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”’Simpsonwave”’ (also known as ”’Simpsonswave”’) is an [[Internet aesthetics|internet aesthetic]] and [[microgenre]] of [[vaporwave]] music. |
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The style contributed to a resurgence of vaporwave aesthetics during the mid-2010s, with vaporwave shifting from being associated with [[Millennials]] to [[Gen Z]] after the initial movement declined following a surge in [[Online meme|online memes]]. By the late 2010s, Simpsonwave gave rise to the “Sad Bart” aesthetic, which became linked to and helped popularize the [[Soundcloud rap|Soundcloud]] and [[emo rap]] movement. |
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Simpsonwave (also known as Simpsonswave) is an internet aesthetic and microgenre of vaporwave music. The style originally emerged in 2015 after a viral Vine video uploaded by user Spicster featuring a clip from the American animated television series The Simpsons to the song “Resonance” by HOME. In 2016, the video inspired users Midge and Lucien Hughes in 2016 to further popularize the style with edits consisting of out of context with VHS-style distortion effects and surreal visuals, creating a “hallucinatory and transportive” atmosphere.
The style contributed to a resurgence of vaporwave aesthetics during the mid-2010s, with vaporwave shifting from being associated with Millennials to Gen Z after the initial movement declined following a surge in online memes. By the late 2010s, Simpsonwave gave rise to the “Sad Bart” aesthetic, which became linked to and helped popularize the Soundcloud and emo rap movement.
Characteristics
History
In late 2015, user Spicster uploaded an edit of the American animated television series The Simpsons to the song “Resonance” by HOME onto Vine.[1] The video went viral and sparked a trend featuring scenes from The Simpsons paired with various vaporwave tracks.[1][2][3] In 2016, users Midge and Lucien Hughes further popularized the movement with the use of clips often edited out of context with VHS-style distortion effects and surreal visuals, creating a “hallucinatory and transportive” atmosphere.[4][5][6]
References
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- ^ Lozano, Kevin (June 14, 2016). “What the Hell Is Simpsonwave?”. Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ^ Minor, Jordan (June 3, 2016). “Drown yourself beneath the vaporwave”. Geek.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ “What Is Simpsonwave? A Brief Introduction Via Scene Staple, Lucien Hughes”. Paper Magazine (via Internet Archive). 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “We spoke to the creator of Simpsonwave, and it’s about to end”. The Tab. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “What Is Simpsonwave? A Brief Introduction Via Scene Staple, Lucien Hughes”. Paper Magazine (via Internet Archive). 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “We spoke to the creator of Simpsonwave, and it’s about to end”. The Tab. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “Simpsonwave”. LeftLion. 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Hewitt, B. (3 June 2016). “Simpsonwave is the new trippy genre that will take over your life”. Fact Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ O’Kane, S. (2 June 2016). “Simpsonwave is the chill summer soundtrack you didn’t know you needed”. The Verge. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “Why is our generation refusing to let go of The Simpsons?”. Huck. 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Williams, T. (2016). “Meet Simpsonwave, The New Sub-Genre Mixing ‘Simpsons’ Nostalgia With Super-Chill Tunes”. Music Feeds. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “Simpsonwave: Nostalgia and sentiment in dystopia”. libcom.org. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ “Why Won’t Vaporwave Die?”. FORMAT. 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ O, Safiyah (2017-11-15). ““What the F*** is Vaporwave?!” Part 2 | Simpsonwave, Sad Posting, Etc”. Bearded Gentlemen Music. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ Cartledge, L. (2020). “All That Is Solid Melts into Air: 10 Years of Vaporwave”. Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
