𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟛𝟙 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙: 𝔼𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕗 𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤...

so, i won't comment on the fact i finished this a challenge named "April through May" in June. i'm not sure how or why i find it so hard to listen to one album a day, but i guess i just don't feel it sometimes.

anywho, this work really helped me ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟛𝟘 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

does absence dictate presence, or does presence dictate absence?

really, it's a paradoxical question and a bit hard to approach, but Pink Floyd spends this beautiful work between explosive highs, gritty soulless machinery, and empty wishes exploring this shifting duality and the many examples that the band paints. ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟡 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

there's a very simple sense of beauty that lies within this project, as it's one of the only i've ever had the pleasure to listen to that, quite interestingly, is about the creative process; about music itself, almost. the struggle as a creative mind to find your next step, idea, or even concept is a really ... read more

guilty pleasure. it's kinda weirdly shit but that's also Death Grips put well: ability to make bad into good. twisted thaumaturgy.

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟠 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

words and silly chops that drift aimlessly and pick up momentum out of nowhere. an aggressive, sombre product that blisters with the sun's power and dims out with a black close to the colour of space. adjacent to the soul they provide for their fanbase, both in a form of utter hatred and profound appreciation, this ... read more

much more grounded and simplistic in comparison to the sprawling sounds of V, HS. sounds almost like a BROCKHAMPTON song, and i much prefer this rudimentary approach from Quadeca.

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟟 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

a poignant, resolute conclusion. not hacking the scary, horrific future dictated by the devices we mould that OK Computer did, In Rainbows is a logical step forward, a much more selfish project as Radiohead bathe in their own personal experiences and the humane bubble that is ordained by our shifting society. A work this ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟞 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

...what the fuck?

for reference, i started my review of Death Grips' "Bottomless Pit" with the phrase "...what in the world?", and in comparison to that, this may just take the cake for some of the most experimental music i've ever heard. maybe that reflects on how virgin my ears are in ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟝 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

a powerful collection of bouncy singles full of personality, PRODUCT sees SOPHIE laying the foundation for much of the modern pop to come whilst also lacking a general sense of cohesion or really a notable throughline, half summoned by the fact it's a compilation, for goodness sake, and half summoned by a slight sense ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟜 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

haven't been quite so proud of what my country has produced in a while. emotionally driven monumentality and an undeniable coating of humanity and our wider insignificance paint this work, not only forming its corpus but beautifully summoning anecdotes and themes of heartbreak and limerence. it truly takes an ... read more

wallowing in his own blindless, JPEGMAFIA manages to emerge with a surprising sense of direction unfortunately ordained by the literal same flow for 20 songs (no slanderous intent that is but an observation) and an undeniably gross sense of ego that truly causes him to pull forth compelling production atop an unfortunate fair few of nothing-raps.

i'm not sure if i can truly put forth much original thought for this record, since most opinions surrounding this man, how he forms his corpus, ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟛.𝟚 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

is this genre not for me? maybe there's a way that Lucy handles the genres he explores or just the strange musical choices he makes but a lot of this project went in one ear and out the other. even the more dramatic and interesting pieces this work holds still delve in the same issues a lot of this work has: ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟛.𝟙 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

a short sweet cutesy burst of captivating electronically driven Digicore. Lucy continues to be an artist that i really don't have a continued interest in, but this work hits some incredibly poignant marks in its general "japanese-esque" aesthetic, the work spoken through a Shibuya-kei lens. its ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟚.𝟚 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

small, sweet songs that showcase Jane Remover's notable talent with emotionally driven topics and competent guitar work. sitting at just 8 minutes long, it truly leaves with me with very, very little to say, other than the lovely slacker swing Vulture City has and the bittersweet, melancholic feeling "I love ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟚.𝟙 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

a powerful showing yet unfortunately tied to and held back by a sense of inchoateness and lack of identity, Ghostholding is a beautiful work yet likely stands as the worst by Jane Remover (as venturing). not like that's a bad thing, though.

immediately, i'm happy that the Shoegaze / Indie Rock sound this ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟙 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

utilising splendour and swagger all throughout, MF DOOM curates a comedic, fun, and out-of-the-blue experience that, quite healthily, works against many of the typical topics and thoughts that have so long plagued weaker emcees. with an robust depth he looks both in and out of the box of hip-hop, rapping along its lines ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟚𝟘 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

an unguided voyage through the throes of heartbreak and attachment both to what corrupts us and what we can't seem to let go of. a poignant burst of maturity expressed via the screeching soul and outstanding performances of a 19 year old virtuoso.

in case it wasn't obvious already, i'm a massive Jane Remover ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟙𝟡 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

a toony, glitchy explosion across energetic landscapes, tsubi club's strange production and Glitch Pop essence really takes centre stage on this fun, short work. blips of samples and vocals chops here and there give the entire production a rather cinematic feeling that is unshakeable, domineered too by tsubi clubs ... read more

𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕪: 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕝𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪...
𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 #𝟙𝟠 𝕠𝕗 𝟛𝟙.

soft, tender mannerisms. spoken with such eloquence that really did not emanate from the cover. the sweet approach this record takes really caught me off guard, kinda paradoxically too with both its quiet, melodic singing backed by natural guitar work and its moments of explosive temper which heavily juxtapose its otherwise ... read more

in the midst of a series of vapid online emotional theatrics, i fear people are conflating their aversion to JPEGMAFIA with the quality of his music. i will not sit and pretend as if these are new bases for JPEGMAFIA, as they are not, but this is still powerfully spoken and my interest in his upcoming project does not wane with these singles.