VESTA releasing Castle On The Moon
Exploring New Horizons in IDM Music with an Album That Brings Fiction to Life and Sounds to the Soul
In a world where music often crosses genres but seldom breaches new frontiers, VESTA‘s recent 37-track album, Castle On The Moon, stands out as a beacon of innovation and creativity. Malcolm Jackson, known affectionately among his peers as VESTA, is the mastermind behind this auditory journey.
A self-taught vocalist and producer with roots in Carson, California, Jackson’s odyssey through the musical landscapes of the Northern Bay Area, before finally anchoring his talents in Gary, Indiana, is one filled with dedication and an unyielding pursuit of his craft.
His influences, including giants like Daft Punk, Sade, and Justice, are evident yet evolved in the tracks of Castle On The Moon, where genres such as electronic, French house, and downtempo find a harmonious convergence.
The album was born in the heart of Gary, Indiana, a place far removed from the sprawling cosmos yet perfectly suited for the birth of an album that dreams beyond our earthly bounds. Produced with the collaboration of talents such as Astroblk, Reno Cruz, Ivy Hollivana, Nora Voilyn, Chase Oros, Joey Chimes, The Erly, Tommy Bravos, and 100smilesperhour.
You can listen to our full playlist which contains the artist’s music, and know more about his work by scrolling down the page.
Castle On The Moon is not just an album; it’s a meticulously crafted world. Inspired by avant-garde video games, seminal music, and iconic films, the album carves its niche within the electronic and cinematic soundscape while introducing us to the pioneering voyage of OSURA, a fictional space travel company.
“VESTA has not only charted a course for the future of music but has also delivered an epic soundtrack for the imagination,” says one PopHits.Co music curator.
Tracks laden with lush male vocals, idm beats, and a groove that’s punctuated by the funk and soul of neo-soul, carry the listener through a journey that is as euphoric as it is introspective.
The influence of genres like disco, house, and even elements of LGBTQ themes & US culture, make for a banger after banger tracklist that’s as diverse as it is cohesive.
The album’s connection to products of imagination like System Shock, Bioshock, Tron, and Treasure Planet, not only showcases VESTA’s wide-ranging inspirations but also his ability to extract the essence of these narratives and distil them into sound.
The result is nothing short of a masterpiece, a relaxing yet stimulating collection that serves as both a soundtrack to the deepest reaches of space and the most intimate corners of the human condition.
For those eager to embark on this audial voyage, we invite you to explore VESTA’s Castle On The Moon across a universe of platforms, including his Website, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, and BandCamp. Let his music guide you through the cosmos and into the depths of your own imagination.
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