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Killing Pixies, “Killing Fetus,” Killing It
This is probably somewhat obvious, but I’m a fairly “hardcore” leftist (you know, I think human rights are rad). If this is new, or unsettling to you, please leave. Wherever you are, just get out of there. Anyways, I think punk is rad, and Detroit makes some pretty fucking rad punk. I’ve written previously of… Read more
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HI 5 10/23/22
I’M LATE! Well, I set the schedule so maybe not. Music. MUSIC! Coconut Wolf -“Fresh Prince Of Self Flair” October 14 Love the floaty, breezy beat. Dudes flow kind of reminds me of MF DOOM, so great. hey, nothing – “i haunt ur dreams” October 12 Emo folk pop. Love the aesthetic. Wunderhorse – “Butterflies”… Read more
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Gossip Stone’s “Carry On” Feels Nostalgic But Fresh
Maybe it’s just my subconscious nostalgic desire but I feel like emo is coming back. Perfect example, Gossip Stone’s “Carry On” activates those same nostalgic pleasure centers as bands like Hawthorne Heights or Armor For Sleep, but with a more nuanced and modern approach. Gossip Stone arose from “too much time spent alone due to… Read more
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“(To You) CEO, Bitch!” Is A Chill And Violent Assault On Music Industry Norms
Gregor McEwan is a name made for a folk singer, luckily for us, Gregor McEwan does it proud. Succeeding as an artist has never been easy, and our current heavy streaming environment can feel like you’re up against a faceless machine. Gregor McEwan has decided he’s not quite giving up, and he’s got something to… Read more
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HI 5 10/14/22
I’m emerging from some pretty deep brain fog this week. Weather? Who knows. Chanel Loren – “Rollin’” September 29 Rollin’ appropriately feels like a song to cruise or fuck too, or maybe roll a joint too, idgaf. Love the heavy bass on the otherwise breezy melody. Howeveever – “Squirrel” September 30 A solo bedroom pop… Read more
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HI 5 10/8/22
I don’t know if I explicitly wasn’t putting hip-hop on here, but I’m changing that this week regardless. Hippie Jon “Lately I’ve Been Crazy” October 1 I’ve technically covered Hippie Jon before, way back at Exfer, but I missed most of his set. Shame. Hippie Jon’s music has a Lo-Fi swagger that’s difficult to describe… Read more