Mike Vorpal shares "House of Capricorn"

Portland's Mike Vorpal doesn't just create music but chisels sonic gateways. On "House of Capricorn," Memes' standout track and Vorpal summons an atmosphere so heavy with mood and meaning that you can almost see the fog roll in. There's a ritualistic element to this song that draws you in slowly like a secret being murmured. Vorpal's voice is subdued yet alluring, the type that isn't trying too hard to be attractive but is irresistible regardless. It's not so much about delivering a hook as casting a spell. And you won't want to leave by the time this journey is over.

"House of Capricorn" warps light and shadows impartially, combining the intellectual properties of poetic storytelling with a chilling, darkly escapist soundscape that feels incredibly ancient and futuristic. Imagine if David Lynch collaborated with Massive Attack in a dark cabin in the Pacific Northwest and conjured something extremely hypnotic that could sound  like this. Vorpal draws us into a world where the air crackles with electricity, and each lyric feels etched in smoke. It's a spacious yet cinematic production that lets every hiccup of texture and rhythm ripple through the mix like footsteps in a dream. What is compelling about "House of Capricorn" is that it is as beautiful as it is menacing.

"House of Capricorn" grounds the EP in an enigma and gravitas that'll stay long after the last chord. This is music for hisses, backward glimpses in rear-view mirrors at 3 a.m., and anyone who likes their art to carry a little whiff of the arcane. Mike Vorpal might be coming out of Portland's indie undercurrent. Still, this sound is anything but small." House of Capricorn" sounds like a transmission from another dimension dark, poetic, and poised to haunt your favorite playlist.

Link with Mike Vorpal: Instagram