cameraman is making a name for himself in the experimental lo-fi-pop scene with a sound that’s hard to pin down and even harder to ignore. Taking cues from artists who know how to build space in their music while keeping things gritty and grounded, cameraman is carving out a lane that’s entirely their own.
“We fade a little more with each comparison, becoming ghosts of our own ambitions.”
“xerox of a xerox” is a song about a feeling most creative people know but don’t talk about: the brutal sting of watching others succeed at the exact thing you’re trying to do. It’s about scrolling through social media and seeing your idols live the life you’re working toward, while you’re still stuck in your bedroom, wondering if you’ll ever get there. The title itself is perfect, a copy of a copy, getting fuzzier and less distinct with each iteration. The lyrics capture that specific kind of pain when you genuinely love someone’s work but can’t help feeling like their success highlights your own stagnation. It’s the question that keeps you up at night: “Is it too late for me?”
cameraman has created something that speaks to the reality of being a creative person today: overwhelmed and still fighting to find your voice in all the noise. Give this one a listen.
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