Sophomore Year Slideshow

Vapor95 and Darknet Recordings present Sophomore Year Slideshow! 🎞📺📼 An 11 track compilation encompassing the sensations of finding yourself and your place in the world. ✨Featuring some of the most talented producers on the planet and specifically curated for maximum emotional impact, this new compilation by Vapor95 and Darknet Recordings is a hallmark in the realm of nostalgic aesthetics. Come with us on our journey to Sophomore Year Slideshow. 📽

Sophomore Year Slideshow opens up with X4 by Tribe Down South. He traditionally delivers upbeat lo-fi hip hop at its best. We hear lots of retro game sounds, transporting us back in time and giving us a sense of nostalgia for days spent in the arcade with friends.

thyu by Fake_Glass brings us a fundamental message that we should all hold on to - to live in and appreciate the present moment. The composition has very airy yet full chords, with lo-fi hip hop grooves that put you in a very childhood-like peace of mind.

The third record on the compilation is 181 by helloweare. Mysterious, playful, windy pluck melodies and chords mixed with funky beats bring prom-night vibes, making you want to dance with your partner and smile.

Nick Neutronz has continuously impressive production. With Amiga Robot, we travel into a 3D, colorful, glitchy space created during the Y2K era. This digital hip hop monk never disappoints, bringing ultimate synth and heavy hip hop drum fusion.

Kaneda by Nikl is the fifth track on the compilation, taking us to the far east, the record starts with Japan influenced melodies. A future bass track with synth chords and flute samples sets the tone for some serious grooving. A must play when visiting sakura gardens.

LOST AN HOUR by Yobbzsmokedoutphonk - Kick back, get comfortable, put this on with subwoofers and the record will guide you through the listening experience with small sample cuts leading the way. An aesthetic trap beat carries warm, low and heavy 808s throughout the whole track. You'll likely lose an hour listening to this track on repeat.

Summer will be here any day now, and Androx - Golden Hour will definitely be a go to for for us as we soak up the sun's glistening rays. Guitar chords with warm texture and pleasant dancy rhythm, make you sink into beautiful memories, imagining the seaside and breezy waves at sunset.

Bad Bad Dog by TEENROOM - Slightly distorted lo-fi sounds with details from old TV shows, a short track that takes you on a quick adventure.

Desire and Temptation by Telepath II - A pure definition of vaporwave. This piece equals an 80s romance movie, telling a lovely and dramatic story during these 9 minutes of slow, low fidelity sounds and sweet wavy vocals.

Cut_Off by I_yaReeL_i - This track justifies its name by cutting you off from reality for a little while, taking you down a memory lane filled with sun flares and grainy film.

Yūkai by Pr0t0_3095ti - Is filled with futuristic ambient sounds, as if the sound is floating to you from a faraway constellation. This is the type of music that you would expect to hear around Saturn.

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Five New Exclusive Vapor95 Spotify Playlists

Five New Exclusive Vapor95 Spotify Playlists for February

If music ceased to exist, what would you do? It'd be a real tragedy, huh?

No doubt, h e l i o s would be completely empty inside if that day came. But, what would you do if you simply couldn’t find more of your favorite music? Would you pay someone on the DARKNET to lasso you some wild bootlegs? Would you search for it in the dark, dirty, neon-drenched underbelly of your neo noir city? Would you speed down endless highways in paradise with your ears open and listening for fresh sounds?

Just to think of my marble skin never getting the goosebumps of new musical pleasure makes me feel dead inside. Good thing you and I don’t have to worry about any of this happening. Why?

Vapor95 through its Vaporwave lifestyle blog DARKNET presents five exclusive and ever-expanding Spotify playlists! Click the pictures to access the playlists through Spotify.

VAPORWAVE

It doesn’t get much more vapor than the iconic sounds of Vaporwave found on this playlist. These are the tracks that define your favorite aesthetic genre. Surf forever on the waves of nostalgia. Quench your virtual lust. Next time you parents ask you what the hell vaporwave is, let them hear these classic Vaporwave tracks. Soon, your parents will be singing and grooving to vaporwave in the family room. Then again, perhaps you shouldn’t let them listen. There are some things you cannot unsee.

LO-FI

If Leonardo Da Vinci was alive today, he would no doubt stroke his creative fires with the Lo-Fi Hip-Hop playlist. All brilliant, creative, genius, wild minds need recovery and relaxation. But, I’m not talking about Da Vinci’s. I’m talking about yours, my genius friend. This is a playlist for rainy Saturdays in the cafe. Existential reflections on a rooftop. Laying on your bed thinking watching your cat sleep. Cuddling with someone who reminds you you’re not alone.

SELECTS

The Japanese have a word for when you’re looking at nothing in particular and feeling stupefied and empty-minded. Boketto. Vapor95 Selects, a trendy, hot playlist, represents the modern evolution of Vaporwave into a milieu of subgenres. It’s the same reflective, washed-out nostalgia and emotions of Vaporwave bleeding into countless new territories. Dozens of songs for all your complicated emotions. With a dazzling variety of tracks, people will beg you to take command of the aux cable. You and your friends might get stupefied. You might get empty-minded. You’ll be everything but numb though.

SYNTHWAVE

If vaporwave was a drug that felt like an idyllic trip down a lazy river in an abandoned shopping mall, synthwave would be your morning adrenaline spike to bring you out of the fuzz. While this synthwave is more edgy, driving, and pulsating, it’s still steeped in the cool ‘80s and ‘90s spirit. This playlist is no exception. It’s got all the classics. The ones that defined a brand new genre. No amount of late ‘80s movie binging could bring you a better nostalgia than this new playlist.

VAPORTRAP

The Vaportrap playlist requires the dirtiest of sound systems. Deep sub basses, hypnotic pitched vocals, and classic trap percussion. All wrapped up in a vaporwave bow. This is music for when the purple and pink neon switches to a dark red and things get hazy. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you about the pixelated puff, puff, pass. Swerve at your own risk. It’s trap. It’s vapor. We’ve curated it. What more can h e l i o s say?

Enjoy the new sounds brought to you by these five unique, dynamic mixes and make sure to follow us on SoundCloud!

JULY VAPORWAVE PLAYLIST

APRIL VAPORWAVE PLAYLIST

With another month behind us we continue forward in our quest to bring you the ultimate in Vaporwave music. Towards that effort we present a countdown of ten quintessential Vaporwave albums.

10) Remember – The City Is My Friend

“The City Is My Friend” is a brilliant urban dreamscape, a fantasy only experienced in dreams. Set in an undiscovered, heavenly dimension, the sounds of the album are reminiscent of a neon-drenched night in a dreamy cyberpunk landscape. Definitely worth a listen.

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9) Pop Up! – Tasty

This exotic album combines smooth vocals, drums and synthwave melodies to create a groovy vibe. The bright, playful sounds are combined with heavier funk elements to create a jazzy soundscape. Definitely a welcome addition to this year’s Vaporwave collection.

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8) YU-UTSU -憂鬱

This album is Vaporwave at its finest. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a groovy spring with its light vibes. The sounds are both relaxing and invigorating, an excellent soundtrack for your insomnia. Perfect mood music for a late-night dinner for one.

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7) Desired – Lovestory

A stunning release by Business Casual and future funk artist Desired. It creates a sexy, smooth atmosphere with it’s jazzy sax elements. The entire album is an excellent introduction to future funk and an absolute masterpiece just waiting to be discovered.

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6) Fire-Toolz – Interbeing

This album is unique in that it strays from the traditional Vaporwave we’re used to. “Interbeing” is a combination of pop, jazz, black metal and electronic blended seamlessly together. This is not the first hit from talented artist Angel Marcloid a.k.a Fire-Toolz. His last album Drip Mental made quite a splash in the community. One thing is for sure...you’ll fall in love with these unique, glitchy sounds.

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5) 輕描淡寫 - 小圈子

This ambient and dreamy EP takes you on an emotional journey. The serene, somber tunes combine beautifully with the sounds of a bustling, modern city. You can feel the raw emotions expressed in every note of the songs. This one is sure to transport you.

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4) b a k m a h n / TESTAROSAH – Holy Oxygen

This album is a collaboration between the Vaporwave artist b a k m a h n and the Synthwave artist Testarosah. It’s a perfect blend of the dark and the light, the heavier Synthwave elements and the lighter aspects of Vaporwave.

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3) SYLLABUS – July

The crashing of the waves, sun beams lightly caressing your skin, heavy nostalgia in the air. What’s not to love about a dreamy July? SYLLABUS perfectly captures those dreamy summer feelings throughout this project. S U M M E R F E E L S hit us hard with this one and take us on a retro, melancholic journey.

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2) YUNG BAE – BAE 2

Yung Bae is an artist in the Vaporwave community with a hugely supportive and dedicated fan base. And it’s not undeserved–his first release, “Bae” tops our list of essential Vaporwave albums and is still gaining popularity. “Bae 2” is another masterpiece, crafted with passion and a true mastery of the genre. The sounds are energetic, lively, and perfect to dance to. If you’re ever searching for the perfect EP to pump up your aesthetic party, definitely give this one a go.

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1) Death’s Dynamic Shroud – Heavy Black Heart

Most of DDS’ albums are already essentials for Vaporwave enthusiasts. Even after all of these years, DDS is still creating high quality aesthetic albums, and “Heavy Black Heart” is the perfect example. The trio has certainly evolved over time, but this album is solid proof that they are only getting better and better. Mastered to perfection and captivating the scene with it’s addictive sounds, the vibe of the album is aesthetic heaven.

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February Vaporwave Playlist

FEBRUARY VAPORWAVE PLAYLIST

Hello, wavy friends! As we make our way through February, the month of passion and romantic sorrow, Vaporwave music continues to fill our hearts with tender n o s t a l g i a. We’re excited to present to you 10 hand-selected albums sure to either soothe or exacerbate your delicate emotional state.

10) VHS Dreams - Lost World

VHS Dreams is an artist from the UK with interesting and innovative ideas. Though he sticks mostly to Synthwave, he has a unique execution that trancends genres. The music immerses you in a parallel retro universe, where Outrun, Synthpop, Vaporwave and Synthwave mix to form lo-fi vibes with an undoubtedly aesthetic atmosphere. It is a masterpiece that can transport you to other galaxies and dimensions.

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9) Sonnig 991 - MALLSOFT ODYSSEY

'MALLSOFT ODYSSEY' was released by Business Casual Records in the beginning of 2017. The dreamy vibes of the album made it an instant classic. When it comes to Vaporwave music, this album has definitely made its mark in the music community. It has a unique psychedelic rock feel to it, which combines with the smooth mallsoft for a jazzy, romantic feel.

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8) Sad Chasey - ホログラフィックＨｏｌｏｇｒａｐｈｉｃ

The Australian artist Sad Chasey continues to get better and better and this album is solid proof. The velvety soft tracks make for a fantastic retro, easy-listening auditory experience. The sound design of these songs is phenomenal. Even better, the album can be found on tapes - gold or silver, with 10 variation of OBI strips.

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7) Daniel Saylor - Spring Rain

Staying true to its name, this album truly does feel and sound like a rain shower in spring. Saylor included pop samples, jazz instrumentation and references to hardvapour. It is a perfect blend of glitchy programming and acid house, hardcore techno. You can also pick up the 12" transparent red vinyl of the album.

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6) Elite Geographic - Elite Geographic II

This particular album was released by the label Elemental 95 in the summer of 2017. The concept of the artist is geographic-sounding synth and vaporwave, and he nails it to perfection. The blend of the two styles is executed perfectly and is something you might hear in the background of a hyper-enlightened futuristic shopping mall.

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5) ＲｕｎｎｅｒｓＣｌｕｂ９５ - Panama Papers

"Panama Papers", is Vaporwave in its purest form. Created entirely by original compositions, this album is a strong addition to the genre. The album marks the debut of the Swedish duo ＲｕｎｎｅｒｓＣｌｕｂ９５ and was released by the UK label Pool House Ltd. It’s a Vaporwave album that stays true to the genre while maintaining a unique sound of its own.

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4) ZONΞ ΞATΞR/§E▲ ▓F D▓G§ - ZONΞ ΞATΞR vs. §E▲ ▓F D▓G§

ZONΞ ΞATΞR is a project, created by Nmesh in collaboration with §E▲ ▓F D▓G§. This massive album consists of a blend of Vaporwave and black metal mixed together to form perfectly composed songs. It’s definitely an interesting and unique concept, and maintains the authentic psychedelic sounds found in most of Nmesh works, blended with grindcore, hardcore and some glitch sounds.

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3) Windows彡96 - Reflections

Windows彡96 (or White Gavri'el) is a Brazilian synthwave and Vaporwave producer who created the masterpiece “Reflections". It is an album that creates a nostalgic mood with every track. There is wide variation of sounds, including trumpets and vocals (by Neko GF). This EP is one audible ambrosia that can't be missed.

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2) HKE - Dragon Soul

Once again, HKE succeeds at being unique and inspirational in the Vaporwave genre. As a part of the very successful duo 2814, HKE proved his musical prowess to the world. This album is executed beautifully and creates familiar, nostalgic mental landscapes."Dragon Soul" is a must-have for every vaporwave enthusiast and definitely belongs to the hardvapour cannon.

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1) 猫シ Corp. - Luxury Girls

This album creates an atmosphere that is undeniably '80s while still maintaining modern influences. "Luxury Girls" has amazing mallsoft sounds, slowly blending into retro electronic style. It takes you back to a glamourous time of pure pleasure and heightened vanity. It is a monumental addition to any Vaporwave fan's collection.

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