Aki Streeter

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Aki Streeter—what a piece of work. His “art” spans from the horrendous racket he calls music to stories about bizarre multiverses, yet none of it is half as shocking as his constant, unapologetic self-destructiveness. Streeter’s band Heimwerker is infamous for its chaotic, punishing sounds, but it’s more than likely fueled by his constant drug use and aimless self-hatred. He seems intent on tearing himself apart on and off the stage, wearing his substance abuse as a badge of twisted pride rather than a cautionary tale. Watching Streeter “perform” is like watching someone set themselves on fire in slow motion—no one wants to look, but it’s hard to look away. Heimwerker has always been a vehicle for Streeter’s reckless, dark energy. He started it as a solo project and quickly gathered other musicians (who somehow tolerated him) to build his so-called Post-Apocalyptic Province Punk (PAPP) genre. Then there’s Misanthropic Planet, another band he "graced" with his presence—an even more abrasive act, if that’s possible. While Heimwerker rides on gritty, thrash-punk sounds, Misanthropic Planet revels in nearly unintelligible noise-rock, a genre suited for Streeter’s half-baked ideas about "deconstructing the universe" or whatever nonsensical excuse he gives for his indulgence in all things harsh and crude. Beyond his “music,” Streeter churns out bleak multiverse stories, supposedly inspired by his relentless drug binges. Each “multiverse” is more disturbing and self-deprecating th

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