Links
According to the Dead Internet Theory, the World Wide Web has turned into a digital desert, dominated by bots, algorithms, and automation. Even if that’s true, just like any proper desert, there are still places teeming with authenticity and passion—virtual oases.
Below, I’ve listed a handful of hyperlinks, from both Polish and English corners of the web. They’re worth a visit if you’re looking for something off the beaten path.
Photographic oases
- https://fotonostalgic.eu/ - a blog collectively run by a small group of enthusiasts. Think of it as a digital drawer full of nostalgic scraps, just freely accessible to others. That’s where I came from.
- https://yeskear.ct8.pl/ - if you enjoyed Szumne Ziarno, you’ll likely feel at home in yeskear’s Klatka too. A personal site dedicated, but not restricted to photography.
Musical oases
- https://kaptur.network/ - the main hub of chudy dredd aka brudna małpa. A space built in the spirit of early 200x PhP by Przemo vibes, created to share passion and encourage people to be themselves. May the Bluff be with you.
- https://www.fornaxvoid.com/ - Fornax Void is a Swiss electronic music creator inspired by the retro-futuristic, slightly dystopian aesthetic of the ‘90s. For his music project, he designs his own digital art and 3D models. His sound is crafted using vintage MIDI controllers from the era.
- https://alfaxysm.bandcamp.com/ - when I listen to alfaxysm’s tracks, I know that Poles can do y2k jungle and frutiger aero.
- https://plaza.one/ - Nightwave Plaza is a 24/7 internet radio station playing vaporwave infused with audio artifacts. The platform features a nostalgic Windows 96-style interface and offers a way to directly support artists. -https://radiokapital.pl/ - a community-driven internet radio, run by artists and cultural figures. Ambitious and independent sonic creations, often experimental. Perfect for ears that are seeking something deeper.
Home-computing oases
- https://piteusz.ovh/ - Piteusz is an enthusiast of old computers, operating systems, and home computing from the ’90s and early 2000s. In addition to his YouTube channel, he has created one of the best Polish-language knowledge bases on retro computers. A true goldmine of nostalgia and potato vibes.
- https://alfaxysm.net/legacy/ - a neat repository by alfaxysm containing legacy software for old Windows operating systems. If you’re planning to set up your own retro system, it’s definitely worth a visit.
Fantastic oases
- https://equinoxtimes.pl/ - a Polish magazine for pop culture enthusiasts, especially those interested in fantasy and science fiction. Published digitally, it is created by a dedicated collective of true fans who remember the heyday of the monthly magazine Fantastyka.
- https://gameagainpl.wordpress.com/ - a project created by teams who are the spiritual heirs of the HyperTV legacy. It brings together their love for games and memories of the good old days when gaming was a cool, niche hobby.