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.
The Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews podcast is a fascinating exploration of Vaporwave and its subgenres. Hosted by Ross and Birk, it strikes a perfect balance between discussing the music and providing in-depth analysis. The hosts exhibit a deep understanding of the nuance behind Vaporwave, showcasing their knowledge, passion, and vocabulary on the subject. This expertise makes for an enjoyable listening experience as they delve into the complexities of each album with thought-provoking commentary and musical analysis. Their personal perspectives and added context enhance the understanding of the music being discussed. One standout recommendation from the podcast was Miles to Midnight album, which I never knew I needed but found exceptional.
On the downside, as someone with a curious interest in Vaporwave but not fully committed, there were moments where the discussion shifted over my head. While it's not necessary for creators to cater solely to the lowest common denominator, it would be beneficial to ease listeners like myself into some of the more complex concepts. Additionally, I was surprised at the ratio of track samples to discussion. Although the topics are interesting, I would've loved to hear more of the actual music being reviewed.
In conclusion, The Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews podcast is worth a listen for fans of Ross and Birk or anyone with even a passing interest in Vaporwave. It's clear that they are still refining their show format and finding their stride, but overall it provides an engaging experience for those looking to explore this genre further.
## 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
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)"
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
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
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 Sampledｎｅｇｏｔｉａｔｏｒ from ｃｒｙｐｔｏｃｒａｃｙ 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ｃｒｙｐｔｏｃｒａｃｙ 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 yНовый Взгляд (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: Magnétoscope and Aquatic GalleriaSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon On this month's new music episode we're checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magnétoscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première.Come join us and check out some great vaporwave!Albums DiscussedMagnétoscope by 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
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 / Дневна телевизија by SEM-TVBarbershop Simulator™ by slowerpace 音楽Cyanotype by CyanBlueＤＲＥＡＭＳ ＵＮＬＩＭＩＴＥＤ 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
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 default우주해일 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 Beksiński'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.MusicDiscussedＶＨＳ Ｓｔａｒｄｕｓｔ 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
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