This one came dangerously close to being a nu nu metal mix. Everywhere I dig lately I come out with some hybrid of rap, metal and hyperpop which sounds great. I’m a fan of the original nu metal sound (not some of the sentiments and concepts) so this is like catnip to me. Anyway, it went off in it’s usual different directions and came out ok.
Highlights: Grimy punk from Pink Suits and Frankie’s Evil Party, hardcore UK drill from Blackhaine, stark minimal beauty from Ostraaly, colourful dance pop from Lil Texas and Yawning Portal (on that sick label PLZ Make It Ruins), an interesting diversion by Pritty (is it R&B?) and a track by Hyd which I’m increasingly convinced is one of the best of all time.
