noface

“This is a result of years with high highs and really fuckin low lows
All of which helped build who I am today
My name is Quinn. I am 17 years old, from Baltimore, Maryland
This is who I am, not what he or she or anybody says.”

In a music scene that oftentimes prioritizes brash, upfront and catchy sounds, quinn has stood out as someone whose work is often dense, dark and impenetrable. Compared to her previous sound, this new album feels like an absolution, something refreshingly ... read more

When I listen to this album, I imagine myself standing in the middle of an abandoned amusement park in broad daylight.

What was once all bright neon colors has faded into pastel blues and yellows, softened by years of harsh sungaze. The sounds of birdsong fill the air, echoes of the sounds of screaming children. The grass runs every which way, darting in between the floorboards of old buildings, covering the path, sticking out of the concrete. The old pool water is green, full of life. ... read more

Simple feels like it takes a lot of detours for an 18 minute EP. Still, it ends up being pretty enjoyable, maybe just a bit inconsistent.

Of course, getting Kaytranada, arguably one of the best in the electronic music scene today, to produce for your album is gonna get you decent results. At his best on this project, IDK really steps up to the plate: the precision of his flows, the lyricism, and his singing really add dimension to the already great production. On the other hand, I ... read more

Exociety Discography Dive - #2

“I’m living on a planet where I speak perfect sense but no one understands it”

After the Discovered, which was just an amateur demo tape, Rav was still very much in the process of finding his sound - most of his music came from rapping over random beats he found off the internet. He shared a lot of his music with friends he made on Newgrounds, which included fellow rappers Kill Bill and Scuare. As he describes it: “We kind of just went ... read more