The Artefact by Cymatic Empire: A Psychedelic Odyssey Through Sound
If you’re into trance and electronic music, especially the psy-trance scene, The Artefact by Cymatic Empire is one of those albums that grabs your brain, shakes it around a bit, and leaves you wondering what just happened. Released in 2018 on Up Records (Australia shoutout!), this album feels like an auditory trip through space, time, and maybe even your own subconscious. It’s not perfect—but honestly? That imperfection makes it memorable.
Let me start with "Bioluminescence & Resonate (Cymatic Empire Remix)." Oh man, this track sticks to you like gum under your shoe—in the best way possible. There’s something hypnotic about how the synths spiral upwards while the bassline keeps pulling you back down. You can almost picture glowing jellyfish floating in some alien ocean as the beat pounds away. The remix adds layers of complexity without losing its raw edge. I dunno why, but every time I hear it, I feel like I’m running towards something important—or maybe running away from something equally crucial. Either way, my heart races, and isn’t that kinda the point of good music?
Then there’s “Spanish Sunrise.” This one sneaks up on you. At first, it feels like any other energetic psy-trane banger, but then these melodic riffs kick in, and suddenly, you're standing at the edge of a cliff watching the sun explode over the horizon. Like… damn, right? The mix of uplifting melodies and driving rhythms creates this weird balance between euphoria and tension. By the end, you’re left feeling both exhausted and invigorated, which I guess sums up life itself sometimes.
What strikes me most about The Artefact is how unapologetically chaotic it feels. Tracks like “Brain Activity” and “Big Bang” throw sound waves at you like confetti at a rave, while others, like “Aya’s Message,” have moments so serene they make you wanna sit down and cry for no reason. And yeah, sure, some tracks blend together after a while, but isn’t that part of the charm? It’s messy, loud, and occasionally overwhelming—just like real life.
Here’s the thing though: listening to this album feels less like entertainment and more like therapy. Maybe it’s because Cymatic Empire doesn’t seem afraid to let their freak flag fly. Or maybe it’s because deep down, we all crave chaos wrapped in beauty. Whatever it is, The Artefact stays with you long after the last note fades.
And here’s the kicker—I didn’t expect to spend half my day thinking about robot basslines and cosmic jellyfish when I hit play. But hey, life’s full of surprises, just like this album. So if you’re looking for something that’ll mess with your head in all the right ways, give The Artefact a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself staring out the window muttering, “Wow, what is reality anyway?”
