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To some artists, hypnagogic music is categorized as “classic”, “ambient” or “experimental.” To others, hypnagogic is thought of as adjacent to lofi hip hop or trip hop. In this episode, we explore two albums that span this diverse range of labels. However one tries to classify it, there’s no denying that there are artists creating great music and calling it hypnagogic.

ピアノの独り言 by desert sand feels warm at night
Spirit Realm by Mac Bandit

Bandcamp of the Day & Interview: Desert Sand Feels Warm at Night
Interview with desert sand feels warm at night
Desert Sand Feels Warm At Night talks tips for new artist - interview | Musics the Hang Up
EXSHA on Twitter
EXSHA Linktree
Spirit Realm Cover by Mason Hill

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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Over the last decade, a new type of horror has become popular on the Internet. Driven by largely anonymous crowds through social media and online communities. In this episode, Ross discusses his thesis on how this new horror appeals to the same themes and aesthetics as vaporwave. Meanwhile, Birk does the audio equivalent of polite nodding.

ＬＯＣＡＬ５８ＴＶ - Contingency

What is Analog Horror? On Pad Chennington
SCP Foundation
The Hyperdiegesis
Godzilla NES
Mystery Flesh Pit National Park
The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stages 1-6
Dread XP

Music by: 2Mello
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It’s a double secret topic episode as Ross and Birk discuss both the evolution of chillwave and the realities of Summer vacation. These topics serve as the basis for discussing two excellent albums that represent very different interpretations of the summer jam.

Midnight Mixtape by Origami Vato
Palmscapes by Hotel Pools

Origami Vato on YouTube
Curveball: an Interview with Hotel Pools
WHAT IS CHILLWAVE? By GARDNSOUND

Music by: 2Mello
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In this episode, we dive into two very different dungeon synth albums. One, in this writer's opinion, tells the lonesome tale of an adventuring sea turtle. The other is an evocative blend of genres that serves as the soundtrack for the tabletop RPG of the same name. Both albums are excellent examples of the range of expression possible in a dungeon synth album. Check them out!

Shellbound by ulk
HDK 40 † Mörk Borg by GNOLL

Museum Speelklok: A museum in Utrecht.
MÖRK BORG

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Toonami began as a programming block on Cartoon Network, but quickly became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Its choice of shows and aesthetic influenced countless fans, artists, and producers. Instead of an aggressive macho outlook to match cartoons like Dragonball Z and Samurai Jack, it affected a chill, reassuring demeanor. Its mascot, a sardonic robot named TOM, gave inspirational speeches to viewers set to electronic music. That music along with music from some shows featured on Toonami, especially the legendary Samurai Champloo soundtrack, became important influences of lofi hip hop. Noah, the podcast ronin (and co-host of Thinking Too Much about Anime) fills in the details.

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Prayer by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Hammer by Pelican City aka Dangermouse
Strings by Tommy Guerrero
Broken Promise by Joe Boyd Vigil

Toonami - Space is the Place Music Video
Alien by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Dragon by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Arabic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Classic by Joe Boyd Vigil/Tommy Guerrero
Toonami: Deep Space Bass
Toonami Deep Space Bass OST 07 D & B Remix
YouTube Playlist of more rare/unreleased Toonami music
Toonami Muzik Playlist on Spotify

Toonami Remastered
SlimD716's YouTube Channel
Toonami’s “Broken Promise [Dreams]” is Still A Millennial’s Spiritual in the Darkest of Days

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The Lofi genre is often associated with mixes and 24/7 streams where listeners are exposed to an endless sequence of beats and jazz samples. However, as mentioned on our Patreon bonus episode on Lofi, we wanted to learn more about the genre by listening to albums. We’re starting with two very popular lofi artists, who regularly appear in discussions of the best artists and albums in the genre. Despite the cliché of lofi being formulaic, each of these artists brings a distinct sound to their work. It would be impossible to mistake the two. Join us and find out why.

Neon Impasse by City Girl
transitions by jinsang

“In the Internet Age it’s Very Important to Get Lucky As Your Grind:” An Interview with City Girl
All Ages of Geek: An Interview with City Girl
Vickysigh on Twitter
Jinsang Constructs A New Humanity on "Transitions"
r/MakingHipHop discussion on sampling
WhoSampled listing for Transitions
Lo-Fi Culture Presents: Jinsang! More than just a cup of tea.
Interview With Nostalgic Chill-Hop Producer JINSANG

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Like other vaporwave subgenres, mallsoft has evolved since its creation. Initially defined by sampling and reverb, new mallsoft albums drift towards exploring new compositions and themes. While actual shopping malls are sliding into the dustbin of history, the idea of mall ambiance lingers with us. The essence of mallsoft transcends the physicality of shopping malls. Banal commercial architecture with powerful HVAC, weird acoustics, and a genial indifference to human emotions will remain with us long after the last shopping mall is torn down. New mallsoft seeks to capture that essence.

4D Gradients by ロップMALL
ＡＣＡＤＥＭＹby Hallmark '87

ロップMALL on Bandcamp
A T R I U M by Hallmark '87 on Rate Your Music

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Between Bandcamp and YouTube, we get recommended a lot of music courtesy of the algorithm. In this episode, we discuss a selection of three such recommendations. All three feature rich and varied ambient soundscapes, but each tackle the genre from their unique perspective. Join us as we conduct some spring cleaning on our recommendations and feel free to share your own!

Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse on Bandcamp
Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - Kaiju Sarcophagus
Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - Dead Dreamer Tapes
Seraphim by How To Disappear Completely
Kosmobushir by ANIHILA

Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse on YouTube
Polish ambient collective How to Disappear Completely released ‘Mer de Revs II’
Interview with Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse

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The unique blend of despair and hope present in the work of post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) makes their music more relevant and poignant than ever. We discuss our experiences with and love for the music of GY!BE and share our thoughts on their tremendous new album, G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Spoilers: We loved it.

G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed You! Black Emperor on Bandcamp

Godspeed You! Black Emperor: 'You make music for the king and his court, or for the serfs outside the walls'
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – the full transcript
GY!BE Interview in The Wire, May 2000, by David Keenan
The apocalyptic future is now on Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Luciferian Towers
GY!BE on the Internet Archive
Fan Anecdote of GY!BE Live Show
28 Days Later - Jim's rampage

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In terms of hours listened, video game music probably wins for every generation that came of age with a game console in the house. It's no surprise then that new artists use video game music as a starting point for their work - not merely remixing or imitating but building upon it. On this episode we listen to two fantastic video game inspired albums and discuss our own experiences with video game soundtracks. Stay Awhile and Listen!

OST​(​1​)​.​rar by R23X
CURSEBREAKER X by Equip

An Interview with Marc Junker AKA R23X
R23X - SOUND_TRACK ~ [MP3].torrent Music Video
Equip (Kevin Hein) Interview For Bandcamp - Full Transcript
CHILLIN' IN THE PAD (Episode #002​) - Equip

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