Silicon Heaven #009 MAGWest Hotel Room
Summary
Desmond Crisis broadcasts live from MagWest 2026 in San Jose, sharing the synthwave and chiptune atmosphere from his hotel room above the pool. He previews his upcoming poolside set and highlights artists like Vector Hold, CyberThing, and Dead Tesla. The episode also covers recent experiences at California Extreme, emphasizing the community’s love for retro gaming and rhythm games.
Topics discussed
Live intro from MagWest hotel room above the pool
Playing Vector Hold and discussing local artists
Tech check and upcoming Sunday poolside set announcement
Tracklist recap: Lukash, Wolf Club, and Dead Tesla
Dead Tesla's OutRun-inspired track Gutter Quartz
MagWest atmosphere: jam sessions and arcade highlights
Headliner Cybertronic Spree and event details
Observing the empty pool and hungry host
Community links: IRC chat and Discord server
Recap of California Extreme arcade and pinball show
Playing rhythm games with Carpenter Brut music
Final thoughts on MagWest and Sunday set preview
Shoutouts to IRC listeners and closing remarks
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