It’s truly a pleasure to pick up the pen again after a small break and share some musical discoveries. Today, I felt compelled to revisit the albums that had tracks truly stuck in my memory. I’ve already told you about Coral Reef Village by the incredible Neologisticism, but I must once again draw your attention to his EP—specifically, the track that shares its name: Neo Tokyo Submarine Transport. This composition has already become a benchmark for many lo-fi artists, and for good reason.
It’s not just by chance that it became the namesake for the entire mini-album—it best conveys its atmosphere and core idea. It feels like an invitation to a dreamlike journey. We are immediately greeted by a soft, progressive arpeggio. You immerse yourself with it into a deep, slow rhythm of drums and bass. You feel your lungs fill with the airy leads of synthesizers, carrying that very cosmic taste of infinite space that I previously mentioned when reviewing Coral Reef Village. The entire album is permeated by this cosmic vibe.
But Neo Tokyo Submarine Transport sounds as if it genuinely urges you to dive deeper and deeper. This applies not only to the track itself but also to your own endeavors if this composition is playing in the background. Even visually, if you look at the sound wave of this incredible work, you can see a progressive buildup—an increase in both emotion and instrumental richness.
This progressive sound feels like a mixture of energy and calm, like the pure essence of the cosmos itself. It is that rare balance that compels you to move toward your goal calmly yet confidently, without overtly revealing the turbulent energy that resides beneath your physical shell. Do not ignore this assured tranquility, but also do not let the energy overflow excessively.
Steer your vessel into the right current. Follow the call of Neo Tokyo Submarine Transport, and you will feel your inner underwater stream find its perfect, unshakeable course.
