MSPAINT

MSPAINT sounds like a hardcore band that traded their guitars for a stack of overdriven synthesizers without losing an ounce of grit. The music is defined by a propulsive, motorik energy where the low-end bass and drums lock into a punishing groove, while the synths provide a jagged, neon-streaked melodic counterpoint. It is bright, loud, and relentlessly rhythmic.

What truly sets them apart is the vocal delivery of Deedee, which lands somewhere between a hardcore shout and a rhythmic spoken-word sermon. There is a strange sense of optimism buried in the noise; unlike the nihilism often found in industrial or post-punk circles, MSPAINT feels like a call to action or a surge of communal energy. The lack of traditional guitar allows the textures to feel more modern and digital while remaining physically heavy.

Start with the album Post-American. It perfectly captures their transition from a DIY curiosity to a fully realized force, blending the raw intensity of a Mississippi basement show with a sophisticated, danceable edge that appeals to punks and electronic fans alike.