Fanged CGI behemoths in gaming and digital folktales have become central to youth culture, providing a safe space for exploring horror. Vivian Weeks, as STOMACH BOOK, captures this aesthetic in her music, blending it with fifth-wave emo's low-fidelity sound. She employs editing techniques that resemble Vocaloid and integrates varied musical influences, pushing listeners to appreciate intricate subcultures. While her previous work showcased ambitious songwriting with diverse influences, her latest project, GOODNIGHT HYPNOPOMP, takes a departure from dance-punk towards a unique cabaret-inspired sound.
"Fanged CGI behemoths in Roblox games, digital folktales about the Backrooms, and creepypasta narrations over VHS filters have become cornerstones of youth internet culture in recent years, allowing kids to face the abject through the safety of a screen."
"Vivian Weeks, best known for her music as STOMACH BOOK, translates the aesthetics of these polygonal penny dreadfuls into the maximalist yet low-fidelity sound of fifth-wave emo."
"Editing and pitch-shifting her voice to resemble a Vocaloid and peppering tracks with jaunty ragtime piano, Weeks sincerely toys with the trappings of 'cringe culture', challenging listeners to engage with creative, passionate subcultures they might have otherwise dismissed."
"Her latest record, GOODNIGHT HYPNOPOMP, however, bucks this trend toward sassy dance-punk, instead leaning harder than ever into a quirked-up, cabaret-tinged sound."
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