LOS ANGELES— Queer/trans electropop-bass duo deBasement announced their new EP HARDBODY this week. The announcement immediately triggered a national emergency. Government agencies scrambled to contain its sonic impact. The lead single, “CUT THE LINE,” was directly linked to an unprecedented surge in impulsive line-cutting behavior across 47 states.
Reports detailed citizens suddenly severing power cords, phone lines, and even queues at grocery stores. The phenomenon began shortly after the track premiered. Emergency services struggled to respond to the sheer volume of incidents. Many reported feeling an uncontrollable urge. The music itself was described as “relentless” and “physically demanding.”
Public Health Crisis Declared
“We initially believed it was a localized incident of aggressive DJing,” stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, Chief Auditory Hazard Officer at the National Institute of Noise Pollution. “But the effects of deBasement HARDBODY quickly spread. We saw an alarming increase in spontaneous bicep growth and an inexplicable desire to cut things. Our preliminary findings suggest a direct correlation between listening to the EP and developing a visibly ‘hard body’ without any exercise.” More information on the band and their controversial release can be found via Stereogum.
Listeners described intense rhythmic vibrations permeating their skeletal structure. One Seattle resident claimed their abs spontaneously formed a six-pack mid-song. Another reported their posture becoming unnaturally rigid. The previous single, “STAY IN YOUR LINE,” was retroactively implicated. Officials now believe it laid the groundwork for the current epidemic of involuntary self-improvement.
Unforeseen Societal Impact
“My entire carefully curated vinyl collection is now in pieces,” lamented Bartholomew ‘Barty’ Finch, a self-proclaimed ‘Vinyl Enthusiast and Gentle Listener’ from Poughkeepsie. “It felt like an internal command. I just… had to cut them all. Even my limited edition picture discs. I also now have incredibly defined triceps, which is inconvenient for buttoning shirts.” Finch expressed concern over the long-term societal effects. He highlighted the potential for widespread artisanal cheese destruction and the dissolution of all queue-based systems. The global implications of such musically induced physical changes remain unclear, according to a recent, hastily published paper on auditory system responses.
The duo, Alli Logout and Margo XS, remained uncontactable. Their label, In Real Life Records, issued a brief statement. It advised listeners to approach the deBasement HARDBODY EP with extreme caution. They suggested a qualified spotter might be necessary. Some critics, however, praised the EP’s
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