HYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode 157
Hey Space Travellers,
Are we ready for another incredible episode of Hyperspace?
Episode 157 landed, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to depart!
Mogipbob – “High on the Hog”
Back with another incredible episode, we’ll start straight away with a wonderful project called “High on the Hog”. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about this: Mogipbob ( the recording name of Jason Graves) isn’t chasing cool points or radio trends. He’s chasing a feeling. And across these 12 tracks, that feeling is warmth, wit, and hard-earned perspective.
Blending country storytelling with folk ease and flashes of 70s pop-fun, the album moves like a long prairie sunset: steady, colorful, and very honest. The grooves are easygoing but quite remarkable, with basslines that bounce and melodies that stick around longer than you expect! There’s humor in the writing, sure, but it’s the kind that comes from lived-in experience, and we loved that.
The AI-assisted production could’ve felt mechanical on paper, but trust us, it doesn’t. The heart of this record sits squarely in the songwriting. The hooks feel human. The reflections feel earned.
This album is about appreciating what you’ve got, laughing at the chaos, and keeping it real. No smoke and mirrors, just solid tunes and good vibes!
Dr. Evangelos Viazis – “Justice For All”
“Justice For All” is a single that doesn’t ease in quietly; it arrives like a full cinematic opening scene! From the first swell of strings, you can tell this track is aiming big, VERY big. There’s an incredible blend of orchestral weight and modern electronic elements, creating a sound that feels somewhere between a film score and an epic boss fight at your favorite RPG game.
The production is polished and deliberate. Layers of symphonic textures rise over steady, driving percussion, while the vocals carry a serious, almost rallying-cry intensity. It’s not just about sounding grand; it’s about feeling purposeful. The dynamic of the track is incredible, releasing into bold, triumphant moments that hit really hard.
This incredible track is widescreen, cinematic stuff. The message of equality and shared humanity runs through the track without feeling watered down. It’s a bit dramatic, maybe even a bit larger-than-life, but that’s the point.
Chris Ami – “Temperament”
Chris Ami is here with his debut album, “On Temperament”, inviting us inside his head for a minute. The first track will let you depart for an unknown journey, with warm orchestral sounds along electronic elements and a spoken sample. From there, the whole record feels like a slow dive into different emotional states. It’s thoughtful, but it never gets stuck in its own navel-gazing.
The blend of organic and electronic is impressive here. You’ve got piano lines and orchestral touches that feel human and vulnerable, then crisp beats and synth work that keep things very interesting. Tracks like “Hope” lift you up with beautiful melodies, while others lean into tension and release, almost like the soundtrack to your 2AM overthinking sessions.. but make it cinematic!
There’s a nice balance here: deep enough for headphones, groovy enough to nod your head to. For a debut, it feels confident and cohesive. No filler, no fluff, just incredible mood, movement, and a bit of soul.
50mething – “You can’t tear it up.”
“You Can’t Tear It Up” is one of those tracks that sneaks up on you. On the surface, it’s got this punchy, almost retro groove: tight programmed drums and catchy electronic elements, the kind of rhythm that makes your shoulders move before your brain fully clocks the message! But lean in, and it hits different.
The song tackles the harsh reality of intimate image sharing in the digital age: once it’s out there, that’s it. No undo button. No negative to rip up. The chorus lands like a blunt truth bomb, repeating the title in a way that feels half warning, half resignation. It’s super catchy, and the instrumental kind of puts a smile on your face, but there’s a sting underneath.
We think that what makes it work so well is that contrast. The beat feels alive and slightly nostalgic, while the lyrics dig into betrayal, exposure, and that sinking “oh no” moment. It’s danceable but uncomfortable, and that tension feels intentional.
This single shows that you can wrap a serious message in a groove and still make it land. Smart, sharp, and a little bit savage!
Paul Varney – “All That I Left Behind”
“All That I Left Behind” finds Paul Varney leaning back into his singer-songwriter instincts, but with a solid melodic house beat pushing everything forward. It’s a bit emotional, the kind of track that feels like a late-night confession on a dancefloor that’s half-lit and full of memories.
The production evolves in a perfect way, starting intimate and gradually building into something more expansive. Warm synth layers play underneath a punchy and steady kick, giving the story room to breathe. The lyrics circle around love, missed chances, and that lingering “what if?” that never quite goes away. There’s regret here, but also acceptance, like someone finally making peace with their past.
The vocal delivery is outstanding here. There’s experience in it, we can feel it. You can hear that this isn’t guesswork, it’s lived-in emotion. The blend of heartfelt songwriting and club-ready energy feels natural, and that’s what we liked the most.
This wonderful single proves that maturity and melody are a powerful combo. Honest, polished, and quietly powerful.
Canja – “Floor”
Canja brings us “Floor”, a track that doesn’t just play, it literally awakens. From the first hit, you can feel it’s built from something raw and real. No glossy layers, no fake hype.. just neat drums, textures, and this hypnotic groove that somehow feels electronic without actually being electronic. It’s kinda wild!
The rhythm is the main character here. It grows slowly, like something climbing out of the dirt, steady and determined. There’s tension in the percussion, but also release, like you’re running through chaos and suddenly spotting that tiny beam of light ahead. It’s tribal, yes, but not in a cliché way. It feels spiritual, grounded, almost ritualistic.
This single is incredible; you can hear the hands, the wood, the breath between strikes. It’s intimate but powerful at the same time. The whole track feels like a rebirth moment: messy, emotional, but strong, and we loved that.
