Nothing by Tyler Holmes

“Nothing” features two new compositions recorded during the covid pandemic.

“Rinse [Breath Play]” is inspired by the great vocal manipulators: Thom Yorke, Holly Herndon, Zapp & Roger and SOPHIE. 'Rinse' utilizes auto-tune and vocal modulation to explore new and impossible genders and voices, while referencing auto-erotic asphyxiation and anhedonia. It was created with only vocals and artifacts from the interface.

The titular track “Nothing” is a vitriolic pop endeavor that owes as much to Xiu Xiu as it does to Björk’s electronic tantrums (“Pluto,” “Enjoy”). This is a song for all of us who have and would and will continue to value men and their opinions over our own safety, well being, piece of mind and against our better judgement. This is about femmes who buy into the toxic part of masculinity, misogxny and patriarchy that tells us we are inherently worth LESS than our butch counterparts and that we should do everything in our power to keep their gaze. FALSE.

I'D THROW MY LIFE AWAY FOR NOTHING; I'D THROW MY LIFE AWAY FOR YOU.

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