Local Review: Bly Wallentine — mazerati bankrupt

Bly Wallentine
mazerati bankrupt
Self-Released
Street: 07.17.2026
Bly Wallentine = The Neighbourhood + TV Room 

Bly Wallentine is a Provo-based musician known for playing in the bands Little Moon and JUBILEE! On July 17th 2026, they released their newest record, mazerati bankrupt, which they wrote, performed, and produced together. mazerati bankrupt feels like a reflection of the technology around us. The genres of the record consist of: indie, experimental pop, chamber folk, and a bit of folktronica — with collaborators like Loren Rose Brunken (photographer), Grace Johnson (co-producer/vocalist), Eva Stilson (vocalist), Sea Wickman (vocalist), Kylie Finlinson (vocalist), Christie Lyon (vocalist) and Andrew Pearl (saxophonist).

Songs rarely fit together like a puzzle, but Bly Wallentine was able to capture poetry in ways I have hardly heard in music before.
“crypto on the chain” drew me into the artist’s critique of cryptocurrency and capitalism. My favorite line from this song is: “Digital capital’s certain to save it all / I’m sure of it, honey.” Question for the audience: Do you believe humans put more trust into technology than they are willing to see, or even admit to?

Next, we dive into “housepoor,” which reminds me of the sound fonts used in early Nintendo games, such as Mario Kart for the GameCube. In addition to the retro vibes, the song follows a 4/4 house beat with wonderful lyricism. The time signature rapidly changes after the verse into a waltz, followed by a reggae rhythm, before returning back to 4/4, leaving listeners jazzed up for the next song.

“everything takes me for granted” felt like a late ‘90s indie film where the main character is walking through school after a heartbreak. Its intimate vocals made me feel that it could be the soundtrack to a love story, or maybe even being written about a particular individual. Next we hear “you cried inside a cloud” beginning with a beat filled with tension before dropping into a fast and emotional rhythm — my favorite amongst the singles. This track captures the loneliness and constant evolution in our digital world.

Each track from mazerati bankrupt reflects on the technological system our society has and how our relationship with love — with ourselves and others — have been impacted because of it. The lyrics are like the puzzle pieces to a grander issue in our society — One which I was excited to put together. —Morgan Hillam

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