PIXEL IN SPACE BENDS GENRES ON UNPREDICTABLE NEW EP ‘PREPARING...’

There's just something about an artist who refuses to stay in one lane, and Pixel In Space nails that vibe with their new EP, Preparing.... Across six tracks, electronic, hip-hop, funk, trip-hop, and rock all smash together into something playful, unpredictable, and entirely its own. There are weird twists, bold production moves, and enough personality to keep you guessing at every turn. Preparing... is a wild little ride, in the best way. Let's dive in.

"Crank Up" kicks off the EP with a blast of energy. Imagine Fatboy Slim, DJ Shadow, and DJ Premier all hanging out in the same room. The track feels laid back without ever getting sleepy, with just enough chaos to keep you on your toes. The bass holds everything together while the rest of the sounds twist, rattle, and bounce around. It's funky, colorful, and oozes cool. It works whether you're winding down (you know what I mean) or getting hyped for a night out.

The second track, "Move," comes packed with some seriously sick synths. At first, it feels like a natural follow-up to the opener, until it suddenly swerves and goes full Moby. Honestly, it might be one of the best switch-ups on the whole EP. The vibe shifts to something European, polished, and almost cinematic, pulling you in even deeper. It demands your attention, and trust me, it gets it.

"Not For The Money" is flat-out awesome and a clear standout. A deep, warm bassline draws you in, joined by tight drums that instantly lock in the groove. Then come layers of percussion, sharp guitar hits, and bits of spoken word that make the whole thing feel hypnotic. It's got some Thievery Corporation and Blockhead vibes, but it never feels like it's copying anyone.

As the track keeps rolling, new sounds just pop up out of nowhere, but it never gets crowded. Then, out of left field, a flute shows up, light and breezy, floating over everything and adding a little extra warmth. Every detail feels thought out, but there's still a laid-back vibe that makes the whole thing feel alive. It's smooth, weird, soulful, and honestly super easy to get lost in. "Not For The Money" is hands down one of our top picks.

Track four, "Crossroads of Hope," rolls in with a Southern twang you can't miss. And look, we're not usually big on country, but this one totally works. It mixes Nashville vibes with electronic energy in a way that shouldn't work, but does. There are even flashes that make you think of Darude (yep, the "Sandstorm" dude) as the song pushes ahead with this pulsing, unstoppable momentum.

It's a weird mashup of sounds, but that's what makes it so cool. "Crossroads of Hope" is dusty, energetic, and made for driving. Put it on, hit the highway, and just try not to speed up. It's a perfect road trip track.

"Young Shoots" might move slow, but it's got bite. There's a gritty edge underneath that gives it real attitude. If any of the Beastie Boys are listening, they'd definitely vibe with this one. The scratching is straight-up epic, bringing that old-school hip-hop feel into the track's hazy world. Bits of rap pop in and out, never pushing too hard, just adding to the groove. And right when you think you've got it figured out, those wild guitar riffs tear in at the end. Gritty, relaxed, weird in all the right ways, "Young Shoots" just keeps leveling up.

The last track, "Chill The Beat," is exactly what the name promises. It's super chill. There's this quirky vibe running through it, with drums and synths coming together in a buttery wave that's honestly just fun. It starts with some snapping fingers echoing around, setting the mood before everything else eases in. The whole thing is smooth and playful and never tries too hard. If we have one gripe, it's that it's way too short. Two minutes and nineteen seconds? C'mon, just when you're really into it, it ends. We need a longer version ASAP.

With Preparing..., Pixel In Space packs a ton of personality, weirdness, and pure fun into just six tracks. The EP bounces from hip-hop to electronic to funk to trip-hop to rock, and even throws in a bit of Southern flavor, but it always feels like the same band. Everything has this loose, natural vibe. Of course, there's a random flute, a wild scratch, or a guitar solo out of nowhere. The best part? Preparing... never sounds like it's trying too hard to be cool. It just does its thing, gets weird, and clearly has a blast doing it. Pixel In Space isn't interested in staying in a box, and honestly, we wouldn't want them to.