Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

Author: Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself drawn to a melody that feels like it's echoing from an empty mall or a soundtrack for a forgotten dream? That's the territory explored on Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews. Hosts Ross Payton and Birk McBirkinson act as your guides through the often-overlooked corridors of sound, focusing on genres like vaporwave and dark ambient where nostalgia and unease intertwine. Each episode is less a standard review and more a deep dive into the history and emotional resonance of this "haunted" music. You'll hear curated selections of tracks, but the discussion goes much further, unpacking why certain retro aesthetics or melancholic tones hold such power over us. The podcast regularly features interviews with artists and enthusiasts, adding layers of context and personal insight to the commentary. It’s for anyone who’s ever wondered about the stories behind the strangely comforting, sometimes unsettling music that exists just outside the mainstream. Tune in to discover not just what to listen to next, but to better understand the quiet pull of the shadows in our playlists.
Episodes
Discord Fall Recommendations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:09
In this episode, we’re going through the last few months of music shared and recommended on the Discord server for our Patreon community. We discuss eight albums that range from classic vaporwave to signalwave to dark am…
New Releases from Old Favorites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:21
In this episode, we’re checking out two new-ish releases from artists we love: 폐점 by 식료품groceries and Nameless Dreamers by Equip & R23X. That’s it. Just chatting about two albums we really liked. Check them out!
Halloween with Winterquilt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:37
In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new vapormetal album from podcast-favorite, Winterquilt. This album is an energetic journey through an eclectic blend of genres ranging from death metal to donk. Check…
Exploring the Witch House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
In this episode, we’re exploring the unique genre of occult-inspired electronica known as Witch House. We share our thoughts on a wide variety of Witch House tracks, the appeal of its aesthetic, and its connection to vap…
The Music of clown core [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
In this episode, we’re talking about the music of clown core, a duo whose music is a unique and abrasive blend of highly technical jazz, metal, and electronica with a healthy side of vulgarity. We also discuss the appeal…
The Music of DOOM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:31
In this episode, we’re talking about the classic music of the DOOM video games, focusing on the work of Bobby Prince in 1993 and Mick Gordon in 2016. Not only did both composers produce memorable and compelling soundtrac…
Remembering Cesar Alexandre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:51
In this episode, we’re remembering the life and work of Cesar Alexandre; a multi-genre and multi-talented music producer and artist from Brazil who passed away in April of 2021. Cesar’s work includes seminal vaporwave al…
Hauntology 2.0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
In this episode, we’re returning to one of our foundational topics: Hauntology. We cover Hauntology as a genre of music and learn about its distinctly UK-focused roots. This includes the history of veteran hauntological…
Virtual Utopian Genres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:59
In this episode, we’re tackling the popular vaporwave subgenre of Utopian Virtual with a discussion that is as much topic-driven as it is album-driven. We refine our discussions on the nature of genre in vaporwave and ho…
New Officewave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:57
On this episode, we’re generating deliverables by circling back to some bleeding edge Corporate Vaporwave and dedicating our bandwidth to a deep dive into two recent albums that are poised to be game changers. We hope to…