Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

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 DiscussedThe Ghost from Sheol by Vikorra DoomGrayshadow Ruins by Mountain RealmRelated LinksCryo Crypt on BandcampCryo Chamber Launches Dark Fantasy Label Cryo Crypt CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio in Bluesky

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 Samplesl33py0range - IDCEMBERUtopia District CompilationsUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, YouTubeUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, BandcampUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, YouTubeUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, Bandcamp Pacific Plaza Records CompilationsPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, YouTubePacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, BandcampPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 2, YouTubePacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 2, BandcampPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 3, YouTubePacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 3, Bandcamp Slushwave Social Club CompilationSlushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, YouTubeSlushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, Bandcamp Related LinksVisual Representation of the Hallmark Christmas Cinematic Universe, Circa 2019CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 Discussedsummer station by 直子coed[（ （ （​低​） ） ）by 予報士`94](https://torash.bandcamp.com/album/--7)Recommended by 直子coedThe 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 RECORDSRelated Linksaction button reviews boku no natsuyasumi直子coed on YouTubeCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonThe community members on our Patreon Discord are constantly posting suggestions and recommendations for great albums of all genres. We’ve gotten into the habit of digging through them every six months or so and seeing what’s there. We cover everything from vaporwave to dark ambient to hip hop to jazz.We aren’t able to talk about everything, so check the wall of links below, organized by Discord channel. Enjoy!#vaporwaveSPEZ068 - Dnevna televizija / Д​н​е​в​н​а т​е​л​е​в​и​з​и​ј​а by SEM-TVBarbershop Simulator™ by slowerpace 音楽Cyanotype by CyanBlueＤ​Ｒ​Ｅ​Ａ​Ｍ​Ｓ Ｕ​Ｎ​Ｌ​Ｉ​Ｍ​Ｉ​Ｔ​Ｅ​Ｄ by 夢達無制限LAST WAVE OUT by EPPSSONNTHROUGH THE FOG AND THE DRIFTWOOD by §E▲ ▓F D▓G§YEARS OF FAILURE by HATENAArcade Girl EP by Crystal EternalThe Darkness in Her Eyes by Notorious Secret転移 by victory over deathVirtuality by Sierra On-linePhysical 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 Sangamt h e s o n y p l a y s t a t i o n 1 ソ​​​ニ​​​ー by V/ALiminal Spaces by HantasiThe Mall of Our Lord by 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓈𝒾#dungeon-synth-and-metalEye of Water by TidelessHeavy Rocks (2002) by BorisWhen No Birds Sang by Full of Hell, NothingThis Heathen Land by GREEN LUNG#dark-ambientSubstrata by BiosphereMyths by Kaya NorthAtlas by Laurel HaloSounds for the Soul: Dark Ambient Compilation 3 by Various Artistswho by 1am バイブBluntsBefore We Lie Down in Darknesse by The Inward CirclesAbandoned Communities by Abandoned CommunitiesThe Mystic (Original Score) by Dean Hurley#promote-yo-selfLiminal Saints (full album + art) by The Yonko LLCPisces, 3rd Decan by The Yonko LLC#lofi-hiphopDEEPER WATER​/​FATHERS KEEPER by MILLION SUNDAYIntegrated Tech Solutions by Aesop Rock#jazzHiromi: Tiny Desk ConcertSatin Velvet by Trey MagnifiqueMelodic Guitar Music by Adrian HolovatyBlack Classical Music by Yussef DayesPharoah Sanders - "Kazuko" - An Abandoned Tunnel#random-musicA I A : Dream Loss by Groupereverything is alive by SlowdiveIncorporeal by Hidden HorseThe Sinking of the Titanic (1969​-​) by Gavin Bryars (with Philip Jeck & Alter Ego)Furio by Cat TemperAgain by Oneohtrix Point NeverGilded Sentience by AugnosR​ê​verie by Les ImprimésGhosts by Hania RaniDark Mondo by Degurutieni*1 by Rắn Cạp Đuôi CollectiveBolted by Forest SwordsPROTO by Holly HerndonOMAKASE by Michael WeberDestiny (Abridged) by DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ#edm-and-idmwipE'out'' - The Zero Gravity Soundtrack by CoLD SToRAGEJungle Fatigue Vol. 3 by Jungle Fatigue KruEgo Death 005 by Uun1990's​-​ISH (Part 1) by Various ArtistsThe Silver Cord by King Gizzard & The Lizard WizardCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedThe Satan Complex by Gavino MorrettiSoundtracks For The Blind by SWANS CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedZytel Systems: System I - Horror by Makeup and Vanity SetKTHVLLV by Dav DralleonAdditional LinksThe Rise of the Synths CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 SampledOjas – “Light Dreams” from "HEARTS OF SPACE" Radio Program Tape from 1984Shows to Check OutHearts of SpaceStar’s EndAdditional LinksHearts of Space - The Very Long InterviewHearts of Space - AltiplanoHearts of Space - Game Scores 2"HEARTS OF SPACE" Radio Program Tape from 1984HEARTS OF SPACE: A Look at Radio’s Longest-Running Ambient Music ProgramSynthtopia - Hearts of Space, With Steve RoachLazerHawk - Cool BreezeMST3K Pod People - Hearts of SpaceCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedSecrets of The Night by Notorious SecretUnattended Subdepartment by Cinematic Sequences Additional LinksNotorious Secret & Solodolo84 Live @ VAPORSHAVE 2023CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedPHD - PORTABLE HEADPHONE DANCEFLOOR by 2 Mello4D by Blank BansheeAdditional Links2 Mello - PHD - PORTABLE HEADPHONE DANCEFLOOR - Full Album (OFFICIAL)Blank Banshee - 4D - [FULL ALBUM]CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedTHE CURSE OF COLONIALISM I by modest by default우​주​해​일 by 암호 Additional LinksVILL4IN Community Post about VOID CITYA Chat With VILL4IN CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedDecay, Death and Darkness - Aural visions of Beksi​ń​ski's art by Various ArtistsThe Beyond - Music Inspired By The Lucio Fulci Death Trilogy by Various Artists Additional LinksEighth Tower Records on BandcampZdzisław Beksiński | ArtnetCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonWe’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 DiscussedVaporwave Up & Comers 2023 by VariousAdditional Linkssignalcon 2023 (day 1) on 直子coed’s YouTubesignalcon 2023 (day 2) on 直子coed’s YouTubeCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedEARS by Kaitlyn Aurelia SmithThe Hill, The Light, The Ghost by Haiku Salut Additional LinksFolktronica Past, Present, and Future by Joe MuggsCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonThe 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 DiscussedKmart 1989​-​1992 (The Definitive Edition) by PowerPCMEAttention Kmart Choppers by Juicy the EmissaryAdditional LinksAttention K-Mart ShoppersKmart Store Background Music & Announcement CassettesThe Official Seeburg 1000 SiteCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonSummertime 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 Discussedfashion pop by luxury eliteDusty Roads by LimousineAdditional LinksBandcamp Post: The Discovery of Limousine’s TreasureCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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.MusicDiscussedＶ​Ｈ​Ｓ Ｓ​ｔ​ａ​ｒ​ｄ​ｕ​ｓ​ｔ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００WebTV Viewer by International TelecomAdditional LinksNight Clerk Radio Ep. 48: SignalwaveCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonVirtual 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 SampledHyperdrive from Memento by Eagle Eyed Tiger Additional LinksLive and In Pixel: Vaporwave’s Push For a Virtual Music SceneGeorge Clanton on vaporwave, VR festivals and fostering democratic music cultureAdam 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 PASTCreditsMusic by: 2Mello Artwork by: Patsy McDowell Ross on Twitter Birk on Twitter Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

The Music of Terror VisionSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 & VideoCopperhead on Blu-ray with Slip Music DiscussedCopperhead OST LPCopperhead OST CassetteNeon Maniacs OST LPNeon Maniacs OST Cassette Additional LinksInterview: Ryan Graveface on the Labor of Labels from New Noise MagazineCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Architectural Horror and VaporwaveSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Spring 2023 Discord RecommendationsSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 DiscussedNeon Godsby Failed State Audioillegal scam hold music by The Yonko LLCPisces, 3rd Decan: Introduction (Movements 121, 122) | Zodiac Cycle | art and music by The Yonko LLCｓ​ｐ​ａ​ｃ​ｅ​ｗ​ａ​ｖ​ｅ by KratzwerkＴ​ｈ​ｅ​ ​Ｐ​ｌ​ａ​ｙ​ｇ​ｒ​ｏ​ｕ​ｎ​ｄ by CT57River Of Dreams by Romance & Dean HurleyH​ä​xan - Selected Works by Dagerlöff and GalnerSow Your Gold In The White Foliated Earth by DeathprodNicolas Jaar - Essential Mix - 19-05-2012Vital by BIG|BRAVEBlack Renditions by Spider GodCo)))ltraneThe Comet Is Coming: NPR Music Tiny Desk ConcertV by Unknown Mortal OrchestraHeld Together by AberdeenABSOLUT MAYHEM by UNWINDInstupendo - Six Forty SevenCONTACT by DatapointVisions and Prophetic Dreams, Vol. 2: A Vangelis Tribute by Various Artists Additional LinksDEATHPROD Sow Your Gold In The White Foliated Earth Additional Info CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 RitualRealm and Ritual on TwitterRealm and Ritual on BandcampMusic DiscussedGoat Meadow by MEADOWGOAT My Secret Horror by Wooded Memory Additional LinksWooded Memory - My Secret Horror, Music VideoAn NCS Video Premiere: Wooded Memory — “My Secret Horror”Top 10 Dungeon Synth / Synth Releases Of 2020CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 LinktreeDelta Green: Dead ChannelsHebanon Games Music DiscussedWarhammer 40,000: Darktide - Full Official Soundtrack by Jesper KydSIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedMurken Hollow by Dead MelodiesThought Gang by Thought GangCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedCooperative Taxi Station by Null ObjectFire Reward EP by Null ObjectNull Object on SoundCloud Additional LinksNewtek Video Toaster 4000 1994 VideoCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Cryo Chamber’s TsathogguaSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 SampledTsathoggua by Cryo Chamber CollaborationConnect with CalebHebanon Games on PatreonDelta Green: Dead Channels on PatreonCaleb’s Link Tree CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 SampledDarklife by death's dynamic shroudAdditional MusicHeavy Black Heart by death's dynamic shroudVIRTUAL UTOPIA EXPERIENCE by death's dynamic shroudI'll Try Living Like This by death's dynamic shroudSEAWRLD​ハ​ー​ト​ブ​レ​ー​ク by death's dynamic shroud.wmvシ​ェ​ン​ム​ー​ONLINE by death's dynamic shroud.wmvCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 DiscussedFEEDING FRENZY by y o u r d i s c o v e r yThe Blessed Life by Vacation Bible SchoolAdditional Links“This Blessed Life” Visual Album by Vacation Bible SchoolMy Philosophy of “Churchwave” as a Subgenre of VaporwaveVacation Bible School on Hegelian philosophy and Crystal PepsiCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 SampledMusic SampledBlack Friday - A Vaporwave Holiday Special… byConfused Bi-Product of a Misinformed CultureAdditional LinksDo You Want Vaporwave, or Do You Want the Truth?: CognitiveMapping of Late Capitalist Affect in the Virtual Lifeworld of Vaporwave by Alican KocVaporwave’s little known roots are anti-capitalist and totally punkCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 DiscussedLive from a Bomb Shelter in Ukraine by HeinaliTokyo Nights 1987 by 雨天 migraineＩ​​​Ｓ​​​Ｕ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｕ​​​ ​​​Ｐ​​​Ｉ​​​Ａ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｚ​​​Ａ by いすゞ・ピアッツァ ＥＮＴＥＲＰＲＩＳＥＳＭ​ｉ​ｄ​ｎ​ｉ​ｇ​ｈ​ｔ​ ​Ｇ​ａ​ｓby CT57Ｌ​ｏ​ｔ​ｔ​ｏ by KratzwerkStreetlands by BurialMarek Zebrowski & David Lynch - Polish Night MusicThe Fundamental Nature of Being by The Shaolin AfronautsCreditsMusic by: 2Mello Artwork by: Patsy McDowell Ross on Twitter Birk on Twitter Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

New Releases from Old FavoritesSupport Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 Discussed폐점 by 식료품groceriesNameless Dreamers by Equip & R23XCreditsMusic by: 2Mello Artwork by: Patsy McDowell Ross on Twitter Birk on Twitter Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 FeaturedWinterquilt - Monster Island & The Satan of FireReleased through: MyPetFlamingoCreditsMusic by: 2Mello Artwork by: Patsy McDowell Ross on Twitter Birk on Twitter [Night Clerk Radio on Twitter](https://twitter.com/nightclerkradio)

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 SampledSalem - King NightBalam Acab - AwaitMATER SUSPIRIA VISION - Witchcraft 69Additional MusicSalem - Knight Night Wander Wonder by Balam AcabBalam Acab - See BirdsPictureplane - GothstarWhite Ring - IxC999Best Witch House Mix 2021 ▲ 2 Hour MixThe Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 1] by Various ArtistsThe Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various ArtistsThe Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various ArtistsReferences and Additional LinksThe Occult Genre Known As "Witch House"WITCH HAVS Explores A Pre-Solidified GenreThe 2010 Guide to Grave Wave!Pitchfork: Wander / Wonder by Balam AcabCreditsMusic by: 2Mello Artwork by: Patsy McDowell Ross on Twitter Birk on Twitter Night Clerk Radio on Twitter

The Music of clown coreSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 Discussedtoilet by clown coreClown Core - Toilet (Visual Album)van by clown coreClown Core - Van (Visual Album) References and Additional Links7:11 PolyrhythmsPlaying a 7/11 polyrhythm inside a 7-Eleven on July 11th at 7:11 for 7 minutes and 11 secondsThe LickI play the lick for 5 hours straightthe lick on 91 instruments 🎷Through the Fire and the Flames - BoomwhackersThe Floppotron 3.0 - Computer Hardware OrchestraKetzel, the Cat Who ComposedTrombone Champ CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 LinksMasters 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 PinchbeckBobby Prince, composer of DOOM & DOOM 2 Interview with QuartercirclesThe Sound Design Of DOOM - Exclusive Q&A with ADSRSatanic figures are hidden in Doom's soundtrack - The VergeHow the ‘Doom’ Soundtrack Was Made Will Melt Your Puny Mortal Mind in ViceRip & Tear: Deconstructing the Technological and Musical Composition of Mick Gordon's Score for DOOM (2016)DOOM: Behind the Music at GDCMusical inspirations behind Doom's music at Doomwiki.orgDOOM: Behind The Music Part 1DOOM: Behind The Music Part 2The INSANE Rhythms of Doom Eternal | Jazz Pianist ReactsCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedNTSC Memories by Lindsheaven Virtual PlazaAll Roads Lead Home by Mount Shrine Additional LinksAll That's Here Will Be Sunlight by Yasu EtherCesar Alexandre/Mount Shrine: In MemoriamIn Memoriam: Cesar Alexandre, + Brief Thoughts on Legacy永​遠​の (Eternal) by various artistsSongs For Lonely Rainy Nights (Mount Shrine Archives)A Void Podcast Presents: Cesar Alexandre AKA Mount Shrine / Mt. Hibiki / KagutabaCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 Discussedu​,​i by Olivier Alary & Johannes MalfattiEntangled Routes by Pye Corner Audio Additional LinksEntangled Routes on SpotifyGhost Box Records on SpotifyGhost Box Records Primary ShopHauntology: Ghosts of Futures Past by Merlin CoverleyHAUNTED AUDIO, a/k/a SOCIETY OF THE SPECTRAL: Ghost Box, Mordant Music and Hauntology by Simon ReynoldsHauntologists mine the past for music's future by Mark PilkingtonHauntology Mix with Visuals CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

SOME NEWSThe 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 2Support 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 DiscussedHigh Fashion Mood Musicby EyelinerGooglePlex Bionetworkby Pyravid Additional LinksThe Surrealist Roots of the “Vaporwave” Genre"Vaporwave Is (Not) a Critique of Capitalism": Genre Work in An Online Music SceneComment: Vaporwave and the pop-art of the virtual plazaComment: “Distroid” – the muscular music of hi-DEF doomThe "Perfect" Music Genre? (Utopian Virtual)Interview: Five Questions For EyelinerSonemic Interview: Luke Rowell (Eyeliner / Disasteradio)CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

SOME NEWSThe 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 2Support 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 DiscussedTomorrow's Corporate Culture, Today! by Branding Solutions, Inc.Virtual Dreams by Virtualsoft Home Additional LinksTomorrow's Corporate Culture, Today! (Branding Solutions, Inc.), Promo VideoChiba City Blues on BandcampPolyglot on BandcampThe Utopian Scholastic Aesthetic on CARI CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

SOME NEWSRoss 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 2Support 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 DiscussedDo They Still Dream in Heaven by Panzer Paradise遷移TRANSITION by 暗闇DESTINY Additional LinksAn interview with Jornt Elzinga, 猫 シ Corp and owner of Hiraeth RecordsAtmospheric Transcendent Music Online™Vaporwave Tapes Brasil CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedEarthly Delights by ChanterelleThe Golden Path by L A N D S R A A D Additional LinksKaptain Carbon’s Top Dungeon Synth of 2021Episode 6: Chanterelle | Castbitten: A Dungeon Synth Podcast CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 SignalsVisual SignalsVisual Signals Magazine on TwitterVisual Signals // MTHU on BandcampFind Visual Signals on AmazonVisual Signals Link Tree Music Sampled10 Years of Vaporwave | VA:10 - EIS-T on SPLIFF RADIO ショー YouTube CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedChillhop Essentials Summer 2021 by Various ArtistsWorld Ov Light by Tikkun Olam Related LinksInside the mysterious world of Canadian chillhopWhat is Chillhop Music?r/LofiHipHop – Chillhop and the death of creativityJOJO MAYER & NERVE: J A B O N CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedEndless Mall 深 い 夢 by ECCO 深い夢 CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedＴｅｌｅｔｅｘｔｏ ｅｓｐｅｃｉａｌ by Kratzwerkｍｅｔｅｏｒｏｌｏｇｉｃａ ＩＩ by Ｔｅｌｅ＋１9​.​0水面下Megathrust by 放射性Hi5 Other LinksPrivate Suite Magazine Issue 6 – Features an article on ClimatewaveNight Clerk Radio – Episode 19: The Weather Channel and VaporwaveCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn 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 DiscussedThe Colony by Delmak-OPhantasiai by LEILA ABDUL-RAUFOther LinksTop 10 Dark Ambient Releases Of 2021Annual r/DarkAmbient Discussion of Best AlbumsFear of a Queer Planet: Interview with Multi-Instrumentalist Leila Abdul-RaufLeila Abdul-Rauf "Distortions in Phantasy I: Lure" Official VideoAsk Lemmy: Black kid who likes metal asks Lemmy Kilmister for adviceCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedBiosphere 0​.​2 by Cyber Surfer 3DOVERGROWTH by OSCOB / Digital Sex Other LinksIn “Naturewave,” Forest Sounds Mask Sinister Subtext CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Discord Spring CleaningSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 Discussedchipmunkson16speed - SoundCloudchipmunkson16speed - BandCampChipmunks On 16 Speed - Sludgefest (Full Album) Other LinksBehold The Sludgy Post-Punk Doom Of Slowed-Down Alvin & The Chipmunks SongsBrian Borcherdt slows down Alvin and the Chipmunks songsAnd it's oddly compellingDo I look like I know what a JPEG is? CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 DiscussedEyeliner : Buy NowNUOVO TESTAMENTO : New EarthWARPLAND - Dungeon Synth Album by Adharca, Toad Sage, Ferrydor Archive, Fen Walker, J. BrewerThe Yonko LLC: Capricorn, 3rd DecanNEWS AT 11 | LIBERTY EDITION - Official VHS (NTSC) by 猫 シ Corp.Godspeed You! Black Emperor - All Lights Fucked on the Hairy Amp DroolingDark Ambient jam on D by Audio WandererGhosts by JapanIterationsVinyl Paradise // もう一人じゃない by Zai KowenOther LinksBuy Now Steams ReleaseFree: Buy Now Remixes by VariousThe Story of Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Lost DebutCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

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 SampledNeil Cicierega - T.I.M.E.Neil Cicierega - AlanisNeil Cicierega - Dear DinosaurOther LinksAlbum Review: Neil Cicierega – Mouth DreamsThe Mouth Experience - Neil Cicierega (Mouth Sounds / Mouth Silence / Mouth Moods / Mouth Dreams)How the Cover Song Conquered Movie Trailers CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Post-Rock and HorrorSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon 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 RecommendationsBest Of Melancholic Post-Rock Mixlistening to post-rock while you are in quarantineOther LinksSpec Ops The Line OST: Mogwai - Glasgow Mega-SnakePost-rock Movies – IMDB CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter