Vaporwave is a genre of electronic music and an internet-born art movement. Vaporwave aesthetics are characterized by nostalgic elements from 1980s and 1990s pop culture, often accompanied by distorted and slowed-down music. The visuals commonly feature glitch art, nostalgia visuals, retro computer graphics, and references to consumer capitalism. It's a subculture that blends irony, nostalgia, and a critique of modern society. The aesthetic reflects a critique of consumerism and a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, often associated with a dreamy or surreal atmosphere.