Poetic, crystalline, elegant - "Sentient" is a perfect complement to "Escape...", focusing a bit more on rhythmic exploration. It may feel less painterly and more ascetic in the process (e.g. tracks like "Activate"), but if you stay tuned there's plenty of the cathartic synthwork and conceptual depth that made Oscillian a go-to act for me. Add vocal banger "The Brightest Cry" and a Blade Runner-esque "Coda" and you're in for a ride. x0riente
This is a phenomenally excellent release sophisticated and highly detailed! Dreamwave, retrowave and a touch of space synth all in just the perfect sequence! David Rotenburger
Inspired by ’80s John Hughes films and the sights & sounds of Miami, the latest from Zak Vortex is a balmy summer synthwave dream. Bandcamp New & Notable May 23, 2022