Nightwave Plaza
A permanent vaporwave station with fake adverts, a virtual room and album art on a CRT, running continuously for about a decade.
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How to get the most from it
Nightwave Plaza sits in World Radio under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic, cosy and weird.
About this category: Radio stations plotted on a map or sorted by decade. The fastest way to feel like you are somewhere else without leaving the tab.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- A trip back to the older internet
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Nightwave Plaza: quick answers
Is Nightwave Plaza free?
Yes. Nightwave Plaza is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Nightwave Plaza?
No. You can use Nightwave Plaza without signing up for anything.
Does Nightwave Plaza work on a phone?
Yes. Nightwave Plaza works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Nightwave Plaza safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Nightwave Plaza take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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