Skopik, also known by his former alias’ Kyle Dringus and Kyleidoscopic, has been steadily honing his craft for ten years now—and it shows.
From his roots as a bedroom producer to his first show at the Black Box in 2021, Pennsylvania-based Skopik has always strived to put emotion into his music. He taps into something real and universal, a feeling that can’t be expressed through words, and it’s resonating with listeners. As a result, he’s shared his sound at festivals like Submersion and provided support for Ott., Thought Process, Koan Sound, and Mr. Bill at various shows over the last four years.
With these years of practice now under his belt, Skopik decided that it was time to release his first album, titled Somewhere Between the Micro and Macro.
Featuring stunningly beautiful, psychedelic cover art, this 12-track project is a downtempo exploration of the inner psyche and what it means to be a spiritual being in a human body. The production is masterfully done, leading to a crisp, layered listening experience that will sound excellent on even the most high-end speakers. If you’re a fan of artists like CharlestheFirst, INZO, Player Dave, or Mindex, I highly recommend giving it a listen.
The first track, “I Don’t Think Anything Else Matters (Create),” builds with a spoken-word sample into a soft drum and bass beat. It creates an intriguing but trancelike atmosphere that continues throughout the rest of the album, setting up listeners for a thought-provoking journey.
Every song has standout moments, but a few of my personal favorites are “Open Ended,” “Doin’ Ok,” “Thinking About You,” and “Something’s Changed.” Skopik’s use of vocals, synthesizers, and drums never misses a beat, and each track transitions seamlessly into the next. It stays in the downtempo realm without ever feeling boring or losing the audience’s interest, which is a feat for any up-and-coming producer. This debut album from Skopik evokes late-night festival vibes, when people are finished raging and ready to chill out and do some inner exploration. It would also make a great soundtrack to your next flow session.
The final number, “Nova,” wraps up with a spoken-word piece on grief, depression, and the hope that follows that brings the entire project full circle (I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get a little choked up while hearing it). But while Somewhere Between the Micro and Macro may end here, it’s likely going to stick with you long after listening.
I think I’ve really said everything I had to in these songs. They have been my journal, so to speak, over the past few years, and I’m just happy to have that outlet. I never would have thought I could do this when I first started doing this music production thing. — Skopik
The underground bass music scene is flooded with potential, and artists like Skopik remind us that there is always new talent to discover. To see him play some of these new songs live, be sure to catch his upcoming performance at Afterfly Metamorphosis in Delaware this summer–you won’t be disappointed.
Follow skopik:
Spotify | SoundCloud | Instagram | BandCamp | Website
Skopik, also known by his former alias’ Kyle Dringus and Kyleidoscopic, has been steadily honing his craft for ten years now—and it shows.
From his roots as a bedroom producer to his first show at the Black Box in 2021, Pennsylvania-based Skopik has always strived to put emotion into his music. He taps into something real and universal, a feeling that can’t be expressed through words, and it’s resonating with listeners. As a result, he’s shared his sound at festivals like Submersion and provided support for Ott., Thought Process, Koan Sound, and Mr. Bill at various shows over the last four years.
With these years of practice now under his belt, Skopik decided that it was time to release his first album, titled Somewhere Between the Micro and Macro.
Featuring stunningly beautiful, psychedelic cover art, this 12-track project is a downtempo exploration of the inner psyche and what it means to be a spiritual being in a human body. The production is masterfully done, leading to a crisp, layered listening experience that will sound excellent on even the most high-end speakers. If you’re a fan of artists like CharlestheFirst, INZO, Player Dave, or Mindex, I highly recommend giving it a listen.
Every song has standout moments, but a few of my personal favorites are “Open Ended,” “Doin’ Ok,” “Thinking About You,” and “Something’s Changed.” Skopik’s use of vocals, synthesizers, and drums never misses a beat, and each track transitions seamlessly into the next. It stays in the downtempo realm without ever feeling boring or losing the audience’s interest, which is a feat for any up-and-coming producer. This debut album from Skopik evokes late-night festival vibes, when people are finished raging and ready to chill out and do some inner exploration. It would also make a great soundtrack to your next flow session.
The final number, “Nova,” wraps up with a spoken-word piece on grief, depression, and the hope that follows that brings the entire project full circle (I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get a little choked up while hearing it). But while Somewhere Between the Micro and Macro may end here, it’s likely going to stick with you long after listening.
The underground bass music scene is flooded with potential, and artists like Skopik remind us that there is always new talent to discover. To see him play some of these new songs live, be sure to catch his upcoming performance at Afterfly Metamorphosis in Delaware this summer–you won’t be disappointed.
Follow skopik:
Spotify | SoundCloud | Instagram | BandCamp | Website
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