Discord Spring Cleaning

Discord Spring Cleaning

Author: Ross Payton, Birk McBirkinson March 14, 2022 Duration: 34:13
In this episode, we listen to music recommended to us by listeners on our community Discord server. We cover everything from classic vaporwave albums to dungeon synth and post-rock to future funk. Thank you so much to our community for your support and giving us an excuse to listen to some great music.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 31:45
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The Music of The Nightcrawlers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then c…
New Music: Signalwave and Corporate Jazz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
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Yesterday’s Future Funk, Today! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:36
In this episode, we’re giving summer a big old Labor Day sendoff by checking out the best Future Funk… of 2023! We go through the best future funk albums as voted on by the r/futurefunk subreddit along with an amazing mi…
Melted Summer Jams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:09
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Dungeon Synth Dance Party [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:54
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Duration: 33:41
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New Music: Before The Forest and www [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
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New Music: The Lone Rager and QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:29
Summer is upon us so we’re easing into the season with two albums packed full of summer jams. Join us for a killer Future Funk party with THAT’S MATT! and then remember to stay hydrated with QUENCHED 💎​🏝​️​🧃 by iacon.