Fraser Austin cutting CD sleeves, photo by Emma Smith

Crystal Magic Records, run by Fraser Austin of Secrets and Pig Out, is home to a roster of artists with a love of soft synths, pastel gradients, and community in virtual spaces.

The label was given an international boost a couple of years back when one of their artists, Eyeliner, was championed as a pillar of the emerging Vaporwave scene.

Crystal Magic recently moved back to New Zealand after a stint in Sydney.

Emma Smith went to the kitchen/bedroom/office space of label head Fraser Austin to meet some of the roster and find out where it all began.

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Lttle Phnx by Fraser Austin

Playlist

Artist: Secrets

Song: Bronze

Composer: Austin

Album: Critical Hits II

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Michael Land

Song: The Scumm Bar

Composer: Michael Land

Album: The Secret of Monkey Island

Label: Lucasfilm Games

Artist: Secrets

Song: Slacker

Composer: Austin

Album: Slacker

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Frase + Bri

Song: He's Going To Art School

Composer: Austin

Album: A Low Hum Issue 20

Label: A Low Hum

Artist: Golden Axe

Song: Free Time

Composer: Golden Axe

Album: Fantasy Footwork

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Lttle Phnx

Song: IWantTo

Composer: Beeler

Album: L'Esprit Luvrs

Label:Crystal Magic

Artist: Lttle Phnx

Song: Koromiko

Composer: Beeler

Album: Pyrexia

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Eyeliner

Song: America

Composer: Rowell

Album: High Fashion Mood Music

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Napolian

Song: All Night Long

Composer: Napolian

Album: Computer Dreams

Label: Beer On The Rug

Artist: Eyeliner

Song: iPod Touch

Composer: Rowell

Album: LARP of Luxury

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Daif

Song: Long Peace

Composer: King

Album: 2017

Label: Crystal Magic

Artist: Eyeliner

Song: Sauvignon Blanc

Composer: Rowell

Album: LARP of Luxury

Label:Crystal Magic