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okay but sometimes, sick riffs are good
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
okay but sometimes, sick riffs are good
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Come check out the new issue of Nightswimming! Issue 58! Mothafuckas!!
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November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Come check out the new issue of Nightswimming! Issue 58! Mothafuckas!!
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👏👏 For no real reason other than joy I’d like to celebrate the following artists for being awesome:
@perennialtheband.bsky.social @labrador-tunes.bsky.social @andrewpelletier.bsky.social @westernjaguar.bandcamp.com
@wicknebber.bsky.social @nickflora.bsky.social
@brosaleigh.bsky.social
@perennialtheband.bsky.social @labrador-tunes.bsky.social @andrewpelletier.bsky.social @westernjaguar.bandcamp.com
@wicknebber.bsky.social @nickflora.bsky.social
@brosaleigh.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
👏👏 For no real reason other than joy I’d like to celebrate the following artists for being awesome:
@perennialtheband.bsky.social @labrador-tunes.bsky.social @andrewpelletier.bsky.social @westernjaguar.bandcamp.com
@wicknebber.bsky.social @nickflora.bsky.social
@brosaleigh.bsky.social
@perennialtheband.bsky.social @labrador-tunes.bsky.social @andrewpelletier.bsky.social @westernjaguar.bandcamp.com
@wicknebber.bsky.social @nickflora.bsky.social
@brosaleigh.bsky.social
"When the four members of Anamanaguchi assembled in that infamous emo house, they rediscovered the one simple truth that, if you’re having fun, making music with your friends is the most natural thing in the world."
Elias Amini on the album Anyway. Read more:
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/11...
Elias Amini on the album Anyway. Read more:
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/11...
Anamanaguchi – Anyway | Album Review — Swim Into The Sound
The ground is firmly under your feet. Your gaze rises to greet an open street lined with trees and grass and apartment complexes that are knotted like corridors of a maze. The wind is warm and breezin...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:31 AM
"When the four members of Anamanaguchi assembled in that infamous emo house, they rediscovered the one simple truth that, if you’re having fun, making music with your friends is the most natural thing in the world."
Elias Amini on the album Anyway. Read more:
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/11...
Elias Amini on the album Anyway. Read more:
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/11...
hey this rocks
Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
hey this rocks
Your band name sucks, you need to be more normal about genres, and your production could be worse.
If you're looking for an outlet for your angsty heart, we've got it. Grab a chair, get comfy, and burn your country-alt records for our 2025 Hater's Delight.
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If you're looking for an outlet for your angsty heart, we've got it. Grab a chair, get comfy, and burn your country-alt records for our 2025 Hater's Delight.
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Hater’s Delight – 2025 Edition — Swim Into The Sound
It’s hard to look around lately and think ‘You know what the world could use more of? hate .’ Of course there’s an abundance of hatred, animosity, division, and destruction right now. I’d argue it’s ...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Your band name sucks, you need to be more normal about genres, and your production could be worse.
If you're looking for an outlet for your angsty heart, we've got it. Grab a chair, get comfy, and burn your country-alt records for our 2025 Hater's Delight.
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/10...
If you're looking for an outlet for your angsty heart, we've got it. Grab a chair, get comfy, and burn your country-alt records for our 2025 Hater's Delight.
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/10...
Time to delete your spotify. This week, Taylor posted some thoughts on getting rid of the platform once and for all.
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Stop Streaming, Start Listening — Swim Into The Sound
You know that James Baldwin quote that’s something along the lines of “Every writer has only one story to tell, and he has to find a way of telling it until the meaning becomes clearer and clearer”? W...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Time to delete your spotify. This week, Taylor posted some thoughts on getting rid of the platform once and for all.
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/11...
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/11...
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I contributed to this year's @swimintosound.bsky.social Hater's Delight piece, in which I talk about metalcore, genre labels, and just plead for everyone to be fucking normal.
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Hater’s Delight – 2025 Edition — Swim Into The Sound
It’s hard to look around lately and think ‘You know what the world could use more of? hate .’ Of course there’s an abundance of hatred, animosity, division, and destruction right now. I’d argue it’s ...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I contributed to this year's @swimintosound.bsky.social Hater's Delight piece, in which I talk about metalcore, genre labels, and just plead for everyone to be fucking normal.
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/10...
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/10...
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There's a new Equipment EP out today!
And I wrote about it!
For @swimintosound.bsky.social!!
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/9/...
And I wrote about it!
For @swimintosound.bsky.social!!
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/9/...
September 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
There's a new Equipment EP out today!
And I wrote about it!
For @swimintosound.bsky.social!!
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/9/...
And I wrote about it!
For @swimintosound.bsky.social!!
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/9/...
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I wrote about 15 songs and 15 drinks and the concept of a little treat www.goodandgoodforyou.co/p/special-sa...
Special Sauce: August 2025
The newest iteration of my rotating playlist of 15 songs - a little saucy, a little spicy, and always lovingly curated
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August 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I wrote about 15 songs and 15 drinks and the concept of a little treat www.goodandgoodforyou.co/p/special-sa...
Happy Monday, Swim Fans!
Consider reading some of our recent reviews over at Swim Into The Sound to kick off your week right! 🖤✨️
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Consider reading some of our recent reviews over at Swim Into The Sound to kick off your week right! 🖤✨️
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August 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Happy Monday, Swim Fans!
Consider reading some of our recent reviews over at Swim Into The Sound to kick off your week right! 🖤✨️
swimintothesound.com
Consider reading some of our recent reviews over at Swim Into The Sound to kick off your week right! 🖤✨️
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if you want to do something for my birthday, you can contribute to the IHTOV writers fund because it has run out of money
August 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
if you want to do something for my birthday, you can contribute to the IHTOV writers fund because it has run out of money
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Also I’d be remiss if I didn’t also encourage you to read @ihavethatonvinyl.com
An inspiring example of a very cool artist making a very cool thing that is singularly their own very cool vision!
An inspiring example of a very cool artist making a very cool thing that is singularly their own very cool vision!
Here are some great writers whose work you should read!
@taylorruckle.bsky.social
@jenpkelly.bsky.social
@erdanton.bsky.social
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social
@dbanthony.bsky.social
@see-saw.fun
@amcnal.bsky.social
@graceroso.bsky.social
@grantsharpies.bsky.social
@swimintosound.bsky.social
@taylorruckle.bsky.social
@jenpkelly.bsky.social
@erdanton.bsky.social
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social
@dbanthony.bsky.social
@see-saw.fun
@amcnal.bsky.social
@graceroso.bsky.social
@grantsharpies.bsky.social
@swimintosound.bsky.social
i want everybody who laments the state of crit today to find and boost some that they enjoy
August 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Also I’d be remiss if I didn’t also encourage you to read @ihavethatonvinyl.com
An inspiring example of a very cool artist making a very cool thing that is singularly their own very cool vision!
An inspiring example of a very cool artist making a very cool thing that is singularly their own very cool vision!
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Here are some great writers whose work you should read!
@taylorruckle.bsky.social
@jenpkelly.bsky.social
@erdanton.bsky.social
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social
@dbanthony.bsky.social
@see-saw.fun
@amcnal.bsky.social
@graceroso.bsky.social
@grantsharpies.bsky.social
@swimintosound.bsky.social
@taylorruckle.bsky.social
@jenpkelly.bsky.social
@erdanton.bsky.social
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social
@dbanthony.bsky.social
@see-saw.fun
@amcnal.bsky.social
@graceroso.bsky.social
@grantsharpies.bsky.social
@swimintosound.bsky.social
i want everybody who laments the state of crit today to find and boost some that they enjoy
August 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Here are some great writers whose work you should read!
@taylorruckle.bsky.social
@jenpkelly.bsky.social
@erdanton.bsky.social
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social
@dbanthony.bsky.social
@see-saw.fun
@amcnal.bsky.social
@graceroso.bsky.social
@grantsharpies.bsky.social
@swimintosound.bsky.social
@taylorruckle.bsky.social
@jenpkelly.bsky.social
@erdanton.bsky.social
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social
@dbanthony.bsky.social
@see-saw.fun
@amcnal.bsky.social
@graceroso.bsky.social
@grantsharpies.bsky.social
@swimintosound.bsky.social
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Had an absolute blast going on my friend @chrisfavata.bsky.social's podcast this week to gush about my favorite album of all time! :)
Give it a listen if that seems like your thing! 🖤❤️
open.spotify.com/episode/79Zk...
Give it a listen if that seems like your thing! 🖤❤️
open.spotify.com/episode/79Zk...
Hot Progust Bites: Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness: with Ciara
10/10 You're Great · Episode
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August 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Had an absolute blast going on my friend @chrisfavata.bsky.social's podcast this week to gush about my favorite album of all time! :)
Give it a listen if that seems like your thing! 🖤❤️
open.spotify.com/episode/79Zk...
Give it a listen if that seems like your thing! 🖤❤️
open.spotify.com/episode/79Zk...
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oh hey butterfly app I wrote about the new @nauseousgirl.bsky.social album this week for @swimintosound.bsky.social!
the album is very good and I think my review is pretty good
give it a peek if you're so inclined <3
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/8/...
the album is very good and I think my review is pretty good
give it a peek if you're so inclined <3
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/8/...
Peach Rings – i’ll look out for you | Album Review — Swim Into The Sound
When I first started transing my gender way back in 2020, whenever I felt myself spiraling out about where my life was at, my therapist would always remind me that trans people are starting over. No m...
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August 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
oh hey butterfly app I wrote about the new @nauseousgirl.bsky.social album this week for @swimintosound.bsky.social!
the album is very good and I think my review is pretty good
give it a peek if you're so inclined <3
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/8/...
the album is very good and I think my review is pretty good
give it a peek if you're so inclined <3
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/8/...
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my review of the new @pile.bsky.social album is up on @swimintosound.bsky.social 🏹 spoiler alert it’s an incredible release
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Pile – Sunshine and Balance Beams | Album Review — Swim Into The Sound
Content Warning: This article discusses religious trauma, sexual abuse, and cults. I dug my fists into my thighs as my eyes stung with tears. I was once again the center of attention in our tiny ch...
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August 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
my review of the new @pile.bsky.social album is up on @swimintosound.bsky.social 🏹 spoiler alert it’s an incredible release
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/8/...
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/8/...
It's no secret that the Swim Team has good taste. Find out what our favorite releases of the last few months were in our Q2 roundup. swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
The Best of Q2 2025 — Swim Into The Sound
We’re halfway through 2025, and it feels like my brain is contorting into shapes it was never meant to hold. Unlike my intro for our favorites of Q1 , I’m going to try my best not to go on a screed, ...
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June 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's no secret that the Swim Team has good taste. Find out what our favorite releases of the last few months were in our Q2 roundup. swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
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I got to write about the emotionally charged new EP from @carefulgaze.bsky.social for the Best of Q2 round-up on @swimintosound.bsky.social. Please listen to this record. It's only three tracks, but it's as powerful as anything else they've done.
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
The Best of Q2 2025 — Swim Into The Sound
We’re halfway through 2025, and it feels like my brain is contorting into shapes it was never meant to hold. Unlike my intro for our favorites of Q1 , I’m going to try my best not to go on a screed, ...
swimintothesound.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I got to write about the emotionally charged new EP from @carefulgaze.bsky.social for the Best of Q2 round-up on @swimintosound.bsky.social. Please listen to this record. It's only three tracks, but it's as powerful as anything else they've done.
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
Dance Myth is a new project from Dan Smith, who wields his trademark talky indie rock as an invitation to participate in the divine adventure of being fully human. @noellemidnight.com reviews the project’s debut LP. swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
Dance Myth – The Shapes We Make | Album Review — Swim Into The Sound
When I was 19 years old, I first heard Listener’s album Wooden Heart Poems , and it made me realize that listening to music wasn’t good enough. Wooden Heart Poems was an invitation to write, and ...
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June 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dance Myth is a new project from Dan Smith, who wields his trademark talky indie rock as an invitation to participate in the divine adventure of being fully human. @noellemidnight.com reviews the project’s debut LP. swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
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Oh and @bluecactusmusic.bsky.social I discovered thanks to @classicdoyle.bsky.social and his weekly newsletter NIGHTSWIMMING
This week it was hosted by the homies @swimintosound.bsky.social
This week it was hosted by the homies @swimintosound.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Oh and @bluecactusmusic.bsky.social I discovered thanks to @classicdoyle.bsky.social and his weekly newsletter NIGHTSWIMMING
This week it was hosted by the homies @swimintosound.bsky.social
This week it was hosted by the homies @swimintosound.bsky.social
On their 27th (!!) LP, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard picks up right where they left off, embracing a feverish orchestral tilt. Guest writer and Gizz Historian Cassidy Sollazzo reviews Phantom Island. swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Phantom Island | Album Review — Swim Into The Sound
Well, well, well. Once again, we find ourselves back in the Gizzverse. It wasn’t even a year ago that I was here telling you all about how death, taxes, and King Gizzard are life’s only certainties....
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June 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On their 27th (!!) LP, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard picks up right where they left off, embracing a feverish orchestral tilt. Guest writer and Gizz Historian Cassidy Sollazzo reviews Phantom Island. swimintothesound.com/blog/2025/6/...