HYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode One Hundred Twelve
Hey Space Travelers,
Welcome aboard this new epic groove ship! Today, we’re keeping it lean and mean with only three tracks, but trust us, the quality is off the charts! We’ve handpicked each beat and lyric, ensuring you get nothing but the dopest tunes.
Let’s rock the scene and dive into these beats together! Brace yourself for an unforgettable musical ride.
Let’s launch!
Auld White Label – “Chapter 1”
Prepare to be drawn in from the very first beat with “Chapter 1″, the lead single from Auld White Label’s upcoming EP “Tangents”. This hypnotic track wraps its industrial backbone in swirling synths, chopped-up, echoing vocals, and a relentless snare that demands your attention!
Exploring the EP’s central theme of death and rebirth, “Chapter 1″ surely sets the tone for a genre-fluid journey through shoegaze, electronica, synthwave, and IDM. The band’s unique writing process (where each member penned a track independently) brings a raw, dynamic energy to the project, making every layer of sound feel intentional and experimental.
Recorded with legendary producer Andy Miller, “Tangents” is shaping up to be a bold statement from a band that thrives on defying expectations. If this track is anything to go by, this EP will be a must-listen for fans of richly textured, boundary-pushing music.
Kaya Street – “The Soul Sessions EP”
Kaya Street’s The Soul Sessions EP is a vibrant fusion of soul, reggae, and afrobeat, now receiving its long-awaited digital release after being originally available only on CD. Recorded in 2012 at Exeter’s Valvetastic Studios with award-winning producer Jolyon Holroyd, the EP captures the raw energy of live performance, featuring musicians like Dan Salter (drums), Mark Lee (bass), and legendary saxophonist Ray Beavis.
Each track weaves a compelling narrative, balancing heartfelt storytelling with rich instrumentation. From the socially charged Wild Child, addressing the cycle of violence in disadvantaged communities, to Sway and Be Mine, which explore the complexities of love and desire, the EP moves seamlessly between deep reflection and uplifting grooves. Low stands out as a cinematic, jazz-infused journey, while Alfie closes the collection with a joyous ode to new life.
With its re-release, The Soul Sessions EP bridges past and future, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a timeless collection of soulful, resonant music.
Frank Dambra – “Pleromatic”
Frank Dambra’s Pleromatic is a meditative ambient piece that unfolds with a quiet, sacral beauty, offering a stark contrast to the dense, angular compositions of his previous work, Cosmic Thought. Written during a retreat in the mountains of Lincoln National Forest, the track distills his influences—Brian Eno and Harold Budd—into an evocative soundscape that feels both introspective and expansive.
With a delicate piano foundation and ethereal atmospheric layers, Pleromatic functions as both a soundtrack to solitude and a spark for deeper contemplation. The steady, unhurried pacing allows space for thought, evoking the stillness and transcendence of nature. As Dambra hints, this release may serve as a prelude to future explorations of ambient textures, integrating synth treatments to expand on his already distinctive sonic palette.
Graceful and deeply immersive, Pleromatic captures a sense of serenity and reflection, inviting listeners into a world of quiet introspection and subtle beauty.
