Electronic · GB · Active since 2002

Xploshi

Glitchy, nostalgic soundscapes that feel like a haunted CD-ROM from 1998. Digital fusion for late-night internet deep dives and liminal spaces.

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Xploshi creates a sonic world that feels like a beautiful, slightly broken relic of the early internet. It is the sound of a forgotten flash game or a CD-ROM encyclopedia that has been left in the sun too long. The music is built on a foundation of Y2K-era synths, skittering jungle breaks, and lush ambient pads that evoke a very specific kind of digital nostalgia.

What makes this project distinctive is the 'uncanny' quality of the production. While many artists lean into lo-fi for warmth, Xploshi uses it to create a sense of mystery and mild unease. It is music that feels alive in the way a computer virus might feel alive: unpredictable, slightly distorted, but possessing its own internal logic and vibrant, neon-hued beauty.

Start with 'Rafflesia Online' to experience the full breadth of this digital ecosystem. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who finds comfort in the aesthetic of 'webcore' or the strange, lonely atmosphere of early 3D gaming environments.

Our Catalog4 Albums · 2023 · 2025
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