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Grief to Glitch: By Storm Rises from Injury Reserve's Ashes
29 Jan
Summary
- By Storm's debut album captures grief, maturity, and moving forward.
- The duo's new music is more contemplative yet as intense as previous work.
- My Ghosts Go Ghost explores themes of change, resistance, and hard-earned peace.
Following the death of Injury Reserve member Stepa J. Groggs, remaining members Ritchie With a T and Parker Corey have emerged as the duo By Storm. Their debut album, 'My Ghosts Go Ghost,' released recently relative to 2026-01-29T06:14:34+00:00, offers a contemplative and improvisational spirit.
The album captures the complex process of grieving, maturing, and moving forward. It redirects the youthful energy of Injury Reserve toward a more introspective, yet intense, sonic landscape, reminiscent of New Order's reinvention after Ian Curtis's death.
'My Ghosts Go Ghost' features more conversational lyrics and off-the-cuff production, with jangly guitars and vaporwave collages. Ritchie raps with an improvisational sensibility, touching on financial difficulties, touring harshness, and the anticipation of a new baby.
While the album occasionally lacks momentum, focusing on languishing and resisting change, it shines when its dissonant gears grind. Tracks like 'Best Interest' and 'Dead Weight' showcase experimental violin improvisations and dynamic drumming.
The album culminates in a cathartic final act, particularly on 'And I Dance,' where the duo celebrates reaching the 'other side.' This track stands out for its tightly written lyrics and impactful electronic elements, signifying a hard-earned peace and a focus on the future.
