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Utopia DistrictInterview: VaporVA i2k Festival Directors: Roge_Corp & V4NGOE | Episode 24Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! Today we sit down with none other than the brilliant creators of the VaporVA i2k vaporwave festival in Richmond, Virginia, June 1st, 2024: Roge_Corp, and Vincent V4NGOE. We are so thrilled to find an hour to take these awesome dudes aside and pick their brains on everything that was VaporVA i2k.
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Utopia DistrictLink Rot, Lost Discographies, and the Preservation of Your Favorite Media | Episode 23Join us for another great Utopia District podcast! On today's episode we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of digital preservation, lost music treasures, and ever increase corporatization digital media. We embark on a journey through the highs and lows of the world of Blu-ray 4K remasters, separating the gems from the dust and what can go wrong - our nostalgia-driven exploration then heads into the enigmatic world of classic cartoons, unearthing forgotten gems like "The Maxx," "The Head," "Spawn," "Aeon Flux," and "Cybersix." Join us as we rediscover these animated wonders and reminisce about their impact on pop...2024-05-031h 52
Utopia DistrictInside the Vaporwave Visual Experience at FlamingoFest 2023 (Part 2) | Episode 22
Step into the world of vaporwave video art in this episode as we take you behind the scenes of FlamingoFest 2023 and chat with the four live video artists that created the beautiful visual dreamscapes for the festival. We discuss the artistry of bringing live visuals to life, learn about the tools, techniques that can be used, and creativity that brought these visions to reality. Get inspired to try your hand at video art as our guests share their stories, insights, and encouragement, we invite you to explore this captivating realm of creativity and improvisation. Tune in for...2023-12-203h 10
Utopia DistrictFlamingoFest 2023 Unplugged - Echoes of a Vaporwave Festival (Part 1) | Episode 21
Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! Join us for a vibrant recap of our vaporwave music festival in Los Angeles, on November 3rd & 4th: FlamingoFest 2023! 🦩 A two-day audio/visual extravaganza that swept through the heart of Los Angeles - we are so stoked to bring you today's episode, where we relive all the exhilarating moments from the fest, recount the unforgettable audio and video performances, and soak up the contagious energy that united attendees from all walks vapor life! Tune in as we share behind-the-scenes stories and tap into the community spirit that made FlamingoFest an unforgettable cel...2023-12-122h 27
FutureSounds FMS2E11 - FlamingoFest Recap [Plus FutureSounds IV @ Luna Lounge]FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.On the pod this week are Enzo, Thom & Patrick Fakeman, reminiscing about FlamingoFest in LA, plus a brief loopback to FutureSounds IV in London.USEFUL LINKS:Utopia District: https://www.utopiadistrict.com/Augnos Photography: https://augnos.com/Dan Mason FutureSounds podcast: https://shows.acast.com/futuresounds-fm/episodes/s2e3-love-in-an-elevator-with-dan-masonLuxury Elite FutureSounds podcast: https://shows.acast.com/futuresounds-fm/episodes/s1e3-luxury-elite-in-the-houseNew Eyeclick...2023-11-301h 04
Utopia DistrictFestival Flashback: Revisiting Tape Swap 4 & ElectroniCON4 (Part 2) | Episode 20Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! It's been one month since the amazing festivities during the New York 2023 Vaporwave community weekend, with music fests ElectroniCON4, Tape Swap & Chill 4, Summer Slushy Fest, Music Website Presents, and AFTERWAVE, and we decided to sit down one more time to relive the incredible weekend. Featuring team members Indy, SoylentPie, Mallbert, Prenoko, Jupiter, SnowmanTyler, and Jumper Kimmons, as well as the incredible Yung Shiro & luxury elite! 🌙
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Utopia DistrictPoolside In New York: A Vaporwave Community Weekend Recap (Part 1) | Episode 19Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! Grab a reclining chair and lounge in the sun with us as we recap the entire ElectroniCON 2023 / Vaporwave Community Weekend in New York this past week from August 23rd to 28th, 2023. With a copious amount of events spanning the entire week from Summer Slushy Fest, to AFTERWAVE, to Music Website, to ElectroniCON days 1 and 2, and ending it off with the Vaporwave Tape Swap & Chill Party 2023, we sure had our work cut out for us! Bask with Indy, Cerulea, Charavale, VideodromeTV, Jupiter, strip_silence, Solodolo84, Brass Fair Mall, Saintcloud, and Bauerbiz in joy of...2023-08-302h 14
FutureSounds FMS2E6 - 'FLAMINGOFEST IRL' feat. UTOPIA DISTRICTFutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. On the panel this week are (a slightly ill) Enzo, (the lesser spotted) Jay, (Mr Reliable) Thom and (da 'flava') Patrick Fakeman, alongside... Utopia District's Indy Advant.It's a Utopia District takeover, and we deep dive into all things FLAMINGOFEST related, ahead of the release of tickets for the event in Los Angeles later this year. We also talk about the Tape Swap event in NYC over Econ weekend, plus Indy offers some in...2023-08-0458 min
Utopia DistrictInterview: Pad Chennington (Summer Slushy Festival 2023) | Episode 18Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! On today's episode we sit down with the man himself Pad Chennington for a deep dive into his exciting upcoming live vaporwave festival event in Brooklyn coming up on Thursday, August 24th in Brooklyn, NY, and much much more! Tune in now for another great Utopia District podcast!
Summer Slushy Fest 2023
Thursday, August 24th - 7:30pm to 2:00am
The Meadows | 17 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Utopia DistrictLemmy Just Post: Unraveling the Digital Tapestry | Episode 17"Are you there Lemmy? It's me, vaporwave." Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! On today's episode, Indy, and co-hosts DemoDawg and Crystal Eternal seek to unveil the implications of all the recent tech paradigm shifts and the current reshaping of our digital landscape.
Our discussion looks to address the changes in the online platforms we use every day, like YouTube's adblock enforcement, Twitter's rate limiting, Reddit's API changes, Discord username updates, Meta's Twitter competitor "Threads", Apple Glass, and the rise of federated decentralized social platforms like Mastodon and Lemmy. Join us for a fun and thought-provoking discussion o...2023-07-141h 48
Vaporwave News NetworkLate June 2023 - History of Electronicon and Tape Swap + News & Events (Ep. 5)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene.We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 5, covering the second half of June 2023! It features a history of Electronicon (and the Tape Swap) plus some analysis/thoughts about this year’s festival in New York City. We also got some reviews of recent releases, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for the Summer of 2023!Content Log:...2023-07-1359 min
Utopia DistrictInterview: MIDWESTHETIC (Summer Synapse Vaporwave Festival) | Episode 16Welcome to the Utopia District podcast! On today's episode we sit down with the creators and owners of Midwesthetic, a vaporwave and internet music culture organization and community based out of Madison, Wisconsin, USA, supporting the greater general Wisconsin and Midwest regions' underground and vaporwave music scenes. Join us for a lovely episode as we dive in to the passions of the core team members, learn their stories of falling in love with vaporwave, and the intricacies and complexities of putting a festival like this together.
Midwesthetic - Summer Synapse
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Utopia DistrictUnsung Heroes: The YouTube Pioneers Who Saved Vaporwave | Episode 15On today's episode our conversation revolves around YouTube and the creators that played a crucial role in the continued life and ongoing exploration of the Vaporwave genre. We discuss the extent of YouTube's place in the cultural resurgence of the genre, and what we owe the people that made the early mixes, and explored the sound.
We will examine how the YouTube platform helped the genre evolve beyond its initial sound & aesthetic, and what the relationship between the platform and the genre means. We recognize the unsung heroes of Vaporwave's continued existence, and how through YouTube, they s...2023-03-152h 06
Utopia DistrictInterview: Mélonade (Ruminating on Future Funk) | Episode 14Welcome to the Utopia District Podcast! Today, we have a special guest who will take us on a funkadelic musical journey that will have you grooving in your seats. That's right, we have none other than the Scottish future funk producer, Mélonade!
Not only is Mélonade a master of funk, but he's also a game developer. That's right, he's been busy cooking up a storm on Steam, and his indie game is set to blow your mind (if you like fishing!) We loved hearing about the inspiration behind the game and the challenges he...2023-03-071h 51
Utopia DistrictCorporate Takeover: Exploring the Meaning of Vaporwave and Lost Internet | Episode 13Welcome to the Utopia District Podcast! Explore with us the numerous facets of the internet that we have forgotten over time. Remember the day when you could customise your desktop and use special media players? We talk about how these things are now just distant memories and how the internet has transformed.
Individuality has been lost in the corporate playground that is the internet. We talk about how businesses have dominated the internet and its current position. What does this entail for the erosion of our individuality and our online identities?
Do you recall the...2023-02-282h 15
Utopia DistrictVaporwave New York Take Over! An ElectroniCON3 & Tape Swap 3 Recap | Episode 12ElectroniCON is an incredibly important event for the vaporwave and adjacent communities. Presented by George Clanton of 100% Electronica, ElectroniCON 3 was a pilgrimage that brought vaporwave fans together from all over the globe, to Brooklyn NY on August 20th, 2022. Today, one month later, we sit down to reminisce on the fantastical experience of the 2022 New York Vaporwave Community Weekend, including the Tape Swap 3 presented by Utopia District, Club Genki presented by Pacific Plaza Records and Pocari Sweat, and Vaporspace Invaders presented by Vaporspace StL. Join us as we wallow through our memories and video footage of this amazing weekend.
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Utopia DistrictLATE NIGHT LO-DOWN - A Late Night Lights II (Late Night Lo Fi & Vaporwave Festival) Recap | Episode 11Hello and welcome back to the Utopia District podcast! ✨ Grab your TV dinner and sit back with us as we reminisce over our massive two-day LATE NIGHT LIGHTS II late night lo fi and vaporwave URL festival, from back on July 16th and 17th, 2022. Find all the musicians and visual/video artist details on the official website at latenightlofi.com!
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Utopia DistrictInterview: PopSlinger Game Director (Nintendo Switch) & Skule Toyama | Episode 10Hello and welcome back to the Utopia District podcast! ✨ Today we sit down with Nintendo Switch game developer Jose Abreu and music composer Skule Toyama and their new future funk inspired musical shooter video game, PopSlinger! Join us for a deep dive into the development of the game, discussions on the childhood inspirations from the director and composer, and ruminations on the game from inception to publishing with Nintendo.
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Utopia DistrictVapor 2021 Selections | Episode 9Hello and welcome back to the Utopia District podcast! ✨ We've got a fun episode for you today, so kick back as Indy and the UD team cover some latest vaporwave news, look at our Aesthetic Archives, discuss upcoming vaporwave events, and break down the recent Utopia District Christmas special. A wrap up of another great year of Vaporwave with a fond look back at Utopia District and the vaporwave communities favorite albums of 2021. Join Indy, Gbanas92, DJ Nonn, Maxemus, Charavale, mallbert, and Pizza SLT for this great episode!
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Jesse CassettesJesse Cassettes - ᴀʀʀᴇ ʙᴏʀʀɪǫᴜɪᴛᴏ [Utopia District's Christmas Vacation] singleTrack from Utopia District's Christmas Vacation
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Utopia DistrictLost Broadcasts and TV Programming | Episode 8Hello and welcome back to the Utopia District podcast! ✨ We've got a fun episode for you today, so kick back as Indy and the UD team look back over the past 20 years and look at what we've lost as a byproduct of shifting to new technologies. Join DemoDawg, Maxemus, AbyssyallSea, Mallbert, and Pizza SLT for on this hilarious and thought provoking chat!
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The implications and byproducts that lead to why vaporwave was created
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Utopia DistrictA Fashionable Entrance | Episode 7Join us in this marvelous episode of the Utopia District Podcast for a Fashionable Entrance (mind the Indy's audio issues in the beginning bit!). Welcoming new staff members Interro and Jupiter while kicking it old-school with some original classic homies, appreciating vaporwave fashion, diving into some vaporwave games and movies, including a segment on Jupiter's brand new YouTube series, Max Head Reviews, coming to Utopia District in the near future. An episode you won't want to miss, and a video episode at that! Catch us at YouTube youtube.com/c/utopiadistrict to watch the video, otherwise find the episode...2021-09-131h 54
Greetings! From Internet, U.S.A.Greetings! From Internet, U.S.A. Ep 11 "Help! The Topic is a Surprise" w/ IndyAdvantYou can't have the Utopia District Kingpin on an episode and expect to run it yourself. You respect the man and let him play you like a fiddle. Indy hits us with a topic he calls "The Internet and You" where we talk about preserving internet culture and media! This one is gunna need a part 2. Greetings! From Internet, U.S.A.: A biweekly show broadcasted from the World Wide Web: FUNNYNET members 3D BLAST, christtt, & Discoholic invite their various internet friends to talk about being online. https://funnynet.net IndyAdvant/Utopia District/Tigerblood Tapes 2021-08-301h 44
Utopia DistrictThe District Is Alive Tonight! | Episode 6
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Today we are in the District with team members Priestess, Stuad^Dib, Prenoko, & Gbanas92 to catch up, check out some tunes, and make the incredibly important determination of whether muffins or cupcakes are more superior. As well as some other things that have been on our minds lately!
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Utopia DistrictInterview: Groovy Kaiju / Oceanfront Online | Episode 5
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GROOVY KAIJU
We are thrilled to be sitting down with Groovy Kaiju (FKA Groovy Godzilla) in the UD studio! Join us for a jam packed episode of groovy proportions! Hailing from Long Beach, California, Aaron has been producing music under the name Groovy Kaiju/Godzilla since 2014 and runs music label / collective Oceanfront Online. He also performs un...2021-04-263h 12
Utopia DistrictInterview: Ailanthus Recordings - Scott Michael | Episode 4
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AILANTHUS RECORDINGS - Scott Michael
Today, we are truly honored to sit down for a chat with vaporwave and "new easy listening" OG, founder of the legendary internet label Ailanthus Recordings, and invaluable inspiration to a large portion of the vaporwave community over the years, Mr. Scott Michael. His projects include, but are not limited to: ™CENTURY, NEW...2021-04-043h 49
Utopia DistrictDisco Meets Vaporwave, Forever | Episode 3
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DISCO FOREVER
When Future Funk meets Vaporwave!
We are backstage at Disco Forever, a livestreaming future funk and vaporwave URL event, streaming on Twitch on February 13th 2021, presented by Utopia District & ED., with some of the hottest musicians and visual artists in the game! Featuring unique 'director' commentary on the delightfully unexpected results of the...2021-02-203h 47
Utopia DistrictFlamingo Fest: A Livestream Festival Showcase | Episode 2
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Flamingo Fest 2020 🦩
Cruise on in to the Utopia concert space for a showcase on Flamingo Fest 2020 and meet the artists and visualists behind the massive two-day URL festival. A whopping 20 interviews with your favourite performers and visual artists await you. Settle in for our longest podcast episode ever — put your feet up and sit back with us as we ex...2021-01-129h 09
Utopia District..Now arriving at: Utopia District | Episode 1Welcome to Utopia District! This is a new vaporwave art, culture, and community project. Please visit our website full details: https://utopiadistrict.com
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Hop off the light rail and take your first step into Utopia District! Join Indy, Jay and Enzo (My Pet Flamingo), and SaintCloud as they discuss the recently held FlamingoFest 2020. These four are here to take you behind the scenes of their event and tell you what they thought of each set. We discuss the future of vaporwave live events and the importance of visualists in...2020-11-114h 26
Private Suite PodcastDon't Forget to Backup your Flash Drives and Hard DrivesThe final episode of the Private Suite Podcast. Utopia District (https://twitter.com/UtopiaDistrict)
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