In a world full of noise, sometimes simplicity, elegance, and calmness in sound are what we all need, and District Lost has brought us a gift for this exact reason. “Origins” is a five-track collection comprising of the artist’s signature Lo-Fi jazz beats and sound that is a type of track that you would expect to hear in elegant pubs—it is chill, it is jazzy, it is upbeat, and District Lost will bring you into the world where you can lose yourself in through this pure audio masterpiece.
“Origins” is a showcase of skills and versatility for the artist District Lost. By just creating all these sounds, he had managed to tell us a story of a villain who has come and conquered a city, but all these come short as, in the end, he got caught. It is an impressive idea, and this artist has done it without lyrics at all, and that’s why this artist is crazily good.
Each song on this release contributes to the whole plot that District Lost has made, opening up with the track “The City is Sleeping…”, an inviting piece with smooth and flowing jazzy melodies. This track sounds elegant and expensive, and because of its sultry undertones, it makes a perfect track for some kind of romantic yet tension-filled night for a villain on the move. Following this is the track “…But Not For Long,” a personal favorite! This piece has a sophisticated vibe because of its elegant instrumentation and rhythms. It also exudes a sense of taste—a refined taste, to be exact—that comes off as effortlessly cool, making this track both relaxing and fun!
“Discreet,” despite the title, this track brings a suave and cool (almost flirtatious) energy to this collection. This song has an effortless flow that balances between laid-back and sophisticated through its free-flowing rhythm and beats, which kind of gives you that vibe to move in a subtle way, but carefully. With “Vices,” District Lost showcases his confidence and style as he blends the sound of the piano through his effortless touches of jazz to the track. It is intense and at the same time calm while maintaining its engaging and catchy tunes—this track felt ideal for an evening spent thinking, a classic aesthetic that will give listeners a satisfying listen!
“Origins” closes with “Unmasked,” a track that perfectly captures the essence of the whole EP with its crisp and strong melody lines punctuated by the jazzy sounds and infectious beats brought by the percussions in the production. This track showcases a perfect blend of chill and class that solidly defines the aesthetics of this EP and District Lost.
Verdict? “Origins” most definitely deserves your full-time attention! This EP is a top-tier release! Through these tracks, you will see how careful District Lost was in terms of all its details—it is perfectly balanced, and the layering of instruments is all polished. The quality of this EP is so good that the listeners will be able to feel the textures of each instrument used on this release, which are directly felt in everyone’s heartstrings. This also proves that instrumental pieces can hold power alongside vocally driven music! So, take time to check out and follow the artist, District Lost! “Origins” may have been the sophisticated sound that you are looking for! Stream “Origins” by District Lost now!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
