September 13, 2026

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The Sound of Šund: Exploring Yugoslavia's So Called Rubbish Tax and Rubbish Commissions In Rock Music

Intro: Yugoslavia was home to a remarkable punk, post-punk, and new wave scene. How did such music fit within a socialist state that could label culturally suspect material "šund" or "rubbish"? This post looks at some of the ways the system of šund affected popular culture, from disputes over bands such as Prljavo Kazalište and Aerodrom to criticism surrounding Paraf and Azra and some discussions in pages of Polet, a youth magazine. It also considers these controversies alongside the "Red Book" and the issue of self-censorship in Yugoslav arts.

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Social Theory and Commentary

September 12, 2026

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An Interview With Narrowyth

In this informal conversation, Standard Errors sits down with Massachusetts based artist Narrowyth to talk about Nobody Is Here, the DIY process behind its creation, and the influences that shaped its bleak, atmospheric sound. We discuss everything from recording an album on a phone to songwriting, visual art, finding community, and Narrowyth's plans for whatever comes next.

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Post Punk

April 30, 2026

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Signals and Noises, a new album by Standard Errors

Standard Errors - Signals and Noises album cover art featuring cold war themes.

Signs and Noises, by Standard Errors will have an expected release date of May, 25th, 2026. It will be available on all major streaming apps and Bandcamp.

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April 20, 2026

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A Few Short Musings About Rekindling a Love for Songwriting

I've been working on my first serious solo music endeavor in quite a long time, and as I gotten close to wrapping it up, I wanted to share some thoughts on the creative process, thus far. These musings are partly for my own future reference, and partly because they might help someone else too.

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February 18, 2026

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Artistic Transgression as Creative Destruction and Entrepreneurship in the Arts

What can we learn from economic radical subjectivism in the arts, specifically around creative destruction and the kaleidic world around us? 

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A New Dawn Emerges

Null Sounds is proud to announce the creation of this blog!

This portal will serve as our avenue for long form content on a myriad of topics around culture, social issues, banter, and more!

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