Known best as one-half of the duo Pariis Opera House, Hyper Lion is a solo act with a truly unique and exciting sonic output. With roots tracing back to experimenting with vintage FX modules and a 4-track recorder in 2001, Hyper Lion’s musical adventure has been an intriguing journey marked by experimentation and collaboration.
Alongside the success of Pariis Opera House, with its global fanbase and industry recognition, the Hyper Lion endeavour has allowed the artist to explore other areas of his sonic vision. From extensive radio support to sharing stages with renowned artists like Example and Zane Lowe, Hyper Lion’s musical flair was clear even before he ventured into his solo career.
With a move to Los Angeles in 2018, he’s continued to work on his own solo music and with Pariis Opera House, while also co-producing music with other artists such as Jake Gosling, NUUXS and Lakes. Following his last full-length record as part of the Hyper Lion project with Koinkidink in 2022, he’s back with a brand new release, this time sharing a single titled “Robots Stole My Job.”
Serving up an anthem for those affected by automation-induced job loss, the song was conceived as a lighthearted joke during experimentation with AI music creation tools before taking on a life of its own. Crafting an uptempo jam full of synth-driven rock energy cut with alternative pop aesthetics, with “Robots Stole My Job,” Hyper Lion delivers thumping rhythm, vibrant instrumentation and robotic vocals.
Brought in by the soft rattle of percussion shots as pitched vocal punches hover above the rise of the beat. With thumping energy, the song builds up before launching with the crunch of grooving guitar riffs topped with catchy hooks and slick lead guitar lines. Flowing with abrupt energy shifts and with a tongue-in-cheek approach, Hyper Lion has crafted an epic slice of infectious music that’s at once memorable, enjoyable and thought-provoking. With an original sound wrapped up in superb sound design, “Robots Stole My Job” sees Hyper Lion return with a superb new showcase of his thrilling sonic vision.
Commenting on the single, he shares, “I had recently been removed from my job after they decided to replace me with automated software. As I was creating the track I was stewing on this, thinking about the conflicting emotions I was experiencing; automation is cool, but a lot of people are going to end up ousted from their areas of expertise. Entire industries will be dehumanised. I was frustrated, annoyed, upset, baffled, resigned… a lot of things. Ultimately though, I’m not going to let it ruin my life, and I wanted to portray that defiance in the track.”
Listen to Robots Stole My Job below
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