Listen to the release here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2oObxhExTtFiJSxo5Zn1xx
Ever wonder what it sounds like when an artist really digs deep into their feelings? That’s what Luca Draccar’s new EP, “The Dark Side,” is like. It’s four songs that take you on a trip through being vulnerable, the different sides of ourselves, and just raw emotion. Luca is known for making sounds that are out there and designed in a way you haven’t quite heard before, and this EP takes that even further.
Luca’s got an interesting story himself. He went from a quiet small town in Italy to becoming someone who’s trying new things in electronic music. He went to underground parties in Milan and even studied hard at a school in Germany. All of that has made him the music maker he is today. With “The Dark Side,” he feels like he’s showing us something really personal, almost like he believes that to understand life, you have to start with the darker parts. This EP is like a journey for your ears and your feelings, going into the mysterious parts of what makes us human.
Let’s talk about the songs. The first one is called “Bad at Love Since Forever.” It starts with this kind of spooky but beautiful feeling. You’ve got these soft, spacey sounds mixed with drum beats that hit hard, making you feel like you’re right on the edge of being really open. It’s got this vibe that’s a little sad but also makes you feel like you can get through it, capturing how love and loss can be mixed up.
Then there’s “Outlaws Division.” This one turns up the energy. It’s got these sharp synth sounds and rhythms that just pull you in. It feels like a song for being free and maybe a little bit rebellious, but there’s also this thoughtful side to it that can almost put you in a trance. The tunes in it might seem simple, but they really make you feel things, showing how good Luca is at mixing emotion with new sounds.
The third song is “Reckless Flower,” and it really stands out. Luca’s been learning piano, and you can hear it here. He mixes the natural sound of the piano with sounds that are changed and twisted. It ends up feeling both like a dream and really heartfelt, giving you a little bit of light before going back to the darker feel of the EP. The clear sound of the piano against all the other crazy sounds really shows how much Luca has grown as an artist and how many different things he can do.
The last song is “Branded Your Brain,” and it’s like the big finish. It mixes parts of that really energetic “hyper-pop” sound with these deep, heavy bass sounds. It kind of overwhelms your senses, like being in a club with flashing lights. You’ve got these metallic, rough sounds mixed with warmer, smoother ones, which feels both attractive and a little dangerous. This song really sticks with you and shows how Luca likes to mix things you don’t expect, like being serious but also having a bit of fun with it.
“The Dark Side” isn’t just a few songs thrown together. It feels like you’re stepping into a whole different world of sound and feelings, where what’s real and what’s not can get a little blurry. The way Luca moves between sounds that feel natural and sounds that are made on a computer makes the whole thing feel alive and like you don’t know what’s coming next. It’s the kind of music that you don’t just listen to; you really feel it.
If you like music that takes you somewhere new, mixes different styles like trance and hyper-pop, and isn’t afraid to try new sounds, you should definitely check out “The Dark Side.” With all the thought that went into making it and how deeply it explores feelings, Luca Draccar is showing again that he’s someone who’s leading the way in electronic music.
So, get ready to dive in. “The Dark Side” is waiting to change how you think about sound and emotion. You can find Luca Draccar on Instagram if you want to see what he’s up to.
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