The Virtual Ocean

Fantasy. Temptation. Escape.
Dreams are an unknown ancient realm that we move to and from every single day.
Soft Replica's debut album "Only Ever In Dreams" is a synthesis of many styles: the hypnagogia of vaporwave, the everlasting echoes of dream-pop, and the blurred sonic blanket of shoegaze.
Their sounds will envelope you in a warm electronic embrace, and we're excited to share that embrace with you.
Let's set sail for Soft Replica's Only Ever In Dreams.
New to The Virtual Ocean? Here's a bit more about our show:
Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world.
In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came.
Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds.
Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.
Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly and understanding this art form matters.
In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up the genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Consider donating to us! $thevirtualocean on CashApp will get you your name and any message you want read at the end of the show, starting episode 63. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.

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Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world.
In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came.
Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds.
Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.
Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters.
In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.
And now, for today’s episode.
If you want to know what it feels like to fly through cotton candy clouds and blissfully experience the innocence of the 90's, this is an album you want to experience.
Simply Syrup's Make Me Float combines this very open space with a touch of funk and hip hop, and it does that it says it does: it makes you float.
Its nostalgia is a reminder that our memories can be used as a prime source of joy, and it's ok to fall into them and relax.
Let's set sail for Simple Syrup's Make Me Float.

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world.

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came.

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds.

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly and understanding this art form matters.

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up the genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Consider donating to us! $thevirutalocean on CashApp will get you your name and any message you want read at the end of the show, starting episode 63. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.

And now, for today’s episode.

Tupperwave is a future funk powerhouse, and Marina is a 2020 album that shows his experience of living in the ever-shifting world of vaporwave. Marina is sweet, euphoric, and transports you to a space of magic realism. Notable tracks for us are definitely "Esplanade", evoking that familiar feeling of experiencing heavy infatuation, as well as "Pacific Highway", bringing you to a perfect version of Highway One that could change the mind of any cynic.

You'll just have to listen to see what we mean.

Let's set sail for Tupperwave's Marina.

Silkersoft is a Berlin-based who is the sound designer and composer for Crows Crows Crows, an indie video-game studio that released the 2011 cult hit "The Stanley Parable", as well as many others.

1000 Eyes is an album that takes us, track to track, through a beautiful, terrifying, and lulling journey. Silkersoft's talent for composing both background and foreground sounds shine in this record, taking us to 12 unique scenes that transition as seamlessly abrupt as the way things transition in your dreams.

You'll just have to listen to see what we mean. Let's set sail for silkeroft's 1000 eyes.

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New to The Virtual Ocean? Here's a bit more about our show:

Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world.

In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came.

Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds.

Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind.

Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly and understanding this art form matters.

In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up the genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Consider donating to us! $thevirtualocean on CashApp will get you your name and any message you want read at the end of the show, starting episode 63. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean.