Vaporwave is a music genre and visual art style that emerged in the early 2010s. It is characterized by a nostalgic aesthetic that draws heavily on the imagery and cultural signifiers of the 1980s and 1990s, including corporate logos, computer graphics, and early Internet culture. The musical component of vaporwave typically consists of smooth, slowed-down samples of funk, jazz, R&B, and lounge music, often manipulated to create a dreamy, surreal atmosphere. In addition to its musical and visual components, vaporwave also has a strong component of cultural critique and satire, often playing with themes of consumerism, commercialism, and the erosion of personal identity in a digital age.