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.
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews · Birk McBirkinson, Ross Payton
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Show Notes
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
Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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