Orbiting the Unknown

With “Elliptisk Galakse,” Komok doesn’t just dip a toe into electronic music—he launches headfirst into deep space. The London-based Italian composer’s second single from the upcoming album Protopia feels like a transmission from a distant galaxy, pulsing with curiosity and a fearless sense of experimentation.

From the outset, shimmering arpeggiated synths flicker like starlight against a vast, shadowy backdrop. There’s a rubbery, funk-laced bassline at the core, elastic and alive, keeping everything grounded while the surrounding textures spiral outward. The groove sits in that irresistible mid-tempo pocket—confident, hypnotic, and just slightly unhinged in the best possible way. It nods to the filtered warmth of late ’90s club culture, yet there’s something unmistakably futuristic in its design, as if nostalgia has been melted down and rebuilt into a sleeker machine.

Komok’s background in film composition is palpable here. “Elliptisk Galakse” unfolds like a sci-fi sequence in motion: alien terrains rushing past, neon-lit spacecraft interiors humming with quiet tension. The production feels tactile and analogue, brimming with subtle distortions and textural risks that keep the ear constantly engaged.

What makes the track truly compelling is its balance—groove-driven yet cinematic, playful yet shadowy. It’s music that invites movement while also encouraging imagination. With this release, Komok proves he’s not just experimenting with electronic sound; he’s bending it into new shapes, carving out a sonic universe that’s distinctly his own.