auberginedreams
07.09.23 | Not sure if there’s any way to request a feature (the forums don’t seem be be working anymore) but if any of the mods see this I’d really appreciate it when there’s a spot open! |
pizzamachine
07.09.23 | really well made good job |
Vercetti
07.09.23 | Sounds better than your last EP! |
auberginedreams
07.09.23 | Thanks for listening guys! I really worked hard to actually learn and understand to some extent how to mix and master my songs properly this time. |
auberginedreams
07.09.23 | Also I accidentally uploaded a duplicate to the Sputnik database (the one with no artwork) and I’m not sure how to delete it or contact the mods anymore since the forums are down |
AnimalForce1
07.09.23 | Always down to hear Sputnik members' works. I'll check this during my gym run today! |
bellovddd
07.09.23 | I'm a big fan of this. Well done man! |
Vercetti
07.10.23 | If you want to contact the mods: Sowing (https://www.sputnikmusic.com/user/Sowing) usually has a list called "for the meds". Just write a comment on it. I don't give you a direct link to the list because sowing deletes them regularly and makes a new one so that they are easier to find |
AnimalForce1
07.10.23 | Took me a bit to make the comment, but I can solidly say that this shit slaps! Only complaint is that it's way too short for how good it was. Hoping for a full LP sometime in the future! |
SteakByrnes
07.10.23 | Nice I liked the last one a lot, gonna jam this homie |
Sowing
07.10.23 | Featured and removed duplicate |
auberginedreams
07.10.23 | Thanks so much for listening! I would love to make a full length LP one of these days but since I’m doing everything myself on top of working full time it’s unfortunately not realistic right now. But eventually! I’m gonna at least try to release music more frequently even if it’s only a couple songs at a time since I’m more experienced with the production side of things now.
Also thanks Vercetti, I remember the for the meds thread used to be on the forums that are apparently gone now. I’m not on here as much as I was 10 years ago when I had a lot more free time so I missed the memo haha |
auberginedreams
07.10.23 | Thanks Sowing! |
CugnoBrasso
07.10.23 | Very strong vocal delivery, especially when you scream, I also love the way you mixed your voice. The drum arrangement puts me off sometimes, it sounds a bit weird, but your arpeggios usually make up for it. Great overall! |
auberginedreams
07.10.23 | Thanks, I’m not a drummer so that makes sense lol. I tried my best with the drum programming but I really have no technical understanding of drums beyond “this sounds good” “this sounds bad” so it’s very time consuming and the results can be mixed. |
CugnoBrasso
07.10.23 | Yeah I totally understand. I'm not a drummer either, but sometimes I watch videos of drummers on YouTube showing their fills just to see what is possible on the instrument.
I also listened to your first EP and you improved dramatically, great job! |
auberginedreams
07.10.23 | Thanks so much! I’m really proud of my older stuff songwriting-wise but I’m glad that I’ve been able to improve my vocals and especially my production since then. That’s a good idea about the drums though, I try to not do stuff that’s obviously impossible like hitting 5 drums at the same time or something but it’d probably be helpful to familiarize myself more with how real drummers do things. |
Calc
07.11.23 | I'm glad you're still putting out music. Feels like I've followed your career or something. |
auberginedreams
07.11.23 | Career is a bit hyperbolic but I appreciate it lol |
GreyShadow
07.12.23 | sick stuff, id love to hear you go harder with some jammier parts mixed in but this is still dope. reminds me of a band that dropped their debut ep last year i've been digging, +Caregiver+ |
auberginedreams
07.12.23 | Thanks! I’ll check them out. I’m curious what you mean by “jammier” haha |
GreyShadow
07.12.23 | extreme example and not a direct one but these songs are all kinda like the first 40 seconds of Andria happened and then you just skipped to the outro which is cool stylistically but i think your voice def lends itself to succeeding at parts that would be the rest of that song
if that makes sense! |
veninblazer
07.12.23 | Need to spin this, i'll give it a listen over soon |
Ryus
07.12.23 | reminds me of mwy. not totally my style but i like your vocals and general songwriting, v well done mate. |
auberginedreams
07.12.23 | Thanks :)
Andria is probably in my top 5 favorite songs of all time lol. By the first 40 second you mean the part where he’s just talking? |
auberginedreams
07.12.23 | Actually I think I see what you mean, like I did the beginning and end without the middle. That makes more sense. I think a big disadvantage of being a one man band but primarily a vocalist and guitarist is that the rhythm section is not probably as complex or dynamic as the more melody driven aspects. That’s something to work on for sure. |
kodama
07.12.23 | Really enjoyed it. Great songwriting, felt like the metalcore-tinged parts kept things different. Vocals are outstanding. Really enjoyed the Japanese singing in the last song, the vocal harmonies hit just right. Last song is definitely the best one here. |
auberginedreams
07.12.23 | Thank you! The metalcore/deathcore elements are the thing that I get the most divided feedback on haha. Half of people say it’s great, half of people say it feels shoehorned in. The thing is I could never be satisfied personally with doing something that was purely one genre. I have far too much ADHD for that. On my self titled EP I was really actively trying to fit into the Midwest emo niche. With my second EP I decided fuck it I’m gonna use that as a base but also just do whatever I want which is why the last song turns into black metal. I think the genre bending on the second EP was kinda hit or miss mostly because I had no idea how to record or mix that type of music (or really any music). I ended up feeling pretty satisfied with this latest one though and I feel like I did a reasonably tasteful job of blending the different styles of music that I like together without it sounding to gimmicky. |
GreyShadow
07.12.23 | exactly what i'm referring to!
might be worth looking into producers you can hire that can help fill in the gaps, if you have the budget of course.
also, do you have any social media for your project? |
zakalwe
07.12.23 | Fucking shit earring |
Clefairy
07.12.23 | really enjoying it my dude. 2nd song rules |
auberginedreams
07.12.23 | Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. |
asphinctersayswhat
07.13.23 | Emo is terrible in all forms, I heard one song and turned it off after it was finished. I won't rate it though, I'll spare you the disastrous 1.5 that I think it is. But if you love what you do and are having fun, keep at it. Don't let negative opinions stop you. |
auberginedreams
07.13.23 | Thanks for the feedback lmao |
nearly746
07.14.23 | Sounds really cool! |
auberginedreams
07.14.23 | Thanks for checking it out! |
unclereich
07.28.23 | nice work, didn't know you were back. rock on |
auberginedreams
07.28.23 | Thanks! I work in education and have July and August off, so I’m on here more often in the summer. |