Saturday, December 26, 2020

another dominant influence on the kate nv record is early cocteau twins.

like, this was 1985, and it still sounds contemporary. while it's a great little tune, it's not a strong reflection on the level of creativity in the contemporary art scene. but, you have to understand it in relation to the greater world - it's easy to attack the kids, and i'll fall into it sometimes, too. but, it's structural. it's a reflection of the society, and the economy underlying it.

and, note that you have to go to russia to even find western 80s retro music masquerading as forward thinking experimental electronica.

it's a sad state of affairs. truly.