How HorthWorld's "55" Confronts Ageism in the Modern Music Industry

Most artists spend their careers chasing trends. Andrew Horth, the creative force of HorthWorld, crafts songs without chasing whatever's currently trending. Working within the indie rock space, HorthWorld has carved out a niche that feels authentic rather than performative.

"55" unpacks the music industry's obsession with age, not by pointing fingers but through genuine questioning. The lyrics don't dance around the issue, and rather, they dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truth about how we value artists based on their age rather than their craft. It questions an industry that seems to think creativity peaks at 25.

The fact that this drops on the artist's last day of being 55 adds layers of meaning that no amount of marketing could manufacture. The song doesn't beg for acceptance, but it simply asks why acceptance should depend on age at all.

HorthWorld's "55" is just reminding us that good music is good music,

whether the artist is 25 or 55.

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