Setting the tone with an enigmatic guitar melody, subversive sound design and evocative melodies, Erick Castrillon opens The Great Awakening with atmospheric vocals and philosophical depth.
The opus expands with dimensionality and intrigue to take us on a conscious and immersive journey though the mindset of the creator. We are enveloped in a cohesive and experimental tapestry of sound as Erick Castrillon showcases his cerebral energy and unique vision.
Speaking on the release of The Great Awakening, the star confesses, “This song is about enlightenment. It’s the fourth installment of my series about the new era of technology which we are living through — in here I talk about the singularity: that moment when the artificial intelligence becomes a sentient being.”
He continues with depth and intention, “With the advent of generative AI, we are closer than ever to that event that is going to change everything.”
We are captivated by the conceptual nature of the conversation between man and AI, and love the visionary manner in which Erick Castrillon delivers his message with a grunge adjacent vibe.
The rising artist from LA cites Gorillaz, Tool, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and movie soundtracks as his influences, which we can certainly feel come to life on The Great Awakening, although it is also clear that Erick Castrillon is manifesting a sound unique to his own design.
We have added The Great Awakening to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream Erick Castrillon‘s wider discography and anticipate future releases from the star.