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Outsideness – …Then After?

August 31, 2026

Freidrich$ and Azalias collaborate together once again under the moniker Outsideness. Their first and bravely experimental album, …From What?, is covered here by yours truly. Outsideness returns to buffaBLOG triumphantly with their second album, …Then After?. Freidrich$ and Azalias definitively improve their songcraft on their sophomore release, which is a solid expansion of their repertoire exploring and combining genres like R&B, rock, folk, and IDM.   “Alright” is the first track off this album. There are delayed, thawing keys that melt away your stress. The baritone vocals from Freidrich$ seem bit-crushed. “I said I am done hearing it all in my head,” is a sentiment that the silent harrowingly bear. The mix is sparse, but it is atmospheric, creating a relaxing aural environment. The next song, “Freedom,” has very gentle, bittersweet acoustic guitar – it’s more a love song. The guitar is mainly in the left ear, moving across the[...]

Outsideness – …From What?

May 1, 2026

Freidrich$ made his buffaBLOG debut back in late-August 2025, when our longtime contributor, Nick Sessanna, reviewed his genre-shattering album Wish – a collection chock-full of supremely relatable lyricism and dreamy mixes. Freidrich$ and fellow musician, Azalias, have combined their creativity into an outlet called, Outsideness, and the two couldn’t blend more seamlessly together. They’ve released a formidable collaboration album in …From What? With Azalias’ beautiful falsetto and Freidrich$’s rich tenor, their efforts amalgamate into a stunning, atmospheric collection of songs.   “Remedy,” the album opener, starts off with ghostly coos from Azalias. The zippy guitar is enthralling, like watching embers shoot up from a bonfire. Mood-wise, this song is easygoing and sensual, but it is pinned against pensive lyrics like, “I’m feeling hollow, but you have a way with me.” Azalias has a hushed vocal delivery in this one, not unlike the alt pop of Billie Eilish. Next, is “Pretend,”[...]

Freidrich$ – Wish

August 29, 2025

Who is Freidrich$? What is Freidrich$? Is it even possible to know Freidrich$? We’re not exactly sure either, but the enigmatic individual known as Freidrich$ (F) is hot off the release of their latest offering, Wish. Clad in smeared and streaked face paint, Freidrich$’s existence may seem like it lies somewhere between Slipknot, ICP, and/or Ghost, but the 10 tracks on Wish are actually a lot more grounded in heartfelt emotions, blending elements of trap, bedroom pop, and dreamy atmospherics to create something all his own.   “The Moviegoer” is our introduction to Freidrich$’s unique style. A crushing Red Hot Chili Peppers (!) sample forms the backbone of this song; Freidrich$ goes as far as to call them out by name mid-track, a fun and interesting way to reference where his sample came from. Moreover, we start to vibe on F’s vocal style – haunting, self-referential, and incredibly personal lyrics, delivered[...]