The Virtual Ocean

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.

And now, for today’s episode.

Deep Cobra's Simulation is a high energy album that hits HARD. This record from the Australian label Sunset Grid is a fun display in the rhythmic potential of vaportrap. 

The Virtual Ocean will return in February 2021!

Brandon and Jerrel quickly reflect and discuss their plans for the future.

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.

And now, for today’s episode.

Merry Christmas! This episode is part 2 of our 2020 Christmas Special, where Jerrel and Brandon have more of a conversation about their lives, vaporwave in 2020, and the current insanity of the world. All while enjoying the comfort of an album the draws conjures a childhood Christmas nostalgia like no other... Come join us by the fireplace. :) Happy holidays!

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.

And now, for today’s episode.

Today is a nice, hip-hop and R&B vaporwave album

Maitro’s EP Holiday Season takes the vibe you come to expect from a vaporware album and paints a picture of his personal idea of a holiday season.

To us, Maitro’s winter world is one of nice west-coast beats and nostalgic 90’s samples. It’s something we love to see, especially considering Maitro himself is an artist from the Netherlands.

While the condition of the world is stronge, we want to welcome you to enjoy the holiday vibes with. 

Let’s set sail for Maitro’s Holiday Season EP.

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.

What is up with the nostalgia around pre-9/11 cities? 

See-Muh Vanity, aka Dead Dream Vanity, explores this idea in the 2014 proto-ish vaporware album “fantasy Mayonaka Noapāto “, aka fantasy Midnight Apartment 

This record dropped during the early days of vaporwave, where the method of manipulating old samples to create something moody and dark started popping up all over the internet.

This LP will engulf your entire body in the comfort of a leather couch stuffed with clouds. 

While you lay in its luxury, you begin to realize that the ideal city that this album takes you back to doesn’t exist.

It never did.

Let’s set sail for Dead Dream Vanity’s Fantasy Midnight Apartment.

the first virtual ocean immersion episode.

you chose this.

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.

When it comes to haunted things, rarely do they frighten us with harshness and jumpscares in the way that Hollywood movies have shown us.

What make something creepy is a strange element of gentleness. When the unknown peers into us, it does so in a state of softness. 

When death stalks its prey, it moves in silence… In stillness.

Today is our halloween special, and we have one thing on our minds: death. 

The album we’ve chosen for this year’s special is “Even The Gods May Cry”, by Origami Girl, a female asian vaporwave producer who also goes by the alias eightxnights. 

You can find her on both the dream catalogue and asura revolver music labels.

This album takes on a hardvapour sound, infused with the occult-themed electronic music of Witch house. 

This album is a 45 minute rave set in the underground caverns of a gothic mansion in hell. 

A perfect experience to get you in the mood for the spooky season.

Set sail with us for Origami Girl’s “Even The Gods May Cry.” 

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.

We have a nice, easy-on-the-ears mallsoft album. 

ECCO 深い夢 (ecco fukai-yume)’s album Deluxe Visions is a trip down memory lane. 

It’s a mallsoft album that evokes the need for consumer dopamine while also displaying how different sensuality and desire felt in the past. 

This is a nice, relaxing, breezy record to indulge in.

Join us in setting sail for ECCO 深い夢’s Deluxe Visions.

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.

We are venturing into the world of dark vaporwave.

Chinese Hackers, a New York-based vaporwave artist, has one mission: combine vaporwave and industrial to make a new subgenere of vaporwave: vaporgoth.

Their 2015 album, “死” (syuh) which translates to death, is an interesting experiment that is beyond creepy: it’s uncomfortably primordial.

Today’s episode is a short one, but it’s definitely one to check out if you want to hear some creepy shit. 

Let’s set sail for Chinese Hackers’ 死

THE "LET'S LISTEN" VAPORWAVE PODCAST. 

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. 

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. 

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. 

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. 

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.

And now, for today’s episode.

One of my favorite things about doing this podcast is finding hidden talent that makes me feel like I have NO talent whatsoever. 

Today, we are setting sail for Enraile’s SpaceWorld 2000, in our opinion, one of the most underrated vaporwave records on this show.

Enraile is one of the youngest in our catalog of featured artists, but do NOT underestimate the insane talent that exists in this guy’s brain.

SpaceWorld 2000 is a hyperactive vaportrap-ish album that moves like an EDM epic akin to the likes of Porter Robinson’s Virtual Self.  

It’s safe to say, Enraile has a bright future in music production, and we want you all to witness why.

Come along with us. Let’s set sail for Enraile’s SpaceWorld 2000.