Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnnouncement!We were fortunate enough to be invited onto the “Hot Takes” vaporwave talk show. We sat down with YUNG SHIRO 白 and luxury noise for two hours of chatting about everything from Boards of Canada to horror tropes. Please check it out here: Episode 87: Night Clerk Radio.Anyway! Wow, another genre episode! It’s been a while. What will they talk about this time? Will they talk about Bandcamp tags for an uncomfortable amount of time? Will they get hung up on overly niche hyper characterization of niche genres? The answer to all these questions is obviously “yes!” In this episode, we’re digging into the genre of VHS pop, which is often thought of as the upbeat and optimistic cousin of late night lo-fi. We talk about our history with the VHS format, attempts to classify niche genres, the power of nostalgia for physical media, and our hope for a revival of the sub-genre. Join us!Outro SampleFANTA from NEW AIR by channel select Links To Check Outa journey through VHS pop by AzurestarGenre Classification from Reddit circa 2019VHS Pop on BandcampCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky
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October New Music: The Gargoyles of Vyônes and INFINITY VOL.II
Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnother episode already?! That's right! We're working to return to our regular release schedule. In this episode, we're diving into some new October music. As usual, we've got two albums: Ross stayed on theme for spooky month with a unique take on plunderphonics and dungeon synth from Magnum Innominandum, drawing inspiration from classic cosmic horror. Birk immediately jumped on that brand new Navigateur album, which offers an eclectic blend of genres and masterful production. We hope you join us in checking out these albums and supporting these artists.Shout OutsLego Pirates: 1989-1996 by Dreamcastle™Lost Secrets by Notorious Secret & Lost Traveler ロスト"Tennis, Everyone?" — A Tribute to the Late, Great James O. Incandenza by Hakita░▒▓█ ＲＡＧＧＡＷＡＶＥ █▓▒░ by "愛"The Living Tombstone - "Everything Is Fine (Remix)"Albums DiscussedThe Gargoyles of Vyônes by Magnum InnominandumINFINITY VOL.II by Navigateur Other LinksDirection by NavigateurCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky
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Spooky Video Game Soundtracks
Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIt’s a late start to the spooky season! We’re jumping right in with a handful of soundtracks from recent horror video games. We’re checking out the big meaty six hour journey that is the Silent Hill 2 (2024) soundtrack. Then we’re turning our attention to the soundtracks for Look Outside and CULTIC. We discuss the games, their soundtracks, and what we love about video game soundtracks more generally. Grab these games, their soundtracks, and join us!Thanks so much for your support! There will be a deluge of episodes coming out over the next few weeks as we get back on schedule.Outro SampleShop Til You Drop from CULTIC Soundtrack by JasozzAlbums DiscussedSilent Hill 2 (2024) Soundtrack by Akira YamaokaLook Outside Soundtrack by Eric Shumaker and Francis CoulombeCULTIC Soundtrack by JasozzOther LinksSilent Hill but it's a 1994 trip-hop albumCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky
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September New Music: VIDEOFUNK and Leviathan
Support Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we're diving into some new September music. With summer coming to a close, it seems we were both inspired to explore some of our favorite comfort genres. For Birk, that's the hazy and nostalgic VIDEOFUNK, a unique blend of vaporwave, signalwave, and future funk from FIJI島の水. For Ross, it's the evocative and cinematic dark ambient of Leviathan by NoRinTon. Join us as we check out some new music!Shout OutsVAPORMEX 北方人 by Cerecita Spice & PENTIUM 2 ダニCULTIC: Chapter TwoWelcome to the MiniDisc WikiAncient Fan Death Studios Live @ LATE NIGHT LIGHTS IIThe Last Tokens. Albums DiscussedVIDEOFUNK by FIJI島の水Leviathanby NoRinTon Other LinksRegional Mexican music genres explainedEvolution of Mexican Pop Music be likeCreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky
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The Curious Case of the Dungeons and Dragons Promotional Cassette
Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we dare to enter Ross’s cherished domain: the tabletop role-playing game! We’re checking out “First Quest,” a 1985 promotional cassette released by TSR UK. The cassette features a wide variety of tracks from an eclectic collection of artists. The end result is a fascinating assortment of electronic music that ranges from upbeat and poppy synths to ambient and drony textured soundscapes. So sit down, grab a pre-gen, and join us!Check it out on YouTubeAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons -- First Quest: The Music cassette (1985) Artist Links (Where Available)Phil ThorntonDave MillerDenis Haines (aka Francis Haines)Steve ParsonsBarrie GuardThe DeviceG P HallValentine Dyall (The Narrator)Other LinksAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons: First Quest – The MusicThe Weird and Wonderful World of D&D MerchandisingMörk Borg’s Putrescence Regnant is a grim ‘bog crawl’ adventure releasing as a vinyl music album CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky
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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