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Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson

Birk and Ross plumb the depths of vaporwave, dark ambient, and other haunted genres of music. Discover new music to listen to and find out why we"re drawn to retro aesthetics and dark music.

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00:34:24

Vaporwave Stocking Stuffers

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/12/23

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonWe’re back! In this episode, we’re easing back into our recording schedule with a discussion of thirteen diverse albums spanning a wide range of Christmastude. From classic vaporwave to modern jazz, dark ambient to goth industrial, we delve into our musical stockings to uncover some new seasonal favorites.Outro SampleNull Device - Baby, It’s No Longer Cold Outside (Because of Climate Change) from GRABYOURCHRISTMASTREE by Elektro Vox Albums DiscussedHoliday

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00:34:06

The Neverending Discord Scroll

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/11/11

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnnouncement: Ross is going on vacation so this will be the only public episode this month. We may also miss one episode in December. Patreon episodes will continue as expected. Thanks for your understanding.In this episode, we’re getting back into some crowd-sourced crate digging. We’re scrolling back in time through our Patreon Discord and checking out albums suggested by our listeners. Join us as we discuss 13 albums that cover everything from classic vaporwave

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00:37:20

Storming the Lego Castle

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/10/28

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we’re tossing the new music format out the Part 4444 2x5x6 Wall with Window so we can focus entirely on Lego Castle (1979-1998) by Dreamcastle™. This phenomenally ambitious concept album/experimental film explores childhood and nostalgia through the lens of Legos, video games, and imagination. A genre-melding experience, covering everything from dungeon synth to vaporwave to video game music and synthwave, it is a wild journey that is best viewed

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00:31:45

Fighting the Satanic Panic

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/10/14

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we delve into the Satanic Panic, which was the primo moral panic of the 1980s and 90s. Specifically, we’re looking at the Satanic Panic series of albums by Vacation Bible School. This series of five albums, like much of VBS’s work, navigates the conflicting emotions brought about by being raised as an Evangelical Christian in America’s hyper-consumerist society. Join us as we unpack the layers of nostalgia, fear, and critique embedded in these

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00:31:26

The Music of The Nightcrawlers

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/09/30

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then cover their more recent 2018 compilation. Their music is phenomenal so we want to say thank you to the YouTube algorithm for incepting Ross.Albums DiscussedNightcrawlers - Space Ritual at St Mary'sThe Biophonic Boombox Recordings by The

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00:30:57

New Music: Signalwave and Corporate Jazz

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/09/16

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon For our September new music episode we’re leaving the summer jams behind and getting into some recent releases from our favorite genres. First, we’re checking out a huge and varied compilation from the signalwave community. Then we’re going to achieve our perfect inner self with the help of some corporate meditation jazz. Can you say “something for everyone?!”Albums DiscussedThe Gas Station MegaCompilation by The Signalwave CommunitySolutions by Windstar

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00:30:36

Yesterday’s Future Funk, Today!

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/09/02

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re giving summer a big old Labor Day sendoff by checking out the best Future Funk… of 2023! We go through the best future funk albums as voted on by the r/futurefunk subreddit along with an amazing mix from Vaporwave News Network. As usual with these episodes, we can’t cover the episodes in the detail they deserve so go support these artists! Outro SampleComputer, Don't You Die on Me from Odd Queer by Poeticallyr/FutureFunks Best of 2023

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00:33:09

Melted Summer Jams

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/08/19

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon For our August new music episode, we’re submitting to the heat wave by leaving behind the upbeat dance music and settling in with some beats-driven ambient and music about dinosaurs. We’re checking out the third album in the “after” series from Hushtone Records and a Dino Synth anthology from Unreal Estate Records.Albums Discussedキャンドルを3本灯した後 by 後Echoes of Extinction (Dino Synth

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00:33:54

Dungeon Synth Dance Party

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/08/05

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re exploring albums and artists that blend dungeon synth with other genres of EDM such as house, dubstep, drum and bass, and breakcore. We talk about what it means to blend such potentially disparate genres and highlight a handful of albums that explore this concept. We would love to hear if you have other examples of this blending of genres so please hit us up with recommendations!Tracks SampledEsoteric Exegesis from Mesolithic Sound System

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00:33:41

Rescoring Films

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/07/22

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we’re chatting about the process of rescoring films. We largely focus on two examples: Terror Vison’s recent Blu-ray release of Dante’s Inferno and Steven Soderbergh’s 2014 “educational” reimagining of Raiders of the Lost Ark.Soundtrack samples pulled from the trailer here:Dante's Inferno (1911) Blu-ray TrailerCheck out Terror Vision!DANTE'S INFERNO BLU-RAY (1911)Related LinksL'InfernoSoderbergh on RaidersThe Soderbergh Variations: 2001,

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00:36:44

New Music: Before The Forest and www

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/07/08

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon We’re mixing things up this month by doing our July new music episode first! We’re double mixing things up by doing albums from May! So mixed! Join us as we check out Before the Forest by FM Forest and www by christtt, two amazing vaporwave concept albums.Albums DiscussedBefore The Forest by FM Forestwww by christtt CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk

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00:30:29

New Music: The Lone Rager and QUENCHED 💎🏝️🧃

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/06/24

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Summer is upon us so we’re easing into the season with two albums packed full of summer jams. Join us for a killer Future Funk party with THAT’S MATT! and then remember to stay hydrated with QUENCHED 💎🏝️🧃 by iacon.Albums DiscussedTHE LONE RAGER by THAT'S MATT!QUENCHED 💎🏝️🧃 by iaconCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

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00:38:16

2024 Discord Spring Cleaning

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/06/10

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon What started as a way to fill an episode when we ran out ideas has turned into one of our favorite traditions. Twice a year we dig through music posted on our Patreon Discord and choose a handful of albums to discuss. Join us as we check out eight (nine!) wonderful recommendations from classic vaporwave to modern neoclassical.Samples chosen at random.Songs Sampledｎｅｇｏｔｉａｔｏｒ from ｃｒｙｐｔｏｃｒａｃｙ by Ｓｐｏｒｔ３０００what could have been from millbrook

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00:31:11

New Music: Constant Night and New Position

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/05/27

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn our May new music episode, we’re covering Constant Night by Alpha Chrome Yayo and New Position by luxury noise. Two amazing albums that highlight the broad range of influences artists can bring to vaporwave with each offering to take the listener on a wild and distinct musical journey. Check them out!Albums DiscussedConstant Night by Alpha Chrome YayoNew Position by luxury noiseRelated LinksJojo Mayer & Nerve: Jabon (live)CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by:

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00:36:44

Checking Out Hot Takes Vol. 1

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/05/13

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re checking out Hot Takes Vol. 1, a community-driven compilation album. Proceeds from the album are donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund to support victims of genocide in Gaza. As is tradition, we try to cover way too much great music in one episode, so you should definitely go support this project and check it out for yourself! Support The Compilation HereHot Takes Vol. 1 by Hot Takes PodcastSongs Sampledluxury noise - Lost

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00:33:21

New Music: And Then All Was Quiet and Our Lovelessness

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/04/29

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon We’re finishing off April with an exploration of some new music. In this episode, we’re covering And Then All Was Quiet by The Nightworker and Our Lovelessness by Hantasi. Two very different haunted albums. Join us and check them out! Albums DiscussedAnd Then All Was Quiet by The NightworkerOur Lovelessness by HantasiCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on InstagramNight Clerk

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00:31:41

The Music of Dec-Affe-Inated Records

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/04/15

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonFor our second episode of Record Label Month™, we’re talking about the Japanese label Dec-Affe-Inated Records. This private label is populated by the numerous aliases of a single artist whose music often focuses on themes of depression, isolation, and loneliness. Join us as we check out two albums that take the listen on an eclectic plunderphonic journey.Albums Discussed冬の憂鬱 by 因縁を爆撃するNoRIP-E, The Plundered by NoRIP-E, The PhilosopherDec-Affe-Inated Records

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00:32:39

The Music of Ill-Advised Records

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/04/01

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon For the month of April we’re talking about record labels of all kinds. In our first episode, we check out two albums from Ill-Advised Records, a record label focused on dark lo-fi and similarly dark-themed subgenres of haunted music. Join us as we celebrate Halloween in April!Albums DiscussedDated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2Dated - Lofi Halloween Annual Vol. 2 on YouTubeGhostwave - DEAD MALLGhostwave - DEAD MALL on YouTube Ill-Advised Records LinksIll-Advised

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00:36:32

New Music: Magnétoscope and Aquatic Galleria

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/03/18

New Music: Magnétoscope and Aquatic GalleriaSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon On this month’s new music episode we’re checking out some excellent new vaporwave albums: Magnétoscope by ab97 and Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight première.Come join us and check out some great vaporwave!Albums DiscussedMagnétoscope by ab97Aquatic Galleria by platinum towers, ホテル shampoo, & midnight premièreCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on

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00:42:02

Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews ·

2024/03/04

Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we’re digging into Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review, a feature highlighting some of the best vaporwave (and associated genres) albums of 2023 as suggested by the community. Including our own Ross Payton! This kind of curation and highlighting the work of artists is so important. We had a blast checking out the 17 albums on the list that we had not previously covered.Come join us and find yourself some great music!The ArticleUtopia District’s

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