Better Luck Next Time (EP)

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Better Luck Next Time.
EP by
Midwxst
ReleasedMarch 16, 2022 (2022-03-16)
Recorded2021
GenreRap
Length20:07
Label
Producer
  • 1Chai
  • Brakence
  • Downtime
  • Dreamboy Oscar
  • Dylan Brady
  • Elxnce
  • Ericdoa
  • Glasear
  • Jack Schrepferman
  • Lunamatic
  • Mochila
  • Ninetyniiine
  • Nömak
  • Sam Keller
  • Skress
  • Whethan
  • Yungspoiler
  • Zetra
Midwxst chronology
Back in Action
(2021) 		Better Luck Next Time.
(2022) 		Back in Action 3.0
(2022)
Singles from Better Luck Next Time
  1. "Riddle"
    Released: February 2, 2022
  2. "I Know You Hate Me"
    Released: February 23, 2022

Better Luck Next Time is the fourth extended play (EP) by the American singer and rapper Midwxst. It was released by Simple Stupid and Geffen Records on March 16, 2022. The album contains a sole feature from Brakence and serves as a follow-up to his earlier extended play (EP), Back In Action (2021). Better Luck Next Time was supported by two singles and an EP announcement video directed by Parker Corey.

Background and composition

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Midwxst had gained popularity in the digicore scene while still in the underground.[1] He had released a string of albums in 2022,[2] and would later embark on a tour with fellow musician Glaive.[3] When recording the EP, Midwxst had the goal of straying away from his usual sound.[4] The album contains a sole feature from Brakence with Midwxst saying that [they] brought a different kind of "spirit" to the project.[4] Better Luck Next Time explores themes of breakup,[2] and the variety of emotions that come from breaking up.[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Better Luck Next Time"
  • ​​Ninetyniiine
  • Downtime
1:08
2."Riddle"
1:49
3."I Know You Hate Me"
Elxnce2:07
4."Car Seats"
  • Sarratt
  • Sam Keller
  • Jack Schrepferman
  • Livia McKee
  • Sam Keller
  • Jack Schrepferman
2:21
5."Switching Sides"
2:44
6."Misery"
  • Mochila
  • Skress
2:06
7."Step Back"
  • Sarratt
  • Dylan Brady
  • Nicolas Petitfrere
  • Nömak
  • Dylan Brady
2:51
8."Okay" (Featuring Brakence)
  • Lunamatic
  • Brakence
2:35
9."On My Mind"
  • Sarratt
  • Jane Pampollonia
  • Oscar Santander
  • Cooper Shelton
  • Ava Beathard
  • McKee
  • Dreamboy Oscar
  • Yungspoiler
3:28
Total length:20:07

Release and reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7/10[5]

Better Luck Next Time was supported by two singles "Riddle" and "I Know You Hate Me".[1] The lead single, "Riddle",[5] would be released on February 2, 2022 followed by "I Know You Hate Me" on February 23, 2022.[6] The album would later be released on March 16, 2022,[6] through Simple Stupid and Geffen Records.[5] The album serves as a follow-up to his earlier extended play (EP), Back In Action (2021).[5]

Following its release, Better Luck Next Time received a generally positive review from Brady Brickner-Wood writing for Pitchfork who said Midwxst continues to polish his "frenetic" breed of pop-trap while maintaining a fundamental weirdness that’s neither too loud nor too discreet.[5] Pitchfork's Hattie Lindert would comment on the musical style calling it a "nimbly eclectic" mode of pop-trap.[7] Will Schube of uDiscover Music said the EP showcases Midwxst's "sonic" versality on the tracks "Riddle" and "I Know You Hate Me".[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Velez, Zamar (March 16, 2022). "Midwxst Releases New EP Shares New Video For "Step Back" Better Luck Next Time. Out Now – Press Releases". Universal Music. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Vigil, Dom (August 31, 2023). "Midwxst Drops Debut Album, E3". Prelude Press. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Schube, Will (January 26, 2023). "Midwxst Recruits Denzel Curry For 'Tally'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Nxumalo, Lee (April 8, 2022). "Midwxst reflects over a breakup with 'better luck next time' EP". Bubblegum Club. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e Brickner-Wood, Brady (March 22, 2022). "midwxst: better luck next time. EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Schube, Will (February 24, 2022). "Midwxst Announces 'Better Luck Next Time,' Shares 'I Know You Hate Me'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  7. ^ Lindert, Hattie (September 7, 2023). "midwxst: E3". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 30, 2025.