Solum spins emotion and energy into new single, “Circles”
With “Circles,” London’s own Solum delivers a masterclass in how to fuse raw emotional storytelling with vibrant, genre-blurring production. Written and recorded in the solitude of his own room, the track distills the claustrophobic push and pull of a toxic relationship into something both deeply personal and immediately infectious. It’s the sound of frustration and longing looping endlessly, ultimately showing off an artist finding a way to make that repetition exhilarating.
From the jump, a thick, propulsive bassline anchors the song, giving it a pulsing heartbeat that feels equal parts dancefloor and dive bar. Subtle drums keep the pace taut, while the atmospheric production layers synth swells, airy textures, and just enough grit to make the whole thing feel tactile. The slightly distorted vocals carry the ache of the lyrics with a jagged edge, as though Solum is singing through the static of unresolved feelings. You really feel that dense emotion in his delivery, almost monotone, but still packed with feeling.
What makes “Circles” stand out is its balancing act as the chorus is irresistibly catchy and upbeat, yet it never loses sight of the underlying emotional weight. It’s fun, yes, but it’s fun in the way letting go on a crowded dancefloor after a fight can be. Every melodic hook feels like it’s chasing its own tail, mirroring the lyrical theme of cycles you can’t quite break free from.
For a track born in the intimate confines of a bedroom studio, “Circles” has remarkable scope. The sound design is immersive, with clever touches that reward close listening showing flickers of reverb and subtle shifts in the bass. Solum’s craftsmanship is evident not just in the arrangement, but in the way every sonic choice serves the emotional core of the song.
“Circles” doesn’t just tell you what it feels like to be trapped in a toxic loop but it really does maks you feel it, even as you find yourself moving to it. It’s a vibrant, confident step from an artist who clearly understands how to turn lived experience into music that resonates, and it leaves you eager to hear what other stories Solum has to tell.
Without a doubt, you’ll be humming and absolutely grooving along at about a minute in! So please, go ahead and click those links below to listen in, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for more from the artist.
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