There’s plenty of neon-lit energy in synthwave, but ØRBITA digs deeper than that. Settling into a more cinematic space, one shaped by a blend of sci-fi atmospherics, introspection, and the soft glow of analog warmth, Gravity immediately feels like a breath of fresh air.
That direction makes perfect sense considering the background of ØRBITA’s creator, Bali-based producer Dmitrii Riabokon. With years of playing in bands, creating guitar-driven music for visual media, and drawing inspiration from artists like Tycho, Moderat, and Lorn, he naturally carries a strong sense of emotional texture into his work. And it’s no surprise the album reflects that.
In tracks like “Arrival” and “Contact,” ØRBITA lets the melodies speak with a simplicity that recalls the understated elegance of Hotel Pools or the glowing nostalgia of Timecop1983’s instrumental work. The arrangements stay open, never cluttered or overly retro, allowing the emotional contours to stand on their own. It’s this restraint that grounds the record and gives it a focused, deliberate feel.
Balancing that warmth are sections that push toward a sleeker, more futuristic tone, “Prism,” “Space Runner,” and “Burn” cases in point. These tracks lean on cooler textures and a slightly more driving pulse, adding momentum that broadens the album’s palette without breaking its overall cohesion. The atmospheric pieces, “Gravity” and “Dusk,” extend that sci-fi thread in a subtler way, focusing more on mood and tension than propulsion and giving the album a different kind of depth. And then there is “Home,” the closing track and easily the album’s warmest, most reassuring moment. It carries the quiet comfort of returning to a childhood place, something you recognize more by feeling than by memory.
Overall, what makes Gravity stand out is how naturally its technical choices serve its emotional goals. Its sound design is confident yet unpretentious: analog synths layered with just enough grit, drums inspired by 80s machinery but mixed with modern clarity, and arrangements that feel purposeful without becoming dense. These details give the album a sense of sincerity, something that sets it apart in a genre that can sometimes drift into nostalgia for its own sake. If anything, future releases could lean even further into contrast, letting certain peaks or transitions hit a little harder to amplify the emotional payoff. But as a debut, Gravity is genuinely heartfelt and immersive, and a rewarding listen for anyone who connects with atmospheric electronic music.
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Find similar sounds in our recommended playlists:
Ambient Synthwave & Chillsynth Instrumentals
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