Building Their Own Lane: ET Boys Earn 8.7/10 Review in 10 Out Of 10 Magazine
When an artist breaks through the noise without relying on tired genre formulas, music critics take notice. In a recent feature for 10 Out Of 10 Magazine, reviewer Rock Blanco broke down the growing catalogue of Wake Up Music Group’s own ET Boys, awarding them an impressive 8.7 / 10 score.
As Blanco writes in his review:
“ET Boys aren’t making music designed to fit neatly into somebody else’s playlist category. They’re building their own sound.”
What is “Nu Pop”?
Rather than forcing their music into traditional hip-hop, rock, or pop categories, ET Boys—comprising vocalist Tacboy, producer Sharkeyes, and guitarist Monsie—pull elements from alternative rock, electronic production, pop-punk, and melodic rap. The result is a hybrid sound they call Nu Pop.
In the review, Blanco highlights the three-man dynamic that makes this chemistry work:
- Tacboy’s Authentic Voice: Instead of over-tuned, corrected vocals, Tacboy brings raw emotion, character, and looseness to his melodies.
- Sharkeyes’ Production: Layered, restrained electronic production that creates space for the vocal rather than overcrowding it.
- Monsie’s Guitars: Live instrumentation that seamlessly bridges electronic soundscapes with alternative rock grit.
The Track Breakdown
The review highlights several key singles across the ET Boys discography:
- “Impossible” (Standout Track): “This may be the record that best explains where ET Boys are musically right now. Monsie’s guitar gives the track an organic element while Sharkeyes keeps the production modern. Then Tacboy comes across the top with another melody-driven vocal.”
- “Woe Am I”: A dark, haunting track where Tacboy approaches vocals like another instrument inside the production.
- “That’s All I Wanted (Microdose Zyzz)”: High-energy synth and rhythm work where the vocal delivery moves fluidly between melody and percussion.
- “Queremos Rock (Go Thru The Motions)”: A cinematic, rock-influenced track exploring complex relationship dynamics.
“Some music is immediately familiar. Other music has to create the lane before people know what to call it.” — Rocky Blanco, 10 Out Of 10 Magazine
Stream ET Boys Today
We couldn’t be prouder to support artists who stay true to their identity and push music forward. Check out the full discography from ET Boys on Wake Up Music Group, watch the official video for “Impossible,” and stream their latest releases across all platforms!
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đź“– Read the full feature in 10 Out Of 10 Magazine
