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Latest Episodes:

Episode 10: Updates & News + Interviews with Ohm-N-I & Male Tears May 28, 2021

Holy moley it’s 2021! Welcome back to Pacific Plaza Radio for a new episode in the new year. We’ve got a couple different segments for this return to form and some new voices on the podcast. Join us as we talk to people behind the scenes, playing the shows and making waves in the “second renaissance”, as our guest James (Male Tears) calls it. We’re also celebrating the release of a new album this week from Ohm-N-I (on May 28th), so were talking to the artist behind the project about how it all came together. Check out the album "Gekko Flipper" on Bandcamp: https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/album/gekko-flipper-gamecube-edition

This episode is split into three segments: an overview of the last two months with Spencer (Mister Mellow) and Alyx (Trucks Passing Trucks), stories and conversations about IRL shows with James of Male Tears, and making the ultimate GameCube inspired Mini CD + two part album with Ohm-N-I. It’s a return to form with lots of new music, label updates and some special news about future releases on the label.. find about new minidiscs, vinyl, singles, and events in this epic Tenth Episode!
Social Media Links:

Virtual Memory 25 is on Sunday, May 30th at 2pm PDT (5pm EDT) on the AllHellBreaksLoops Twitch Channel. There will be live, real time performances from Groovy Kaiju, Earth Boy Advance, Dsdude and Trucks Passing Trucks. Tune in over at https://twitch.tv/allhellbreaksloops

Pacific Plaza Radio is a vaporwave podcast by Pacific Plaza Records featuring news, interviews, mixes and more! Stay in the loop with all the things going on at the label as well as insight into our releases, manufacturing process and growth as an independent record label + updates on our regular URL/IRL event VIRTUAL MEMORY

Email us: PacificPlazaRecords@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/

https://twitter.com/PacificPlazaRec

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Episode 9: Interview with P A T H S パス Oct 29, 2020

What’s up y’all! We’re back with a new episode and this week it’s an interview with one of Pacific Plaza’s OG artists- someone we have worked with for over TWO YEARS now… The illustrious and mysterious P A T H S パス sits down for an in-depth chat where we discuss his origins, his journey in the vaporwave scene as well as his various side-projects and alter egos! If yer not aware, we JUST RELEASED a new album from P A T H S パス called “The Last Halloween” which you can pick up on CD right now!! Head over to Bandcamp to grab one of these beautiful boxsets or download the digital version: https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-halloween

P A T H S パス Social Media Links + Other Projects:

https://pathsto.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/pathsto

https://twitter.com/paths__

Paths Of The Eternal: https://pathsoftheeternal.bandcamp.com/ (dungeon synth)

Forgotten Toy Chest: https://forgottentoychest.bandcamp.com/releases (comfy synth)

Dualation: https://dualation.bandcamp.com/releases (darkwave/dark pop)

Short Films: https://vimeo.com/drewspenny

Catch P A T H S パス and Trucks Passing Trucks this weekend (10/30 & 10/31) at Enter The Void- a 48 hour livestream event by VILL4IN:
https://www.youtube.com/c/VILL4IN

Email us: PacificPlazaRecords@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 8: Virtual Memory 16 Recap Oct 20, 2020

The podcast is back on track and we have a new episodes featuring the cast and crew of Virtual Memory 16: The Stars of Vaporwave! We sit down and discuss how we put together this unique event and also mention some of our favorite moments from the gig. Get some insight into the planning and production behind our URL events as well as some updates on future happenings from the Virtual Memory Crew and our special guest Dsdude.

RE-watch the show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/767626589
Cast: Alyx (DATADUDE), Groovy Kaiju (Groovy Wa), Dsdude (Skeleton Chapstick), All Hell Breaks Loops (Blank Loops Banshee, All Banshees Break Loops), and a surprise visit by DATAGIRL!

Virtual Memory's One Year Anniversary Show is on October 24th at 7:00pm PDT on Ramb.ly and Twitch.TV
http://ramb.ly/twitch:allhellbreaksloops
https://twitch.tv/allhellbreaksloops

Email us: PacificPlazaRecords@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 7: Interview with All Hell Breaks Loops Oct 07, 2020

Well.. it certainly has been a minute since the last episode of the show! I’m happy to report that the show is going to see a revival with new content and updates from myself, Alyx, as well as family and friends in the Pacific Plaza/Virtual Memory universe! This week, we have the illustrious VJ and Virtual Memory channel host All Hell Breaks Loops, aka Tyler Moore. We sat down for a long-form interview that spanned over 3 hours and covered a range of topics. If you’ve always wondered who is behind the visuals, well yer in luck! This deep dive goes ALL the way back and connects many threads between Tyler’s personal and creative development- from ska to corporate A/V to vaporware and much, much more!

Virtual Memory 16: The Stars of Vaporware broadcasts on October 10th at 6pm PDT on Twitch!
DATADUDE, Groovy Wa, K. K. Earth Boy, Luxury Funk, Blank Loops Banshee, Skeleton Chapstick. www.twitch.tv/allhellbreaksloops

Email us: PacificPlazaRecords@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 6: State of the Label April 2020 Apr 16, 2020

Hey y’all! This episode was taken from the livestream on April 15th over on our Twitch Channel, but with some extra audio added for yer enjoyment! It’s just me, Alyx, on this episode and I’m discussing all the wild stuff we got going on here at Pacific Plaza right now. Quarantine has been tough for all of us but I’m hoping to bring you some good news and exciting updates with the label and Pacific Plaza Circuits (more on that in the episode).
There is news about our upcoming releases, info about Virtual Memory 7 as well as future plans that I’d like some feedback about. Enjoy the episode and if you feel so inclined to get in contact, hit me up on Twitter or Instagram. If you have a submission please send it to PacificPlazaRecords@gmail.com
// Groovy Kaiju - “Still Groovy” - 4/17

// Virtual Memory 7 - On Twitch - 4/18

// Vanitas - “Chromatic Readymades From Yourself” - 4/22

// New Lost Cascades

// eventual infinity reissue in May

// Pacific Plaza Circuits Livestreams and Devices

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 3: News and Virtual Memory 5 (feat. POPCULTR) Feb 24, 2020

You’ve been waiting, and despite some technical difficulties we’re bring you a new episode of Pacific Plaza Radio! After some needed personal time and recovery, your hosts Alyx and DATAGIRL met up to talk about upcoming PPR releases and our live show, VIRTUAL MEMORY 5! You might notice that we had a guest, Sam of POPCULTR, but it is with heavy heart that we must inform you that our interview got cut short. Due to the audio interface malfunctioning we were unable to air our hour-long chat, but fear not because we will be back with an interview after VM5.

Virtual Memory 5 is at FTG Warehouse in Santa Ana, CA on February 29th, 2020! Buy yer ticket online now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-memory-5-live-vaporwave-and-synth-pop-tickets-92470980191
Traipse- Moonstone City is out now on cassette and mini CD: https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/album/moonstone-city

Music Played:

POPCULTR - California

Traipse - Need You

Strawberry Station - Lowlight

TUPPERWAVE - Paradise

Trucks Passing Trucks - ID (VaporDrill Remix)

Lost Cascades - 肉を注ぐ (Bonus Track)

Groovy Kaiju - Senorita

Lost Cascades - 肉を注ぐ (Bonus Track)

POPCULTR - Lost in the World

Traipse - Ancients

Traipse - Warheads

Email us: PacificPlazaRadio@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/

https://twitter.com/PacificPlazaRec

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Episode 2: Interview Featuring eventual infinity! Jan 29, 2020

Welcome back to Pacific Plaza Radio- this week our special guest is Paden from eventual infinity! Alyx and DATAGIRL sat down with the illustrious Seattle-based vaporwave producer to discuss his musical background, live performance and his evolution throughout the eventual infinity discography! This heartfelt conversation covers a wide range of topics from Final Fantasy-inspired vaportrap to working at a funeral home as a teenager and making music from the head/heart. We also announce a Second Edition of the "deep web trap beats" cassette and Paden gives us insight into his live set up (for his show at Substation in Seattle on Jan 31st).

https://twitter.com/eilogin
http://eventualinfinity.com/
https://eventualinfinity.bandcamp.com/

-> VIRTUAL MEMORY 5: February 29th at FTG in Santa Ana (feat. POPCULTUR, Male Tears, Dahlia Fae, Baja Ajax and earth boy advance)

Email us: PacificPlazaRadio@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/
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Episode 1: Welcome to Pacific Plaza Radio (feat. DATAGIRL) Jan 21, 2020

It's the first episode of Pacific Plaza Radio- a brand new podcast from Pacific Plaza Records! We're bringing you news, interviews and mixes from our artists and friends in the vaporwave community. Stay in the loop with all the things going on at the label as well as insight into our releases, manufacturing process and growth as an independent record label.
This first episode features our special guest (and future co-host?) DATAGIRL, who announces the winners of the HEAVEN CRY REMIX CONTEST! We also tell the story about how the album came to the label and the formation of our monthly DJ night VIRTUAL MEMORY. Then there's a listening party full of color commentary, production tips, and mad shout outs to people who participated in the remix contest.
Before all the excitement, there is some recap of 2019 (favorite releases, Electronicon, Virtual Memory) as well as some news about upcoming releases and shows. Summary:

- c o d e x صبي encyclopedia album out now: https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/album/191019

- TUPPERWAVE boxset in February

- Traipse cassette in February

- eventual infinity, 2nd edition in January

- Vanitas, new EP in February

- earth boy advance cassette release Feb 29th

- VIRTUAL MEMORY 5: February 29th at FTG in Santa Ana (feat. POPCULTUR, Male Tears, Dahlia Fae, Baja Ajax and eba)

Email us: PacificPlazaRadio@gmail.com

https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/PacificPlazaRec
https://www.instagram.com/pacificplazarec/