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  • HI 5 2/17/23

    I really, really like that I got to put this playlist in the order of “Sing 4 U” and then “Kill For Me.” I don’t know what story that tells, but I definitely want to hear it. Mickey Sunshine “Rock God” Feb 13 If you’ve followed me for a bit you’ve probably seen me talk… Read more

  • Killing Pixies Fire “Bullet” Your Way

    Killing Pixies Fire “Bullet” Your Way

    I’m making a prediction now that pop-punk is gonna show up in a lot of indie music this year. I don’t remember exactly what evidence I’m using to support this (it sure isn’t a lot), but we’ve got Killing Pixies “Bullet” for sure. Killing Pixies are a pop punk band out of Detroit made up… Read more

  • “A Dead Man.” Is At Your Door

    “A Dead Man.” Is At Your Door

    Let’s talk about meeee for once. Justin H.K. (lil’ ol’ me) just won’t shut up about death. So, he’s been forced to release another album, even though he definitely just released one. “A Dead Man.” carries on the themes of “You’ll Be Dead” with lyrics focusing on mortality, mundanity, and masculinity. Musically, it attempts to… Read more

  • HI 5 2/10/23

    HI 5 2/10/23

    February is really coming in hot man. MUSIC IS BACK PEOPLE! Howevever “Here It Comes, There It Goes” February 3 You can check out the review of the whole album here. Really like the lyrics on this one, with some relatable musings on aging. Beauty Saloon “Liza Minnelli” February 8 This song is simply very… Read more

  • Howevever’s “Phenakistoscope” Is Hard To Say And Easy To Listen To

    Howevever’s “Phenakistoscope” Is Hard To Say And Easy To Listen To

    I was honestly pretty close to just starting this review off with a definition. ‘Cause, what the hell is a phenakistoscope? Early animation device, I think. Also what is the album “Phenakistoscope ” by Howevever. Well, it’s a pretty dope bedroom pop album that kind of sounds like The Shins decided to take a whack… Read more

  • 19 Haikus For The End Of The World

    19 Haikus For The End Of The World

    Oops? Concrete overwhelms Modernity stagnating Empty, hateful heads Fucking nazis man Hateful wastes of existence Empty, callous shells Democracy fails Brutality dominates Tasting big black boots Disaster ahead The river flows through backwards We await the end Ends precede themselves The signs stay shining brightly If you only look In The Shit Opportunity For those… Read more