SMACK SELECTS: RSRCH CHMCLS - Dreams Of Reality
While temperatures plummet, sonic maestro, RSRCH CHMCLS, gives us another reason to stay inside and turn up the volume. With his latest project, Dreams of Reality, the underground phenom once again reminds us of his ability to weave otherworldly soundscapes and crystallize deep emotions.
Like a deep-tissue massage for the soul, Dreams of Reality works its way into the nooks and crannies of your psyche. This 10-track album blends the far realms of glitch and experimental bass with nostalgic notes of head-bopping hip-hop and groovy R&B.RSRCH CHMCLS welcomes us into his world of lush harmonies, hypnotic basslines, and soothing percussion.
With the opening title track “Dreams Of Reality, we’re dialed in from the word go. Sumptuous grooves bubble and coalesce into a space that drifts between states of being. Existing right on the edge of the present, past, and future, this track brings the listener on a journey of becoming.
The project continues with “Forrest Spirit”. This track speaks to a deep, naturalistic truth hidden within all of us, reminding the listener of our shared origins. “Ocean breeze” mingles gentle string instrumentation with intoxicating vocals, culminating in a liquid Dnb breakdown like the rolling tides.
“Arrival” moves the project into a sci-fi tinged chapter. Twinkling keys and extraterrestrial bass synths spark visions of visitors from beyond the stars, light-speed travel through wormholes, and endless possibilities. “Late Night Drive” thrums with stylish hip-hop heavy overtones. This cozy funk-forward beat sizzles with effortless swagger and lingers like the sweet memory of summer with the top down and system thumping.
“Need Your Love” is a bouncy ballad that invokes rolling hi-hats to concoct a dance-floor-focused atmosphere. Never shy to infuse his tunes with heart-aching vocals, RSRCH CHMCLS once again captures a feeling of a love lost, found, and cherished. “Interdimensional” brings Dreams of Reality to an energetic climax. Our kaeldiscopic conductor employs all of his skills to paint a living, breathing masterpiece. Oozing with audacious frequencies, this banger brims with life and nuanced production.
“Celestial” and “Way Beyond” showcase RSRCH CHMCLS’s deft touch as an artist who can create genre-defying and timeless work that feels vibrant and new yet familiar all at once. “Daydream” brings the voyage to a tremendous finale. A sumptuously weightless track that brings us floating back to Earth in zero gravity, renewed, revitalized, and infinitely curious to return beyond the realms with RSRCH CHMCLS once again.
There’s no doubt that this man is no longer just one to watch; RSRCH CHMCLS has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of electronic music. Connect with RSRCH CHMCLS here as he’s only just getting started.