HYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode 147
Hey Space Travellers,
Are we ready for another incredible episode of Hyperspace?
Episode 144 landed, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to depart!
Peter Haeder – “Don’t Call Me back”
Let’s start this episode with Peter Haeder and his track “Don’t Call Me Back”, which hits that perfect balance between heartbreak and empowerment: it’s a breakup anthem wrapped in glossy pop-EDM production and a dash of dubstep bite. From the intro, you can already feel the tension: deep basses that hit and emotional vocals delivery that cut through with calm finality. He’s not begging, not breaking down: he’s moving on, and the beat moves with him. The production is cinematic but intimate, like the soundtrack to finally walking away from someone who kept playing games. The hook, “Don’t call me, don’t call me back,” sticks in your head, especially with its wonderful melodies, not because it’s catchy (though it is), but because it feels real.. that quiet confidence after chaos. The drops bang, the rhythm builds, and every note feels like closure with a groove. This single isn’t just a goodbye, it’s a reset button you can nod your head to.
Anniee – “Wearing Black”
Anniee’s here with her latest single “Wearing Black”, which is part of her EP released just a couple of weeks ago. This track is in fact the opener of this EP, with lush synth layers, retro beats, and those airy and stylish vocals that sound like they’re floating somewhere between midnight and memory. There’s a touch of 80s nostalgia in the production, imagine moody disco with cinematic synthwave, but it still feels fresh and alive. Anniee doesn’t just sing about sadness; she paints it in color, turning grief and longing into something strangely empowering. Her voice moves through the mix like a ghost made of starlight: delicate, haunting, but confident too. This track isn’t about mourning; it’s about transformation, finding beauty in the shadows. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to dance slow, eyes closed, heart open. Anniee proves that the night isn’t empty; instead, it’s where the soul learns to shine.
LESS – “Instead of Making Love (Say Hello)”
There’s something effortlessly honest about “Instead of Making Love (Say Hello)”.. LESS doesn’t dramatize heartbreak, but turns it into melody. The track feels like a warm breeze of early-2000s nostalgia, laced with that modern indie charm that’s all her own. Built on bright guitars, smooth rhythms, and that signature analog glow from Kapow Vintage Studio, it’s both polished and deeply human. Her voice carries the whole thing: intimate, playful, and real, like she’s letting you in on the inside joke of letting go. The lyrics flirt between irony and sincerity, showing an artist who’s grown enough to find lightness in the heavy stuff. It’s not about bitterness; it’s about evolution, connection, and knowing when to say “hello” instead of chasing what’s gone. This nostalgic single is a little moment of emotional clarity wrapped in gorgeous pop warmth. LESS keeps it raw, radiant, and completely her, and we loved that.
BRYNNE – “DARK”
Brynne brings us her latest EP called “DARK”, and it’s a really unique project: it’s a mood, a mirror, and a midnight confession. The Los Angeles singer-songwriter turns stillness into sound, blending silky atmospheres with poetic honesty that feels fragile and fearless. Across the project, co-crafted with longtime collaborator Bryan Christopher, she moves like smoke through shadow, part dream, part diary. Tracks like “Territories” and “Outsider” got that interesting cinematic tension, layering ghostly harmonies over deep, solid production. Here, Brynne’s voice is unmistakably her own: intimate, soulful, and quietly defiant. Every beat feels intentional, every lyric like a whispered truth you stumble upon at 3AM. This isn’t really music built for noise; it’s music for reflection, best played low, maybe when you just want to sit with yourself. “DARK” captures that haunting beauty of finding yourself in the quiet, proving that even in shadow, Brynne still glows.
Ani Even – “SKINWALKER”
“SKINWALKER” is a fire project, a ritual you accidentally walk into and decide to stay for. Ani Even, the talented Copenhagen-based artist, drags you straight into his cavern of chaos and catharsis, blending darkwave, industrial noise, and Nordic chants into something that feels half ancient spell, half underground rave. The beats hit like thunder in a cave, synths are like fire, and his voice swings from whispered prophecy to full-on exorcism. It’s primal, messy, and beautiful: a body-shaking meditation on identity, queerness, fatherhood, and the beasts we carry inside. Songs like “Be With Me” and “Skinwalker” sound like they were carved out of stone and wired with electricity. You don’t just listen to this album; you surrender to it. Ani Even’s debut doesn’t want to please you; it wants to awaken something raw and half-forgotten. SKINWALKER is pure, feral energy, and we’re pretty sure you’ll fall in love with this sound.
The New Citizen Kane – “I Don’t Need To Say / Eyes Wide Shut”
“The New Citizen Kane is back in their top form, dropping “I Don’t Need To Say” and “Eyes Wide Shut”, two singles that feel like opposite ends of the same heartbeat. “I Don’t Need To Say” glows with that after-midnight warmth: mysterious synths, groovy drums, and a tenderness that speaks louder than words ever could. It’s the sound of love after the fireworks, where everything slows down and connection feels electric in its quiet. Then “Eyes Wide Shut” is like the follow-up: darker, dirtier, built on 80s-tinged synthpop and the kind of tension that makes your pulse race. It’s about desire that knows it’s doomed, that beautiful chaos where you can’t stop staring even as it burns. Together, the tracks show The New Citizen Kane at his most confident: smooth, cinematic, and emotionally wide open. He’s not chasing trends here; instead, he’s writing stories in sound. Two singles that can’t go unnoticed, too catchy!
Abyss16 – “The Other CAR”
Sometimes the realest tracks aren’t planned; they just happen. Here we get “The Other CAR” by Abyss16, started as a warm-up in the home studio and turned into a full-blown anthem. It’s raw, proud, and straight from the gut: a hip-hop statement carrying the weight of Asian, Filipino, Islander, and Polynesian pride. Abyss16 rides the DMX “Ruff Ryders Anthem” sample with pure confidence, blending that old-school grit with his own modern fire. The beat knocks hard, with fearless delivery, and the message is clear: this is about representing where you come from and saying it loud. Every verse feels lived-in, like memories and moments stitched into rhyme. There’s no pretense here, just heart, hustle, and heritage. This single hits like a classic street mural: vibrant, unapologetic, and alive with culture. It’s hip-hop in its truest form, with honest expression turned into rhythm and pride.
Nico Guzzi – “Her Temptations”
Nico Guzzi brings us his single “Her Temptations”, the kind of piece that makes you stop for a second and just feel. Built around a beautifully expressive piano, the track unfolds like a quiet confession: tender, nostalgic, and full of life’s little bittersweet moments. The piano carries the emotion, while the orchestral strings drift in and out like memories caught in sunlight. You can sense Guzzi’s classical roots, but there’s something modern, characteristic of the track: subtle percussions and textured piano effects that give the song a fresh, cinematic twist. It’s not about grand gestures; it’s about the spaces between them, where warmth and melancholy meet. The result is timeless and deeply human, like a soundtrack to remembering someone you never really forgot. This track shows Nico Guzzi’s gift for blending tradition with experimentation: classical soul, modern heart. It’s simple, elegant, and quietly powerful, the kind of melody that sticks in your head for a while.
MrGeorge – “Light in your Eyes”
MrGeorge turns nostalgia into pure gold with “Light in Your Eyes,” a glowing dance-pop gem that feels straight out of an 80s dream but with a modern heart. The track starts soft: a breath, a spark, then slowly builds into something bold and electric. Lush synths get addictive, the groove kicks in, and his voice cuts through with a kind of honest warmth that makes every word land. You can hear the disco influence in the rhythm, but it’s not about glitter and flash; it’s about connection, truth, and that moment when two people finally stop hiding. The chorus hits like sunrise after a long night: “I wanna see the light in your eyes”.. simple, real, unforgettable. The production is polished but alive, balancing emotion with energy in a way that feels timeless, and that’s something we really loved. This single is not just a throwback; it’s a reminder that honesty will always shine brighter than trends.
