Electronic Pop from X-RL7

Neon-drenched and cyberpunk-inspired, UK-based X-RL7 is an electrifying and unique project that blends music, animation and storytelling into a captivating artistic experience. Led by musician and animator Mike Evans X-RL7 has been making an impact in the digital sphere with its pixel art cyberpunk animated YouTube series and music project. With a global reach, X-RL7 has brought to life collaborations with notable musicians, including members of Blue Stahli and Aesthetic Perfection among others.

Ultimately, X-RL7 is a fictional entity with very real impact. The animated web series chronicles the trials and tribulations of this band as they navigate their cyberpunk universe in pursuit of musical success. The fusion of pixel art animation and electronic music creates a distinct and immersive experience that sets X-RL7 apart in the music landscape.

In their latest release, “Information,” X-RL7 links up with industrial electronic pioneers Imperative Reaction to deliver a high-octane electronic pop sound that pulsates with energy. The track kicks off with a brief moment of atmospheric sonic textures, before an animated character shares his affection for information, creating a thematic backdrop for the song’s exploration of data and its manipulation in the digital age.

As the track progresses, a moody energy takes hold, driven by powerful synths and snapping drums. Commanding vocals enter, weaving melodies that rise in tandem with the arrangement’s building intensity. The chorus erupts with bold bass energy and thumping synths, as the lyrics, “where do you get your information, bought and sold our information” ring out.

X-RL7’s collaboration with Imperative Reaction took inspiration from the likes of Linkin Park and Nine Inch Nails when crafting this dark industrial synthwave masterpiece that manages to be at once accessible and entirely original. The track’s fusion of genres creates a sonic landscape that’s simultaneously familiar and groundbreaking, making it a superb new entry to the cyberpunk music scene.

Accompanying “Information” is a lyric video that showcases the distinct pixel art style of the X-RL7 series. The video’s aesthetic pays homage to classic video games, drawing viewers into a world of lights and colours that perfectly pairs with the energy of the music.

Watch the lyric video for Information (feat. Imperative Reaction) below