seth schaeffer, Broken Spaceship, & Patrick costello
Found a Monster – Seth Schaeffer
From the very first note, “I Found a Monster” grabs your attention—not with flashy production or over-the-top hooks, but with something deeper. There’s a rawness, an almost primal energy pulsing through this track that makes it feel more like an experience than just a song. Seth Schaeffer’s debut single, released on July 18th, 2025, is a genre-defying piece that feels like a primal scream against inner oppression, as one reviewer aptly put it. And that’s exactly what it is—a bold, unfiltered declaration of self-acceptance.
The track draws from a wide palette of sonic influences—there are cinematic layers reminiscent of Hans Zimmer, dark textures that echo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and an emotional intimacy that brings Billie Eilish and FINNEAS to mind. Yet, despite these inspirations, Seth doesn’t mimic. He carves out his own sound—a haunting, cinematic, alt-pop blend that feels entirely unique.
What really stands out is the emotional honesty. The lyrics and delivery aren’t just polished—they’re unapologetically real. You can feel the weight of self-doubt and the fierce determination to break free from it. The title “I Found a Monster” speaks volumes—it’s about confronting the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to fear or hide and learning to embrace them.
The production is stunning in its simplicity—layered yet not overcrowded, atmospheric yet grounded. It builds and releases like waves crashing over you, each surge pushing the listener closer to awakening. It’s not just music—it’s a wake-up call, a cinematic anthem for anyone who’s ever felt the pressure to conform or shrink themselves to fit in.
By the end, you don’t just hear the message—you feel it. “I Found a Monster” is more than a song. It’s an invitation to be brave, to face your inner “monster,” and to come out the other side stronger, freer, and more yourself than ever before.
Seth Schaeffer has truly arrived, and if this debut is anything to go by, we can expect much more soul-shaking music from him in the future.
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Review of “A Part With Some Significance "– Broken Spaceship
There’s a strange beauty in the abstract, and Broken Spaceship taps into that in a way that feels hauntingly personal yet intriguingly distant. A Part With Some Significance is a four-track EP that doesn’t try to impress with flashy production or catchy hooks—it’s more interested in creating an atmosphere, pulling you into its world slowly, subtly, and with a quiet intensity that lingers long after the music stops.
The EP balances post-punk minimalism, poetic introspection, and experimental hip-hop, thanks to the vocal presence of Ultra_Eko. His voice doesn’t just ride the beats—it weaves through them, sometimes like a narrator in a dream, sometimes like a ghost from the past. Every word feels chosen, deliberate, yet open-ended, leaving space for interpretation. It’s music that asks you to think, or better yet, to feel.
The opening track, Dreams, sets the tone. It’s murky and slow-moving, like walking through fog at night. Ultra_Eko’s delivery is trance-like, floating over sparse beats and ethereal textures. There’s a line that stuck with me—something about a gaze that’s “unwavering and emotionless”—and it sets up the emotional territory the EP explores: the subconscious, the space between waking and sleeping, memory and imagination.
Ghost continues that vibe, stripping things back even further. It feels fragile, almost like it could fall apart at any moment, and that tension keeps you leaning in. Then comes Rotten Teeth, which, despite the grim title, has a certain bite. The beat is glitchy and unpredictable, the words cut sharper, and the mood is restless. You sense something is shifting, like the EP is peeling back layers of its own skin.
Finally, Endless Puzzle closes things with a hypnotic, looping quality. It doesn’t offer closure—far from it. It leaves you with questions and the sense that you’ve only scratched the surface of what Broken Spaceship and Ultra_Eko are trying to convey.
What makes A Part With Some Significance compelling is that it doesn’t force anything. It’s subtle, thoughtful, and patient. It doesn’t pretend to have answers—instead, it invites reflection, where meaning is fluid and emotions are raw. It’s not background music; it demands attention.
This EP isn’t for everyone, and that’s part of its charm. But for those who appreciate music that challenges convention, that blends sound and poetry in unexpected ways, and that leaves a lasting impression without shouting, A Part With Some Significance is worth exploring. Broken Spaceship and Ultra_Eko have crafted something unique here—something that doesn’t just fill space but gives it meaning.
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Review: You Can’t Ask the Wind Not to Blow – Patrick Costello
Some songs feel less like they were written and more like they just existed—waiting to be found. You Can’t Ask the Wind Not to Blow by Patrick Costello is one of those songs. It's quiet, heartfelt, and deeply human—an honest meditation on love, loss, and the kind of grief that never really leaves you, only changes shape.
From the first gentle strum, there's a sense of stillness in the music—a kind of emotional pause. The instrumentation is stripped back, but every element feels intentional: soft acoustic guitar, a mournful dobro, maybe some subtle fiddle or mandolin in the distance. Nothing overpowers. Everything simply exists to support the voice and the story it carries.
And that voice—Costello sings not with drama, but with conviction. His tone is warm and worn-in, like someone who's lived every word he's saying. The lyrics are simple but deeply moving. When he sings, “You can’t ask the wind not to blow,” it’s not just a poetic line—it’s a truth. It’s that painful realization that no matter how much we wish things were different, some forces—like time, change, and loss—are beyond our control.
There’s something beautifully unpolished about this track. It doesn’t try too hard. It doesn’t ask for your attention—it just quietly tells its story and trusts that you’ll listen. And if you do, you’ll find yourself thinking about the people you’ve loved and lost, the memories that linger, and how some absences never really feel complete.
This song doesn’t aim for charts or trends. It’s the kind of piece you stumble upon late at night, maybe when you need it most. It’s personal, sincere, and timeless—a small song with a big heart.
In a world full of noise, You Can’t Ask the Wind Not to Blow is a gentle reminder that sometimes the most powerful songs are the quietest ones. Patrick Costello has given us a gift here—a song that feels like it was written for all of us who’ve ever tried to hold onto something that, like the wind, couldn’t be held.