Axxi Oma’s debut EP “Planets and Gods” is more than just a collection of songs — it’s a sonic world built on myth, memory, and emotion. The Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based artist blends dark electronica with ethereal vocals to create something that feels both ancient and futuristic. Inspired by her time in the small Italian town of Amantea, the EP brings together Calabrian legends, field recordings, and personal reflection to tell the story of a fictional non-religious culture.
The opening track “Mermaids” immediately draws listeners in with a haunting calm. It reimagines death not as an end, but as transformation — souls turning into mermaids, living forever in the sea. The slow pulse of the beat and layered vocals feel like waves washing over you, creating a hypnotic and deeply emotional start. “Hunters” adds a sense of tension. Its rhythm is heavier, reflecting the clash between peace and intrusion — a world that tries to stay pure, but cannot avoid conflict. The production is tight and deliberate, with glitchy textures that mirror the theme of outside forces breaking in. “Wind of Amantea” is more meditative, built on ambient sounds and breathy tones. It contrasts human and otherworldly existence, using sound to show connection without words. “White Hole” dives deeper into cosmic thought, using distortion and sparse arrangements to question existence itself — it’s abstract, yet strikingly emotional.
The closing track “Planets and Gods” ties everything together. It suggests that science and faith can coexist, presenting the universe as a shared space between logic and mystery. It’s a fitting end to a record that constantly balances contrast — nature and technology, myth and reality, loss and creation. With “Planets and Gods,” Axxi Oma has created an experience that feels alive. Each track is carefully shaped, full of atmosphere and meaning. It’s a bold debut that proves electronic music can be both deeply human and spiritually moving.
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