WHATEVER, DAD
Whatever, Dad is the solo project of Z Santos, an experimental singer-songw… Read Full Bio ↴Whatever, Dad is the solo project of Z Santos, an experimental singer-songwriter hailing from Queens, New York. Z Santos (they/them) is also a member of the chiptune indie rock trio Crying, in addition to being involved in various other musical ventures such as 100%, pluperfect, Bimpo, Aro, and Ough.
Whatever, Dad presents a nostalgic sound reminiscent of childhood memories. The music is characterized by its soft guitar and vocals, whether it is a song fully in french or two lyric tracks put over each other. The lyrics invigorate emotions of longing, love, and even homesickness.
In January 2013, Z Santos released the album "100% Take Home!/Good Morning." This collection features a blend of upbeat and introspective tracks that capture fleeting thoughts, hazy memories, and wistful daydreams. The songs often leave room for interpretation, trailing off without a definitive conclusion, akin to scribbles on a notepad.
In 2015, Santos unveiled "It Gets Darker" under the moniker 100%, showcasing a commitment to obscurity by limiting access to the songs, allowing only streaming through a hard-to-find webpage with an eggplant-on-eggplant color scheme. Compared to previous works characterized by wry storytelling, "It Gets Darker" embraces a swarming and gestural quality, intertwining ambient sounds that occasionally blur the boundaries of audibility. Despite the minimal instrumentation of Santos and their guitar, the music often creates an eerie atmosphere.
Under the name Whatever, Dad, Z Santos released a total of five albums, one EP and one single between 2012 and 2017. Some of these releases have disappeared from the Bandcamp platform, with Santos providing limited information about the decision, hinting at personal motivations behind it.
Whatever, Dad gained significant exposure through inclusion in popular Spotify playlists such as "sad girl starter pack" and "Lo-fi Indie," leading to increased listenership and recognition.
Whatever, Dad presents a nostalgic sound reminiscent of childhood memories. The music is characterized by its soft guitar and vocals, whether it is a song fully in french or two lyric tracks put over each other. The lyrics invigorate emotions of longing, love, and even homesickness.
In January 2013, Z Santos released the album "100% Take Home!/Good Morning." This collection features a blend of upbeat and introspective tracks that capture fleeting thoughts, hazy memories, and wistful daydreams. The songs often leave room for interpretation, trailing off without a definitive conclusion, akin to scribbles on a notepad.
In 2015, Santos unveiled "It Gets Darker" under the moniker 100%, showcasing a commitment to obscurity by limiting access to the songs, allowing only streaming through a hard-to-find webpage with an eggplant-on-eggplant color scheme. Compared to previous works characterized by wry storytelling, "It Gets Darker" embraces a swarming and gestural quality, intertwining ambient sounds that occasionally blur the boundaries of audibility. Despite the minimal instrumentation of Santos and their guitar, the music often creates an eerie atmosphere.
Under the name Whatever, Dad, Z Santos released a total of five albums, one EP and one single between 2012 and 2017. Some of these releases have disappeared from the Bandcamp platform, with Santos providing limited information about the decision, hinting at personal motivations behind it.
Whatever, Dad gained significant exposure through inclusion in popular Spotify playlists such as "sad girl starter pack" and "Lo-fi Indie," leading to increased listenership and recognition.
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WHATEVER DAD Lyrics
bandit Evening bus shelter waits Are farther than usual When the ot…
bangungot Caught in between Awake and asleep, My body was stuck And fr…
chiot pretending to sleep doesn't work... well doesn't work well f…
crayola problem Black crayon is always All the way at the bottom of…
Death of the Phone Call Un, deux Un, deux, trois, quatre Salut je suis un espadon J'…
errors You missed a button, Sister Genovese! On your sweater-vest Y…
ESRT 16 pages worth of poetry I can no longer decipher…
Healing Ritual Healing process Begins with a shower Bike to the museum So …
How to Celebrate It′s too early to celebrate But your love is a lie…
i don't know Source of love upon a shelf (Lead me in the…
Kitchen Bastards Slow morning in Maryland I′ve woken up all alone again Where…
nessa's theme Jake beat me at chess twice, but that′s o.k. At least…
O.K. Dogs are forbidden, but Your sticker′s okay Music is forbidd…
PAPA ED'S OOBE On separate occasions (Two weddings) This phenomenon occurre…
Peaches Will you remember The french wave tomorrow morning I ask cau…
slowpoke Oh suburban home in a cul-de-sac Left over an hour ago…
spud Please don′t leave the table I'm still eating My plate′s hal…
STALEMATE Everything reminds me of Even when I don′t want to think…
Tippy and Zelda Hold the door For Tippy and Zelda To the basement floor With…
Waffles Waffles is my rock I take him for a walk He shines…
WARSH Last night I dreamt We did our laundry together And we were…
Warsh_Tippy and Zelda Last night I dreamt We did our laundry together And we were…
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This was a nice explanation. This songs holds such a weight but at the same time it’s so beautiful