Discog. Discourse Blink 182 (with Matt Burridge from Pulses.)
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Nov 20, 2023 
Matt Burridge, the talented musician and vocalist of Pulses., joins to delve into the world of Blink-182. They rank all nine albums, debating the pop-punk trio's evolution over time. Matt shares his personal fandom and memorable experiences with the band. He discusses Pulses.' latest album, It Wasn’t Supposed To Be Like This, and the excitement of being featured by Anthony Fantano. The conversation explores the unique sounds of each Blink album, culminating in a passionate defense of why their self-titled release is a fan favorite.
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Two Writing Paths Produce Variety
- Pulses. write either from a single idea everyone layers or by intentionally targeting a genre in the room.
- That deliberate approach yields the album's strongest genre-fusion tracks.
Research Before Genre-Blending
- When blending genres, research the source deeply to avoid sounding superficial.
- Matt Burridge says Pulses. studies unfamiliar genres (like ska) before writing to earn credibility.
Imitate Authentically, Not Superficially
- When imitating a genre, aim to reproduce authentic elements rather than superficial tropes.
- Matt says they study artists (e.g., Craig David) closely before writing to capture genre authenticity.