“MACHINES” by ghost.: A Cyberpunk Sprint Through Dystopian Nightscapes

ghost. returns to the machine on Monday, June 30, 2025, with “MACHINES,” a high-octane single that channels the frenetic pulse of cyberpunk soundscapes into an immersive audio ride. Drawing influence from various modern luminaries. ghost. refine ideas by injecting glitchy textures and rolling synth arpeggios that evoke a neon-lit race through dystopian city streets. Clocking in at a smooth 174 BPM, “MACHINES” deploys a cavernous low-end pressure undercut by skittering digital synth-work, cascading barrage of razor-edge vocals that feel engineered for festival blowouts and late-night sessions alike.

From the outset, ghost.’s meticulous sound design is on full display: heavily processed vocal chops, granular noise and astute switch-ups in the b-section punctuate transitions, mimicking the collapse and regeneration of circuitry. The arrangement balances spacious, reverb-soaked breakdowns with tightly sequenced drum programming. ghost. has a keen ear for subverting expectations, placing “MACHINES” alongside some of the most forward-thinking output this year.

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