HYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode 186
Hey Space Travellers,
Are we ready for another incredible episode of Hyperspace?
Episode 186 landed, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to depart!
Pridhvi Sunain Zoro – “MAHA: Make America Human Again”
Let’s open this fantastic new episode with a total breath of fresh air! Pridhvi Sunain Zoro brings us his latest project called “MAHA” (Make America Human Again), an 11-track powerhouse that doesn’t hold back, diving straight into the heavy stuff: economic stress, social divide, and the daily battle to hold onto our empathy.
Divided into three distinct phases (Collapse, Humanity, and Ascent), the album plays out like a Hollywood movie. But what does this exactly sound like? This incredible artist blends crazy guitars, groovy drums, and nocturnal synth-R&B, keeping you hooked from the aggressive opening energy of “F***ing Dance” to the soulful “Children of the Storm”, taking you on a wild ride that doesn’t let go for a second!
Pridhvi Sunain Zoro manages to deliver an insider-outsider view of modern America making the whole album hit with personal truth. “MAHA” is an ambitious and genuinely moving project that proves music can still have a real conscience. Absolute must-listen!
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Dante Shivers – “Changes”
Dante Shivers wrote the bones of “Changes” way back in London after walking home with a ballerina, watching her shoes hang by the window and wondering if he’d ever actually do something with his life. Fast forward a decade and a half, and he finally lays it down in Thailand while actually living that exact nomad dream.
We can feel that whole journey in the music itself, there’s no doubt. Between the warm vibe and the great pace, those vocals grab you in a way very few tracks do these days. Pure talent, his voice is the absolute star of the show.
Soft guitars and spacey textures float in the background, giving the arrangement all the glue it needs without ever overcrowding the track. It doesn’t pretend he’s got life all figured out now. It just sits right there in the dirt with you, calling out that exact heavy feeling when you look in the mirror and wonder if you’re actually chasing your dreams or just running out the clock. Emotional, powerful, and made with heart, this track will stay with you for a while.
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Tony Kross – “Texas Jam”
Let’s keep the party rolling with Tony Kross and his latest single “Texas Jam”. Dropped just a few weeks ago, this track has pure high-voltage energy: it drops a heavy dose of Texas country flavor slammed right into a modern pop-R&B beat.
It rolls out with a bouncy groove, an addictive hook, and a vibe that instantly lifts your mood. This is not a loud and chaotic track; it’s just smooth riding music meant for kicking back, cruising around, or throwing on repeat.
Beyond the infectious rhythm and Tony’s unique charisma, the track has a broad appeal that feels totally fun and unpretentious. It doesn’t care about genre limits, it just wants to turn the heat up and blast through your speakers. If your playlist needs a fresh shot of originality and some genuine southern flex, then this single is an instant add. Absolute banger!
The Graceland Conspiracy – “We are chaos”
The Graceland Conspiracy comes up with his debut single “We Are Chaos”, ready to bring us on a journey where it’s incredibly easy to lose track of time. Moving far away from the noise of his past projects, Colin Crooks (the mastermind behind this project) dives into a lush, sprawling dream-pop genre that’s all about atmosphere, space, and unique texture.
Everything about the track feels loose and wide open, ready to tell you a story from the very first notes.. There are these folk-style vocals singing over soft keys, rich guitars, and a catchy groove, with just enough fuzzy grit in the background to keep it from feeling too clean.
The best part is when it gets toward a big explosive climax: It lets you dash through a massive wall of brass, warm drums, and spacey vibes. A proper tune if you’re looking to turn off your brain and just zone out for five minutes, and trust us, you definitely won’t regret this decision.
Lacey Lune – “The Capital Club”
Lacey Lune’s new 17-track project called “The Capital Club” is one of those projects that find you nodding your head while driving on your way to work. Running the gamut from skewed art-pop and retro soul to noir electronics and bruised ballads, this record is a gloriously unhinged journey from start to finish.
Lacey basically takes the whole concept of branding, self-care, and selling your soul for clout and rips it to shred with a brilliant dark sense of humor. But make no mistake: under all the biting satire and unpredictable production, the music hits seriously hard, seriously. It switches on a dime, flipping from a catchy synth track straight into a bare-bones minor-key track that leaves a proper bruise.
Messy, weird, absurdly clever, and catchy as hell! This is a true masterpiece for anyone who wants pop music with actual brain cells, real grit, and zero fake posture!
Oriel Dax – “The True Speed Of Light”
Hope you guys are ready to go back in time, ‘cause Oriel Dax is taking us there with the debut single “The True Speed Of Light”! This is the project from South Yorkshire producer Robin Downe, who pulls off a wicked balancing act here, blending classic Detroit techno roots with warm Euro-electronica, a subtle jazz-funk touch, and a sleek finish.
This is not one of those tracks that spoils everything in the first minute. Instead, it slowly unfolds as you’d never expect. Atmospheric synth pads give way to a seriously hypnotic beat, stacking up rich textures and catchy grooves that keep moving forward without trying to slow down. It’s got that lush vibe, deep enough to get lost in with headphones on, but punchy enough to get your feet moving, no matter what you find yourself doing.
This is a fresh breeze, and ridiculously smooth from start to finish. If you appreciate genuine electronic craftsmanship with some actual soul behind it, then you can’t miss this one.
Segana – “Midnight Masquerade”
We keep going with the flow in this episode, and Segana lands at just the right time, ready to bring some sick vibes! Their new album “Midnight Masquerade” is an absolute mood. The Sydney-based duo (Blair Djuna and Josh Paltoo) drop all the fluff here, bringing us a catchy, retro sound that’s pretty much impossible to resist. Seriously, as soon as you listen to the basslines they manage to create, you’ll get instantly hooked.
This project sounds like a secret after-hours party. Imagine this: masks on, rules off, and a heavy dose of tension floating around. Now, let the party begin! Driven by fantastic synths, driving basslines, and catchy vocals, the album balances high-energy adrenaline rushes with tense moments that keep you having a total blast.
It’s a bit dark, sleek, and seriously polished without losing its reckless style. This album hits with real personality and zero fake posture. Absolute BANGER!
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Barry KuKes – “Songs for Bryan”
Now is the time of a veteran Florida drummer who brings us a project that will make you move! “Songs for Bryan” is the latest album of Barry KuKes: after his son challenged him to make music for today’s youth, the local legend stepped out of his comfort zone to cook up an 8-track dance pop album!
Using AI to flesh out his hummed melodies and editing the stems himself, Barry manages to craft a surprisingly confident record. The whole thing leans into straight-up pop economy: catchy female vocals, infectious rhythms, and zero pretension. Since he’s been playing drums for about fifty years, the timing is tight as anything. It’s got that polished synth sound, but you can still tell a real musician put this together in a way that’s completely unique.
This is unpretentious, incredibly catchy, and proves that good pop songwriting doesn’t have an expiration date. Proper respect to the man for trying something totally fresh!
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Michael Penhallow – “Under the Radar”
Michael Penhallow has been at it for about forty years, from 80s MTV to TV scoring, and you can hear every one of them in his guitar. “Under the Radar” is built around it: crunchy riffs that make their point and get out of the way.
The groove does a sick job here, with a solid pace and detailed percussions. The rhythm is steady and easy to nod along to, and there’s a little country in the mix too, but it doesn’t really take over. Multi-instrumentalist Gawain Mathews plays a bunch of instruments on the song and helps fill out the sound adding his personal touch.
Then there’s the voice. Gravelly, worn-in, a bit rough, with a style that will make you say: ok, that’s Michael. Every line has a proper hook, making it easy to let it get stuck in your mind. Yes, you’ll definitely find yourself singing this in your head the next morning!
Great guitars, wonderful vibes, and a voice you’ll remember. Give it a go!
