Pjos returns with another breathtaking cinematic track adorned with a sad and emotional vibe. Based in Poland, Pjos is an independent artist well-known for his dream pop music, which immerses listeners in a unique soundscape created from transcendent and vibrant sounds. His latest release, Everything Was Taken Away perfectly encapsulates the feeling of loss and the overwhelming emotion behind it. Pjos takes influences from rock bands such as Slowdive and Mogwai, capturing their instrumental-heavy dynamic.

The track starts with a woman’s voice, followed by the entrance of strings and various instruments layered altogether creating a vibrant theme. The guitars are drenched in reverb, while keys and strings dip into the song creating a complete sound. These instruments stay consistent until the song’s end and are accompanied by effusive vocals from Pjos that echo repeatedly in the background. The lyrics capture the feeling of nostalgia and the loss that comes with the nature of time and reality, perfectly illustrated by the song’s production.

As the song concludes, the instrumentals are isolated to strings, and a certain melody is played with the combination of keys and bass. This melody is continued through the song’s inclusion of a b-side called But It’s Gonna Be Okay, capturing that feeling of rising from hardship and having a more optimistic theme in contrast with the previous track. Overall, this track does a great job of creating an emotional soundscape capturing the theme of loss, but also ending on a good note as the song carries on to the next.

Be lifted in emotion and listen to Everything Was Taken Away by Pjos on all music streaming platforms now.