Hot Takes

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"Hot Takes" is a high energy music discussion podcast featuring Crystal Eternal, Luxury Elite, Luxury Noise, Quiz, Roge Corp, Shortstuf888, and YUNG SHIRO 白. Every other Monday at 8PM ET!

  1. May 28

    Episode 100: Floor Baba

    Multidisciplinary musician and video game composer Floor Baba was the focus of "Hot Takes" episode 100! After a prolonged period of not having Quiz on the show as co-host, we finally got him back and with a terrific pull too! Known for their work on the soundtracks for Pac Man: Snack Break and Egg Squeeze, their affiliation with the Pluswav Cooperative, and their wonky, futuristic take on vapor-adjacent experimental electronic music; two hours was seemingly only enough to scratch the surface of Jesse's experience, as we heard their history and fielded questions from the live chat as well. We conversed about 90's and 2000's Christian music and what it's like to compose soundtracks for video games. A lot of talk about how much cratedigging transpires daily and how Floor Baba likes to listen to music took place. Other topics that came up in conversation include the stories behind some of Jesse's album artwork, the psychological horror of playing Egg Squeeze,  their favorite composers, starting a label, and their favorite N64 OST's. The memorable moments we got to spend with Floor Baba that night cannot be quantified, so what are you waiting for? Hit play!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 2m

  2. May 14

    Episode 99: Win2K

    We brought Arpwire TV showrunner Win2K front and center for "Hot Takes" episode 99! Co-host Roge Corp has been a member of the Arpwire TV team for some time now, so why not collaborate with the mastermind behind the nostalgia-themed channel himself? Known for their meticulously crafted homages to Y2K nostalgia and Frutiger Aero- and Metro-themed graphic design, our two hours' runtime was really only enough to scratch the surface of who Win2K is and what they create out of their love for the turn of the millennium. We got to hear about how much they hate the Malibu Ken album cover, along with how to create art from the heart while also gamifying the algorithm. Lots of video game talk transpired, along with some hot takes about David Wise's "Aquatic Ambience", in addition to a story about a video that Trent created as kind of an homage to "Everywhere at the End of Time", by The Caretaker. We got to hear his thoughts on industry plants, and Win2K told us the many stories behind the members of the Arpwire TV team, what they do, and how they met each other. These are just a small sampling of the highlights of this delightful episode with Win2K, so what do you say you watch or listen to the episode and let us know in the comments what your favorite moment was!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 7m

  3. May 1

    Episode 98: San Gabriel

    Luxury Noise called upon longtime Coast 2 Coast Collective collaborator San Gabriel for episode 98 of "Hot Takes"! A classically trained and multifaceted musician, San Gabriel's background is in guitar and banjo playing for a bluegrass punk band, touring 49 of the 50 United States and myriad countries worldwide as well. And now he makes psychedelic synth-infused dream pop! If you couldn't be present for the live broadcast, tune in to hear about topics such as San Gabriel's daily songwriting process, influences like Built to Spill and Modest Mouse, and a lively debate about the merits of drums vs. flats. Our two hours with James flew right by as we mused about s****y Spotify playlists and needing to be comfortable with rejection as an artist. Birp FM and David Dean Burkhart! Skateboarding for Warped Tour! Being in Pitch Perfect 3!? You'll never know the stories unless you hit that play button!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 4m

  4. Apr 2

    Episode 97: 식료품groceries

    Vaporwave and outsider artist and musician 식료품groceries starred on episode ninety-seven of "Hot Takes", enlivening the evening with Luxury Elite and YUNG SHIRO 白 as they discussed numerous topics like the origin story behind the artist name and favorite video game soundtracks. On top of releasing genre-defining vaporwave albums such as "Yes! We're Open!", Jordan has released lo-fi house material as Null Object and runs the label Consumer Electronics as well; glitching and corrupting visual art on the side! They have also performed at a couple of noteworthy vaporwave events, like ElectroniCON and Flamingo Fest. We hope you are delighted about getting to hear the about 식료품groceries' favorite effects to use in music, living in South Korea, getting started creating glitch art with ROM corrupters, and so much more!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 3m

  5. Mar 12

    Episode 96: Ango

    On "Hot Takes" episode 96, we landed a whopper of a guest: film/TV/video game composer Andrew Gordon MacPherson. A multimedia artist and disciple of several different A/V trades, Ango was one of Shiro's top choice guests, owing to a spate of neo-R&B releases he dropped in the early 2010's; and we had a delightful evening being regaled by his journey and getting exclusive insight into his creative process and artistic paradigm. Two hours together was truly insufficient for this entry, but we were able to rap about a number of topics during that time, like imposter syndrome, the emotional effect that music can have upon listeners, and Ango's experience performing alongside Caribou with the Red Bull Music Academy! If you like wild touring stories and deep insight into the creative process, definitely check out this episode, and keep it rolling if you feel like getting engaged with the content!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 10m

  6. Feb 26

    Episode 95: Fiji島の水

    Crystal Eternal, YUNG SHIRO 白, and our special guest of honor Fiji島の水 all starred in the latest episode of "Hot Takes" together! Up-and-coming artist, DJ, and community member, Fiji has a handful of audio/visual releases under her belt already, streams to Twitch regularly for her show Thursday Night Funkin', and has performed IRL in cities like Atlanta, Brooklyn, Columbus, and more. Two hours was nowhere near sufficient time to cover the numerous topics we wanted to cover with Fiji島の水, discussing everything from her favorite anime series to spinning vaporwave at open deck DJ nights and even the benefits and drawbacks of streaming services completely disappearing from the face of the earth. If you didn't hear it on "Hot Takes", it must not be real!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 2m

  7. Feb 12

    Episode 94: Roge Corp

    Roge Corp finally had his moment with us on the show for "Hot Takes" episode 94! Roge Corp, scene builder, community organizer, and show thrower, had his two hours of fame on "Hot Takes" with Luxury Elite and YUNG SHIRO 白, plying the duo with musings, best practices, and blazing hot opinions. Roge Corp is one of the best known and most loved curators in the scene, acting as leader of the isles of Eternal Chill, one half of VaporVA with V4NGOE, and member of the Arpwire TV team, as well as a member of our own mod team. We got to hear all about the makings of VaporVA, i2K, and i2K2 during our episode with Roge Corp. Roge told us all about his love of mac and cheese and opined about restaurants that he felt handled the dish well and of course venues that failed at it. Check out the episode for a deep dive into Roge Corp's nostalgic journey through 2000's video games and hard rock/nu metal bands at the very least. Don't miss this very special entry in the "Hot Takes" pantheon!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 8m

  8. Jan 30

    Episode 93: Brothertiger

    Roge Corp, YUNG SHIRO 白, and highly coveted special guest Brothertiger starred in the latest "Hot Takes" episode! A heavyweight composer and live performer from the early 2010 chillwave days, Brothertiger has continued to develop his sound and brand, playing shows for thousands, releasing seminal albums and EP's, and collaborating with numerous other skilled artists, including Fire-Toolz, Hotel Pools, and Underoath. Two hours of broadcasting time was nowhere near enough to get to know John, but we did get to cover topics like post-rock shows, the importance of song titles, and the adorable story behind his track "Mainsail"! You heard it on "Hot Takes", the vaporwave talk show!   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

    2h 6m
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"Hot Takes" is a high energy music discussion podcast featuring Crystal Eternal, Luxury Elite, Luxury Noise, Quiz, Roge Corp, Shortstuf888, and YUNG SHIRO 白. Every other Monday at 8PM ET!

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  • Creator
    hottakesvapor
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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