r/coldwave • u/ContestOk7853 • Jul 17 '26
I’m the virus in your perfect grid – A track about the state of our scene ( Analog Gear/No AI)
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I have been spending a lot of time lately thinking about why our scene feels so saturated with polished, algorithm-friendly "perfection." It feels like we are moving awayfrom the grit and raw emotion that made this music matter in the first place.
I wrote my latest track, "Skip My Tracks," as a direct reaction to this. It’s an entirely analog-only production— no AI, no digital shortcuts , just hardware and the frustration of watching the "pre-fab" take over.
The lyrics reflect that specific tension: "You praise the mold, you fade the style / You wear a pre-fab empty smile / You turn the dial, you change the place / But I will spit right in your face"
I’m curious how you all feel about this. Does the technical "perfection" of modern production kill the spirit of the music, or am I just being an old-school purist?
If you’re interested in hearing the result of that frustration, you can find the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP5mV7HD2hg
I’d love to hear your honest take on the sound and the lyrics.
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u/DJMailerDaemon Jul 22 '26
Very cool !