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Virtual reality, despite its recent success, has been a perennial retro technology for the majority of our lives. It represents a technological future that may never arrive and a past that never really happened. The hauntological nature of virtual reality makes it a perfect companion to vaporwave! In this episode, we explore this connection and discuss work by artists who are merging virtual reality and vaporwave.

Music Sampled

Hyperdrive from Memento by Eagle Eyed Tiger

Additional Links

Live and In Pixel: Vaporwave’s Push For a Virtual Music Scene

George Clanton on vaporwave, VR festivals and fostering democratic music culture

Adam Kane - Show N Tell (Official Music Video) [VR 360°]

Virtual Utopia 4 [Live 360° VR Concert]

Our Favourite 360˚ VR Music Videos (2021)

VR Gartner hype cycle: Is virtual reality hype or hope?

VOICES FROM A VIRTUAL PAST

Credits

Music by: 2Mello    

Artwork by: Patsy McDowell    

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