Hole Erth, Toro y Moi’s eighth studio album, is Chaz Bear’s boldest leap yet, blending rap-rock, SoundCloud rap, and Y2K emo into a nostalgic yet fresh sound. With his most guest features to date, Bear explores uncharted angst, as on “Tuesday,” where distorted guitars and raw choruses evoke teenage restlessness, or “HOV,” which balances foreboding with playful wit. Constantly evolving, Bear fuses genres at internet speed, reclaiming his roots while pushing Toro y Moi into new, unfiltered territory.
