MarkTheMixtape

I honestly liked this one more than Step to Rhythm which I wasn't expecting. Still clearly a very early example of their abilities and a bit one-note in the direction they're going for, but it's honestly just a good time and there's more room for Brendan Yate's vocals on here compared to the other EP. The songs themselves are short but they still do change up around similar to their next EP. Also some of the lyrics on here are funny to me, especially Death Grip cause ... read more

I'm listening to all of Turnstile's music ahead of seeing them live at Rockville early next month and since I've only really heard their stuff from Glow On and onwards, I've decided to check out their earliest stuff. I already realized I messed this up since there's ANOTHER EP that comes before this one, but its ok and I'll review this one already anyway. While it didn't really stand out to me a whole bunch there's still a good bit to like about this ... read more

I honestly don't know much at all about Slayyyter but this album has been very hyped leading up to release and is currently being very hyped after its come out. It's a raw and visceral dancy album and the kind of care-free, dirty, and braggadocios party energy we should all be bringing into this year (trust me on summer 2026 guys trust meeeeee). Honestly this doesn't even really feel like something to write a super formal review about, but rather just encourage myself and I guess ... read more

Blue Rev is one of those albums that didn't make sense to me until I listened to it in a different way, that being on the cassette copy that I got with an already cracked case that has only gained more cracks and scratches with time. Mind you, this was one of the first shoegaze or noise pop albums I had ever listened to, but listening on cassette for my second relisten all that time ago made everything make sense and the limited technology improved it for me in a way. I think a big thing ... read more