‘2K80410’ configures itself as an honest record, a slice of indie fuzziness and fierceness made with purpose and intent. Describing how he “wrote this for my wife on our 10th anniversary of marriage”, Brooklyn-based musician Jeremy Lloyd-Styles makes us very happy, as he’s working towards what any creative should embrace: pure, unfiltered expression. In other words, ‘2K80410’ is a piece of music that exists for a reason, a story getting told.
Shying away from commercial trends and formulas, Lloyd-Styles offers artistic integrity and authenticity in the form of a three-track EP, one that we urge you to listen to, both for its eclectic sonic character and raw, relatable lyricism. ‘I’m Sorry Your Job Sucks’ alternates gentle verses to punchier and messier choruses, in a way introducing a touch of shoegaze to an otherwise linear record.
Reminding us of a quirky blend between Modest Mouse and Death Cab For Cutie, ‘2K80410’ exists in the present, fulfilling a very clear goal and aesthetic. As Jeremy explains: “I wrote this for my wife on our 10-year anniversary of marriage. What stone is that? Album? Anyway, I didn’t want to write sad boi music this time around, and wanted to just give her something that says “I fucking love you even more now” and I think anyone would love to hear that, and in fact NEEDS to hear that. Especially in song form”.
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