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    Vaporwave

    So, another genre I've started exploring, that mostly lives on Bandcamp. Vaporwave. Lots of Name Your Price downloads, and I've found some labels that sell their whole catalog for $1.00! I bought almost 200 albums for $2. Lots of fun stuff, IMO - I'm sure rcarlberg will come along to poo-poo it like he did Dungeon Synth (which I'm still really enjoying).

    Anyway, some Bandcamp Daily Digest articles to get you started:

    https://daily.bandcamp.com/2016/11/2...e-genres-list/

    https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/04/2...porwave-scene/

    https://daily.bandcamp.com/2016/12/1...lbums-of-2016/


    One from another site. Some of the links are missing, but there are some good albums listed here.

    https://entropymag.org/the-essential...-of-vaporwave/


    And I mentioned this album in another thread - don't miss it:

    https://powerpcme.bandcamp.com/album...nitive-edition

    Another useful article (Spoiler Alert: Vaporwave didn't really die!):

    https://www.esquire.com/entertainmen...-to-vaporwave/
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    I don't know if I'll poo-poo it, but home computer producers using other artists' recordings, without attribution, is illegal. It may be "a scene" -- an entirely online virtual scene -- but even without asking for money for it these folks are violating copyright law. If anyone wanted to shut it down they'd have grounds.

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    I listen to this stuff at work, and I like a lot of the more heavy reverb grocery store muzak type of vibe they have sometimes. Relaxing but twisted. Also "Floral Shoppe 2" by the Darkest Future is a favorite at the moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcarlberg View Post
    I don't know if I'll poo-poo it, but home computer producers using other artists' recordings, without attribution, is illegal. It may be "a scene" -- an entirely online virtual scene -- but even without asking for money for it these folks are violating copyright law. If anyone wanted to shut it down they'd have grounds.
    Also, they all need a haircut!

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    I like this one:

    https://dreamcatalogue.bandcamp.com/album/--18

    I wish we could embed Bandcamp clips on PE somehow...

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    Fortuitous timing. I stumbled on Vapor Wave only a week ago. Its as if my subgenre prayers have been answered.

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    The animated cover is cool:
    dreamcatalogue.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/scene1_wall_framed_only-reflection-girl_750px.gif

    The second track, 遠くの愛好家 (which translates as "Distant Lovers") is quite lovely.

    The whole release reminds me quite a bit of this one, which I downloaded six months ago:
    https://futurecityrecords.bandcamp.c...o-blade-runner

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    Obviously I have to post this again:

    Confirmed Bachelors: the dramedy hit of 1883...

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    Nice thread! There's a ton of it on Bandcamp, and it's kinda overwhelming at times, but there's a lot to just delve into and chillax with.

    This is one of my faves.


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    Check out Jon of the Shred’s new album, Departing Flight! Vaporwave? Synthwave? Game music? I really don’t know, but it kicks ass! John Battema, check this one out - I’m pretty sure you’re gonna like it! Just $5 for musical bliss...

    https://scythesaga.bandcamp.com/album/departing-flight

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