Why a K-pop Label Bought Quality Control Music

Glitch Gum on his new album ‘SPRINKLES!’ and the future of hyperpop

Absurdist’s Electric Chair sits down with Nashville-based artist Glitch Gum, who first rose to prominence in the hyperpop scene after appearing on CMTEN’s viral track “NEVER MET!” and remixing Phoebe Bridgers’s track “Kyoto.” That remix became so iconic that Phoebe hopped on the track herself to deliver original vocals tailored to the remix, which cemented Glitch Gum’s status not only in hyperpop, but also in the wider internet music scene. Glitch Gum’s new album “SPRINKLES!” sees him building on that legacy while incorporating elements of pop punk, indie, and more, which is slowly but surely taking over part of the hyperpop movement as it disperses into a million shards stylistically. What does that mean for the future of hyperpop and Glitch Gum’s place in it? Listen to the full episode to find out.

THE RETURN OF THE GECS! Was 10,000 Gecs Worth the Wait?

100 gecs released their first full-length album in two years on March 17, but so much has changed since the release of 1,000 gecs. The hyperpop duo nabbed a deal with Atlantic Records and released remixes with Charli XCX, Fall Out Boy, Rico Nasty, and more. Co-Founder Dylan Brady was busy producing for other artists, including a cut on Charli's pandemic album how i'm feeling now. It feels like we've been waiting for 10,000 gecs for ages, and that makes it impossible not to ask... was it worth that wait?

Pussy Riot Is Facing Criminal Charges (Again)

Pussy Riot can’t catch a break. The Russian punk band’s protests against Putin’s leadership have landed them in jail before, and their recent “Putin’s Ashes” music video has put them in hot water again. Payton and Shibo talk about the band’s history and what it would mean for the worlds of activism, music, and Web3 if they landed back in a jail cell.

Why a K-pop Label Bought Quality Control Music

Quality Control has been the home for some of the most influential Atlanta rappers since its founding in 2013. Its roster boasts artists like Lil Yachty, Migos, Lil Baby, City Girls, and more, so it’s no surprise that it became a hot ticket item for investors. What is shocking is that it ended up being acquired by HYBE Corporation, a company most known for making BTS into a global phenomenon. On this week’s episode of Absurdist’s Electric Chair, Payton and Shibo explain what this move means for the rap scene and why it happened in the first place.

Is Lil Yachty’s ‘Let’s Start Here’ the Future of Psychedelic Rock?

Yachty’s career had seemingly been dormant before the surprise release of ‘Let’s Start Here’ late last month. The novelty of the SoundCloud rap scene that he came up on had worn off completely, and without it, Yachty’s discography stagnated. On this week’s episode of Absurdist’s Electric Chair, Payton and Shibo talk about the new album and how it brought Yachty’s career from that low point to new heights.