ARTICLES & FEATURES
A space dedicated to articles of a more analytical slant, but not quite reviews. Here, you’ll find op-eds, group think pieces, retrospectives, and just about anything your mind can dream up!
Vaporwave Megatext: Glamorama By Brett Easton Ellis
Written By: Michael Uhall
An analysis of the novel by Simon Sellars as we look at what shape vaporwave literature could even take.
Published: November 10th, 2024
2023 A YEAR IN REVIEW
VAPORWAVE ALBUM SELECTIONS!
Written By: The Vaporwave Community <3
The vaporwave community celebrates the wonderful work by vaporwave and adjacent artists from 2023!
Published: February 6th, 2024
Vaporwave Megatext: Vermillion Sands By J.G. Ballard
Written By: Michael Uhall
A deep dive into the short story collection written by J.G. Ballard from the ’70s.
Published: January 30th, 2024
Vaporwave Megatext: Code Beast By Simon Sellars
Written By: Michael Uhall
An analysis of the novel by Simon Sellars as we look at what shape vaporwave literature could even take.
Published: September 25th, 2023
COLD_FUTURES.exe and the Virtual Exodus
Written By: Michael Uhall
An exploration of the political motivations and influences of vaporwave.
Published: April 18th, 2023
Vaporwave’s Corporate Dichotomy
Written By: Billy Bugara
An exploration of the confounding history of “vaporwave’s corporate dichotomy”
Published: March 29th, 2022
UTOPIA DISTRICT’S 2021 VAPORWAVE SELECTIONS
Written By: The Vaporwave Community <3
Celebrating the wonderful work by vaporwave and adjacent artists from 2021!
Published: January 12, 2022
Halloween Vaporwave Musts
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A glimpse at a few of the best spooky vaporwave releases to get you in the mood for Halloween!
Published: October 27th, 2021
MALE TEARS’ RETURN TO THE LIVE STAGE!
Written By: Prenoko
Live Event Coverage from April 30th, 2021
Published: September 7th, 2021
WHAT A GLOBAL PANDEMIC TAUGHT A NET-BASED MUSIC COMMUNITY
Written By: Gbanas92 & IndyAdvant
Online Communities Shifted By A Global Pandemic: A look at art movement resiliency & adaptability through the lens of vaporwave.
Published: June 12th, 2021
Censorship And Copyright In Cascading Cyberspace
Written By: Voiture <3
A deep dive into the greatest unsung vaporwave act on the planet.
Published: May 11th, 2021
IS THE GREATEST VAPORWAVE PROJECT OF ALL TIME SECRETLY A ROCK BAND?
Written By: Gbanas92
A deep dive into the greatest unsung vaporwave act on the planet.
Published: April 1st, 2021
Thank You, DAFT PUNK
Written By: Utopia District Staff & Community
Ruminating on the exceptionally talented and impactful duo. So long, soldiers.
Published: February 26th, 2021