Camp Feltface - Feltface /// Album Review

There are hidden gems, and then there’s Camp Feltface — an album so deeply buried in the digital wilderness that it practically has to be excavated. Feltface, a duo composed of Zeke Ivey and Jack Higginbotham, currently boasts a criminally low 94 monthly listeners on Spotify. I stumbled upon this album by pure algorithmic chance, and within minutes, I felt like I had struck gold.

The duo’s debut album, Camp Feltface, is an ambitious 13-track journey that defies expectation. Released quietly in 2024, it contains the kind of emotional and sonic depth that artists with decades of experience struggle to capture. By the time the fourth track, "Kindness," rolled around, I was already convinced — this is an album that people need to hear, and should not forget about. 

/// A Soundscape Built to Trust

What makes Camp Feltface so gripping is its structure. The pacing is meticulous, reminiscent of Your Neighbors' albums, where each track seamlessly transitions into the next, forming a continuous narrative. The storytelling, however, leans into the profound introspection of The Microphones, crafting an intimate yet sprawling experience.

Genres collapse into each other effortlessly — midwestern emo, alternative, synth-pop, indie folk, and even hints of Playboi Carti-style beats. Normally, an album with this much range would feel chaotic, unfocused. But Feltface wields this eclecticism like a superpower, maintaining cohesion through thoughtful songwriting and production that carries each transition.

They do something crucial: they gain your trust before pushing you into the deep end. The first four tracks establish a foundation — starting with "Nothing in Time," a delicate, singer-songwriter opening, before easing into the distorted guitars and dreamlike vocals of "La La La." By "Demon," the third track, the heart of the album reveals itself. The band has earned your attention, and now they take you wherever they want.

/// The Dual Superpowers: Lyrical and Sonic Mastery

Feltface’s magic lies in two key abilities:

/ Intimate, cutting lyricism

// Explosive, immersive production

Each track moves between these strengths. "Breaking You Out" is one of the album’s most lyrically gripping moments, raw and vulnerable. Then, there's "Kindness," a Playboi Carti-esque banger — pulsing, slamming, an absolute production powerhouse. The brilliance is in how they blend these two forces. A song like "Feeling Out" manages to marry intricate lyricism with bold production, crafting a climax that feels earned rather than forced.

There’s a noticeable evolution within the lyrics themselves. The album follows a protagonist wrestling with change, self-doubt, and eventual self-acceptance. Early in the album, we hear the line “Don’t forget about me” as a plea — an aching desperation not to be left behind.

By the time we reach the album’s conclusion, that same line "Don't forget about me" resurfaces, but with an entirely different tone: You better not forget about me. What began as fear has transformed into confidence. This shift encapsulates the album’s emotional arc — growth, self-realization, and a refusal to be ignored.

/// Campfire Reflections & Sonic Immersion

Beyond the storytelling, Feltface masterfully plays with atmosphere. Take "Here It Comes Again," a track that sounds like it was written beside a campfire. It’s acoustic, dreamy, and fully transports you to a quiet night under the stars. This album knows when to let you breathe, when to drown you in noise, and when to let you sit in the weight of its world.

At times, the production is overwhelming in the best way possible. Tracks like "Frustrated" explode into distortion, heavy drums, and walls of sound that make you feel like you're grinding gears. Then, just when you think you've adjusted, Feltface pulls you back into the quiet intimacy of something stripped-down and reflective. It’s a constant push and pull that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

/// Final Verdict: An Album Worth Fighting For

I’ve listened to this album multiple times in a single day, and I still feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. It’s one of those rare records where every listen unearths something new — another lyric meaning, another buried production detail, another emotional beat that hits just a little harder.

This is the kind of album that should be talked about, studied, lived in. Yet, nearly a year after its release, it remains largely undiscovered. The amount of effort, care, and sheer instinct that Zeke and Jack have poured into Camp Feltface is undeniable. It carries the depth of some of the most renowned artists of today, the sonic ambition of trend setters, and the emotional resonance of some of the best songwriters I've listened to.

So here’s my plea: listen to this album. Really listen. Let yourself get lost in it, sit with it, return to it. Like its protagonist, Camp Feltface deserves to be remembered.

/// For Fans Of:

Jane Remover, Passion Pit, Porter Robinson, Your Neighbors, The Microphones, Experimental Pop, Indie Rock

Camp Feltface - Feltface