After their celebrated and feared ‘Pick A Path’ 12” (Hardcore Victim, 2021) Hacker returns with updated firmware. To those without prior context you might see the cyber themes and envision the liberal use of a microkorg, or the “lo-fi” plugin on Garageband. Thankfully, what you get is a well honed primitive and powerful sound of Hardcore à la The Rival Mob or Warthog, that’s as gripping as John McAfee’s wikipedia page! - Nic