Underground Fossils was an indie rap focused blog run by myself (Dimxsk) and by Trylemma, who passed August 3rd, 2024 from liver failure of unknown origin at the age of 34. We mostly posted week or twice weekly, the bulk of which were rare rips we made, found on old blogs, he acquired through his insanely broad connection to the scene, etc. We did all we could to make sure we didn't post stuff that (1) You could still reasonably buy from the artist directly, (2) You could reasonably buy secondhand for cheap, (3) You could download easily elsewhere, (4) The artist(s) asked us not to for any reason. Being involved in this blog was some of the most fun I ever had, even if at times it was time consuming, challenging or intimidating (having a readership). It was the product of one of the best friendships I've ever had. If I could say one last thing, it's to encourage all of you: if you have the time and desire, make your own UGF. Find a friend who loves this shit like you do and build it together. It will bring you incredible joy, enhance your connection to this amazing community, and change your life in unexpected and exciting ways. I know it did mine. Love you all!

Friday, September 6, 2019

Write Brothers (Nolto & Dren) - Weathered Wings





Most of you probably know Nolto most for his incredible trilogy of concept albums with the great Factor. Dig a little deeper, however, and you'll find further jewels like today's post: Write Brothers' "Weathered Wings." 

Write Brothers are Nolto and Dren (both of whom are still occasionally active in the scene) and "Weathered Wings," as far as I know, is the duo's only full-length album (though I'm not exactly sure when it came out.) If you enjoy Nolto's work with Factor, you'll almost certainly enjoy this project as well. There's a lot of prairie-esque whimsical yet melodic production accompanied by some well-constructed societal, political, and humorous rhymes. The project isn't as tight as Nolto's collabos with Factor, but, generally speaking, it fits in pretty well with that legacy line. 

The sound quality on this varies (it's ripped from an old CDR that Nolto sent me back in the day) but it is well worth the listen. Rumor has it that Nolto and Dren are currently working on a new EP entitled "Sit-Down Comedy" which will hopefully drop sometime soon! 


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  1. This album was recorded sometime between 1999-2001. The album cover is a poorly photo-shopped and filtered photo of Dren on a trampoline, made to look like he's jumping off a roof. Thanks, always, for your support and enthusiasm Trylemma.

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    1. Great info thanks man! We're both definitely fans, looking forward to the new material whenever it's fit for public consumption.

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