nothing.nowhere - Hell or Highwater

C- Tier

Emo-Rap sensation mothing.nowhere can never be faulted for lack of ambition; this album is one of four full-length records released by him just this year as he continues to expand his repertoire. However, perhaps the weight of ambition finally catches up with the rapper here on this acoustic-laden poppy take on Emo. While the arrangements are fairly uninspired and the vocals are processed through filters, there is still some sincerity in his vocal performance. This is an interesting novelty for fans of the influential rapper.

onewaymirror - Everything Wants Me To Write In Cursive

C- Tier

Prolific LA Skramz act onewaymirror have released several albums, EPs and splits before this record, changing up their sound somewhat every so often. However, this transformation into a more generic Metalcore band with heavy Emoviolence influence tends to miss the mark. Much of the band’s personality and identity seems to have vanished on this EP, even if the music still kicks ass.