KXLLSWXTCH has quietly built one of the most loyal fanbases in the underground. Since coming out of Orange County with 2020’s KILL! and following it up with DISORDER in 2021, he’s become known for making intense, emotionally charged music that pulls from emo, alternative rock, and heavy metal rap all at once. His sound is loud, messy, and deeply personal, which is exactly why people connect to it.
A big reason his newest project, EYESORE, hits as hard as it does is because this is the first time KXLLSWXTCH handled production himself. The record feels raw and a little rough around the edges in the best way, letting the vocals and emotions sit right up front instead of getting polished down. It brings back some of the reckless energy from his earlier releases, but with more intention and control behind it.
That DIY approach feeds straight into the album’s emotional swings. EYESORE was made during a stretch of heavy stress and pressure, and you can hear it in the way the songs move. Anger turns into exhaustion. Confidence slips into doubt. Nothing feels overly explained or tied up neatly. The tracks play out more like snapshots of a moment than carefully packaged statements.
The sequencing leans into that chaos. “RAGE QUIT” comes in hot with pure aggression, while “BREAK” slows things down and taps into the burnout underneath it all. The jump between those moods can feel sudden, but that’s the point. The record mirrors the mental back-and-forth that shaped it, with very little interest in making things comfortable or predictable.
That honesty has always been part of KXLLSWXTCH’s appeal. His screaming vocals and horror-leaning visuals helped him stand out early, and with over 30 million streams, it’s clear there’s a growing audience that connects with how unfiltered his music feels.
EYESORE feels like a natural step forward. It’s not about chasing perfection or cleaning things up. It’s about leaning into the mess, trusting the feeling, and letting the discomfort lead the way.
