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Spunkshine (pictured above) continues to evade existential confirmation. In fact, many ethnographic expeditions seeking to document the existence of "Spunkshine" have returned from the field empty-handed and extremely hungry. Some discredited musicologists have described the Spunkshine sound as being "an eclectic hypno-groove, with generously measured quantities of ambient throb." Others, after listening, have turned to a lifestyle devoted to working against gravity (and promoting a strong opposition to saliva). Legend has it, Spunkshine "assembles reverberations" from deep within his pretend Wisconsin hideout.
He is known to observe the slumber of tiny grass.

Please be weary of the newly recognized Spunkshine Fatigue Syndrome (see symptoms below).  Ask your doctor if Spunkshine is right for you.

Spunkshine Fatigue Syndrome (SFS)

*DSM-6 Diagnostic Criteria*

Overview:

Spunkshine Fatigue Syndrome (SFS) is an affliction characterized by an acute onset of exhaustion and mild bewilderment, typically occurring immediately following the release of yet another album by Spunkshine. The syndrome is especially prevalent among fans and former fans who once prided themselves on keeping up with Spunkshine's discography but now feel quietly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of his musical output.

Diagnostic Criteria:

To meet the criteria for SFS, three or more of the following symptoms must be present after listening to a minimum of three Spunkshine tracks from the newest album:

1. Track Number Overload: Inability to differentiate between tracks due to the album's "impossibly sprawling" nature, often resulting in phrases like, "Wait, wasn't that the same song I heard one hour ago?"

2. Album Count Confusion: Mild to moderate cognitive dissonance upon discovering that Spunkshine has released over 15 albums, including spontaneous exclamations of "Wait, another one?"

3. Auditory Saturation: A deep-seated sense of inner numbness when attempting to recall a favorite song by any other band, resulting in statements such as, "They all just sound like Spunkshine now."

4. Exhausted Admiration: An odd, paradoxical feeling of admiration for Spunkshine's dedication coupled with a sincere inability to listen to a single new track. Patients may find themselves saying, "I love his work, but please, someone stop him."

Treatment Recommendations:

There is no known cure for SFS, though symptoms may be alleviated by a brief, unplanned break from electronic music, replaced with some ambient bird sounds or soft jazz.  Recovery is often temporary, as Spunkshine is rumored to already be working on his next album.

 
 

The Quiet Resonance of a Failing Orbit

October 2024 album