Glitchy, catchy, loud, angsty, euphoric. So much is crammed into these 8 songs, emotionally and sonically, i feel pretty comfortable calling this a maximalist project. I adore it
Jan 30, 2025
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For me, this track elicits the catharsis that hyperpop was born for. It removes itself from the tug-of-war between maximalism and minimalism, sincerity and sarcasm. It feels like a hit of nitrous oxide: giggly and then euphoric. The collage of different vocal takes and deliveries has an intriguing quality that gives the song the perfect edge to an otherwise very familiar and classic sort of pop song. It takes the best parts of late aughts/early 10’s pop and more contemporary experimental electronic music (is that an elephant cry leading out of the chorus? Why is his voice so milky in the best way?) I was such a hater of this band, but this song helped me to understand that/what they want to feel. Anthem.
Dec 30, 2024
friend put me onto this song today and i’m playing through the whole album now. fun glitchy emo-leaning hyperpop, with some heavy r&b influence… i’m calling this genre "post post malone"
Mar 20, 2024
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Two things. All of my peers make music, but rarely do any of their songs make it into my listening catalog. Also, I hate emo. The Branching Out EP may have changed that? This EP takes the things about emo that turned me off and turns me on to them. Lyrics devoid of individualism, *riffs*, and fun vibes. This was made by a BAND who’s having fun and I’m having fun with them. It makes you want to go to a show again. The words are so stupid yet comforting, the musicianship indulgent but exciting, the affect emo with a 1/4 cup of hope. It’s self taught musicians cosplaying the Berklee School of Music School of Music but without the chord sheets or pretension. Track titles such as Vampire Vibes, Confessions of an Aries, and This Wasn’t On My Planner display a finger on the pulse ironic sincerity that actually works for once. It’s about heartbreak, being nervous, having a crush, and wanting to die. Perfect for my little brothers friend/ex pupil of mine from my time as counselor at a rock n’ roll music camp located in the basement of the church in my suburb who attended their EP release show in New York. I think this appeals to 16 year old life noobs, 20 something year old haters like myself, and even the chicks. I could listen to them whine all day.
Dec 30, 2024
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Ok stay with me here. Too much public filming. This is going to discourage good weird public activity. We need people being weird in public. Odd dancing, carrying around insane items, freaked out fits, etc. Instead of a quick vid to show your friends, or, god forbid, *get internet clout*, people should be sketching the scene and describing it in colorful language. Now you have to take accountability for your opinion on the matter, your draftsmanship and writing gets better, and the public freaks have plausible deniability in the job interview. This goes for drunk man on the street tik tok videos as well. Put on a newsboy cap and start jotting. There should be exceptions like intentional performances or heinous crimes of course. I’m open to other exceptions I just can’t think of any rn. This will never be a reality but i can try
Feb 25, 2025
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Thought of this watching a PBS cooking show centered around local farmer and fisherman. Awkward pauses. Darting eyes. Canned jokes. I like this, it is human. I wonder if our arms race of conversation/persona monetizing is not good for us.
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