I mean, Rat Girl Queen of Anarchy definitely draws from the feminist electroclash of acts like Le Tigre and Chicks on Speed from the early 2000s, I can see why someone would call her hyperpop but her cheesy chiptune influence definitely comes more from the bitpop of I-F and Crystal Castles of the same electroclash scene, it really is a love letter to those 80s new wave acts like the B-52s and late 70s british synthpop acts like OMD, Ultravox, Gary Numan and especially The Normal considering one of her songs uses the lyrics from Warm Leatherette, a common song for people of that scene to cover due to it's pioneering DIY synth punk nature, which again, I can see why you would think she is death noise pop too, but those elements are OBVIOUSLY drawing influence from the synth punk / minimal synth New York act Suicide and their first album from 1977, I mean really, the sampling of Frankie Teardrop on track 4? Sublime. If you want to hear more like her early works I recommend Suicide - Suicide (1977), B-52's - Wild Planet (1980), Ultravox - Vienna (1980), Le Tigre - Le Tigre (1999), Chicks on Speed - Will Save Us All! (2000), Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles (1) (2008) and their bootleg album Thrash Thrash Thrash (2007), and maybe some Atari Teenage Riot since Alec Empire's digital hardcore sound makes an appearance on the closing song.
You are extremely skilled at efficiently fleshing out characters. You only had 3 minutes to define these characters' personalities and I feel like I've known them forever (and simultaneously want to know so much more about them). I was also hooked by the somber, yet cozy atmosphere. Very inspiring. Subbed.
Peak character design right here. Colors are on point, could recognize each by their silhouette from 1km away. The characters personalities are well and quickly defined. All the fundamentals are there, would love to see you use that to try more extreme stuff on some scenes, like maybe a wackier closeup on 2:06. Amazing stuff
Probably one of the best animated shorts I've seen in a while. Loved how every character had their own defined body language to suit their personalities! Art style is superb and the flow of animation was perfect! Gave me a boost of inspiration to animate something.
This is absolutely one of my favorites student films this year, these characters are so appealing and the fact that you were able to execute such a natural and interesting conversation in this medium is SOOO stellar!! can't wait for what you create for your next project
Everything about this, I Love it, the animation style, the art style, the amount of sass, the reality of how this is, the staging, the cuteness, the amount of Chemistry in here, and the fact it’s very very wacky and clean
Each frame looked amazing, the way the characters move and the sounds DAMN THIS IS GOOD Thanks for posting this on the internet literally the highlight of my day
this is so so funny but it feels weirdly nostalgic/topical especially with how many arts venues shut down because of rona :( i really like it, great animation
DUDE.... EM.... your stuff improves so much year after year it's so cool to see! the animation is so awesome w/ the bounciness and smaller details of the expressions/movements + ur characters are soo compelling as always.. the music and choice of VAs was so good as well 0__0 everything u make is insane . ur insane. love it all. really cant wait to see what you make next!!!!
OH MY GOD. It's amazing the retro cartoon style you poured into this piece of art, also the background music was just the perfect companion to it. I'd be interesting to see some advice for doing stuff like this
OH MY GOD THE PERSONALITY IN THE ART STYLE THE VOICE ACTING THE SETTING THE CHARACTER IVE ONLY KNOW THESE CHARACTERS FOR THREE MINUTES AND I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
Ahhh wow! This is amazing em! Loved the story you put together here and your animation style rocks hard. So expressive. Call me a poser, but I love this shiz
The animation is top notch, super expressive. loved the camera angles and character designs. My crit would be the audio mixing on the VA's was a bit quiet in some places, but nothing was completely inaudible. Also the background music fit really well. You've got potential.
I thought this vid was going to help me find mid 60s Ripple Blast Singers tracks, but instead ... I found myself back in the early mid 90s Balt/Philly/NYC record stores arguing with ravers about techno subgenres. Delightful! Thank you :)
Wow! that was really cool. Nice representation of the unique and different people who think they are super cool because they listen to underground artists.
I mean, Rat Girl Queen of Anarchy definitely draws from the feminist electroclash of acts like Le Tigre and Chicks on Speed from the early 2000s, I can see why someone would call her hyperpop but her cheesy chiptune influence definitely comes more from the bitpop of I-F and Crystal Castles of the same electroclash scene, it really is a love letter to those 80s new wave acts like the B-52s and late 70s british synthpop acts like OMD, Ultravox, Gary Numan and especially The Normal considering one of her songs uses the lyrics from Warm Leatherette, a common song for people of that scene to cover due to it's pioneering DIY synth punk nature, which again, I can see why you would think she is death noise pop too, but those elements are OBVIOUSLY drawing influence from the synth punk / minimal synth New York act Suicide and their first album from 1977, I mean really, the sampling of Frankie Teardrop on track 4? Sublime. If you want to hear more like her early works I recommend Suicide - Suicide (1977), B-52's - Wild Planet (1980), Ultravox - Vienna (1980), Le Tigre - Le Tigre (1999), Chicks on Speed - Will Save Us All! (2000), Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles (1) (2008) and their bootleg album Thrash Thrash Thrash (2007), and maybe some Atari Teenage Riot since Alec Empire's digital hardcore sound makes an appearance on the closing song.
thank you for this
I’m going to be honest, I have no idea what you just said but I respect you nonetheless.
I want your children tulpacharles
I know everything you mentioned is that a problem
Excuse me, but what do YOU know about Rat Girl's music? She doesn't even exist (Therefore, I know absolutely nothing about her either.)
The photorealistic Chowder textures rule.
the line "rat girl isn't hyperpop she's death noise pop" was written specifically for me tysm
You are extremely skilled at efficiently fleshing out characters. You only had 3 minutes to define these characters' personalities and I feel like I've known them forever (and simultaneously want to know so much more about them). I was also hooked by the somber, yet cozy atmosphere. Very inspiring. Subbed.
It feels like we've watched several episodes of them because they are fleshed out so well
It also feels like the end of the series as well!
Enjoyed the vibe of this!!
oh hey ockeroid
Ockeroid ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Can't believe you got to debut Anthony fantano's fursona for him must be a big honor
lmaoooo 😭
As someone who worked at a record store for three years, I cannot tell you how cathartic and enraging this was for me-you nailed this shit.
It's so mortifying. I love it.
hard to find music nerds irl, for me atleast. Still a bit of an amateur but i wish i could have these kinda interactions
Peak character design right here. Colors are on point, could recognize each by their silhouette from 1km away. The characters personalities are well and quickly defined.
All the fundamentals are there, would love to see you use that to try more extreme stuff on some scenes, like maybe a wackier closeup on 2:06. Amazing stuff
"I don't work at a record store bc I'm a music snob, I work here bc I'm borderline unhirable"....savage
Incredible. Watching this felt so immersive, like I WAS the one being undermined
Love how chill this is, ironic considering the very heated debate on internet subculture. Indie animation will save us all!!!
Probably one of the best animated shorts I've seen in a while. Loved how every character had their own defined body language to suit their personalities! Art style is superb and the flow of animation was perfect! Gave me a boost of inspiration to animate something.
Rabbit had the best 'I want to punch him in the face' vibes
The best. Very good short.
the sheer energy coming out of three of these characters is freaking enthralling. great work!!!
literally epic and swag core
This is absolutely one of my favorites student films this year, these characters are so appealing and the fact that you were able to execute such a natural and interesting conversation in this medium is SOOO stellar!! can't wait for what you create for your next project
Everything about this, I Love it, the animation style, the art style, the amount of sass, the reality of how this is, the staging, the cuteness, the amount of Chemistry in here, and the fact it’s very very wacky and clean
That dude is gonna buy the store, renovate it, make it very profitable, and then show up every day just to argue with that lady.
i adore the art style & character designs!! if this was a full on series, i'd watch it a million times,,,
Each frame looked amazing, the way the characters move and the sounds DAMN THIS IS GOOD
Thanks for posting this on the internet literally the highlight of my day
this is so so funny but it feels weirdly nostalgic/topical especially with how many arts venues shut down because of rona :( i really like it, great animation
This is rad. The characters, colors, music, your whole vibe really came together! It feels like both the pilot and the finale of a great show.
DUDE.... EM.... your stuff improves so much year after year it's so cool to see! the animation is so awesome w/ the bounciness and smaller details of the expressions/movements + ur characters are soo compelling as always.. the music and choice of VAs was so good as well 0__0 everything u make is insane . ur insane. love it all. really cant wait to see what you make next!!!!
Love this, your art style makes me feel nostalgic. Much like Rat Girl's earlier stuff.
OH MY GOD. It's amazing the retro cartoon style you poured into this piece of art, also the background music was just the perfect companion to it. I'd be interesting to see some advice for doing stuff like this
I keep coming back to this video so often, I adore it
The style, colors, and vibe are really dope. I have no clue what they're talking about other then genre of music but I really like it.
I cannot put into words how much i appreciate this. Thank you.
OH MY GOD THE PERSONALITY IN THE ART STYLE THE VOICE ACTING THE SETTING THE CHARACTER IVE ONLY KNOW THESE CHARACTERS FOR THREE MINUTES AND I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
Ahhh wow! This is amazing em! Loved the story you put together here and your animation style rocks hard. So expressive. Call me a poser, but I love this shiz
the style! The movement! The timing! It's all so good! Great job!!!! :))))
Never have I more immediately recognised and wanted to murder a character in cold blood than the customer in this short. Brilliant.
i adore laney's design
so good!!
what a lovely well-put together animation
so killer! the writing and anim for this work so well together, and just have me wanting to rewatch this over and over!
i really loved this. this as a golden idea for a series
The animation is top notch, super expressive. loved the camera angles and character designs.
My crit would be the audio mixing on the VA's was a bit quiet in some places, but nothing was completely inaudible.
Also the background music fit really well.
You've got potential.
this feels so vivid, loved it, 3 minutes only and it feels so much longer!
how dare you make me fall in love with these characters. The very nerve.
I love the detail of the pattern cloth not moving like a green screen like in chowder this was great I love this
I LOVED THIS! the characters, your artstyle, the colors! stunning. I wonder if we ever get to see those sillies again
I would watch SEASONS of this dude this is amazing
I got lost on instagram and found a short clip of Power Records and I LOVE IT, so glad I found it here
these character designs and personalities are so fun and create such fun dynamics!
the Ghost visual joke lmao. Amazing job with this.
I can’t stop watching this!!! Everything about this is so freaking gooooddddddd. All the characters feel so real.
this is very good animation, i love it
Man, this looks really really cool, love the art direction!!!
Thank you RUclips algorithm for suggesting this masterpiece
My friend sent me this telling me I would like it. I am in love with this animation. Thank you.
Brilliant.
Whatever that visual effect is with items/articles of clothing acting as windows to their given patterns/textures: really neat.
DUDE THE ARTSTYLE IS EVERYTHING!! the movement is so clean too!! keep going dude, youre doing great!
this was fantastic! amazing work absolutely love your style
aaaaaaa my mind was drooling throughout
luvvvvvv it
Great animation! Movements, colors, dialogues - everything is done very cool.
This is super good, I’m so happy I stumbled on to this
This was an absolute delight to watch!
This dialog is just pure gold as well as the bgm
I thought this vid was going to help me find mid 60s Ripple Blast Singers tracks, but instead ... I found myself back in the early mid 90s Balt/Philly/NYC record stores arguing with ravers about techno subgenres. Delightful! Thank you :)
Legit one of my fav short films ever its so good
Amazing job, the Style, history and personality it's great animation
I love it ! The animation and the characters are so cool ♥ I watched a few of your other videos too, you're definitely underrated gosh
Since signs say 150% off, I was wondering if anyone would be angrily asking them for money with their records.
I know Power Records closed down but... PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THIS! I fucking loved this and felt spoken to
love this so much! defintely hope theres more to come from you!
The animation is so fluidddd!!!! Its already been 3 minutes and i already love the characters too. God this is awesome
oh my god the amount of charm this has. RIP power records, you sure were a record store
This is such a perfect short
I love the expressions
We really do need a soundtrack album, fuck.
I keep watching this it’s so good 🥺 I’m glad to see ur still doing great work!!
i can't stop watching this!!! it's so good!
I love it!!!!
Wow! that was really cool. Nice representation of the unique and different people who think they are super cool because they listen to underground artists.
Man I loved your film last year and it’s great to see another win :)
Why was this so perfect
i'm sending this to my friends, more ppl gotta see this
love this so much, there’s so much personality.
THE MT. STUPID ALBUM COVER THOOOOO I SEE U
Great animation, Characters, Music, Style!
I love the animation
I like the dog with the headphones
this is so fucking gooddd, this was a real treat to watch, amazing work
Really good atmosphere. Pretty good attention to music scenes as well.
This is such a good art style!
Saw you mentioned this on Twitter, glad I watched this. Never knew I wanted a short film about a record store interaction xD. Awesome work dude!
this was such a pleasure to watch omg im super in love with the art style !!
this animation is absolutely fantastic, i loved every second of it :)
The voice acting the music the character designs the fluidity the atmosphere auggh this is soo sick. Pilot episode when
Saw you on twitter and immediately followed cause I love your art style a lot. Great animation
I love everything about this video, it's awesome
THIS IS SO AMAZING EM!!
I hope the little rabbit guy becomes friends with the music store girls :D
He did come back but he can’t read the note so he’s just always standing in front of the store waiting for it to open.
THIS IS FANTASTIC!!
Great stuff
This is so cool!!! I would like to see more of this! OuO
A certified mt. Stupid reference
This is fun on a bun, thanks for sharing!
THIS IS AWSUM! I LOVE THE ANIMATION!
you did a great job, congratulations
Nice to see your work blowing up!