A major part of that has been cultivating an esoteric and underground music taste. Now, I’m aware that having hundreds of thousands of listeners means you’re not an underground artist, but this isn’t just a niche playlist, it’s also a performative one. And with 61,911 monthly listeners, I can tell people I listen to FIGHTMASTER and get the blank stare of performative victory in return. An artist with 12,467 monthly listeners, a soft and sweet melody, ambiguous lyrics and simple instruments. ‘Solar Flare’ is a weekly playlist column where Sun contributors spotlight a slice of musical taste with the campus community.

Source: Daily Sun March 02, 2026 13:18 UTC