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“HYPNOTIC” by Ari Martin Is a Chillwave Gem That Lives Up to Its Name— A Stylish Synth-Funk Vibe You Won’t Forget
Okay—where has Ari Martin been all my life?
I stumbled across his new track “HYPNOTIC” while deep-diving into new indie electronic releases, and I legit had to stop what I was doing and just listen. Not scroll. Not skip. Just…vibe.
“HYPNOTIC” is exactly that—an instrumental groove that lives up to its name. It opens like a slow-motion sunrise over some retro-futuristic cityscape, with glassy synths and subtle funk chords pulling you in before you even realize it. There’s this undeniable throwback flavor—something in the DNA of the track that feels inspired by the cool polish of ‘80s electro-funk—but with a modern edge that makes it feel right at home on today’s EDM playlists.
And that bassline? It doesn’t just slap—it glides. Smooth but confident. Funky but never over-the-top. The whole production is clean, deliberate, and honestly kind of addictive. It’s like Ari Martin reached into some neon-drenched corner of his mind and pulled out this glittering groove that’s impossible to ignore.
You can tell Ari’s not just pressing buttons—he’s composing. There’s musicality here, cinematic layering, and a clear respect for the genre. It’s no surprise he’s backed by Powerblast Worldwide; this is the kind of song that DJs love, producers respect, and casual listeners will catch themselves humming after just one spin.
If you’re into artists like FKJ, Kaytranada, or even the more soulful side of ODESZA, Ari Martin might just be your next favorite follow.
Bottom Line:
“HYPNOTIC” is a smooth, stylish, and subtly brilliant debut for new listeners of Ari Martin. It’s the kind of track that sneaks into your playlist—and before you know it, you’re checking out everything else he’s released. Consider me officially tuned in.
RECOMMENDED for:
* Late-night drives
* Curated electronic playlists
* Lo-fi chill beats with a soul
* Dancing alone with your thoughts
Follow Ari Martin at @mr_ari_martin and stream “HYPNOTIC” now at AriMartinMusic.com.
Brooklyn duo Dancing In Tongues return with their new single “Petri Dish” and it lands like a quiet exhale in a loud world.
Built from soft-focus electronics, delicate rhythms, and vocals that feel almost whispered into the room, “Petri Dish” is less a traditional single and more a suspended moment. It drifts, pulses, and holds its breath in all the right places.
The track is the first glimpse of their upcoming 4-track EP of the same name, due 3rd July, and was written and produced in Berlin with Lucas Herweg (LLUCID) and Jacob Bergson (TAUT), working together as Designer.
At its core, “Petri Dish” comes from something deeply personal: the duo’s experience with IVF. Rather than framing it in heavy-handed terms, the song captures the emotional weather of it all; the waiting, the hope that arrives faster than you expect and the strange stillness that sits alongside it.
That duality runs through everything here. The production feels weightless but never empty with shimmering synths that blur at the edges, textures gently fold into one another, and the rhythm never quite settles into certainty. It moves the way thoughts do when you’re waiting for news you can’t control.
Vocally, Sarah Martin-Nuss stays close to the mic, almost conversational at times, which makes the emotional impact feel even more direct. There’s no performance of grandeur here, just presence, honesty, and space to feel things as they are.
Dancing In Tongues have always worked in that in-between zone where electronic music becomes something more tactile and personal, and “Petri Dish” is no exception.
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