On his 20th birthday, Noah Genesis released a new album titled another hornet didn’t make it to spring. The Los Angeles-based (by way of Seattle) artist wrote, produced, and performed the entire project himself, and the result is something that feels raw, emotional, and completely his own.
Across 11 tracks, Noah blends pieces of indie pop, hip-hop, lo-fi, ambient, and even folk. It’s music that feels handmade and honest- at times quiet and reflective, other times energetic and bold. You can hear influences like King Krule or Earl Sweatshirt in the mix, but Noah’s sound is clearly his own. It’s unpredictable but always intentional.
The album opens with “parasite,” a soft, emotional track with folk-style guitar and haunting vocals. From there, the mood shifts- “northside story” has a darker, more rhythmic feel, while songs like “and it stings” and “stinger” layer ambient sounds and reverb to create a dreamy, cinematic vibe. “paper plates,” one of the simplest tracks on the album, strips things down to just melody and emotion, showing how powerful minimalism can be.
Lyrically, some songs feel like personal journal entries, while others are more abstract- like flipping through old photos with missing captions. But the feeling behind it all is clear: this is a deeply personal project.
Even with its experimental edge, another hornet didn’t make it to spring never loses its emotional thread. Each track connects to the next, almost like scenes in a story. It’s a strong step forward from Noah’s debut and shows how much he’s growing as both a songwriter and a producer.
If you’re into music that doesn’t play by the rules but still hits you in the heart, this album is worth your time.
Listen here now:
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