Imagine the euphoric, anthemic energy of Underworld’s iconic ‘Born Slippy’ – a track celebrated for its driving rhythm and massive build-ups. Then wrap that vibe in slow BPM synthwave production, infused with arpeggiated synths, creating an atmosphere as deep and sprawling as the cosmos.
Read our discussion with the artist below!
Describe your sound in 3 words
not too shabby
What inspired the title ‘euphoria’ and how does it reflect the mood or theme of the track?
Actually this ties into the next question too. Euphoria felt like the perfect name because it captured exactly what I was feeling when I wrote it. I had just gone through a serious injury, started taking opioids, and was dealing with a lot personally. That strange emotional state reminded me of how I felt the first time I saw Trainspotting, a film that’s always haunted me. The soundtrack, the mood, that beautiful dark melancholia. It’s like a dance between fear of being lost and the twisted desire to surrender to it. Maybe deep down I was jealous of people who can truly let go. And that’s why Euphoria felt like a perfect fit, both the actual feeling I had and the scary desire to be a part of it.
Born Slippy is known for its high-octane energy and fast BPMs, yet euphoria takes its emotional core and reinterprets it within a slower, more atmospheric synthwave context. Can you elaborate on the creative decision behind this significant tempo shift and how it allowed you to achieve the melancholic, cinematic, and bittersweet qualities?
For me it’s really the sum of a whole nostalgic experience. I grew up in the 90s, but most of the music that shaped me came from the 80s. That mix was always part of my DNA. When I wrote Euphoria, I was in a place of deep sadness and a sense of losing control, and that naturally pulled me into this slower, more atmospheric and bittersweet direction. The synthwave vibe just felt right, it allowed the emotion to breathe. As for the cinematic qualities, I think that comes from the fact that 99% of my work as a composer and producer has been for American films and trailers. It’s second nature at this point.
How do you see ‘euphoria’ fitting into the broader landscape of contemporary synthwave music? What unique niche do you feel it occupies?
I’m not fully tapped into the entire synthwave landscape, but if I had to place Euphoria somewhere, it would probably lean more toward the cinematic or ambient side of synthwave rather than the classic retro-driven style. It’s less about neon nostalgia and more about emotional atmosphere.
Artists and people that have influenced you?
Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow, Bon Iver, J.Viewz, Hans Zimmer, Erik Satie, Empire of the Sun, and Dire Straits to name just a few
If the music of Sky Cassette was a film, which film would that be?
It would definitely be a fusion, a Trainspotting like story set in a Blade Runner world, scored by a blend of Sufjan Stevens and Hans Zimmer, lol.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Look for the kid. Don’t try to please anyone. Remember why you started doing this. Run back to it. That’s your playground, it’s the only way you truly know how to speak
What is the story behind your name?
It captures my love for nature, ambient textures, and the warmth of analog sound.
Thank you!
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