Vaporwave is an art aesthetic that embodies the anxiety, disillusionment, and nihilism of the modern world. In music form, vaporwave dives deep into these unconscious anxieties, manifesting sounds from past decades - warping them, manipulating them, and summoning the ghost of the good times that were promised by modern capitalism, but never came. Vaporwave is an expression of the pains of the collective modern unconscious, taking the form of heroin-level escapism, ecstasy-inducing pop music, or dystopian ambient worlds. Because of its internet-based nature, its aesthetics have evolved so rapidly, further reflecting the chaotic subconscious of the modern mind. Vaporwave captures the modern unconscious of humans raised by the internet succinctly, and understanding this art form matters. In each episode, we listen to tracks that make up genre and give our thoughts, analysis, emotions, and commentary on them. Let's set sail on the Virtual Ocean. And now, for today’s episode. Today's episode is truly a masterpiece. Giant Claw is no stranger to The Virtual Ocean's curation, but this episode features one of the best albums we've featured on this show. Mirror Guide is a symphonic experience through the ins and outs of what appears to be a reflection of consciousness. It evokes feelings of benevolence, grief, terror, and elation. You'll just have to listen to it and see what we mean. Let's set sail for Giant Claw's Mirror Guide.