Planet Loser

It&#39;s not uncommon for those with roots in the hardcore music scene to grow a bit older and start to stretch their figurative musical wings a bit. The creative forces behind <a href="spotify:artist:60mqEPQp1eNjuwt1Z4yL4J" data-name="Nothing">Nothing</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1ssulsHf3JrWakLxa8yFad" data-name="Cold Cave">Cold Cave</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:59pWgeY26Q6yJy37QvJflh" data-name="Sleigh Bells">Sleigh Bells</a>, and a litany of others all cut their teeth playing in various hardcore bands, honing their skills and, by most accounts, bringing some hard-earned lessons about songwriting that cuts to the chase. Florida&#39;s Planet Loser may soon be another of the notable acts among that list.


Started as the project of Ethan Murphy, formerly of metallic hardcore unit <a href="spotify:artist:43JT8Tq0WGA0lFP66vPt7m" data-name="Blistered">Blistered</a>, and his long-time partner Amber Lewis, Planet Loser offered an opportunity for the couple to explore a broader musical palette than Murphy&#39;s previous efforts and collaborate together for the first time. The resulting music, recorded entirely by Murphy and Lewis, showcases just how strong the pair&#39;s songwriting prowess can be. Each song feels immediately familiar without being cliché, influenced by classic late &#39;80s / early &#39;90s elements, yet undeniably catchy in a way that comes almost as second nature to those with a punk / hardcore background.