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Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Squeaking another one in at the end of the month! In this episode, we’ve got another two great albums for our September new music roundup. First up is Project Since I Left You, a plunderphonics cover project of The Avalanches seminal album. Then, we dive into DISC 2 by DEVIL KILLER, Dan Mason's project featuring an incredible blend of breaks and ambient electronic music. All that as well as shout outs, so grab a copy of these albums and join us! Shout OutsEasy Delivery Co. on SteamA Day at the Aquarium by BrickmasonNTS RadioNTS on YouTubeHope on Letterboxdzensounds 禅の音 by Stephan Kunze Albums DiscussedProject Since I Left You by Various ArtistsDISC 2 by DEVIL KILLER Additional LinksDevil Killer by DEVIL KILLERThomas Pridgen - State of Grace CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re checking out Deconstructed Club, or post-club, a genre that seeks to push back against the tropes of club music and explore the boundaries of various styles of EDM and IDM. We (very) briefly discuss the genre’s history, how it did or didn’t click with us, and explore a variety of DJ sets and mixes from YUNG SHIRO 白. Ultimately, deconstructed club is a fascinating blend of club genres, post-industrial, grime, and so much more and offers a rewarding experience to the persistent listener. Huge thanks to Isaac, aka YUNG SHIRO 白, for all of his help with this episode. Check out his stuff! Connect with YUNG SHIRO 白YUNG SHIRO 白 on Linktree Outro Track SampledMONTBLANKO – tunguska Deconstructed Club MixesYUNG SHIRO 白 Vaporspace Turbo Event Livestream (deconstructed club DJ set)Nostalgia Lounge Nu Virtua 懐古 Event (deconstructed club DJ set)YUNG SHIRO 白 Vaporaid 3 Event Livestream (deconstructed club DJ set)Late Arcane Album Release Event Livestream (deconstructed club DJ set) Additional LinksDeconstructed Club on RYMDeconstructed Club on WikipediaThe Radical Dissonance of Deconstructed, or “Post-Club,” Music By Andra Nikolayi for BandcampThe Rise of Conceptronica by Simon Reynolds for Pitchfork CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon It’s time for our monthly new music episode! What month do you ask? We’re not saying! We definitely didn’t call the July episode “August New Music.” Stop asking. Anyway, in this episode, we’re exploring the duality of man as expressed through music. First up, we have a beautiful ambient album from Bon Odori that moves seamlessly between bliss and despair. We then blast off to the optimism of the 80s with some masterful vaporwave/future funk from Late Arcane. Grab a copy of these albums and join us! Shout Outs Hot Takes on YouTubeRoss really wants you to sample this Japanese gun video Albums Discussed Kimyo by Bon OdoriModern Affairs by Late Arcane Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this month’s episode, we're checking out what’s going on with some “recent” climatewave releases. This is an episode topic that we are doing at random. For absolutely no reason. None. We picked five recently released (or rereleased) albums that cover climatewave from 2013 to 2026. For a narrow definition of “everyone,” there is almost certainly something for everyone here. Check out these albums and join us! Tracks Sampled [carteBlanche] - blue airmail 黄金の砂 from ぬけがけしないで by ｔｅｐｈ　ｃｏ. 愛, [carteBlanche], & 常世Nordwrong from Nordwrong by Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza Albums Discussed ぬけがけしないで by ｔｅｐｈ　ｃｏ. 愛, [carteBlanche], & 常世weatherscan by channel 71ʀᴇᴄʀᴇᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘʟᴀɴɴᴇʀ by 𝙲𝙰𝙼𝙳𝙴𝙽 𝙲𝙾𝚄𝙽𝚃𝚈 𝙲𝙻𝙸𝙼𝙰𝚃𝙴 𝚂𝙾𝙲𝙸𝙴𝚃𝚈Quiet Storms by Hallmark '87Nordwrong by Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza Other Links NCR - The Weather Channel and Vaporwave Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon It’s time for our August new music episode. This month we’ve got something for everyone, provided everyone likes ambient music and/or vaporwave. We’re starting off with an album exploring the long and lonely life of the white dwarf drifting through space. Then we’re hitting up the metaverse to check out the latest in dying mall technology. Go grab a copy of these albums and join us in checking them out! Shout Outs Kmart 1989-1992 Live on PowerPCMEs TwitchForbidden Solitaire on SteamCompilation of the Isles Vol. 2 from the Space Island TV DiscordYou Are a Widow, Sirsignalcon 2026 on 直子coed’s YouTube ChannelHROT on Steam Albums Discussed Echoes of Dying Stars by NGC 224Meta by Alegria™ Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Oh boy. In this episode we’re talking about dungeon synth and microgenres. What’s the actual topic? Is Ross just trying to talk about music he likes? Is Birk just rambling about genres again?! Let us know if you figure it out! Even if you don’t care about the nuts and bolts of genre theory you should definitely check out the video. If you are into dungeon synth of any stripe you’re almost guaranteed to find at least one album you enjoy. Track Sampled open fields from Little ones journey by Tiny Mouse The Video Of Interest 50 Dungeon Synth styles with examples (part II) Some Albums Mentioned I by OrnithologiaLittle ones journey by Tiny MouseTales from the Hot Dog Garden by Hot Dog Cart & KletTtermaxJungle Majesty by ZiggurathCGND2: PECHSCHWXRZ by H-CPUAlban Hefin by CarnyxGARTHIM-MASTER by Spell LeechPooter the Clown by Pooter the Clown Other Links Every Noise At Once Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

It’s time to close out Boards of Canada month. Wow! Two whole episodes! In this episode, we’re digging into Inferno, the duo's first release in thirteen years. It’s an album that brings the cult and numerology mystique of Geogaddi into the clean, soundtrack-inspired aesthetic of Tomorrow’s Harvest. We get into how plunderphonics, nostalgia, and hauntology have shifted over the evolution of the band’s discography and how that impacts the album. Grab a copy, fire up your favorite numbers station, and join us! The Album Inferno by Boards of Canada Additional Links Inferno - BoC PagesWhat of Boards of Canada’s nostalgia now that nostalgia is everywhere?Boards Of Canada – InfernoAlbum Review: Boards of Canada – InfernoInferno on GeniusBoards of Canada – Inferno Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Boards of Canada perfectly embody the themes we love to explore: plunderphonics, nostalgia, and hauntology. Despite this, we’ve never examined their work in detail. With their first album release in 13 years, we’re dedicating the month of June to a full retrospective. In this episode, we discuss their first four major releases, analyzing them as both listening experiences and explorations of those key themes. Grab a haunted sample of your favorite childhood memory and join us! Albums Discussed Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of CanadaGeogaddi by Boards of CanadaThe Campfire Headphase by Boards of CanadaTomorrow's Harvest by Boards of Canada Additional Links Exploring the Most Mysterious Band: The Boards of Canada Iceberg by Hux Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon It’s the end of the month, which means we’re squeezing in one last episode dedicated to May new music! As usual, we’ve got two great albums on deck. First, we dive into Empire of Light, the latest space ambient album from vaporwave legend 猫 シ Corp. Then, we check out Philosophie du Soi, an energetic jazz fusion EP from the new duo, PAON. Join us for all that and our usual barrage of questionable shout outs! Shout Outs Phantom Architecture By Philip WilkinsonNull.mkvMalice Music Discussed Empire of Light by 猫 シ Corp.Philosophie du Soi by PAON Additional Links #006 from listencorpFamed Game Vocalist Launches Avant-Garde Jazz Duo with Debut Music Video Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Started as an IndieGoGo campaign in 2020, Nobody Here: The Story of Vaporwave, is an ambitious attempt to document and capture ephemeral history of vaporwave from its rise around 2010 to the early 2020s. After numerous production delays due to COVID, growing scope, and other production factors it’s finally out and available for everyone to see. We get into the documentary, crowd-funded documentaries in general, and the general difficulty in tackling this subject. Like any attempt to capture recent history, there is also disagreement and controversy around the film and its handling of several topics. We highly encourage you to look into these issues, where possible, as we just cannot comment on these things with any confidence. We’re just dummies. Outro Sample Donor Lens - Distant from NOBODY HERE: The Story Of Vaporwave by Various Artists Where To Find Nobody Here Nobody Here | 'The Story Of Vaporwave’ - Full MovieNobody Here - WebsiteNOBODY HERE: The Story Of Vaporwave by Various Artists Additional Links Dead links: Inside Nobody Here, a documentary about vaporwaveNobody Here: ‘The Story of Vaporwave’ – A Review Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Hey, do you know how many days are in April? Because Birk sure doesn’t! So, we’re putting the “night” in Night Clerk Radio with a special evening release. In this episode, it's time for some April new music! But first, we start with some of our most out-of-touch shout-outs ever! Specialty coffee subscriptions? Criterion Commentary Tracks? Get real! Don’t worry, however, as we then get into two very different but very excellent albums. We discuss the slushy and hypnagogic ロービット from vaporwave artist Eccosystem and then dig into the endless future funk bangers on Superwave from Kouek. We hope you join us and check out these albums! Shout Outs Passenger CoffeeStrange Buildings by UketsuEmpire Of The Dark on Blu-RayWhy was I invited to Beast Studios?Support Roge Corp/i2k/VaporVA!Bad Day at Black Rock on Criterion Albums Discussed ロービット by EccosystemSuperwave by Kouek Additional Links A Commentary That’s Better Than Film SchoolRondò Veneziano - La Serenissima Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon Okay, the accelerated release schedule continues for another month! Time to cram 'em in! In this episode, we’re checking out a 2025 article covering “Cinematic Doom Jazz.” This curation effort from Philippe Blache for Igloo Magazine highlights and categorizes dozens of doom and dark jazz bands and ensembles from the past 20+ years. It features everything from early 2000s trip hop inspired tracks to more recent releases from Cryo Chamber. The article is linked below. Please give it a read and check out the artists featured. Music Sampled Dead city centres from Perdition city by Ulver Main Article The cinematic impulse of doom jazz ambient music, neo-noir psychological thrillers, and haunting music Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon We’re getting back on schedule with a one-time only accelerated release cadence! Also, you gotta release March new music in March. Those are just the rules. I don’t make em. In this episode, we follow our traditional approach of having literally zero coordination leading to the selection of two very different albums. First up, we have a delightful ambient album from composer Nick Bowers that was written to accompany a painting exhibit. Then, we get into the most recent compendium from classic dungeon synth artist DIM. All that plus some questionable shout outs and more! Come join us! Shout Outs Despiser on IMDbWarlock Corpse / Труп Колдуна - You and I are in a Dark Crypt ForeverPortal Man on IMDbMax Cooper - A Sense Of Getting CloserBorn Into A Dream on IMDbCenter Core Never More Albums Discussed Music for Chromaticism by Nick BowersCompendium V by DIM Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon While some may wax poetic about the ancient and noble art of fishing, they often overlook that it’s an activity that inspires some excellent games with incredible soundtracks. Well, in this episode, we haven’t forgotten! We’re talking about fishing games, their music, and their influence on vaporwave. We primarily focus on two plunderphonics albums from River Master, but we also talk about a handful of other albums, both old and new. So grab a six-pack and some nightcrawlers and join us! Albums Discussed The Angler's Dream by River MasterMemory Lake by River MasterFISHING TALES by slowerpace 音楽Fishing by Abel ProjectYuka Umezawa (梅沢由香) & Tomoko Tsuyama (津山知子) - Fishes' Dream (魚たちの夢) Additional Links Fishing Shop Simulator on SteamRelaxing Fishing Game Music VHS Tape DREADMOOR on SteamThis Fishing Game’s Soundtrack DID NOT Have to Go This Hard! Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon We've emerged from our winter slumber to share some new music. First, we’re listening to the latest collaboration from City Girl & Guided Tour, Mana Lake, which takes the listener on an evocative journey through house, lofi, and vaporwave. Then we’re checking out personalFX, the debut album from 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒, a fantastic album that similarly tackles a range of genres and moods. We hope you join us and check out these artists! Albums Discussed Mana Lake by City Girl & Guided TourpersonalFX by 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒 Credits Music by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellNight Clerk Radio on Bluesky