Better Luck Next Time (EP)

Midwxst would gain popularity in the underground digicore scene,^[1] releasing a string of albums in 2022.^[2] Later embarking on a tour with fellow musician Glaive.^[3] When recording Better Luck Next Time, Sarratt 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] 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] While 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]