Vaporwave News Network

About Vaporwave News Network

Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave & Future Funk Scene 🌊 News, Discussion & Current Trends from the Virtual Plaza 🏤 VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) We review upcoming releases, report on events in the IRL and URL world as well as recent topics in the present day Internet Music community. We strive to keep you updated on what's happening in the Longest-Living "Dead Genre" on the Internet. Submissions Forms and more information can be found on our website Hosted by Alyx from Pacific Plaza Records. Our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Tiny Mix Tapes, Altered Zones, and other podcasts that came before us.

Publisher

VNN

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2023

Latest episode

24 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Dec 2024

   Fall 2024: Vaporwave News + Best of 2024 Pt. 1 (Ep. 18)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 18, covering Fall 2024! We’re featuring picks from friends and curators in the scene for the Top 5 Albums from the first half of the year plus recent news and events, an album review and a history segment about the first ever vaporwave compilation. You can also vote for you Top 5 releases of 2024 on our website (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/vote-now-best-vaporwave-and-future-funk-of-2024-2/)! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 4:11 - Host Update & Recommendation 7:14 - News/Recap of the Month 18:29 - Winter Shows & Events 22:26 - Album Review: ako - SimCity3000.wave 28:39 - Recent Releases 44:09 - Top 5 from the First Half of 2024 (FutureSounds (https://future-sounds.uk/), Celadon Plaza (https://www.celadonplaza.com/), Nite Patrol (https://www.instagram.com/nitepatrol87/), Host) 51:48 - This Month in Vapor History 59:48 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! You can support us with a monthly subscription (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/subscribe/) on our website. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) More Info & Submission Forms: ⭆ VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) ⭆ (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork)Submission Forms (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/submissions/) ⭆ About the Show/Social Media Links (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/about/) ⭆ Events Calendar (http://arcology.online/events) Host Recommendation: ⭆ The STRANGEST Thing I’ve Ever Been Sent - Digging The Greats (https://youtu.be/gfRSBEqueL8?si=46hbzqR9hZoN6C7y) YT ⭆ Vote for Your Top 5 Releases of the Year! (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/vote-now-best-vaporwave-and-future-funk-of-2024-2/) ⭆ The Internet Archive is in Serious Trouble (https://youtu.be/08UfxEjXnMQ?si=ItuziNHvbkbKbGdB) Featured Reviews: ⭆ ako - SimCity3000.wave (https://businesscasual87.bandcamp.com/album/simcity3000-wave) Vapor History: ⭆ :::::蒸気::::: curated by Hi Hi Whoopee (https://hi-hi-whoopee.bandcamp.com/album/-) ⭆ Hi Hi Whoopee Tumblr Blog (https://hihiwhoopee.tumblr.com/)

2. 

   7 Nov 2024

   Summer 2024: Abandoned Episode + Vaporwave History (Ep. 17)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 17, (sorta) covering Summer 2024! This episode was almost abandoned but we’ve resurrected its remains and patched it up for your listening pleasure. We’re discussing recent news and events, reviewing our pick for Album of the Summer, and a Vaporwave history segment about the origins of Mallsoft. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 4:05 - Host Update & Recommendation 8:38 - News/Recap of the Month 17:36 - Recent Shows & Events (URL & IRL) 21:40 - Album Review: Kouek - Apogee 26:33 - Recent Releases 40:30 - No Main Topic This Episode 41:08 - This Month in Vapor History 47:45 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! You can support us with a monthly subscription (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/subscribe/) on our website. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) More Info & Submission Forms: ⭆ VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) ⭆ (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork)Submission Forms (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/submissions/) ⭆ About the Show/Social Media Links (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/about/) ⭆ Events Calendar (http://arcology.online/events) Host Recommendation: Sign up for our Email Newsletter to get a round-up of articles, think pieces, and videos each month! ⭆ Listencorp Interview with Dennis from Geometric Lullaby (https://www.listencorp.co.uk/post/geometric-lullaby-is-helping-discover-mysterious-amazing-artists) Featured Reviews: ⭆ Kouek - Apogee (My Pet Flamingo) (https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/album/apogee) Vapor History: ⭆ Hantasi - Vacant Places (https://hantasi.bandcamp.com/album/vacant-places)

3. 

   30 May 2024

   April & Early May 2024: News & Reviews + Vaporwave History (Ep. 16)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 16, covering April & Early May 2024! It’s been one year since the podcast started but we’re not spending time reminiscing. We’re discussing current news, tons of recent releases, and a Vaporwave history segment about a seminal INTERNET CLUB album from 2012. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Host Update & Recommendation 5:28 - News/Recap of the Month 12:02 - Upcoming Shows & Events (URL & IRL) 17:53 - Recent Releases & Reviews 18:04 - Track Review: heavenscape - Entrana & Cyber Surfer 3D 19:21 - Track Review: Dan Mason - As You Start To Wane 34:10 - No Main Topic This Episode 34:30 - This Month in Vapor History 38:32 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! You can support us with a monthly subscription (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/subscribe/) on our website. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) More Info & Submission Forms: ⭆ VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) ⭆ (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork)Submission Forms (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/submissions/) ⭆ About the Show/Social Media Links (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/about/) ⭆ Events Calendar (http://arcology.online/events) Host Recommendation: ⭆ Bandsplaining - Nostalgia Overload: The Genres of the 2010s (https://youtu.be/vZZzL2BB028?si=EHwQXOEFrKXa6Rqn) Featured Reviews: ⭆ Entrana & Cyber Surfer 3D - heavenscape (https://cybersurfer3d.bandcamp.com/album/heavenscape) ⭆ Dan Mason - As You Start To Wane (https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/as-you-start-to-wane) Vapor History: ⭆ INTERNET CLUB - REDEFINING THE WORKPLACE (https://internetclub.bandcamp.com/album/redefining-the-workplace) ⭆ INTERNET CLUB Interview by Nick Caceres (https://nicholasc2002271.wixsite.com/nickc/the-robin-burnett-interview)

4. 

   24 Apr 2024

   March 2024 - (A History of) Sample-Free Vaporwave + News & Reviews (Ep. 15)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 15, covering March 2024 and recapping what’s new for the spring! In our main topic, we’re tracing the history of sample-free and originally composed Vaporwave through a number of landmark albums. We also have our usual news updates along with two reviews, upcoming events, and recent releases! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:17 - Host Update & Recommendation 7:38 - News/Recap of the Month 14:24 - Upcoming Shows & Events (URL & IRL) 17:52 - Recent Releases & Reviews 35:33 - Main Topic: (A History of) Sample-Free and Originally Composed Vaporwave 51:35 - No History This Week 52:20 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! You can support us with a monthly subscription (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/subscribe/) on our website. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) More Info & Submission Forms: ⭆ VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) ⭆ (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork)Submission Forms (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/submissions/) ⭆ About the Show/Social Media Links (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/about/) ⭆ Events Calendar (http://arcology.online/events) Featured Reviews: ⭆ ROMBREAKER - Prisoners of Time (https://rombreaker.bandcamp.com/album/prisoners-of-time) ⭆ drruumm - antithesis (https://drruumm.bandcamp.com/album/antithesis-2) Sample Free Vapor: ⭆ James Ferraro (https://open.spotify.com/album/6ikRgitLXuaNJ75YY3zGUc?si=0zYc9Oz-QBWk5omBRoHtow), Eyeliner (https://open.spotify.com/album/5RW1jtRCE1YiUnDxeDKw3V?si=ce2uCSIOR9iK7fu1cYL_0A), 2814 (https://open.spotify.com/album/01m2bictEiKiVzFjk0h28N?si=2AQlHGCWSQGdGllgOHKi0w), Building a Better World (https://open.spotify.com/album/625n5EfdNKOXN8jVjYU7h8?si=MCoRa3ZCQ-mq0KefIA9jVg), Donor Lens (https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/album/rose-room), Vapor Pop (https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/album/vapor-pop), Desert Memories (https://geometriclullaby.bandcamp.com/album/desert-memories) ⭆ Voyages w/ SSD Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYNxXoJ-Jzo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYNxXoJ-Jzo)

5. 

   18 Feb 2024

   January 2024 - The Decay of Music Media, Pitchfork & Tiny Mix Tapes + News & Reviews (Ep. 14)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 14, covering January 2024 and recapping what’s been happening in the first month of the year. In our main topic, we’re reporting on the recent news about Pitchfork while also reflecting on the relationship of another dead media website, Tiny Mix Tapes, to the vaporwave scene. There is also a review, show calendar and news updates plus our history segment about what might be the real first vaporwave album. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:35 - Host Update & Recommendation 8:28 - News/Recap of the Month 15:53 - Upcoming Shows & Events (URL & IRL) 21:36 - Recent Releases & Review 38:17 - Main Topic: The Decay of Music Media, Pitchfork & Vaporwave's History with Tiny Mix Tapes 57:17 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 1:02:01 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! You can support us with a monthly subscription (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/subscribe/) on our website. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) More Info & Submission Forms: ⭆ VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (https://www.VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) ⭆ (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork)Submission Forms (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/submissions/) ⭆ About the Show/Social Media Links (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/about/) ⭆ Events Calendar (https://www.arcology.online/events) Featured Review: ⭆ gardening alone by heaven silhouettes (https://heavensilhouettes.bandcamp.com/album/gardening-alone) Pitchfork News: ⭆ Semafor Article (https://www.semafor.com/article/02/04/2024/inside-conde-nasts-breakup-with-pitchfork) ⭆ Intelligencer Article (https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/conde-nast-pitchfork-gq-layoffs.html) ⭆ https://www.tinymixtapes.com/ (https://www.tinymixtapes.com/) This Week In Vaporwave History: Heaven Can Wait Mixtape Vol. 1 by Games ⭆ https://soundcloud.com/fordandlopatin/heaven-can-wait-mixtape-vol-i-1 (https://soundcloud.com/fordandlopatin/heaven-can-wait-mixtape-vol-i-1)

6. 

   8 Jan 2024

   December 2023 - VNN Website & Subscription Announcement + News & Reviews (Ep. 13)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 13, covering December 2023 and introducing our new website VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com)! We will be recapping some of the Holiday action, listing off recent releases and highlighting some end of the year news from across the plunderphonic world! In our main tropic we’re introducing our new website and subscription platform where you can support the podcast and sign up for our Email Newsletter! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - Host Update & Recommendation 6:00 - News/Recap of the Month 14:07 - Upcoming Shows & Events (URL & IRL) 17:02 - Recent Releases & Review 30:55 - Main Topic: VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) & Subscription Info 38:44 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 42:58 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! You can support us with a monthly subscription (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/subscribe/) on our website. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) More Info & Submission Forms: ⭆ VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com (http://VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com) ⭆ (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork)Submission Forms (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/submissions/) ⭆ About the Show/Social Media Links (https://www.vaporwavenewsnetwork.com/about/) ⭆ Events Calendar (http://arcology.online/events) Featured Review: ⭆ Neo Metro City by Vantage (https://vantagenoise.bandcamp.com/album/neo-metro-city) Bandcamp News: ⭆ Bandcamp United Info: https://twitter.com/bandcampunited (https://twitter.com/bandcampunited) ⭆ Jacobin Article (https://jacobin.com/2023/12/bandcamp-music-streaming-sale-tech-workers-union-layoffs-organizing) This Week In Vaporwave History: ▣世界から解放され▣ by ░▒▓新しいデラックスライフ▓▒░ (Freed From The World by New Deluxe Life aka Internet Club) ⭆ https://internetclub.bandcamp.com/album/- (https://internetclub.bandcamp.com/album/-) ⭆ YayText Article (https://yaytext.com/blog/vaporwave-unicode-analysis/)

7. 

   24 Dec 2023

   November 2023 - The Best Vaporwave & Future Funk of 2023 (Ep. 12)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 12, covering November 2023 and the Best of 2023! While this episode is a bit late in terms of news, we’re covering the Best Vaporwave and Future Funk of the year and going over the results from our listener poll. Not only are we crowning the best albums of the year, we are also going to cover standout artists and producers on the rise in 2023 as well! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:17 - Host Update and Recommendation 6:17 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 17:55 - Recent Releases and Review 30:24 - Main Topic: The Best Vaporwave and Future Funk of 2023 54:12 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 57:08 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://www.tiktok.com/@vwnewsnetwork (https://www.tiktok.com/@vwnewsnetwork) ⭆ arcology.online/events (http://arcology.online/events) Featured Review: ⭆ brb by eyeliner: https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/album/brb (https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/album/brb) Bandcamp News: ⭆ Bandcamp United Info: https://twitter.com/bandcampunited (https://twitter.com/bandcampunited) ⭆ Epic Games Lawsuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTTy7_t9pQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTTy7_t9pQ) This Week In Vaporwave History: Telnet Erotika by Vektroid ⭆ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqVyDyi4D50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqVyDyi4D50) ⭆ https://vektroid.bandcamp.com/album/telnet-complete (https://vektroid.bandcamp.com/album/telnet-complete)

8. 

   2 Nov 2023

   October 2023 - The Bandcamp Beat + News & Events (Ep. 11)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 11, covering October 2023! We’re getting hyped for Flamingo Fest this coming weekend and checking in on new releases from around the vaporsphere! Our main topic is called the Bandcamp Beat: it’s a deep dive into the recent updates on the acquisition of Bandcamp by Songtradr from Epic Games with regards to the recent layoffs and accusations of union busting. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:15 - Host Update and Recommendation 8:03 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 13:55 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 18:14 - Recent Releases and Review 34:40 - Main Topic: The Bandcamp Beat 44:41 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 50:47 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://www.tiktok.com/@vwnewsnetwork (https://www.tiktok.com/@vwnewsnetwork) ⭆ arcology.online/events (http://arcology.online/events) Featured Review: ⭆ Extravagance by Late Arcane: https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/extravagance (https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/extravagance) Bandcamp News: ⭆ SFGATE: https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/bandcamp-layoffs-oakland-songtradr-epic-18429463.php (https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/bandcamp-layoffs-oakland-songtradr-epic-18429463.php) ⭆ 404 Media: https://www.404media.co/bandcamps-entire-union-bargaining-team-was-laid-off/ (https://www.404media.co/bandcamps-entire-union-bargaining-team-was-laid-off/) ⭆ The Mary Sue: https://www.themarysue.com/what-will-happen-to-bandcamp-songtradr-bandcamp-layoffs-explained/ (https://www.themarysue.com/what-will-happen-to-bandcamp-songtradr-bandcamp-layoffs-explained/) ⭆ The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/29/23048059/epic-games-google-bandcamp-play-store (https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/29/23048059/epic-games-google-bandcamp-play-store) This Week In Vaporwave History: Far Side Virtual by James Ferraro ⭆ https://archive.org/details/farsidevirtual (https://archive.org/details/farsidevirtual) ⭆ https://liamhorr.me/writing/tag/far+side+virtual (https://liamhorr.me/writing/tag/far+side+virtual)

9. 

   3 Oct 2023

   September 2023 - Top 5 Vapor Releases of 2023 Thus Far + Bandcamp News (Ep. 10)

   Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 10, covering September 2023! The main topic is the Top 5 Releases Thus Far in 2023 featuring picks from curators and fans in the scene. We also cover recent turbulence on Bandcamp with Macroblank and its recent acquisition by Songtradr. Picks by Xnot, Quiz, BigBabyProfit, Futuresounds and Nite Patrol! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Host Update and Recommendation 6:14 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 17:12 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 22:03 - Review & Recent Releases 33:36 - Main Topic: Top 5 Releases of 2023 Thus Far 49:35 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 54:20 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://www.tiktok.com/@vwnewsnetwork (https://www.tiktok.com/@vwnewsnetwork) ⭆ arcology.online/events (http://arcology.online/events) Curator Links: ⭆ https://www.youtube.com/@xnotbr (https://www.youtube.com/@xnotbr) ⭆ https://twitter.com/SeriousBismuth (https://twitter.com/SeriousBismuth) ⭆ https://www.youtube.com/@BigBabyProfit (https://www.youtube.com/@BigBabyProfit) ⭆ https://future-sounds.uk/ (https://future-sounds.uk/) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/nitepatrol87/ (https://www.instagram.com/nitepatrol87/) Featured Review: ⭆ 聖域 by GORE: https://visceraandvapor.bandcamp.com/album/--29 (https://visceraandvapor.bandcamp.com/album/--29) Bandcamp News: ⭆ FoMC: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1707553881851404313.html (https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1707553881851404313.html) ⭆ Songtradr Blog Post: https://www.songtradr.com/blog/posts/songtradr-bandcamp-acquisition (https://www.songtradr.com/blog/posts/songtradr-bandcamp-acquisition) This Week In Vaporwave History: Ailanthus Recording Launches in 2011 ⭆ AR001: https://ailanthusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/browser (https://ailanthusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/browser) ⭆ AR003: https://ailanthusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/soft-season (https://ailanthusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/soft-season)

10. 

    14 Sept 2023

    Late August 2023 - Recap: Vaporwave Weekend in NYC + Sept BC Friday (Ep. 9)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 9, covering the second half of August 2023 and September Bandcamp Friday! The main topic is the story of my Vaporwave Weekend in New York City for Electronicon, Summer Slushy Fest and Tape Swap. We also got highlights from happenings in the scene as well as a rundown of Bandcamp Friday releases for September 2023. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 2:51 - Host Update and Recommendation 5:13 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 12:15 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 17:46 - Upcoming Releases and Bandcamp Friday 25:34 - Main Topic: My Vaporwave Weekend in NYC 49:01 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 52:54 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) ⭆ arcology.online/events (http://arcology.online/events) Curated Spotify Playlists: ⭆ Contemporary Vaporwave (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40) ⭆ Fresh Future Funk (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=01c2ad53956e4151) Host Recommendations: ⭆ CityNerd YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@CityNerd) ⭆ Matsby\ - Barber Night Delight Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMGZDNDgE0s) This Week In Vaporwave History: Games Rising Artist Profile and Interview on Pitchfork ⭆ https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/8569-rising-games/ (https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/8569-rising-games/)

11. 

    22 Aug 2023

    Early August 2023 - Vaporwave Weekend in NYC + News & History (Ep. 8)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 8, covering the first half of August 2023! The main topic is the Vaporwave Weekend in New York City for Electronicon 2023 including a rundown of all events happening in the Big Apple. We also got some reviews, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events + our History segment. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 2:58 - Host Update and Recommendation 7:07 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 14:19 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 17:45 - Upcoming and Current Releases 27:00 - Main Topic: Vaporwave Weekend in NYC 38:22 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 41:05 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) Curated Spotify Playlists: ⭆ Contemporary Vaporwave (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40) ⭆ Fresh Future Funk (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=01c2ad53956e4151) Upcoming Releases Featured: ⭆ Blank Banshee - 4D (Hologram Bay) (https://www.blankbanshee.com/4d) This Week In Vaporwave History: ⭆ New Dreams Ltd. - Initiation Tape Pt 1. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLEFlIFKSo8) or (Isle of Avalon Edition) (https://vektroid.bandcamp.com/album/initiation-tape-isle-of-avalon-edition) ⭆ fuji grid tv - prism genesis (https://archive.org/details/fujigridtv-prismgenesis/) ⭆ esc不在 - Black Horse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-t7js_nysU) ⭆ esc不在 - MIDI Dungeon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKH6NCAp0oU&t=656s&pp=ygUddmFwb3IgbWVtb3J5IGVzYyBtaWRpIGR1bmdlb24%3D)

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    13 Aug 2023

    Late July 2023 - Vaporwave Criticism & Bandcamp Friday + News & Reviews (Ep. 7)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 7, covering the second half of July 2023 & Bandcamp Friday, August 2023! We’re discussing current releases as well as the 2013 article by Adam Harper, “Invest in Vaporwave Futures!” that came out a year after his original thinkpiece. We also got some reviews, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for the end of Summer & start of the Fall. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - Host Update and Recommendation 5:14 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 11:36 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 17:40 - Upcoming and Current Releases 29:27 - Main Topic: Invest In Vaporwave Futures! + Bandcamp Friday 37:22 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 41:05 - Outro ⭆ Main Topic Article: https://dmy.co/features/essay-invest-in-vaporwave-futures (https://dmy.co/features/essay-invest-in-vaporwave-futures) Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) Curated Spotify Playlists: ⭆ Contemporary Vaporwave: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40) ⭆ Fresh Future Funk: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=01c2ad53956e4151 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=01c2ad53956e4151) Upcoming Releases Featured: ⭆ 天使のように軽い - MAAGIC (https://maagic.bandcamp.com/album/-) ⭆ George Clanton - Oh Rap I Ya (https://georgeclanton.bandcamp.com/album/ooh-rap-i-ya) This Week In Vaporwave History: ⭆ Spend The Night With.. [Mixtape] - Games ⭆ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc1r0OD8pHU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc1r0OD8pHU)

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    25 Jul 2023

    Early July 2023 - What is Vaporwave? Spotify Playlists & Dummy Mag + News (Ep. 6)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 6, covering the first half of July 2023! We cover the death and resurrection of the Spotify Editorial Playlists as well as the notorious Dummy Mag article “Vaporwave and the Pop-art of the Virtual Plaza” article by Adam Harper. We also got some reviews of recent releases, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for the Summer of 2023! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Host Update and Recommendation 6:04 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 10:50 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 17:40 - Upcoming and Current Releases 24:56 - Main Topic: Death and Resurrection of the Spotify Editorial Playlists 34:22 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 44:52 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: ⭆ https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) ⭆ https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) ⭆ https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) Curated Spotify Playlists: ⭆ Contemporary Vaporwave: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40) ⭆ Fresh Future Funk: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=01c2ad53956e4151 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=01c2ad53956e4151) Upcoming Releases Featured: ⭆ Simple Syrup - Bloom (https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/bloom-2) ⭆ Onryō - 𝐺𝑂𝑅𝐸 (https://visceraandvapor.bandcamp.com/album/onry) This Week In Vaporwave History: ⭆ "Vaporwave and the pop-art of the virtual plaza" by Adam Harper (Dummy Mag) ⭆ https://dmy.co/news/adam-harper-vaporwave (https://dmy.co/news/adam-harper-vaporwave)

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    13 Jul 2023

    Late June 2023 - History of Electronicon and Tape Swap + News & Events (Ep. 5)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 5, covering the second half of June 2023! It features a history of Electronicon (and the Tape Swap) plus some analysis/thoughts about this year’s festival in New York City. We also got some reviews of recent releases, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for the Summer of 2023! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Welcome, Host Update and Recommendation 6:56 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 12:10 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 18:08 - Upcoming and Current Releases 24:37 - Main Topic: History of the Electronicon Festival (and Tape Swap) 52:52 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 57:27 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) Curated Spotify Playlists: Contemporary Vaporwave: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g6PVNpUNpjpc5WKzVRqBh?si=9ee53d0b47a74f40) Fresh Future Funk: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=c315e67951ad401d (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DSHgRPcemhoeKOGCSpNqY?si=c315e67951ad401d) Upcoming Releases Featured: https://ahero.bandcamp.com/album/thunder-and-rain (https://ahero.bandcamp.com/album/thunder-and-rain) https://slowerpace.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-escape (https://slowerpace.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-escape) History of Electronicon and the Tape Swap: Tickets for Summer Slushy Fest: https://dice.fm/event/5b3qw-summer-slushy-fest-24th-aug-the-meadows-new-york-tickets?lng=en-US (https://dice.fm/event/5b3qw-summer-slushy-fest-24th-aug-the-meadows-new-york-tickets?lng=en-US) Tape Swap and Chill 4 Announcement: https://twitter.com/UtopiaDistrict/status/1671250834896695296 (https://twitter.com/UtopiaDistrict/status/1671250834896695296) This Week in Vaporwave History Links: https://vektroid.bandcamp.com/album/new-dreams-ltd (https://vektroid.bandcamp.com/album/new-dreams-ltd) https://catsystemcorp.bandcamp.com/album/--8 (https://catsystemcorp.bandcamp.com/album/--8)

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    6 Jul 2023

    Interview with George Clanton (100% Electronica) about Electronicon 2023 (Episode 4)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 4, covering the announcement and controversy around Electronicon 2023. This special stand-alone episode is an interview with the co-founder of the festival (and co-owner of the label 100% Electronica), George Clanton aka ESPRIT空想. We took questions via an anonymous submission form and condensed the nearly endless list of 140+ questions down to 25 questions which covered the main topics and specific details people were curious about. If your exact question was not asked, I am sorry- it already took hours to collate and research these questions and I am mentally exhausted. Some of the topics/questions are listed below but I do not recommend skipping around: Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Explaining the Question Process and a Disclaimer 3:40 - Lineup Changes and Explanation 9:22 - How Electronicon is Booked 17:16 - Did you Expect This Reaction from the Community? 33:30 - Safety Related Questions 47:08 - Refunds 48:38 - Contributions to LGBTQ+/POC & Cancellation Fee 56:12 - Questions about other Performers 01:02:15 - Questions About 100% Staff 01:05:16 - Adding More Artists and Dream Bookings 01:14:50 - Can Electronicon Keep Growing? or Accommodate Every Artist We Want? 01:24:12 - Questions About This Years Fest: Food, Day 1 vs 2, Stages, etc.. 01:29:08 - Why is George "Just Now Using This Opportunity" to Interact with the Community, Hot Takes, and VNN? 01:35:30 - George Talks About His Public Statement 01:41:40 - Outro Official 100% Electronica Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-auEhRHa8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-auEhRHa8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) Pitchfork Article: https://pitchfork.com/news/john-maus-exits-electronicon-2023-lineup-curator-george-clanton-apologizes-for-booking-him/ (https://pitchfork.com/news/john-maus-exits-electronicon-2023-lineup-curator-george-clanton-apologizes-for-booking-him/) Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Thanks to George Clanton for doing this interview and thanks to the listeners/community members who sent in questions. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Altered Zones, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jju2xdtN299pwO1DnjO3g (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jju2xdtN299pwO1DnjO3g)

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    17 Jun 2023

    Early June 2023 - Vaporwave and Breakbeats + News & Shows (Ep. 3)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 3, covering the first two weeks of June 2023 and featuring a discussion about the intersection of vaporwave and breakbeats. We cover offshoots like Barber Beats, Breakcore, Vaporbreaks, slowed-down breaks (+ vaporwave0) as well as the current resurgence of drum and bass + jungle in vaporwave scene and mainstream consciousness. There are also reviews of recent releases, tour announcements, and upcoming events for the beginning of Summer 2023! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Welcome, Host Update and Recommendation 3:42 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 6:25 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 13:10 - Upcoming and Current Releases 19:33 - Main Topic: The Intersection of Vaporwave and Breakbeats 40:37 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 46:40 - Help me find VERACOM’s lost album 47:04 - Outro Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork) Upcoming Releases Featured: https://macroblank.bandcamp.com/album/solstice (https://macroblank.bandcamp.com/album/solstice) https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/errata (https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/errata) https://vill4in.bandcamp.com/album/in-constant-change (https://vill4in.bandcamp.com/album/in-constant-change) The Intersection of Vaporwave and Breakbeats: Breakbeat sub-genre article from 2018: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/an-expert-guide-to-drum-n-bass-sub-genres (https://www.redbull.com/us-en/an-expert-guide-to-drum-n-bass-sub-genres) Cat Zhang, “The Zoomer Embrace of Drum ’n’ Bass” (2021): https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/drum-n-bass-pinkpantheress-tiktok-column/ (https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/drum-n-bass-pinkpantheress-tiktok-column/) This Week in Vaporwave History Links: https://vaperror.bandcamp.com/album/mana-pool-2 (https://vaperror.bandcamp.com/album/mana-pool-2) Wayback Machine Capture (6/27/11): https://web.archive.org/web/20110627053111/http://sewagetapes.bandcamp.com/album/sewer-greats-volume-i (https://web.archive.org/web/20110627053111/http://sewagetapes.bandcamp.com/album/sewer-greats-volume-i) YouTube Upload of Vol. 1: https://youtu.be/WNgFQ5bQxJo (https://youtu.be/WNgFQ5bQxJo)

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    31 May 2023

    May 2023 (Week 3 & 4) - News + Decoding the 𝒮ℯ𝒸𝓇ℯ𝓉 ℒ𝒶𝓃ℊ𝓊𝒶ℊℯ of Vaporwave (Ep. 2)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 2, covering the last two weeks of May 2023 and featuring a discussion about the "Decoding the secret language of Vaporwave" video released on YouTube by the YayText Channel. There are also reviews of recent releases, announcements, and upcoming events for the beginning of Summer 2023! Content Log: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Welcome, Host Update and Recommendation 2:58 - News/Recap of The Week(s) 8:13 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL) 12:24 - Upcoming and Current Releases 22:40 - Main Topic: Decoding the secret language of Vaporwave by YayText 40:26 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 45:15 - Hit Vibes Shout Out (10 Year Anniversary on May 31st) 45:36 - Outro Thanks to you for listening to our show! Please help spread the word on social media and in other vaporwave forums. Shouts out to YayText for making such an awesome and thorough video about vaporwave. Thanks to our consultants in the scene for feedback on the show and our format. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Email the Show at VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com) Social Media & Submission Forms: https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork). Upcoming Releases Featured: https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/ill-be-alright (https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/ill-be-alright) https://usgolf95.bandcamp.com/album/playstation-jungle-psx (https://usgolf95.bandcamp.com/album/playstation-jungle-psx) https://luxuryelite.bandcamp.com/album/fashion-pop (https://luxuryelite.bandcamp.com/album/fashion-pop) Decoding the secret language of Vaporwave by YayText: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4iRnj0k-tg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4iRnj0k-tg) Written Article: https://yaytext.com/blog/vaporwave-unicode-analysis/ (https://yaytext.com/blog/vaporwave-unicode-analysis/) This Week in Vaporwave History Links: https://teeeams.bandcamp.com/album/dxys-xff (https://teeeams.bandcamp.com/album/dxys-xff) https://contactlensarchive.bandcamp.com/ (https://contactlensarchive.bandcamp.com/) https://saintpepsi.bandcamp.com/album/hit-vibes (https://saintpepsi.bandcamp.com/album/hit-vibes)

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    14 May 2023

    May 2023 (Week 1 & 2) - Bandcamp Friday + Labels Leaving Bandcamp? (Ep. 1)

    Hello and welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities. This is Episode 1, covering the first two weeks of May 2023 and featuring a discussion about #BandcampFriday + Labels moving their online storefronts off of Bandcamp. Content Log: 0:00 - Intro/Statement of Purpose. 2:25 - Welcome, Host Update. 4:43 - News/Recap of The Week(s). 7:28 - Upcoming Events and Shows (URL & IRL). 11:50 - Upcoming Releases. 19:40 - Main Topic: Bandcamp Friday and Labels Leaving Bandcamp? 38:15 - This Week In Vaporwave History! 42:42 - Outro. Thanks to Toni from Cityman Productions, Christian from Aloe City Wrld, Alan from Coraspect Records and John from Business Casual for sending in responses for our Main Topic this week. Thanks to our consultants in the scene for feedback on the show and our format. Our logo was inspired by V-SPAN and our work is dedicated to past Vaporwave media sites like Sunbleached, Private Suite, Tiny Mixtapes, and other podcasts that came before us. Thanks for listening and please subscribe on your platform of choice as well as rate/review the show if that is an option on your platform! Social Media & Submission Forms: https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) (Submission Forms) https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/vwnewsnetwork/) https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork (https://twitter.com/VWNewsNetwork). Upcoming Releases Featured: https://saintpepsi.bandcamp.com/album/cash-wednesday (https://saintpepsi.bandcamp.com/album/cash-wednesday) https://neggygemmy.bandcamp.com/album/cbd-reiki-moonbeam (https://neggygemmy.bandcamp.com/album/cbd-reiki-moonbeam) https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/anniversary-vol-10 (https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/anniversary-vol-10) // https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/bizcas10-ten-years-of-business-casual (https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/bizcas10-ten-years-of-business-casual) Statement from Bandcamp (Ethan Diamond) about BC Friday in 2023: https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-fridays-update (https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-fridays-update) This Week in Vaporwave History Links: https://computerdreams.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-television (https://computerdreams.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-television) https://reverblite.bandcamp.com/album/b-sides (https://reverblite.bandcamp.com/album/b-sides) https://espritfantasy.bandcamp.com/album/virtua-zip (https://espritfantasy.bandcamp.com/album/virtua-zip)

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    10 May 2023

    Vaporwave News Network Preview (Episode 0)

    Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene! We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities. This short preview episode is a taste of what is to come and what we would like to cover with our new show. With this show, we are hoping to fill a niche in the scene that we feel has been missing- a show that’s covering the contemporary era of the vaporwave music and art movement. A show that strives to provide a wide variety of coverage in an easily digestible format. A show that acknowledges the history of the genre and makes connections between the past and current happenings in the vaporwave community. We have submission forms for members of the community to send us information on upcoming events, releases and to ask questions for our Q&A/Mailbag: https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork (https://linktr.ee/vaporwavenewsnetwork) If you have anything you would like to submit to the vaporwave News Network, check out our linktree for submission forms. We will also be putting up some pages on social media but at the moment the best way to get in contact with us is through our email: VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com (mailto:VaporwaveNewsNetwork@gmail.com)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

27 ratings