"I didn't hear Deceptacon by Le Tigre when it was released in 1999, but I was at a friend's house while he was out, going through all his records, and played it by random. It shook me to the core and I think I played it 100 times in on repeat, dancing around, completely excited. I had never heard something so angry and feminine."
"I've been a fan of Fontaines DC from the very beginning, and loved A Hero's Death before it was released. It was one of my dad's favourite songs. He was in a coma for a while and I used to play this to him, just try to bring him back. Even thinking about it makes me emotional, so I don't think I can listen to it again."
"I used to love Black Skinhead by Kanye West, but now I find him unbearable, and I cannot condone his political views and statements, so I cannot say in public that I like this song any more."
A musician reflects on formative musical experiences across multiple genres. Early influences include jazz standards learned from a piano teacher, particularly Chet Baker's My Funny Valentine. Recent performances include David Bowie's Dollar Days at the British Library. Current favorites range from electronic punk band Sextile's Contortion to post-hardcore acts like Fontaines DC and Chastity. Le Tigre's Deceptacon profoundly impacted the speaker's artistic direction upon discovery. Songs carry deep emotional weight, including pieces associated with family members and personal struggles. The speaker navigates complex relationships with certain artists, maintaining appreciation for their music while distancing from their public personas and statements.
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