Junglemon Islands: XoArK’s Wild Ride Through Electronic Jungle Vibes
Alright, let’s talk about Junglemon Islands by XoArK. Released in 2018 as a self-dropped project (shoutout to Not On Label), this album is like stepping into some kind of neon-lit rainforest where everything glows and bumps at the same time. It’s jungle music—ya know, that chaotic yet hypnotic blend of breakbeats and synths—but with XoArK’s own twist. And honestly? It slaps.
Now, there are only two tracks on this thing: “Islands” and “Junglemon.” Both hit hard, but if I had to pick faves, I’d start with “Junglemon.” This track feels like you’re running through an overgrown arcade from the future. The beat switches come outta nowhere, kinda like when Pikachu shocks you in Pokémon. One second it’s all smooth vibes, the next BAM—it’s throwing basslines so wild they could wake up your neighbor's cat. You can tell XoArK wasn’t tryna play it safe here; every sound has its own personality, bouncing around like it owns the place.
Then there’s “Islands,” which hits different. If “Junglemon” is the chaotic rave in the jungle, “Islands” is more like floating above it all in a glowing drone or something. The percussion takes a backseat for once, letting these lush pads just sprawl out. It’s dreamy but still keeps that jungle DNA alive. Like, imagine chilling on a tree branch while cyborg monkeys throw glowsticks at you. Yeah, it’s weirdly peaceful.
What makes Junglemon Islands stick in my head isn’t just how unique it sounds—it’s how fun it feels. Listening to it reminds me of those old video games where you didn’t care about winning, just exploring every pixelated corner. XoArK nails that vibe without being too polished. There’s grit here, almost like he recorded half of it outside under a palm tree somewhere in the US.
So yeah, this little gem flew under most radars since it dropped independently. But hey, sometimes the best stuff doesn’t need flashy labels or big budgets. Sometimes it just needs someone willing to mash buttons till they make magic. Or… y’know, whatever XoArK actually did.
Anyway, here’s the kicker: after listening to this album, I realized something. Jungle music might be named after dense forests, but damn if it doesn’t feel like outer space too. Weird flex, but true.
