A Timeline of The Ninth Wave’s Albums.

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Glasgow’s The Ninth Wave is a distinct niche in the modern post-punk/new-wave world. Their story is best told through the evolution of their records; each album marks a new emotional journey.

2019: Infancy

The band’s debut full-length album Infancy dropped on 15 November 2019, following a two-part rollout. Infancy was a bold statement from a young band exploring identity, heartbreak, and self-discovery. With its reverb-guitars, synths, and emotionally honest lyrics, the album earned critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year.
Tracks like “Used to Be Yours” — led by bassist Millie Kidd — showcased their capacity to combine vulnerability and moody sonic textures. Fun fact when filming a music video for one of the songs, they had to issue a public warning because they were throwing a dummy off a roof. This album also earned a nomination for the Scottish Album of the Year.

2020: Happy Days! (EP)

Between their two studio albums, The Ninth Wave released an EP titled Happy Days! in 2020.
Though shorter than a full album, this EP continued to deepen the emotional themes the band is known for. Its lead single “Everything Will Be Fine” struck a bittersweet chord: the optimism in the chorus paired with the darkness in the production felt both cathartic and unsettling.
The EP was well-received, also earning a nomination for the Scottish Album of the Year.

2022: Heavy Like a Headache

Their second full-length, Heavy Like a Headache, arrived on 11 March 2022 via Distiller Records. This record represented a huge creative and emotional development in their music. Produced by the band themselves and mixed by Max Heyes. This album dives into complex themes like grief, anxiety, loneliness, and anger.

Since I need more words for this word count I’ll talk a bit about a song in this one.
“What Makes You a Man” tackles consent and shame with raw honesty, combining harsh post-punk instrumentation with deeply personal lyrics:

“I don’t want to blame myself for the degrading actions of others anymore … I want to stand up to this shame … I’m just the one carrying it.” This song can be spotted in the Umbrella Academy season 3, that’s actually how I found this band <3

Shortly after Heavy Like a Headache dropped, the band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2022 and played what they described as a “possibly last ever” gig that March.

They did one singular Gig in May 2024 but there has been nothing since.

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Looking at The Ninth Wave’s discography in chronological order highlights their artistic growth: from youthful longing in Infancy, through uneasy hope on the Happy Days! EP, to broader emotional reckoning in Heavy Like a Headache. The albums they left behind stand as a testament to their emotional courage, musical ambition, and refusal to be simple or safe in the music industry. they still inspire people like me 🙂

pls give them a listen if you like punk rock….im like the only fan, REALLY like I’m the ONLY one…I’ve searched FAR AND WIDE…

V Flower: The Rebel Voice of Vocaloid

V Flower, often stylized as v4 flower or simply Flower, stands out in the Vocaloid world as one of the most distinctive virtual singers. Released by Yamaha and developed by Gynoid Co., Flower made their debut in 2014 for the Vocaloid 3 engine, later receiving an upgraded Vocaloid 4 version in 2015. What sets Flower apart from other Vocaloids is their powerful, androgynous voice and their association with high-energy rock and alternative genres—making them an icon of defiance and individuality within the Vocaloid community.

Flower’s design reflects their persona: bold, sharp, and expressive. Their original appearance features white hair with black streaks, a dark, punk-inspired outfit, and a choker that emphasizes their rebellious aesthetic. Later designs, especially for their V4 and CeVIO AI releases, evolved their image into a more futuristic and nonbinary style. This design evolution mirrors their vocal versatility.

Unlike other Vocaloid’s designed to sound cute or traditionally feminine, Flower’s voice sits in a gender-neutral range, filled with roughness and passion. This unique tune has made their particularly popular among producers who want to convey deep emotional intensity or themes of frustration and self-expression. Their voice captures both the beauty and chaos of teenage angst, resonating with listeners who crave authenticity over perfection.

Flower gained widespread recognition through popular songs on Niconico and YouTube, such as “Error” by niki, “Goodbye Declaration” by Chinozo, and “Doll” by Niru Kajitsu, “Lower ones eyes” by Lanndo. These songs highlight their ability to convey both power and vulnerability, with lyrics often exploring identity, loss, and rebellion. “Error,” in particular, became a defining anthem for their—its mix of despair and beauty perfectly encapsulates what makes Flower special. Many fans connect with the emotional depth Their voice brings.

Beyond their sound, Flower has become a symbol of androgyny and individuality. Their design and vocal tone challenge gender norms, inspiring a wide range of interpretations and fan art that celebrate their fluid identity. As Vocaloid technology continues to evolve, Flower remains a beloved figure for their raw emotion, expressive energy, and fearless voice. They represent not just music, but the idea that even artificial voices can express most human feelings.

Flower is a big inspiration for many people, in many ways. Gender identity, musical charm, etc. Flower is a beloved character in the Vocaloid world. Flower is discovered by someone new every day and then they are introduced to a whole new world.

How Music Can Boost Your Mood and Mind.

How Music Can Boost Your Mood and Mind

Ever notice how a good song can instantly make you feel better? Whether it’s an upbeat tune that gets you dancing or a soothing melody that helps you unwind, music has a strong impact on the brain In fact, research shows that music is not just entertainment; it can actually improve your mental health.

Here’s how music can help your mood and mind:

Reduces Stress and Anxiety Listening to calming music can lower your heart rate and soothe your nervous system. That’s why soft, slow music is often used during meditation or yoga. It helps your body relax and allows your mind to calm down.

Boosts Your Mood When you hear a song you love, your brain releases dopamine, a feel-good chemical. This is why music can make you feel happier, more energized, or even emotional. It acts like a natural mood enhancer.

Helps You Focus Background music, especially instrumental tracks, can aid concentration. Some people find that playing soft music while working or studying helps them stay focused and block out distractions.

Improves Memory Music activates many areas of the brain, including those related to memory. That’s why an old song can bring back specific moments or feelings. Some studies also show that music therapy helps people with Alzheimer’s recall memories.

Inspires Creativity Music can create an atmosphere for creativity. Whether you’re writing, painting, or brainstorming, the right playlist can help you think more freely and express yourself better.

Music also brings people together. Sharing songs with friends, attending concerts, or playing instruments in a group can strengthen social bonds and create lasting memories. These shared musical experiences foster connection, reduce feelings of loneliness, and support emotional well-being, reminding us we’re not alone in how we feel.

How to Use Music in Your Daily Life: – Start your day with an upbeat playlist – Play calm music while winding down at night – Use music to stay motivated during workouts – Try lo-fi or classical music for studying or working – Create playlists for different moods or tasks

The best part? There’s no “right” kind of music. Everyone responds to different sounds. What matters is how it makes you feel. So the next time you’re feeling down, stressed, or stuck, try turning on some music. Whether you sing along, dance around, or just listen quietly, music can reach your soul and make everything feel a little bit better.

My Top 10 Vocaloid songs

Steampianst- “The Umbrella Salesman”

So low because it’s kind of sad and more of a storytelling. GENUINELY SO HAUNTING, it’s all about an umbrella salesman who says his umbrellas are magic levitating umbrellas, but nobody buys them. So, on a rainy day he goes to the top of a tall building and jumps off with the umbrella. Let’s just say he certainly ends up above in the clouds…non magically…

R.I.P- “Language of the Lost”

AAHH very upbeat considering it’s about a confused identity and goes through a range of emotions, IT HAS SUCH A HAPPY ENDING where the Teto (the Vocaloid singing) realizes it doesn’t matter what she is and only that she’s her and she should love that.

Deco*27“Monitoring”

Pov of a mentally ill person on the person who is checking in on them outside, Lowkey a BANGER plus its cool when you get little flashes of reality that aren’t delusions.

Paseri Onuma- “Egoist”

About WELL an egoistic person believing they are better than the things around them to an EXTREME point.

Kikuo – “O Light”

A person in a dream BEGGING to wake up, the character seems to be just stuck in an endless cycle of delusions.

32ki- “Mesmerizer”

The two characters are basically hypnotized into a sense of calm while they were looking for an escape.

Abu-Se-Ken- “Flowers, Mountains & Funerals”

AHHH Kinda hard to make out the meaning but from what i get i believe its about living on after someone dies. It has really cool and climatic instrumentals

Abu-Se-Ken- “Want to Be Cremated”

A deep reflection on cremation, delving into grief and what comes after

Lanndo- “Lower one’s eyes”

Narrated from the perspective of a maid who feels conflict in her relationship with her teacher (a “witch”). She admires the witch but simultaneously harbors jealousy, guilt, and fear. Driven by her insecurities and longing, she betrays the witch—this betrayal leads to the witch’s execution. The maid wrestles with remorse and the weight of her own decisions. (TLDR: doomed yuri)

FLAVOR FOLEY- “Spoken For”

The song follows an idol who feels trapped in her career. Her words, image, and actions are all controlled by others, leaving her with no personal freedom. As she performs, the pressure of constant expectations eats away at her identity. She struggles with exhaustion, self-doubt, and isolation, realizing that everything she presents to the world is scripted and “spoken for.”

Muse- Showbiz : A album analysis Part 3 FINALE

SHOWBIZ ANALYSIS FINALE!!!!!!!!!!

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Escape
Chaotic and raw, Escape encapsulates Muse’s early intensity and their ability to turn panic into art. The song captures a desperate urge to flee suffocation, whether from societal pressures or personal entrapment. Lines like “You would say anything, and you would try anything” shows frantic attempts to claw out of control to the point of doing anything. The singer’s strained vocals, paired with distorted, jagged riffs, create a crowded tune. The track doesn’t feel polished, it’s messy and overwhelming yet that’s precisely its power.

Overdue

I don’t have much to say about this track as I personally see it as straight forward. In Overdue, bitterness replaces panic. Here, the confrontation is betrayal and disappointment, specifically the anger that comes from wasted devotion. The line “You’ll make us want you, you’re all we need” uses irony, showing the false promises of someone undeserving of trust. Musically, the track pushes forward roughly, as if each chord is driving home the frustration of misplaced belief.

Hate This & I’ll Love You

the closing track of Showbiz. Unlike the aggression found elsewhere, lyrically it explores a paradoxical relationship between love and pain, where rejection and hostility are met not with retaliation but with devotion. The title itself encapsulates this contradiction—suggesting that even in the face of hatred, love persists, though it is tinged self-destruction. The song captures themes of longing, imbalance, and the emotional cost of giving oneself completely, closing the album with a sense of unresolved yearning rather than resolution.

Spiral Static (Bonus Track)

Track was only released in the Japanese edition of the album. Though released as a bonus track, Spiral Static deepens the album’s themes. Atmospheric and haunting, it pulls listeners into a cycle of obsession and entrapment. The lyric “You’re the one who’s scared of me” flips vulnerability into menace, suggesting unstable power dynamics within relationships. The track’s swirling, hypnotic sound creates the sense of being caught in an endless loop, unable to fully escape.

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With that, we reach the conclusion of this deep dive into Showbiz. Across three parts, we’ve explored the beginnings of Muse, their lyrical intensity, and the emotions that shaped their debut. Every track reveals a fragment of identity, from suffocating pressures to moments of fragile vulnerability. This third installment brings the journey full circle, tying together the chaos, passion, and ambition that defined the era. Thank you for listening to my ramblings about this wonderful band.

First Blog: Sublime introspective.

Hello, I’m Courtlandt or CJ whatever floats your boat. I love music like many and as an “art kid” I love to analyze and learn songs whether by ear or tabs. So, Sublime has a special place in my pseudo musician heart their unique mix of samples barred chords and poppy reggae, and ska creates a very fun style. This style is culminated between the three Sublime vocalists sharing unique similarities and differences.

Bradley Nowell the bands original front man and lead singer has a powerful and almost childlike voice. He created what is considered “white boy reggae” an American take on the Jamaican rock style. I personally find the difference in Jam Rock or Jamaican Ska to Nowell’s own style as content and instrumentation. Nowell was a firm believer of sampling and chopping over his songs creating a hip hop infusion to his already rhythmic style Sublime is the quintessential band t0 begin and uplift Ska in the United States. There wouldn’t be Reel Big Fish or No Doubt with Bradley. Sadly, Nowell would die of an overdose shortly after the birth of his Jakob at the age of 28 a point in his life were Bradley seemed to be at his musical peak and only getting better.

Technically Sublime with Rome is a different band with a new front man and the members of the original group in Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson. A bit of time passed after the death of Bradley Nowell so the Original Drummer and Bassist would get together to play with one another guitarist enter Rome Ramirez. Ramirez a native to California was a big fan of Sublime and the story of band would be incomplete without him. It’s almost like with Chad Channing’s Never mind demos Dave Grohl’s drums wouldn’t have filled out the album. Ramirez would release several musical projects with Sublime. Bud would eventually leave the band due to not wanting to play in Sublime without his best friend Josh Freese would join after to aid in the touring of Sublime with Rome. I find Rome’s voice as much more theatrical than Bradley’s as he had a more poppy ska hip hop voice. Where Rome could hit higher notes and use of vocal break downs. As a front man I find Rome as less interesting than Bradley Nowell.

One thing I chose to mostly exclude from Bradley’s bio is that he struggled with addiction. A problem that would follow the senior Nowell on stage leading to a bunch of memorable performance, but questions on Bradley’s character.

Like Father Like Son is often an odd sentiment. Jakob Nowell son of Bradley Nowell grew up very well aware of who his father was and his band. Jakob like his father struggled with addiction. Eventually Jakob would attend rehab doing something his father proved incapable of, staying sober. So as the story goes on Jakob would go on to become a musician having success in the Ska-punk band LAW. In 2021 his band LAW would breakup leading Jakob to take over as the sublime singer. At first he would join Bud and Eric for a few select shows while Rome was still fronting Sublime with Rome. Then the Announcement came Jakob Nowell would front the band moving forward.

In the comments recommend me music or albums to listen through.

My recommended listening to Sublime for each Era of the band go’s as following

Bradley Nowell era

Santeria

Doin Time

Wrong Way

WITH ROME ERA

Goin on tonight

Black out

Take it or leave it

JAKOB NOWELL ERA

Warped tour live performance

Ensenada

(Jakob and the gang are working on new songs so only time will tell what happens with that, but I have faith in the reggae rebels.)

BEST ALBUM

Sublime (1996)

this has been heavily re edited to tone down somethings if you want the original manuscript or short hand version ask and I’ll show it to you privately.

Punk Music is Political???

Okay, I admit, the title is a bit of clickbait because I’ve known for a while that punk music is political. Punk music has been used as an anti-establishment protest device since its inception, using heavy rock and lyrical call-outs to get its point across. Now, I’d like to preface this by saying, punk music in its entirety isn’t political, and punk isn’t the only political music, but punk started out political.

Punk Rock had its start in the 1970s in small clubs in London, San Fran, New York, Boston, and LA, drawing inspiration from 50s rock and roll and 60s garage rock. Punk music has been anti-institution since inception, and has been used as a feminist device as well by the likes of Patti Smith and L7 (one of my favorite punk bands ever.)

Patti Smith was an artist and poet who was very active during the beginning of punk, being one of the pillars of the community, she toured North America with her band The Patti Smith Group, influencing punk artists of later generations.

L7 was another punk band, though functioning in the latter 80s. they were one of the first all-female punk bands in the game. They have been staunchly political since their beginning and are to date one of my all-time favorite bands. They formed the Rock for Choice movement in the 90s, aimed at holding concerts over a ten year period to raise funding for the pro-abortion movement of the time.

The Slits were the first all female punk band (to my knowledge) and had one of the defining releases of the punk era. They were heavily inspired by Patti Smith and toured with many punk bands of the time. The Slits cycled through members, having a total of 15 members in their time.

Now, being a bit sick has left me with little energy, so this blog post didn’t turn out exactly how I wanted it to, but I hope you enjoyed and maybe give some of these artists a listen!

Much love,
Jude ♡

My Top songs by Hiatus Kaiyote

Over the past few weeks, I found that I was revisiting a band that I listened to a lot my sophomore year. Hiatus Kaiyote. Hiatus Kaiyote is a jazz/funk band from Melbourne, Australia. The Lead singer Nai Palm, born Naomi Saalfield, bassist Paul Bender, Simon Mavin playing keyboard, and drummer Perrin Moss, all comprise this wonderful band. Nai Palm and Paul Bender met after one of Palm’s solo shows and soon after duetted together and resultingly formed Hiatus Kaiyote. I’ve been listening to HK since about October 2023 and over that time I’ve gone through almost their entire discography.

Canopic Jar

Canopic Jar is one of my favorites because of the eerie melody and the poetic lyrics. It is the second track on an EP of the same name. The instrumentals of the song remind me of a suspenseful and almost… halloween-esque scene? That’s the best phrase I can think of to describe it. A Canopic Jar is a type of vessel used by ancient Egyptians to preserve their organs and by extension their souls for the afterlife. HK uses this idea of a canopic jar to symbolize preserving a relationship for another time, to come back to. This is shown by the lyric “I’ll keep your heart in canopic jar.”

Blood and Marrow

Blood and Marrow is the 12th track on HK’s album, Mood Valiant. Being the last track, it provides a dynamic ending to the album, moving through upbeat instrumentals and then tapering off at the end to provide a resounding finale to Mood Valiant. My favorite lyric from this song is “You could get through to the blood and marrow/ deeper than a cinder in snow.” Granted that lyric repeats plentifully but it doesn’t take away the meaning that this “you” can reach the singer’s deepest parts of themself.

Love Heart Cheat Code

Love Heart Cheat Code is the title track of HK’s most recent album, with the same name. Love Heart Cheat Code is like a musical poem, repeating lyrics in a sort of chant and an upward beat that doesn’t make it seem repetitive, at least to me. I find that I can’t stop thinking about this one line “Hotter than lava/ Slicker than lightning,” no matter how hard I try. I don’t know what it is about that line, but it’s like a worm in my brain.

Laputa

The song ‘Laputa’ is one of the more auditorily interesting songs to me, filled with deep imagery and a flowing beat, it pays tribute to the Ghibli film “Castle in the Sky.” In this film, there is a floating island named “Laputa.” This song provocatively illustrates a sort of longing for that island, or the idea of it.

Cinnamon Temple

Cinnamon Temple is one of my favorites because it blends many genres. This one feels very punk-inspired, and that draws me to it because I do listen to a good bit of punk music. My mom has told me that it sounds very chaotic, but I think that’s what makes me love it. I find that it’s very cathartic to move to the beat of this song. It is the 10th song on LHCC and begins the departure from Hiatus Kaiyote’s regular style into a more guitar-heavy and rock inspired vibe. This journey only really lasts for two songs, Cinnamon Temple and White Rabbit (which is a cover of another song of the same title by Jefferson Airplane), but I’d love to see HK take a deeper foray into this style.

Anyways, that’s my music rant! I plan to write many more of these, so stay tuned!

Much love,
Jude ♡

Writing Music

Hello, everyone I thought I could share some music that I listen to help me write and if you can recommend anything too that would be just swell.

I’m just going in order of songs on my playlist so don’t think I’m judging it on how good or terrible it is.

ST. Chroma

I like this song for the beat mostly. it helps me keep track of what type of style I want to exude in my poetry. plus, the line is really what my next poem is going to be about.

Can you feel the light inside?
Can you feel that fire? (Can you feel it, can you feel it? Oh)
Oh, fire (Can you feel it, can you feel it? Ooh, oh), fire
Can you feel the light (Inside), inside?
Can you feel that fire? (Can you feel it?)
Oh, fire (Fire), fire (Ooh)

Daydreamin

my aunt played this song when me and my family went on a trip and i got inspired to write a character about it. in fact, the character it’s based on is the main character in the book I’m writing. my favorite lyrics are.
As I spy from behind my giant robot’s eyes
I keep him happy cause I might fall out if he cries
Scared of heights, so I might pass out if he flies
Keep him on autopilot cause I can’t drive
Room enough for one, I tell my homies they can’t ride
Unless they sitting on the shoulders, but that’s way too high
Let’s try not to step on the children

Cigarettes out the window

I feel this song is good for poems surrounding growing up or rain. at least that’s what I get from it; I actually wrote a poem with the song in mind 2 weeks ago. my favorite lyrics are:

My girl Liddy used to always smoke
Cigarettes when she couldn’t sleep
I wonder what she did when she got done
I guess she’d just flick them out in the street
Poor little Liddy, she wishes it was dark
But it’s never really dark in LA
The light from the billboard always shines
But it changed twelve times since you went away

Falling Behind

this song helps me to try and bring out the feeling of yearning in a relationship or the feeling of a one-sided relationship. although I haven’t integrated it in a poem it has helped me write short stories. Here are my Favorite lyrics:

The sun’s engagеd to the sky
And my best friends found a new guy
I’m only getting older
I’ve never had a shoulder to cry on
Someone to call mine
Everybody’s falling in love
And I’m falling behind

I’ll try and put more of my suggestions on the next one so sorry it’s too short.

All lyrics I got from Genius.com

Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, oh, Tyler. How I love you, my king/goat. Your music brings sweet symphonies to my ears. Your humor is unmatched like no other. You’re so ugly, but the most adorable. Your music is my drug, so I will rank my favorite songs (this totally is nothing like my Frank Ocean one. Who even is that?)

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5. Sorry Not Sorry

This song is from his album called, Call Me If You Get Lost. Even though this song is in fifth place, I still really like it. It starts off with Tyler apologizing to people he may have caused harm to in the past. The, he starts to get more agitated and use more sarcastic apologies, saying he shouldn’t have to apologize to these people. I like how the music shift to convey the tone of Tylers voice. When he’s sincere, its soft and laid back. But when he’s mad, its aggressive and loud. I give this last place, because I think the next one are still a little better.

4. Gone Gone/Thank You

This song is from his album called, IGOR. This song is about a girl who left Tyler, a common theme in many of his songs. This song has two parts to it. In the first part of the song, he speaks about how he is devastated over the loss of a partner through a breakup. He conveys a sad and longing feeling throughout this part of the song. In the second part, he thanks the girl for the good times they had. He was trying to make sure that they didn’t leave off on bad terms. This song uses voice modifications and repetition to make the listener feel the emotions it’s conveying. I love this song due to the relation that many can have too it, however, I do think he has better.

3. New Magic Wand

This song is also from IGOR. This song is about Tyler’s delusions while he begs for the girl from Gone Gone/Thank You to not leave him. He shows how he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her from leaving. This sets a scary and aggressive tone for the song. It starts with an aggressive beat that feels as if it is hitting you in the face, then Tyler’s lyrics come in even harder with him almost yelling to show his anger, frustration, and desperation. The way that Tyler shows his feeling puts this at number three. I love this one, but again, I do think some sound a little better.

2. See You Again

This song is from his album called, Flower Boy. This song is about a lost love that fell through the cracks. It explains the rawness and vulnerability that come with departing from someone you love. It also talks about the process of moving on and accepting what is the now. This song keeps a peaceful and beautiful melody that is almost saying, “It will be okay.” Tyler features Kali Uchis on this song. Her part shows how being with this love is like a dream that will not last. This is one of my favorite songs by him and if the next one didn’t exist, this would be number one.

Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost – Album Review – Set The Tape

1. SWEET/I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE

This song is also from Call Me If You Get Lost. This is my all-time favorite Tyler song. This is song is a two-parter that starts with Sweet, then transitions into I Thought You Wanted to Dance. Sweet is about a girl who Tyler thinks is amazing. He wants to get with this person, despite knowing what all he may be getting himself into. This girl ends up falling for someone else, confusing Tyler. Thats where I Thought You Wanted to Dance comes in. This song is him trying to figure out why the girl would do that. He expresses his confusion and dissatisfaction for the situation while the girl tells him that it was just bad timing. I love this song, because it uses great melodies that make you feel great, especially when it gets to the second part. Whenever this song comes on, I never skip.