Dissmash

## album review: the microphones’ *the glow pt. 2* (2001)
when listening to the microphones’ indie folk masterpiece *the glow pt. 2*, the first thing that hits you is the acoustic guitar work. phil elverum's voice is amazing, cutting through a sonic landscape that sounds beautifully fuzzy—like you’re playing the record off some old, weathered speakers in a cabin.
the instrumental on the first song ("i want wind to blow") already establishes a really cool ... read more

## album review: boards of canada’s *inferno* (2026)
when i went into boards of canada’s new album *inferno*, i intentionally hadn’t heard any singles beforehand, leaving me with absolutely no idea what to expect. going into the track “prophecy at 1420 mhz,” an immediate, deeply eerie feeling set in—a chilling, mysterious vibe that successfully continues through the entire album.
the technical work on the production is nothing short of amazing. the duo weaves ... read more

## album review: iza tkm’s *i music listen* (2026)
when deep diving into iza tkm’s 2026 album, *i music listen*, the sonic identity of the project hits you immediately. i love the use of distortion throughout the project, which works alongside the heavy drums and crisp guitars to give the entire tracklist a raw, textured edge. iza tkm's voice fits the project really well, cutting through the instrumentation effortlessly.
outside of the heavier textures, it is an album packed ... read more

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## album review: underscores’ *wallsocket* (2023)
underscores’ 2023 album *wallsocket* is a flawless masterpiece of lyricism, production, and raw emotion. to fully grasp the weight of this record, you need a little pre-context: the narrative centers around three girls—old money bitch, s*nny, and mara—who are all trying to navigate the claustrophobic, fictional town of wallsocket, michigan.
the record is a masterclass in conceptual storytelling, tracking their lives ... read more