New Releases

Before I press play: Kinda weird that Old Town Road is on the album twice. Also why is the remix first but the original last. Weird.

Also I've seen some people complaining that all his songs are short, like that's inherently a bad thing. Small songs can be really good at getting a point across in one direct hit. I:E; Jack Stauber and Tierra Whack.

After Listening: Unironically Great. I'll admit I'm biased But like, I love underdog stories so much. Some kid who spends his days shitposting on ... read more

The music industry's cowboy of Old Town Road releases a rushed, half-arsed, underwritten attempt at crafting flavourless, short tunes, designed for the sole purpose of increased streaming numbers and revenue. Hey, money isn't bad. I'm not against the idea of a young, up and coming musician trying to get as much as possible. I'm also not completely against the idea of music being industry pushed. People often shame the idea of industry plants, or at the very least music that is heavily backed by ... read more

Schlagenheim is the highly anticipated debut album by Black Midi, a math rock band hailing from Croydon, London (which I was actually born in btw). Their hype has mostly been generated through their live performances uploaded on to the internet, making them already gain somewhat of a cult following.

Now, what I will say is that while I was still very much on the Black Midi hype train, I can't say I was extremely impressed by their previous singles, at least not as much as the hardcore fans, ... read more