaporwave Lofi House DJ SetAdditional Links𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣'! 016Solodolo84 on Hot Takes PodcastCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on BlueskySupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon

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 DiscussedCes Nuits Glamour by celadonDREAM SuiteCaptain Market's Nuclear Winter by ZIAD!Shout-Outs!Look Outside on SteamThe brilliance of Eyeliner's BUY NOW by Liam MurphyＶＡＰＯＲ ＭＥＭＰＨＩＳ | Phonk Vaporwave TapeNovachord Experiments by HainbachmobygratisNeon Nights Episode 156 - 04/22/25Additional LinksI'll Be Quiet Music VideoceladonDREAM Suite on YouTubeKaizo Slumber’s SlumberWebKaizo Slumber on BandcampCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon ## Support the TransOhio Emergency FundIn 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 SampledDJ CENA - Sanctuary Live '25Sanctuary Sets DiscussedFrozenBabylon x crispy_doodles @ Sanctuary 2025Mr. Hoosteen - Live @ Sanctuary '25KJ VALIUM LIVE AT SANCTUARYFEST COLUMBUS OHIOBrickmason x crispy_doodles @ Sanctuary URL 2025V I A @ sanctuary live ‘25 urlNyoka Shoje - Sanctuary 2025 Live SetDJ CENA - Sanctuary Live '25YUNG SHIRO 白 - Nostalgia Lounge Sanctuary Live Event (breakcore DJ set) CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 Sampledｓａｔｕｒｎ ａｕｄｉｏ ｓｙｓｔｅｍ ｄｅｍｏｎｓｔｒａｔｉｏｎ ｃａｓｓｅｔｔｅ 茨ヱめ畝ヹ by wilson arcadeAdditional LinksThe Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute - CARINote: The original “Your Face Here” page on Airbnb Design is gone.Blame Corporate MemphisPopuluxe on WikipediaWhy do "Corporate Art Styles" Feel Fake?Corporate Art Style - Know Your MemeWill that ‘big tech art style’ become the comic sans of art styles?Corporate Music - How to Compose with no SoulWe Are Sears 1986.mpgCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedU.S. Mail by opal東京Living Rooms (Bonus Tracks Version) by Nobey OneThe Big Dream - EP by Faint WavesCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 SampleUn futuro posible 2008 from Un futuro posible 2008 by The City ReviewerSupport listencorp!listencorplistencorp on Etsylistencorp on Utopia DistrictCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 SampleSeiko 3 from Music For Commercials by Yasuaki Shimizu Read these Articles!Exploring Japan’s Ambient Music Boom of the ’80s and ’90sThe Sabukaru Guide to Japanese Ambient MusicHow Japanese Ambient Music Became a Thing in AmericaKankyō Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990Kankyo Ongaku: A Brief History of Japanese Ambient MusicA Beginner’s Guide to ’80s Japanese Ambient MusicSpace and Certainty: On the Rise of Japanese Ambient Music CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 Outsninja tape by 直子coedforeign transmission by JPEGSTRIPESHands United: Echoes of Equality by Utopia DistrictCRYSTAL PEPSI Employee Training Video (1992)"𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚?" @ MAGFest 2025Liminal Ambient: Gen Z's Answer to LoFiAlbums DiscussedCursed Mall (The Soundtrack) by AWITWBlueberries on Mars by 猫 シ Corp.CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedPassion by D.J. VLKSupplemental LinksHappy 25 Years to the Most Unhinged Soap Opera of All TimeRemembering Passions | Put it on Peacock!CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 SampledLight Blending In - Snowy Sunset from Solarpunk: A Possible Future by Various Artists Media DiscussedSolarpunk: A Possible Future by Various Artistsピアノの独り言 by desert sand feels warm at nightSolarpunk: A Container for More Fertile FuturesSolarpunk Futurism Seems Optimistic and Whimsical. But Not Really.Solarpunk as an Optimistic Vision of the Future: An IntroductionSolarpunk: Notes toward a manifestoGames tagged Solarpunk on itch.ioSOLARPUNK – Life in the Future Beyond the Rusted Chrome of YestermorrowDark EcologyMan Living in a Sustainable & Innovative Earthship Home - Full TourEarthship Underground House Tour- Sustainable and Net Zero Living... CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIt’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 TearShout Outsafter everything by luxury noiseVAPORAISE 2024 sets on Utopia District’s YouTubeConsumer Electronics Record LabelWitch Bolt - My Creative Process: Behind the BoltDarien Shields @ VAPORAISE 2024 (Visuals by mingkurray)The Gentrification of Video Game History CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonWe’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 SampleNull Device - Baby, It​’​s No Longer Cold Outside (Because of Climate Change) from GRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox Albums DiscussedHoliday Countdown by Various ArtistsHolidays by AnomalieChristmas at Crystal Valley Mall by モールFUTURE/PASTクリスマス Home for the Holidays by Sad ChaseyCHRISTMAS IN THE HYPERMALL by DJ Bloody SundayO 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 Trucksᴡ ᴏ ᴏ ʟ ᴡ ᴏ ʀ ᴛ ʜ ' ꜱ by KENMORE ClassicChristmas Party Living Room ／／ FL​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​329 by DMT Tapes FL Christmas Party PlannerThe Night Before Christmas by The Jazz Hop CaféGRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox12 Days of Christmas Vaporwave by RaediophonicA Dark Ambient Christmas by Dead MelodiesCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnnouncement: 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 DiscussedThe first machine by Infinity FrequenciesTempat Angker: Horror Movie OSTs and Sound FX from Indonesia (1971​​​-​​​2015) by VariousQuiet Storms by DoloreBellow by Witch BoltIn Bloom by Dante LeraeThe Theory Of Premonitions by MabisyoCyanide by CyanBlueCool World by Chat PileSUPER RETROID 2049: DNA Resequenced by below the smokeDRUM MACHINE by Arsenal MikebeAll We Do by RADIOHOPInverted Land by Voyage FuturThe Berklee Sessions by Scanner & Neil Leonard CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 FilmLego Castle: 1979-1998Lego Castle: 1979-1998 🅴🆇🆃🆁🅰On BandcampLego Castle: 1979​-​1998 by Dreamcastle™Additional Shout OutsDeath Romantique by Skeleton Lipsticklost broadcast by 直子coedAgainst the Fall of Night by sungazerサ​バ​イ​バ​ル​ホ​ラ​ー Survival Horror by ShymNoizLost Loops Collection by Mount ShrineBLOOD INCANTATION - The StargateCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 Sampledsatan's disco boogie from Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible SchoolSatanic Leaders from Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School Albums DiscussedFall Festivals and the Satanic Panic by Vacation Bible SchoolRevenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible SchoolSatanic Panic 3: Hell House by Vacation Bible SchoolSatanic Panic 4: Possession by Vacation Bible SchoolSatanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible SchoolAdditional LinksOccult Demon Cassette - A Youtube archive of weird VHSLaw Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults (1994)MONSTER Energy drinks are the work of SATAN!!!CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedNightcrawlers - Space Ritual at St Mary'sThe Biophonic Boombox Recordings by The Nightcrawlers Additional LinksAlbum of the Day: Nightcrawlers, “The Biophonic Boombox Recordings”The Nightcrawlers - Mexican Summer Record Label PageThe Nightcrawlers Remain an Obscure but Fascinating 80s Electronic Band CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedThe Gas Station MegaCompilation by The Signalwave CommunitySolutions by Windstar EnterprisesAdditional LinksThe Signalwave Community: The Gas Station MegaCompilation on Vapor Memory CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 SampleComputer, Don't You Die on Me from Odd Queer by Poeticallyr/FutureFunks Best of 2023 ListSpotify Playlist of Available AlbumsMIDNIGHT MATSURI [​夜​中​の​祭​り​] by yuugenBENDER II by THAT'S MATT!Downtown by kouekEvening (The Remixes) by LuanmerHorizon by Brayan Rojitas1980 Something by Jansport GeorgeNeo Metro City by VANTAGECyantology: Reborn by CyanBlueOcean View by Zai KowenLove by BarbWaltersOdd Queer by PoeticallyCyanotype by CyanBlue VNN Best FutureFunk of 2023 MixBest Future Funk of 2023 (DJ Set) || Mixed by TrucksPassingTrucks || Non-Stop Dance Music MegaMix CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 SampledEsoteric Exegesis from Mesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound SystemThe Astral Clocktower from The Dungeon Steps by BxkrugAlbums MentionedMesolithic Sound System by Mesolithic Sound SystemMap of the Garden by Yotzeret Sheydim & Dragon MaidenHalf Tone Degradation by OudeisChaos Within the Crimson Abyss by RotspawnAtmospheric breaks 2 - Ambient Mix by XnotCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 TrailerCheck out Terror Vision!DANTE'S INFERNO BLU-RAY (1911)Related LinksL'InfernoSoderbergh on RaidersThe Soderbergh Variations: 2001, RecutAscenseur pour l'échafaud (soundtrack)Man with a Movie CameraCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedBefore The Forest by FM Forestwww by christtt CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedTHE LONE RAGER by THAT'S MATT!QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 by iaconCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 Sampledｎ​ｅ​ｇ​ｏ​ｔ​ｉ​ａ​ｔ​ｏ​ｒ from ｃ​ｒ​ｙ​ｐ​ｔ​ｏ​ｃ​ｒ​ａ​ｃ​ｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００what could have been from millbrook memories by CT57 Albums DiscussedPulsating Liquid Chloroform by Kagami SmileBastian Void / Endurance by Bastian Void / Endurancemillbrook memories by CT57OfficeJazz by Λｔａｖｉｓｔｉｃ エターニティーｃ​ｒ​ｙ​ｐ​ｔ​ｏ​ｃ​ｒ​ａ​ｃ​ｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００Somewhat the Same by Jameson Nathan Jonesdessert stand sells corn at night by y o u r l o b o t o m yН​о​в​ы​й В​з​г​л​я​д (A New Look) by Мнемоника 2000Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics by phazmaCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn our May new music episode, we’re covering Constant Night by Alpha Chrome Yayo and New Position by luxury noise. Two amazing albums that highlight the broad range of influences artists can bring to vaporwave with each offering to take the listener on a wild and distinct musical journey. Check them out!Albums DiscussedConstant Night by Alpha Chrome YayoNew Position by luxury noiseRelated LinksJojo Mayer & Nerve: Jabon (live)CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 HereHot Takes Vol. 1 by Hot Takes PodcastSongs Sampledluxury noise - Lost CoastTopaz Gang - The Golden Sphere CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedAnd Then All Was Quiet by The NightworkerOur Lovelessness by HantasiCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonFor 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 PhilosopherDec-Affe-Inated Records LinksNoRIP-E, The Philosopher / Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDSDec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on SoundCloudDec-Affe-Inated RECORDS on YouTubeCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedDated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2 on YouTubeGhostwave - DEAD MALLGhostwave - DEAD MALL on YouTube Ill-Advised Records LinksIll-Advised Records - Main WebsiteIll-Advised Records - YouTubeCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

New Music: Magn​é​toscope and Aquatic GalleriaSupport 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 DiscussedMagn​é​toscope by ab97Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight premièreCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we’re digging into Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review, a feature highlighting some of the best vaporwave (and associated genres) albums of 2023 as suggested by the community. Including our own Ross Payton! This kind of curation and highlighting the work of artists is so important. We had a blast checking out the 17 albums on the list that we had not previously covered.Come join us and find yourself some great music!The ArticleUtopia District’s Features: 2023 A YEAR IN REVIEWTracks SamplesPlaque from my last whispers are the worst goodbyes by Machina PensantForgive Yourself from Forgive Yourself by Luxury NoiseCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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 DiscussedDated New Aesthetic by Windows96 KEYGEN🔐 by Crystal Eternal CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky