James Ferraro
James Ferraro (born November 7, 1986) is an American musician, producer, composer, and contemporary artist. He has been credited as a pioneer of the 21st century genres hypnagogic pop and vaporwave, with his work exploring themes related to hyperreality and consumer culture. His music has drawn on diverse styles such as contemporary classical music, new age, electronica, drone, sound collages, R&B and hip-hop.
Ferraro began his career in the early 2000s as a member of the Californian noise duo the Skaters, described by writers as "post-noise psychedelia", after which he began recording solo work under his name and a wide variety of aliases. He released music on labels such as Hippos in Tanks and New Age Tapes. Ferraro received wider recognition when his polarizing 2011 album Far Side Virtual was chosen as Album of the Year by The Wire. He has since pivoted to releasing projects independently.
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