The albums that define
vaporwave.
Our picks for where to start with vaporwave — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top vaporwave artists
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The vaporwave essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Vektroid
Polytravellers
A dreamlike tapestry of ambient textures and glitchy rhythms that transport listeners to nostalgic digital realms.
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Vektroid
Prism Genesis
A shimmering collage of nostalgic samples and ambient textures that evoke the essence of a digital dreamscape.
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death's dynamic shroud
I'll Try Living Like This
A hazy blend of nostalgic sampling and lo-fi textures creates an immersive auditory dreamscape.
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Cat System Corp.
Palm Mall
A surreal sonic journey through consumer culture, blending ambient soundscapes with nostalgic samples.
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Cat System Corp.
News at 11
A surreal soundscape blending glitchy textures and nostalgic samples, echoing the mundane rhythms of daily life.
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