HYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode 160
Hey Space Travellers,
Are we ready for another incredible episode of Hyperspace?
Episode 160 landed, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to depart!
Della Vonne – “How It Ends”
Let’s start this episode with Della Vonne and her single “How It Ends”, which feels like one of those late-night tracks that hits hard when you’re alone with your thoughts. It’s soft, cinematic, and lowkey heavy, but in a graceful and controlled way.
The atmosphere here will pull you in straight away. The production is minimal and moody, giving Della’s voice all the space it needs to really land. What can we say about her voice? Super intimate. Not over-sung, not forced, just raw enough to feel real, with layered harmonies adding that extra emotional depth.
We can hear shades of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, especially in the storytelling, but Della leans more into subtlety than drama. This isn’t a chaotic breakup anthem; it’s that quiet moment when both people know it’s over, but there’s still love there.
The writing balances pain and acceptance without picking sides, which makes it feel mature and honest. By the end, this single doesn’t just fade out, it stays with you. Proper emotional, but still composed, we loved it!
12 Tribes of Mars – “Hidden Sun”
The latest album of 12 Tribes of Mars called “Hidden Sun” is basically a musical spaceship, and once you step aboard, you’re in for one wild ride! These Amsterdam-based jazz-trained wizards mash reggae, ska, dub, funk, and even post-rock into a cosmic stew that somehow feels effortless. It’s chilled and spacey one moment, dancefloor-ready the next, and always unpredictable, making you wonder what’s going on but in the best way.
From the get-go with “Push On”, their playful energy hooks you with brassy layers and skanking guitar riffs, while tracks like “The Lake Oasis” pull you into more hypnotic, late-night grooves. The band thrives in that sweet spot between tight, catchy melodies and free-flowing improvisation.. you never quite know where a track will go, but it always lands with style.
This incredible album is chaotic yet controlled, experimental yet warm. It has the kind of sound you can sunbathe to in the afternoon and still get sweaty dancing at night. For a debut, “Hidden Sun” feels confident, expansive, and endlessly replayable!
Grey & Purple Songbook – “Over the Blue Sky”
Grey & Purple Songbook brings us “Over the Blue Sky”, a warm, sunlit breath for the soul: perfect for those days when you just want to pause and take it all in. Hailing from Oslo, this project transforms a simple moment of serene reflection, a clear blue sky over snow, into a groovy, immersive musical experience that refreshes your feelings.
The track locks you in from the first notes, with a guitar riff that gets stuck in your head straight away.. The flowing pair effortlessly with understated rhythms, creating an incredible atmosphere. Vocals are powerful, the kind that lead the track like a talented performer leads the stage. Layers of acoustic textures and trumpets add depth without ever cluttering the mix, giving the song an elegant, open feel.
This single is a magnetic track, manages to be reflective, uplifting, and blissfully melodic all at once: one of those rare tracks that sticks with you, and you find yourself humming all day long.
Carlos Ucedda – “PELOGRAFIA”
Carlos Ucedda is back with “PELOGRAFIA”, a dazzling dive into a world where electronic futurism meets operatic finesse. With a classical training in baroque and sacred music, Carlos channels a lifetime of vocal precision into a contemporary soundscape, blending house, techno, synth-pop, and disco with subtle operatic flourishes. The final product is a track that feels ethereal and corporeal: delicate yet thrilling, a sonic balancing act that’s as much about emotion as it is rhythm.
The lyrics of the track explore identity, self-discovery, and the bold imagination of youth, reflecting a child’s early encounters with difference, curiosity, and the dream of becoming glam or embracing drag culture. The track carries a sense of liberation, framed by lush synths and a beat that nods to 80s electronic aesthetics while feeling unmistakably modern.
Recorded with an innovative approach that merges tonal chromatics with spatial awareness, Carlos transforms every note into a vivid experience, syncing music to movement and emotion. This is a futuristic, celebratory anthem that’s at once reflective, danceable, and profoundly personal, and we loved that!
Case Against Time – “Bee in the Cage”
With “Bee in the Cage”, Case Against Time transforms technical glitches into the heartbeat of the music. What began as a malfunctioning synthesizer oscillator, drifting, un-tuned, and unpredictable, becomes the centerpiece of a restless, hive-like soundscape. Layered with hand-played parts, original field recordings, and subtle electronic textures, the track thrives on imperfection, letting each shimmer, buzz, and uneven beat define its character.
The track is an immersive, cinematic electronic piece where control is intentionally loosened. Textures overlap and drift like a mechanical hive in motion, sounds that appear peripheral gradually gain prominence, and tonal instability becomes a source of organic tension. There’s a tactile quality throughout, a sense that you can feel the music physically as it bridges early ’90s analogue experimentation with modern sensibilities.
The single comes with music videos that mirror the track’s abstract, buzzing character, cementing the EP as a defining statement of Case Against Time’s tactile, analogue-inspired electronic artistry.
Solar Flare Alert – “The Way You Move”
Solar Flare Alert launches listeners straight into a sun-soaked nu-disco world with their single “The Way You Move”, where energy, precision, and chemistry collide. The track embodies what the duo describes as “rooftop energy”: a groove that feels alive, tactile, and physically compelling, like golden-hour light over an urban skyline. From the very first beat, the blend of live bass, lush keys, and flickering guitars establishes a sound that’s polished yet immediately danceable.
At the heart of the track is the dynamic interplay between Davide Ungaro and Erika Neri. Erika’s percussive, confident vocal delivery cuts sharply through the mix, while Davide’s deep, warm register grounds the song with soulful resonance. Their seamless bilingual exchange adds a layered texture, reflecting both their Mediterranean roots and international outlook. Every phrase, every hook is designed to propel the listener forward, drawing you into a groove that’s impossible to resist.
This wonderful single fuses organic musicianship with modern electronic clarity. Hybrid drum structures, sampled brass, and intricate layering create a soundscape that’s simultaneously nostalgic and forward-looking, bridging classic disco sensibilities with contemporary nu-disco flair.
Liulf Lucifer – “THE RHYTHM THAT MADE THE BEAST Deluxe”
“The Rhythm That Made The Beast Deluxe” is the album of Liulf Lucifer, hitting like a full-on emotional purge wrapped in club-ready energy. You can really tell this project comes from real scars: it’s raw, sometimes messy, but in a way that actually makes it hit harder. There’s no pretending here, just straight-up honesty poured into sound.
The vibe moves between high-energy electronic pressure and more introspective, almost vulnerable moments. One minute you’re locked into heavy, driving beats, next you’re floating in something way more reflective. That contrast is what keeps it interesting: it never feels one-note.
Production-wise, it’s clean but not too polished, and that’s definitely the intent behind this. There’s still grit in it, which fits the whole “pain turned into power” narrative. You can hear the growth too.. this doesn’t sound like someone chasing trends, more like someone finding their own lane.
This project is intense, a bit chaotic, but in a good way. Not just music for the club.. this is music for processing stuff, just louder.
George Millard – “Party life”
There’s something refreshing about an album that doesn’t try to be perfect.. it just tries to feel good. And “Party Life” by George Millard is exactly that: a raw, uplifting ride built more on passion than polish. We can hear that this wasn’t made in some fancy studio, and honestly, that’s part of the charm. It’s got that DIY energy that makes everything feel more real.
The project leans into drum & bass and electronic vibes, but it’s not boxed into one lane. Tracks bounce between energetic, almost rave-ready moments and more experimental, chilled sections. There’s a playful unpredictability to it, like ideas were just flowing and he ran with them.
This isn’t deep, overcomplicated music.. it’s meant to lift your mood, and it actually does. Even with the rough edges, or maybe because of them, the album feels genuine.
This project is full of heart, and you can tell this is just the beginning of something bigger!
Paul Frazer Clarke – “Visions Of A Changing World”
Paul Frazer Clarke is a masterclass in sophisticated, reflective soul and jazz-funk, and his release “Visions Of A Changing World” shows all about it. Drawn from his 2024 album “Backstories From A Soundtrack To Life”, the track showcases Paul’s decades of experience as a composer and producer, blending smooth, retro-minded grooves with a contemporary touch. Featuring the lush, soulful vocals of Sharin Attamimi and the thoughtful spoken-word passages of Denairo, the song creates a dialogue between heart and reflection, inviting us to consider personal and societal shifts.
The production is polished but unhurried, with jazzy instrumentation, subtle funk hints, and a groove that will get quite addictive. The arrangement balances engaging rhythms with atmospheric textures, allowing the message to resonate without sacrificing musicality. Across its runtime, the track moves between nostalgia and immediacy, capturing the tension of a world in flux while maintaining an uplifting, soulful mood.
This is a groovy, contemplative, and deeply satisfying track: it’s an elegant, timeless piece that solidifies Paul’s reputation as a thoughtful, genre-spanning artist!
Deptford Sound Collective – “We All need to get a Cat”
“We All Need to Get a Cat” is a joyous, synth-driven indie-pop track that blends humor, heart, and catchy hooks into a super catchy and uplifting single. Deptford Sound Collective built this track with a playful yet thoughtful approach to music, telling the real-life story of Aki, a rescue kitten who helped the band’s members navigate grief after losing a beloved dog. The narrative celebrates the unexpected emotional support pets can provide, showing how sometimes the “rescued” are the ones who truly rescue us.
The track features a solid groove, addictive synths, and that unique touch of retro style, giving it a buoyant, character-led personality that’s kind of propulsive! The vocals carry warmth and charm, perfectly matching the lyrical storytelling, while the production is polished, capturing the band’s South East London energy. Beyond its catchy, feel-good surface, the song subtly underscores the therapeutic benefits of companionship and resilience.
This single proves that indie-pop can be thoughtful, fun, and emotionally resonant all at once: a melodic, heartwarming anthem for pet lovers
