Have you ever heard an album that blends rap, trap, rage, hyperpop, digicore, indietronica, emo, EDM, electroclash, hardstyle, and dubstep? Well, Jane Remover presents the self-produced and genre-defying record Revengeseekerz that is just the soundtrack to crash your car to. Music has never had this much aura before.

But who is Jane Remover? As early as the age of 16, they began releasing self-produced tracks on Soundcloud during quarantine, which was right around when the hyperpop and digicore era kicked off. Becoming close friends with other teen artists in the scene like kmoe and juno, Jane slowly gained traction with their pop and EDM infused tracks that were inspired by Skrillex and Porter Robinson. Their first big release was the EP Teen Week, which featured fan favorite tracks like “homeswitcher” (with kmoe) and “seventeen”. However, Jane’s first taste of critical acclaim (at only 17 years old) was with their debut album Frailty (which comfortably sits as my fourth favorite album of all time). Tracks like “movies for guys”, “misplace”, and “search party” featured vulnerable lyrics and bitcrushed instrumentals that all perfectly fit the bedroom VHS tape theme of the album. Around this time, Jane (under the alias of leroy) also pioneered the hyperpop microgenre “dariacore”, which consisted of mashups of sped-up pop and EDM samples. Jane’s grainy sound became their signature going into 2023 with their second album Census Designated (top 10 album for me). However, while they kept their distorted production, Jane’s sophomore album focused on slow-burning shoegaze buildups and progressive indie rock climaxes. Beautiful tracks like “Backseat Girl” and “Idling Somewhere” make it hard to believe that Jane was only 20 years old at the time. Now, around 2 years later, Jane has completely switched their sound to create the trap-infused hyperpop rage masterpiece, Revengeseekerz. 

“TWICE REMOVED” is the first track of the album, and wow is it a memorable intro. Now is the time to note the overarching and fitting theme of the album: seeking revenge. Jane has experienced a LOT in their rise to fame, and in this record they sing about their love and bitterness towards the last three years. All of Jane’s spilling rage in each track is coupled with lyrics that purely brag about how far they have come in so little time. Anyway, this track ties back to Jane’s digicore roots by sampling their classic melody on “lol wtf” by Tropes (produced by Jane in 2021). The track soon explodes into a trap beat with a flurry of sound effects that sets the mood for the rest of the album. Within 30 seconds of the first track, you can hear the most recurring sample of the album: the Pokémon Palkia’s in-game cry. Whether it’s part of the main melody or drowning in the bass-boosted instrumentals, you can hear the Palkia’s unmistakable cry everywhere:

Seems random, but Jane pays homage to their childhood throughout Revengeseekerz by sampling everything from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games announcer lines to screams in Neon Genesis Evangelion. In Frailty, Jane similarly sampled many Wii Resort and Guitar Hero sound effects, while their Dariacore project sampled an indescribable amount of early 2000s media. 

 Jane’s explosive start carries into the second track “Psychoboost” featuring the esteemed rapper Danny Brown. Known for his unique high-pitched voice in all of his discography, Danny Brown has been collaborating with several young experimental artists quite literally just for fun. His trademark rapping style does not disappoint in this digital hardcore rave-like track that manages to fit four unique drops full of energy. “♫ Don’t get too GREEDY, or you might get HURT! ♪” rings throughout the track and Jane’s performance already sets a bar for how hype the rest of the album will be. 

Track 3 “Star People” changes the tempo with a glitchy jerk beat reminiscent of their jersey club and DJ production. Jane sings “♫ Wishin’ I could make the tables turn ♪” just before the track slows into a beautiful guitar riff that indirectly samples their tracks “Magic I Want U” and “famous girl”. This switch up finishes the track perfectly as Jane’s final verse discusses the feeling of heartbreak that fame has given them.

Going into the fourth track “Experimental Skin”, it becomes increasingly evident that the real villain of the album is Jane’s own fans. As their instrumental rage builds up, Jane showcases some of their best songwriting on the record. Jane rightfully shades fans that left when they pivoted to indie rock and only see them as an artistic robot. At the drop of the track, Jane boasts their producing skills with a hectic electroclash breakdown complete with them screaming “♫ I wanna SIN, blow the city UP! ♪”.

In fact, religious lyrics and imagery are scattered throughout Revengeseekerz. Jane, while not religious themselves, said in a Pitchfork interview that they find the idea of having a strong faith in religion to be a very beautiful thing. The fifth track “angels in camo” reflects this with their opening lyric “♫ Dear GOD, place a CURSE on those who WRONGED me! ♪”. Jane refuses to hold back on this track as they rage through a storm of ear-splitting glass breaking effects and aggressive bass. This track is one of my most replayed because Jane never lets the energy die down, blasting you with the chorus even as the track ends. It is impossible to describe how hype this song actually is, so watch the music video for the full experience:

In the same Pitchfork interview, Jane noted how they do not really like their older music because they sounded scared on the vocals. Jane completely shatters this fear on Revengeseekerz, as all of their performances beam with confidence and pride. Going into “Dreamflasher”, Jane screams the chorus  “♫ PLEASE, God, SAVE me, I’m so TURNT right now! ♪” into a dazzling and siren-filled instrumental that interpolates their production on their 2024 single “Flash in the Pan”. This track is just so much fun as Jane basically hypes themselves and their concert crowd up for the whole duration of the song. There is even a hardstyle breakdown in the middle of the track that has some of the crunchiest bass I have ever heard. If the previous tracks have not already made it clear, Revengeseekerz is literally crafted for the most exciting concert experience possible. 

Now onto my favorite track of the album: “Dancing with your eyes closed”. Now, unlike the rest of the album, this song has the least amount of trap instrumentals and rapping. However, this is not why it is my favorite. This track is pure pop-rave perfection, packed with four insanely electric drops and just an absolute hyperpop earworm of an instrumental. It is a perfect and satisfying dance break within Revengeseekerz’s chaotic tempest of dynamic production. The chorus “♫ Promise I LIKE it like THAT! ♪” is a contender for the catchiest lyric of the year, representing Jane’s intention to continue making experimental pop for their fans. Jane’s unmatchable energy radiates throughout the whole track, immersing you in a rave-like experience. Watch the music video to truly feel the track’s hype:

There are also many honorable mentions on the album. “Fadeoutz” is a glitchy track, but much more chill compared to the rest of the record. The main melody is a simple and quiet guitar, but there are plenty of explosive sound effects to fill the atmosphere. This track also stands out for its quite random sampling of a recognizable ping sound from Fortnite. Another fun track is “Professional Vengeance” where Jane screams their heart out to the upbeat and hard-hitting hyperpop beat. Finally, the ending track “JRJRJR” has the most abrasive production on the album and some of Jane’s rawest lyrics. As Revengeseekerz comes to a close, Jane sings about their reluctant acceptance of uncontrollable influence and fame, but ultimately committing to a new era of music. Revengeseekerz will undoubtedly be my album of the year and in my top 5 favorite albums of all time, but as always, you must give it a listen yourself to truly experience the mind-blowing passion behind Jane Remover’s unique craft.