Albums of the Year 2024 - Number 72

An incredible sophomore record from New York's, Lip Critic. This album starts as it means to go on. Hex Dealer is loud and abrasive from the start and certainly does not let up for a single second of its 31 minute entirety. A blend of hip hop and what can only be described as skittish, electro punk, these four members have undeniably constructed a unique genre. Some stand-out tracks for me would be The Heart, Milky Max and I'm Alive but this is not to take away from the glory of any of the other tracks on this record. - Adam, Warehouse | Albums of the Year So Far 2024

Hex Dealer is NY-based electronic punk band Lip Critic’s debut album. It was produced in collaboration by vocalist Bret Kaser and Connor Kleitz. Their eclectic sampling style is amplified by the infectious breakbeats and pingy snares crafted by drummers Danny Eberle and Ilan Natter.

The singular mixture of classic punk/hardcore and electronic styles result in 12 frantic tracks of postmodern pop for the genreless future. Painted with a broad pallet of only the most extreme hues of emotion, each track is marked by a distinctive danceable mania.

If you love Death Grips, Sabotage era Beastie Boys or Danny Brown - please check this out.