Fraser Austin cutting CD sleeves, photo by Emma Smith
Crystal Magic Records, run by Fraser Austin of Secrets and Pig Out, is home to a roster of artists with a love of soft synths, pastel gradients, and community in virtual spaces.
The label was given an international boost a couple of years back when one of their artists, Eyeliner, was championed as a pillar of the emerging Vaporwave scene.
Crystal Magic recently moved back to New Zealand after a stint in Sydney.
Emma Smith went to the kitchen/bedroom/office space of label head Fraser Austin to meet some of the roster and find out where it all began.
Vaporwave 101
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Lttle Phnx by Fraser Austin
Playlist
Artist: Secrets
Song: Bronze
Composer: Austin
Album: Critical Hits II
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Michael Land
Song: The Scumm Bar
Composer: Michael Land
Album: The Secret of Monkey Island
Label: Lucasfilm Games
Artist: Secrets
Song: Slacker
Composer: Austin
Album: Slacker
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Frase + Bri
Song: He's Going To Art School
Composer: Austin
Album: A Low Hum Issue 20
Label: A Low Hum
Artist: Golden Axe
Song: Free Time
Composer: Golden Axe
Album: Fantasy Footwork
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Lttle Phnx
Song: IWantTo
Composer: Beeler
Album: L'Esprit Luvrs
Label:Crystal Magic
Artist: Lttle Phnx
Song: Koromiko
Composer: Beeler
Album: Pyrexia
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Eyeliner
Song: America
Composer: Rowell
Album: High Fashion Mood Music
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Napolian
Song: All Night Long
Composer: Napolian
Album: Computer Dreams
Label: Beer On The Rug
Artist: Eyeliner
Song: iPod Touch
Composer: Rowell
Album: LARP of Luxury
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Daif
Song: Long Peace
Composer: King
Album: 2017
Label: Crystal Magic
Artist: Eyeliner
Song: Sauvignon Blanc
Composer: Rowell
Album: LARP of Luxury
Label:Crystal Magic
