UTOPIA DISTRICT PODCAST

EPISODE 023

Link Rot, Lost Discographies, and the Preservation of Your Favorite Media

 

Released: Friday, May 4th, 2024

 

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Join 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 culture.

Stepping into the present, we immerse into some new vaporwave albums, as well as discuss the unfortunate loss of discography deletion by prominent vaporwave artists, 骨架的 skeleton, computer dreams, and 天気予報 asutenki’s Bandcamp pages, and what it might mean.

We also revisit some timeless videos and shows that have left an indelible mark on our memories. From the vibrant streets of Brazil with Arnold in Rio during carnival, to the neon-soaked nights of “Miami Vice” and “Moonlighting,” from the interstellar adventures of “Firefly” to the sun-kissed shores of “Baywatch,” and from the mysterious gates of “Stargate” to the iconic VHS’ at Whammy Video in LA, join us for a chat about these cultural touchstones and what made them so great. We also discuss: Showgirls, Troma, VHS collecting, 4:3 vs 16:9, content and the shift of attention span, and lots more!

Lastly, we discuss the importance of archival initiatives like archive.org, soulseek, and the fleeting nature of digital media versus physical. We hope you enjoy joining us along for the ride!

 

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Deleted Discographies: 天気予報 Asutenki, 骨架的 skeleton, computer dreams

New UD T-Shirt available now!

Max Head Reviews – New Episode (Frutiger Aero vs Vaporwave)

Tape Swap 2024 pics by Celadon Dream Suite 

Cybersix

Goodnight Punpun

Whammy Analog Video – VHS Shop

Patrick Nagel ArtTape Swap 2024 Poster

 

Albums We Discussed!

Prenoko Album Releases

Aexion – Aesthetic Love

 

Guests on this Episode!

Indy

Cerulea_d.lux

Prenoko

SnowmanTyler

Brass Fair Mall

Jupiterliketheplanet

 

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Interview: VaporVA i2k Festival Directors: Roge_Corp & V4NGOE | Episode 24

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Link Rot, Lost Discographies, and the Preservation of Your Favorite Media | Episode 23

Welcome to “Echoes of Media,” where we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of digital preservation, lost music treasures, and ever increase corporatization digital media. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the highs and lows of th…

Inside 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 bri…

FlamingoFest 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 musical festival in Los Angeles on November 3rd & 4th, FlamingoFest 2023! 🦩 A two-day extravaganza that swept through the heart of Los Angeles! We are so stoked…

 

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UTOPIA DISTRICT PODCAST

EPISODE 019

Poolside In New York

A Vaporwave Community Weekend Recap

 

Released: August 30th, 2023

 

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Welcome 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 this fantastical dream-like weekend.

 

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Summer Slushy Fest 2023

AFTERWAVE

Music Website Presents

ElectroniCON 2023

Vaporwave Tape Swap & Chill Party 2023

 

Episode Co-Hosts!

Indy
Cerulea
Charavale
VideodromeTV
Jupiter
strip_silence
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Brass Fair Mall
Saintcloud
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Interview: VaporVA i2k Festival Directors: Roge_Corp & V4NGOE | Episode 24

UTOPIA DISTRICT PODCAST EPISODE 024 Interview: VaporVA i2k Festival Directors: Roge_Corp & V4NGOE   Released: Friday, June 20th, 2024   Follow us on your favourite Podcast Platform!                                   Catch us in our  Discord  server to join in on the […]

Link Rot, Lost Discographies, and the Preservation of Your Favorite Media | Episode 23

Welcome to “Echoes of Media,” where we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of digital preservation, lost music treasures, and ever increase corporatization digital media. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the highs and lows of th…

Inside 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 bri…

FlamingoFest 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 musical festival in Los Angeles on November 3rd & 4th, FlamingoFest 2023! 🦩 A two-day extravaganza that swept through the heart of Los Angeles! We are so stoked…

 

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Utopia District Podcast : Episode 008

Lost Broadcasts and TV Programming

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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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Discussion Topics

The implications and byproducts that lead to why vaporwave was created

Canadian vs American programming and TV networks

TV Channels in the 50 plus range, extra channel TV packages, jailbreaking satellite feeds

Hanging out at the local video store and running into your peers regularly. Free popcorn

Having to watch things when they air. If you missed it, you have to go to work to find it. Avoiding spoilers at school and the workplace

How Power Rangers and Harvey Birdman got made

Preservation of media. Bootleg and lost media markets. Companies not archiving their own content. Copyright abuse

Scholastic book fair

TV Sitcoms: Scrubs, 3rd Rock From The Sun, Seinfeld, SNL

Respect for resources found at the library

Double Dare, American Gladiator, Legend of the Hidden Temple, Nick Arcade, Uh-Oh, Video and Arcade Top 10

Bill Nye the Science Guy, Carl Sagan COSMOS, NOVA Documentaries

Americas Funniest Home Videos  vs Tosh.0 and modern versions

Classic TV: FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Earthworm Jim, Ed Edd and Eddy, Freakazoid, Mummies Alive,Street Sharks, Cow and Chicken, Sky Surfers Strike Force, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa, Ahh Real Monsters, Samurai Pizza Cats, Superhuman Samurai Cyber Squad

Discussion Links

Utopia District Merch Page!

A Very Vapor Christmas

Watch MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge)

Return of G4TV

G4TV Classic Archive

Toonami Tapes by Nanoshrine

RiP: A Remix Manifesto

Canadian Heritage Minutes: Basketball, House Hippos

Staff on this Episode (Give them a follow!)

DemoDawg  https://twitter.com/plasticpalms1

Maxemus  https://instagram.com/itchybuttrecords

AbyssyallSea (Omegakiller)  https://twitter.com/abyssyall

mallbert  https://twitter.com/Katensu

Pizza SLT  https://twitter.com/Pizza_SLT

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Utopia District Podcast : Episode 007

Fashionable Entrance

You have arrived at Utopia District, the premiere destination for vaporwave, future funk & internet music, art, culture, and community! Feel free to visit our website! https://utopiadistrict.com  

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Join 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 on your favourite Podcast network!

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DISCUSSION TOPICS

– Methods for discovering new and interesting vaporwave
– Approaches on using social media to become more a part of the community
– Utopia District One Year Anniversary! Coming up very soon!
– Is the internet in decay?
– The Land Before Time & other nostalgic films
– Early 90s animation styles, The Minds Eye, Reboot, Jimmy Neutron
– What you lose when re-creating old art
– Background sounds cause nostalgia in vaporwave, liminality

DISCUSSION LINKS

“Max Head Reviews” by Jupiter like the Planet
https://youtube.com/channel/UCyO_m9FaGfTu_hLuvEe4r3w

Private Suite Mag
https://issuu.com/privatesuitemag

ElectroniCON One – Full Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=mOsabwgXm…

ElectroniCON Two – Full Video
https://youtu.be/m2KrhVyDyhc?t=1262

Neon City Cruising live in LA, NY, & TX
https://utopiadistrict.com/events

Intelligent Drum and Bass
https://youtube.com/watch?v=JK8ilaPZbKE (Peshay)

AestheticBot95
https://twitter.com/AestheticBot95

Pad Chennington’s Top 100 Vaporwave Songs of All Time
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2YpT2PtDEfk

LoungeNet
https://youtube.com/c/LoungeNet/videos

Return of the IRL live vaporwave show
https://twitch.tv/videos/1129721038 (Bootleg VOD)

Vaperror Tour in California
https://twitter.com/PacificPlazaRec/status/1436404760748310529

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MySpace Music Recovery Archive
https://archive.org/details/myspace_dragon_hoard_2010

STAFF ON THIS EPISODE (In Order)

Augnos 
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Interro 
https://twitter.com/mindiddlydindy

Jupiter 
https://instagram.com/jupiterliketheplanet

AbyssyallSea 
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Prenoko 
https://twitter.com/_Prenoko

Stuad^Dib 
https://twitter.com/StuadD

Check out episode one of Max Head Reviews with Jupiter!

 

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Utopia District Podcast : Episode 002

Flamingo Fest: A Livestream Showcase

 

 

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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 explore the minds of these incredibly talented musical and visual artists.

Flamingo Fest 2020 🦩https://flamingofestonline.com

Watch the sets and follow along with us while you listen!

Full-Length Festival Day 1 & 2 Videos:
Flamingo Fest – Day 1
Flamingo Fest – Day 2

Flamingo Fest Blu-ray & T-Shirts (Pre-Order Ends Jan. 15th)

Blu-Ray
https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/merch/flamingo-fest-2020-blu-ray-edition-pre-orders-until-friday-15th-jan

T-Shirt (White)
https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/merch/flamingo-fest-2020-white-tee-pre-orders-until-friday-15th-jan

T-Shirt (Black)
https://mypetflamingo.bandcamp.com/merch/flamingofest-2020-black-tee-pre-orders-until-friday-15th-jan

Guests On This Episode (in this order):

Donor Lens
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Tropical Virtual
https://twitter.com/tropicalvirtual 
Future Funk Monthly
https://twitter.com/FFMonthly 
V//Tomo
https://vtomo.bandcamp.com 
Groovy Kaiju
https://twitter.com/torch2424 
Mr. Mellow
https://twitter.com/MisterMelluwu 
Pocari Online & Alyx (Pacific Plaza Records)
https://twitter.com/uglatto & https://twitter.com/NOGENKI1 & https://twitter.com/PacificPlazaRec 
nanoshrine
https://twitter.com/nanoshrine 
Skule Toyama
https://twitter.com/Skule_Toyama 
Opus Science Collective
https://twitter.com/OpusScience 
猫 シ Corp.
https://twitter.com/catsystemcorp 
Tokyo Wanderer
https://twitter.com/WandererTokyo 
Lola Disco
https://instagram.com/lola_disco
Tupperwave
https://twitter.com/TUPPERWAVEMUSIC 
DATAGIRL
https://twitter.com/IMDATAGIRL 
Strawberry Station
https://twitter.com/StrawberryStat1 
超高 Titan
https://twitter.com/UltraHighTekeo 
All Hell Breaks Loops
https://twitter.com/AHBLmusic 

Music Played In This Episode:

Donor Lens – Midnight Store
ev.exi – You Can’t Run
Chevron – Dance
danger.ファルコン.1989 – completely_o k a y
Barbwalters – I Don’t Need Love
Groovy Kaiju – Senorita
US Golf 95 – Cliffside Resort
Trucks Passing Trucks – c o o l w a v e
nanoshrine – Night Flight (feat. b o d y l i ne)
Skule Toyama – Everybody Wants To Be With You
Opus Science Collective – Boys Fall Easy
猫 シ Corp. – Virtual Chat 2000
Cero Rio – Night and Day
Tokyo Wanderer – ???!
Lola Disco – Nothing Back
Tupperwave – Esplanade
DATAGIRL – One Martini Please
Strawberry Station – Future Funk 2021
Pad Chennington – Better than 20 Million (with The Phantom’s Revenge)
超高 Titan – 時代を超えた
Saint Pepsi – Vanilla Pepsi

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SaintCloud 
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