Album Review: Lovesong (This Is Not A Kid Dynamite) by GT
GT’s Lovesong (This Is Not A Kid Dynamite) is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released under the Not On Label banner, this Australian electronic project dives deep into the breaks genre with a raw energy that feels unpolished in all the right ways. It’s not trying too hard to impress—it just does. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick.
The album kicks off with its titular track, “Lovesong (This Is Not A…),” which immediately sets the tone. The beat drops like a heartbeat racing after a scare, layered with glitchy synths and chopped-up samples that feel almost nostalgic but still fresh. There’s something about how GT plays with rhythm here—it’s unpredictable yet groovy enough to keep your head nodding. You don’t know where it’s going next, but you trust it anyway. It’s chaotic, sure, but controlled chaos has never sounded so good.
Then there’s “Kid Dynamite,” the other standout track. If “Lovesong” is the introvert at the party quietly owning their vibe, “Kid Dynamite” is the wild friend dragging everyone onto the dance floor. This one’s punchier, heavier on the basslines, and packed with sharp breaks that hit like adrenaline spikes. What stays with me most is the way GT toys with tension—building it up, letting it drop, then twisting it again before you can catch your breath. By the time the track ends, you’re left buzzing, wondering if you should hit repeat or let the high sink in.
One thing I dig about this album is how GT doesn’t overcomplicate things. There’s no glossy sheen or overly produced polish here—it’s gritty, honest, and full of character. At times, it feels like listening to someone experiment live in their studio, hitting buttons without second-guessing themselves. That spontaneity gives the music an edge that’s missing from a lot of modern electronic releases.
Reflecting on Lovesong (This Is Not A Kid Dynamite), I’m reminded of late-night drives through empty streets, windows down, sound cranked loud enough to drown out my thoughts. But here’s the kicker—it also makes me want to grab a screwdriver and take apart my old drum machine just to see what kind of noise I could make. Maybe that’s the real magic of GT’s work: it inspires you to create as much as it makes you move.
