Wallsocket

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Wallsocket is the second studio album by American musician underscore, released on September 22, 2023, via Mom + Pop Music and Corporate Rockmusic. It is a concept album that centers around three girls in the fictional town of Wallsocket, Michigan. The album is characterized by its grand and ambitious vision. The artist aimed to create a captivating world through her music and also drew personal inspiration from her own experience. She cited a wide range of musical influence, including Sufjan Steven, The Raconteur, Beck, and Madonna. The album's promotion began in April 2023, with the release of a trailer marking the start of the "Wallsocket era". An alternate reality game (ARG) and online communities further engaged fans in exploring the album's lore. Key singles from the album include "Cops and robbers", "You don't even know who I am", "Locals (Girls like us)" and "Old money bitch". Wallsocket features a diverse range of musical style, including hyperpop, garage rock, funk, dubstep, punk, electronica and more. underscores explained that the album is about realizing the beauty in life while navigating the complexities of adulthood, with themes related to the horseshoe theory. .

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