HYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode 174
Hey Space Travellers,
Are we ready for another incredible episode of Hyperspace?
Episode 174 landed, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to depart!
Piftemaen – “2060 or so – short version”
“2060 or so – short version” is literally made to make you sit there for a second and go like: “Damn.. what if he’s right?”
Piftemaen doesn’t come here screaming that the world’s cooked. He’s way more clever than that. He drops the message with the energy of someone who’s been clocking the same problem for years and is tired of nobody listening.
The sax goes smooth and chilled, then the track slowly flips into this gritty rock space where the spoken-word delivery almost sounds like someone narrating tomorrow’s headlines rather than singing them. It’s moody, it’s raw, and it never tries too hard: everything’s got a purpose.
Cutting the original down to a 4-minute track was actually a smart move here. Nothing drags, nothing overstays its welcome: it gets in, says what it has to say, then bounces before you can shake it off.
This isn’t some preachy climate anthem or a track chasing shock value. It’s more like a mate grabbing you by the shoulder and going, “Yo, you seeing this too?” and somehow, that’s way harder to ignore.
The Natural Curve – “Silly Girl”
“Silly Girl” is a vibe, and that’s a fact. Before you even realise what’s happening, you’re nodding along like you’ve known this tune for months.
Paul Cullen doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel here.. he just makes it spin smoother. Clean synths, tasty groove, and everything sounds with that effortless cool that a lot of modern pop keeps chasing but rarely catches. It’s got that kind of retro flavour, but it comes out incredibly unique.
Then Liberty Taylor rolls in and absolutely nails it. She’s got swagger, charm, and just enough cheekiness in her vocals to stop the track from ever playing it safe. Every line has a little wink behind it, making the hooks super catchy.
The best bit? No unnecessary flexing, no massive production, no “look how clever we are” moments. It’s just good songwriting, good chemistry, and a groove that’s got no business being this addictive.
“Silly Girl” couldn’t care less about begging for attention.. it just strolls in, steals the aux, and ends up getting stuck in your head for the rest of the day!
De Fans – “Nights Machine”
“Nights Machine” is the kind of track that sneaks into your playlist and suddenly you’re wondering why you’ve played it five times in a row.
De Fans, the project led by däh De, comes up with a smooth and classy tune here. Instead of going full-on disco overload, the track takes its time, building a warm little universe of groovy basslines, glowing synths and that late-night dancefloor energy that just hits differently. It’s got one foot in the old-school disco era and the other firmly planted in modern synth-pop. Groovy, catchy, addictive.
The production is where the magic happens. Everything is clean, polished, and well put together. The groove keeps rolling, the melodies are incredibly remarkable, and the whole thing gives off that “city lights, headphones on, main character moment” vibe.. straight out of a movie!
This single is not trying to be the loudest track in the room.. is the one quietly controlling the mood.
A proper feel-good cut with retro flavour, modern sound, and enough groove to keep the night going!
Sin Circuit – “Just One More Huff”
Sin Circuit throws together pounding electronic production, playful lyrics, and a massive dose of personality without ever pretending to be cooler than it is. His latest single “Just One More Huff” has this cheeky and carefree attitude that makes it ridiculously easy to get into. It’s loud, fun, and it knows exactly what kind of night it wants to soundtrack.
Inspired by LGBTQ+ nightlife, it captures that feeling of walking onto a packed dancefloor where nobody’s judging anyone and everyone’s just there to have a good time. That energy carries the whole song along with catchy melodies and a punchy groove.
The cool part here is knowing that this single comes from an artist who also writes deeply emotional music. Here, though, the mission is completely different: switch your brain off, crank the volume up, and enjoy yourself!
Not every dance track needs to reinvent club music.. Sometimes all it has to do is walk in with confidence, bring a filthy groove, and make it impossible to stand still.. that’s literally “Just One More Huff”.
Michael Waters – “La La Love Song”
Michael Waters leans into pure good vibes with his latest single “La La Love Song”, serving up a breezy pop tune that sounds like beach walks, cold drinks, and forgetting what day of the week it is. It’s catchy, light, and has that easy-going charm that makes you want to leave it on repeat all day long.
The chorus is pure magic. It hits those melodies that will make you accidentally catch yourself humming hours later, and honestly, good luck getting rid of it! The production is bright and clean, giving the song plenty of space to breathe while the vocals play over the groove with real confidence.
Let’s add that Michael isn’t boxed into one style. His recent catalogue has shown he can write heavier, emotional material, but here he twists everything and proves he’s just as comfortable making a straight-up feel-good anthem.
“La La Love Song” is the kind of song that doesn’t want to convince you.. Instead, it just wants you to smile, sing along, and soak up the sunshine. Sometimes that’s exactly what a great pop song is supposed to do.
Ten Ton Devil – “Bad Hombres”
“Bad Hombres” is a single that doesn’t waste a single second trying to play nice. Ten Ton Devil kicks the door clean off the hinges with a wild mix of thrash, extreme metal and nasty industrial sounds that feel like they’re built to start fights rather than avoid them. This thing is loud, chaotic and absolutely doesn’t care who it offends.
The riffs hit quite hard, the drums never let up, and the vocals bounce between snarling aggression and straight-up madness. This single kinda brought us back to the early 2000s, but this isn’t some nostalgia trip. It’s dirtier, meaner and way more unpredictable.
Lyrics really go all in: there’s zero subtlety here, and that’s clearly the point. Whether you agree with the message or not, you can’t accuse it of sitting on the fence. The conviction is real, and it gives the track that unique charm.
This track is messy, angry, and completely unfiltered: a middle finger wrapped inside a metal anthem that’s guaranteed to get people talking!
Atomic Kisses – “Quantum Rewind: The Synthetica Archives”
Imagine finding a dusty cassette in your attic, pressing play, and somehow hearing the future instead of the past.. That’s exactly “Quantum Rewind: The Synthetica Archives”. Atomic Kisses doesn’t just borrow the ’80s aesthetic here; he flips it into something fresh, wrapping beautiful synths, addictive melodies and modern production into a project that sounds nostalgic without getting stuck there.
The whole album plays like one long late-night movie. Every track feeds into the next, making this way more than a playlist of synth-pop tunes. This album definitely has enough personality here to stop it from feeling like a tribute act. The production is extremely solid, blending AI-assisted sound design with vintage-inspired textures in a way that actually feels natural.
Under all the lush synths and driving basslines, there’s a genuine sense of longing, reflection and human connection. Starting from handwritten poetry gives the lyrics more weight than your average synthwave record, making the album something that can’t be missed.
This is one of those albums that’s definitely worth getting lost in!
Ghost of Panama – “The Last Food on Earth”
Ghost of Panama brings us “The Last Food on Earth”, and that’s the kind of album that doesn’t just throw a bunch of songs at you and call it a day. This is a full-on emotional journey, taking you through the messy and complicated guts of a relationship: the highs, the damage, the doubts, and eventually the tiny bit of light at the end of the tunnel.
The West London duo of Keith Welham and Cristabel Liu have built something crazy here. There’s a cool post-punk edge running through the album, with hints of 80s energy, but they never sound like they’re simply chasing nostalgia. Instead, they twist those influences into something a bit more modern, weird, and genuinely their own..
Across ten tracks, Ghost of Panama balances catchy moments with huge atmospheric landscapes, catchy melodies, and loads of unpredictable twists. There are moments that could easily sit on a pop playlist, but then the album pulls you somewhere darker and more abstract.
Yes, this album is ambitious, but not trying to be pretentious: a strange, emotional, and beautifully crafted project that proves sometimes the most ordinary human experiences can hide the most fascinating stories.
Rorksha – “Récif”
“Récif” is the debut single of Rorksha, a beautifully paced journey that blends electronic, rock, and folk influences into a deeply emotional sonic landscape. The track begins with the intimacy of a classic song, slowly expanding through atmospheric electronic textures before reaching a powerful conclusion where acoustic guitars and electronic elements merge seamlessly.
The track is built around the metaphor of a reef, a place of safety and stability in the middle of a storm, and the French lyrics deliver a moving declaration of support and connection. The narrator promises to become an anchor for someone facing their own struggles, transforming vulnerability into a message of resilience and hope.
This track rewards the listener with its patient progression and emotional honesty. Rather than relying on immediate impact, Rorksha allows the song to grow naturally, creating a cinematic experience where calm and intensity coexist. The result? A captivating piece that feels personal and universal, showcasing a unique ability to combine organic warmth with expansive electronic production.
