Cryo Chamber’s Tsathoggua

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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.

Tsathoggua by Cryo Chamber Collaboration

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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.

Darklife by death's dynamic shroud

Heavy Black Heart by death's dynamic shroud
VIRTUAL UTOPIA EXPERIENCE by death's dynamic shroud
I'll Try Living Like This by death's dynamic shroud
SEAWRLD​ハ​ー​ト​ブ​レ​ー​ク by death's dynamic shroud.wmv
シ​ェ​ン​ム​ー​ONLINE by death's dynamic shroud.wmv

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In 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.

FEEDING FRENZY by y o u r d i s c o v e r y
The Blessed Life by Vacation Bible School

“This Blessed Life” Visual Album by Vacation Bible School
My Philosophy of “Churchwave” as a Subgenre of Vaporwave
Vacation Bible School on Hegelian philosophy and Crystal Pepsi

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'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!

Black Friday - A Vaporwave Holiday Special… by
Confused Bi-Product of a Misinformed Culture

Do You Want Vaporwave, or Do You Want the Truth?: Cognitive
Mapping of Late Capitalist Affect in the Virtual Lifeworld of Vaporwave by Alican Koc
Vaporwave’s little known roots are anti-capitalist and totally punk

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In 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.

Live from a Bomb Shelter in Ukraine by Heinali

Tokyo Nights 1987 by 雨天 migraine

Ｉ​​​Ｓ​​​Ｕ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｕ​​​　​​​Ｐ​​​Ｉ​​​Ａ​​​Ｚ​​​Ｚ​​​Ａ by いすゞ・ピアッツァ ＥＮＴＥＲＰＲＩＳＥＳ

Ｍ​ｉ​ｄ​ｎ​ｉ​ｇ​ｈ​ｔ​　​Ｇ​ａ​ｓby CT57

Ｌ​ｏ​ｔ​ｔ​ｏ by Kratzwerk

Streetlands by Burial

Marek Zebrowski & David Lynch - Polish Night Music

The Fundamental Nature of Being by The Shaolin Afronauts

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New Releases from Old Favorites

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In 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!

폐점 by 식료품groceries

Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X

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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!

Winterquilt - Monster Island & The Satan of Fire

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In 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.

Salem - King Night

Balam Acab - Await

MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - Witchcraft 69

Salem - Knight Night 

Wander Wonder by Balam Acab

Balam Acab - See Birds

Pictureplane - Gothstar

White Ring - IxC999

Best Witch House Mix 2021 ▲ 2 Hour Mix

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 1] by Various Artists

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various Artists

The Guide to Grave Wave [Disc 2] by Various Artists

The Occult Genre Known As "Witch House"

WITCH HAVS Explores A Pre-Solidified Genre

The 2010 Guide to Grave Wave!

Pitchfork: Wander / Wonder by Balam Acab

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The Music of clown core

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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.

toilet by clown core
Clown Core - Toilet (Visual Album)
van by clown core
Clown Core - Van (Visual Album)

7:11 Polyrhythms
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The Lick
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the lick on 91 instruments 🎷
Through the Fire and the Flames - Boomwhackers
The Floppotron 3.0 - Computer Hardware Orchestra
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
Trombone Champ

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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.

Masters 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 Pinchbeck
Bobby Prince, composer of DOOM & DOOM 2 Interview with Quartercircles
The Sound Design Of DOOM - Exclusive Q&A with ADSR
Satanic figures are hidden in Doom's soundtrack - The Verge
How the ‘Doom’ Soundtrack Was Made Will Melt Your Puny Mortal Mind in Vice
Rip & Tear: Deconstructing the Technological and Musical Composition of Mick Gordon's Score for DOOM (2016)
DOOM: Behind the Music at GDC
Musical inspirations behind Doom's music at Doomwiki.org
DOOM: Behind The Music Part 1
DOOM: Behind The Music Part 2
The INSANE Rhythms of Doom Eternal | Jazz Pianist Reacts

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