poor effort.‘s latest is a piece combining spoken word with a thumping electronic beat and a simplistic, almost daunting soundscape. He showcases that there is no need for screaming vocals on punk rock tracks, ‘you’re wrong, i’m right (symphony)’ is as punk as it gets and maybe even more.
A northern accent talks us through opinions on British mindsets, begrudging bosses and too much media intake. poor effort. is Matty Dagger’s creative project playing with inspiring lyrics and subtle but colourful sounds that enhance his message. Having a poetry broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester paved the way for his emerging career in the music and poetry scene. He scraped together a makeshift studio setup during lockdown and self-taught production techniques to demo ideas.
With the work we are due to expect to come from poor effort., enthusiasts of alternative hip hop, post-punk and electronic influences will have a jolly good time. Initially written as a poem, ‘you’re wrong, i’m right (symphony)’ explores the ignorance that lies within the polarisation of opinion, particularly on social media. “And how contrasting views can create a warped and distorted environment when everybody believes that their opinion is the right one.”