If ever there was an album that could soundtrack a thrifted lamp-lit living room hangout, a quiet drive through suburban sprawl, or an afternoon scribbling in a café notebook, Addenda by Vidpoet is it. Released on May 23, 2025, this tape leans hard into what the artist himself describes as “naturalistic lounge hop punk indie slurrp.” And weirdly enough, that term fits.
At first listen, Addenda feels like a series of sonic Polaroids—fuzzy, colorful, and somehow more honest because of the grain. Blending DIY hip-hop, IDM textures, and lo-fi indie electronica, this album isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about documenting the in-between. And in that way, it’s kind of brilliant.
The production across Addenda was given a final touch by IDM artist and producer (d), who helped coalesce Vidpoet’s often meandering aesthetic into a cohesive listening experience. The result? A warm, organically glitchy set of tracks that still leaves room for play.
This is indie hop, as Vidpoet calls it—a genre-blurring, vibe-heavy sound that leans into imperfection and thrives in the details. You’ll find boutique beats, ambient layers, a few well-placed rap verses (including a standout from PHL rapper Blake Melvin), and occasional genre flips that pull in everything from punk to downtempo lounge.
Standouts like “Number One Fresh” feature indie rocker Dan Kane delivering a raw, unaffected vocal that fits right into the homemade feel of the project. Other cuts channel that freeform energy—never too polished, always with just enough soul and grit to feel lived-in.
There’s an emotional looseness here that feels freeing. Addenda doesn’t try to guide you through one narrative; instead, it invites you to drift with it—whether you’re deep in thought, cleaning your apartment, or cruising nowhere in particular.
This is headphone music for poets, background music for brunches, and foreground music for introspective evenings. It doesn’t demand your attention—but if you give it, it rewards you. Think a “keepsake latte photo soundtrack,” as Vidpoet puts it, or “a warm craft beer forgotten on vacation.” It’s art for the ambient corners of your life.
Like Vidpoet’s previous releases (Sevendollar Thing, Oddsandends), Addenda stays true to the mixtape mentality: intimate, experimental, and proudly homespun. But compared to earlier tapes, this project feels more focused and refined, even while staying true to its discursive charm.
The use of live takes, non-linear loops, soft-smeared samples, and offbeat structures speaks to a creator unconcerned with mainstream templates. And yet, it never sounds messy. Thanks to (d)’s post-production and Vidpoet’s evolving vision, the sonic tapestry has a clear direction—even when it meanders.
In a world flooded with hyper-produced music vying for your short attention span, Addenda stands out because it doesn’t try too hard. It invites you in, sets the mood, and lets you find your place in it. It’s cohesive without being repetitive, experimental without being inaccessible, and vulnerable without being self-indulgent.
If you’re into artists who are as comfortable crafting beats as they are penning poems—if you’ve ever made a playlist for a rainy Tuesday or written a verse while watching headlights flicker on wet pavement—Addenda might just be your next sonic companion.
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