Brooklyn’s own DUGLO has a penchant for warm tones and hypnotic rhythms, and his latest trilogy of tracks showcases the creative momentum behind his musicality. The unveiling of “Pop” caps off the patient release cycle of three companion tracks, each meandering in their own jazzed up direction.

DUGLO’s music has consistently been a flourish of ethereal pads and warped soundscapes, but “Pop” and it’s sibling songs provide a particularly percussive look into his musical thought process. Laid back, extremely pocketed snares snap within watery reverb, filling the high end just to the brim. The chord progressions float and evolve within a sphere of movement, panning around the core elements of the track like a satellite in an oblong orbit. Airy vocals dot the far end of the song, bringing out the lightest phrases and ending on a succinct harmony. It’s the kind of music that elevates moods and stabilizes rooms, putting the listener in touch with the rhythm at hand.

Accompanying the release of the track is a psychedelic music video that completes a full circle of audio-visual immersion. Crafted by a visual producer under the name Rictor Lome, the video translates sound into hues and spacial distortion, turning “Pop” into a multi-media experience.

“Balloons” and “Fall” appeal in similar ways, playing off of choice lo-fi instrumental motifs, infused with a healthy dose of rhythmic fluidity. “Balloons” pushes the pace, while “Fall” takes its time walking through the composition. Together, they’re the perfect musical preamble to the grace and attitude of “Pop”, demonstrating the unravelling scope of DUGLO’s vision.

With just a year of releases under his belt, DUGLO is still in the process of carving out a space for his sound. It is as unconventional as it is enticing, and just the first few minutes grazing through his discography pave the way for a deep appreciation for his sonic experiments. Whatever the future holds for DUGLO, it will surely be filled with a flurry of textures and atmospheres.

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