There’s something about Lomotor’s new track, “Missile Kids“, that instantly transports you into a space that feels both vast and intimate. With a beautifully haunting chill vibe, the song meets perfectly with the tail-end of summer—those nights that feel timeless, where the warmth lingers, but a cool breeze hints at change.
Listening to “Missile Kids“, it feels as though we’re lying in a sun-drenched field, surrounded by the hum of grasshoppers and cicadas, while faded voices from long-forgotten conversations emerge like fragments of a dream. These voices, recorded by Lomotor’s own father in 1980, add an eerie but deeply personal layer to the track, echoing from the past, woven seamlessly into the analog synths. The combination of these vintage samples and the lush synth tones create an atmosphere that feels both tender and expansive.
The production is incredibly well-crafted. The analog warmth of the Korg Monologue and Moog Grandmother synths gives “Missile Kids” its rich, organic quality, grounding it in a sonic landscape that feels almost tangible—like the hills and valleys of Lomotor’s rural surroundings in northern Massachusetts. The song is the epitome of chill, yet it carries a certain depth, almost like a lingering ghost of late-summer days gone by, now resurrected through music.
What strikes me most about “Missile Kids” is how it evokes such a specific feeling—of being anchored in a moment that’s fleeting, of looking back while standing in the present. There’s something deeply reflective in the way the song moves, allowing listeners to lose themselves in its warmth while feeling the subtle tug of nostalgia. It’s like a sonic photograph, capturing both the sweetness of the moment and the bittersweet knowledge that it won’t last.
About Lomotor:
Lomotor, the creative project of Josh Rathbun, brings a unique voice to the world of electronic music. His style, which mixes worn analog synths with the echoes of old VHS tapes and cassettes, feels rooted in the past, yet perfectly attuned to the present. His music paints landscapes of overgrown fields and forest streams, echoing the rural life that inspires his work. “Missile Kids” is a perfect example of this, where the personal meets the universal, and the music feels like a bridge between worlds.
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