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  • HI 5 Aug 5, 2024

    HI 5 Aug 5, 2024

    I think I’m going to start releasing these Monday or Tuesday so that I actually have some time to listen to the stuff I pick when I make the list on Friday. Also, since I’ve never made this clear: The order of the songs means nothing. Via Mardot “Waxwork” Jul 25 Detroit theremist and composer… Read more

  • Justin H.K. Keeps Messing Around With “HEADROOM”

    Justin H.K. Keeps Messing Around With “HEADROOM”

    April showers bring weird music. I’m very pleased to announce Justin H.K.’s next album “HEADROOM” arriving April 18, 2025. “HEADROOM” is a dynamic album with an experimental folk-rock core, and a dark, melodramatic theming that ties diverse sounds and stories together. In an attempt to take a breath, and focus on quality and engagement for… Read more

  • The Existential Dread Returns to Major Streaming with “RAD”

    The Existential Dread Returns to Major Streaming with “RAD”

    The Existential Dread is returning to major streaming services on August 2nd with the 6 song EP “RAD.” “RAD ” or Remix After Discard, is an experimemtal sample based hip-hop/trip hop album where I’ve chopped and looped previously discarded songs from Justin H.K., and rearranged them with lo-fi percussion. It’s pretty chill, and not dissimilar… Read more

  • HI 5 Jul 19, 2024

    HI 5 Jul 19, 2024

    I get to sleep again sometimes now, and I think that’s pretty neat. Solid Blood “All I Need” Jul 5 Very strong debut from Solid Blood with a steady and hypnotic folk-rock bop. Smooth Rogers “Never Ever” Jul 10 Off his second album “Roger That!” the synthy and funky “Never Ever” is a dynamic treat… Read more

  • HI 5 Jul 5, 2024

    HI 5 Jul 5, 2024

    Boy did I not enjoy this 4th, but here’s some music to make it better. MJ Lenderman “She’s Leaving You” Jun 24 MJ Lenderman certainly has a way with a hook, and a way with making his unique brand of lyricism catchy. This one really reminds me of 90s indie rock, and very specifically gives… Read more

  • Ambient Two, King Of The Derelict, Art Vanguard III, Dead Leaves & Weird Lights

    Ambient Two, King Of The Derelict, Art Vanguard III, Dead Leaves & Weird Lights

    So, turns out I’ve got a lot of Justin H.K. releases coming before the year is through, including one that’s out right now. Ambient Two – July 1 It’s more ambient music, mostly ambient folk with a lot of light percussion. https://theexistentialdread.bandcamp.com/album/ambient-two King Of The Derelict – July 13 Starting with the single “Tab &… Read more