CD-ROM

**CD-ROM** is an experimental electronic producer and internet-age provocateur known for crafting glitchy, hyper-digital soundscapes that feel like a corrupted USB drive come to life. Emerging from the online underground around 2020, their music mashes hyperpop’s sugary chaos with vaporwave’s nostalgic textures, often peppered with ironic samples of early-2000s internet detritus. Tracks like “1 Like = 1 Prayer” and “_001” revel in meme-worthy maximalism, balancing tongue-in-cheek humor with surprisingly intricate production. While CD-ROM keeps their real identity cryptic, their work—including the cheekily titled “THE NEW Program”—playfully critiques tech obsolescence and online culture, soundtracking the anxiety and absurdity of existing online. Visuals lean heavy on retro PC aesthetics, making them a cult favorite for fans of artists like quinn or dltzk.