Classtronaut needs no introduction for those who have ever drowned in their cosmic melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Their name has already appeared alongside Petite Noir and Mystery Skulls, and their performance at Treefort 2024 in Boise left the impression that we were witnessing something truly special.

The energy of their set is, as always, something special—an entire ecosystem of synthpop, where each track is a link in a chain, connecting the past, present, and future.

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And now we’re here, with their new EP, Songs From Hospital Rooms. Just three tracks, only three, yet they manage to say so much in such a short time. This release is a diary in music, written somewhere between sterile walls and the cold glow of hospital lights. It might sound like a horror story based on this description, but it’s not. There’s no direct narrative of pain or fear here—rather, it’s a quiet ode to survival, a desire to find beauty even in life’s darkest corners.

It feels more like an inner light that refuses to go out, even as the world crumbles around it. In Songs From Hospital Rooms, the synthwave melodies wrap you in warmth, but beneath the simplicity lies a deep, layered emotional core.

Songs From Hospital Rooms is, without a doubt, a significant milestone for Classtronaut. They are storytellers who have created something so deeply personal that listening feels like peeking into their private thoughts. This record is their growth, their story, and their challenge to themselves. Classtronaut takes what might seem small—moments of reflection, vulnerability—and turns it into something resonant and universal. 

Nightshift opens the release delicately, inviting you into their world. A melancholic intro with a slow tempo and shimmering pads immediately draws you in. Gus Curry’s vocals float above the textured synthpop sound, steering the listener toward reflection. When the melody unfolds with lush harmonies, it transforms into something cinematic, evoking the feel of a truly epic narrative.

Some Other People continues the mood but feels distinct—a song about weightlessness, about the sensation of time and space losing their meaning. Airy harmonies at the start create a sense of infinity, while soothing guitar chords and a gentle rhythm add warmth. Here, the vocals dissolve into the soundscape, becoming an inseparable part of it, while delicate keys highlight the details, ensuring the melody doesn’t fade entirely in this hypnotic cosmic journey. It’s a track that begs to be replayed, evoking a sense of endless musical flow.

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And then there’s Orbit, the final track—a culmination of everything that came before. Bright keys, a powerful synth rhythm, and a cosmic atmosphere seize attention from the first moments. While the earlier tracks hinted at melancholy as a subtle shadow, here it completely gives way to energy. Gus Curry’s vocals are commanding, harmonies sink deep under your skin, and the melody’s structure constantly shifts—swaying with a slow rhythm one moment, soaring upward the next. In this track, Classtronaut restores hope and confidence, weaving in subtle retro motifs that make the sound even more memorable. It’s a strong, almost triumphant finale that underscores the inner light permeating the entire EP.

Songs From Hospital Rooms is a record of internal monologues, confined within the four walls of a hospital room. At some point, perhaps, Classtronaut decided that silence isn’t an enemy but a collaborator. Their music no longer seeks to fill the void; it explores it. And that is the true triumph of this release.

Classtronaut never ceases to surprise. I know many compare them to Petite Noir or Mystery Skulls, but after this EP, I feel those parallels no longer hold. Songs From Hospital Rooms is a story told in a way no one else could. Perhaps this is Classtronaut’s strength—their lived experience.

Songs From Hospital Rooms is music born from deeply personal emotions, yet it resonates with everyone. Three tracks, three different worlds, three distinct states of being.

For those who already love Classtronaut, this EP is yet another confirmation that they are constantly evolving. For new listeners, it’s an opportunity to discover artists who know how to transform vulnerability into strength and melancholy into hope. Classtronaut erase your own thoughts, filling that vacuum with something elusive yet deeply significant.

Songs From Hospital Rooms is an EP that makes you reflect on the idea that there’s always light beyond the horizon.

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