Blackstate returns with “#FollowMe” a sharp-edged EDM and electronic release that pairs pulsating beats with an unsettlingly familiar narrative. Framed as both a music video and a conceptual statement, the track operates on multiple levels: dancefloor-ready on the surface, quietly disquieting underneath. It is a release that understands the language of contemporary electronic music while deliberately bending it to comment on the hyper-mediated reality it inhabits.
Rhythmically, “#FollowMe” is built around a tight, forward-driving structure. The beat is clean and assertive, leaning on a four-on-the-floor foundation that immediately signals club intent, yet it never slips into predictability. Subtle syncopations and carefully placed percussive accents keep the groove in motion, creating a sense of constant momentum. There is an almost mechanical insistence to the rhythm, mirroring the compulsive scrolling and tapping that defines the song’s thematic core. The tempo feels engineered for motion—head-nodding at first, then gradually pulling the listener into a more immersive, almost hypnotic state.
The synth work plays a central role in shaping the track’s identity. Bright, buoyant melodic lines cut through the mix with a digital sheen, occasionally flirting with playful tones that recall the charged atmosphere of a high-intensity video game. These textures are balanced by sharper, more angular sounds that inject tension and contrast. Rather than overwhelming the arrangement, the synthesizers are layered with restraint, allowing space for each element to breathe. This balance between accessibility and edge gives “#FollowMe” its distinctive character: catchy without being disposable, polished without losing bite.
Atmospherically, the track walks a fine line between exhilaration and unease. There is an undeniable sense of energy and uplift, but it is tinged with something slightly off-kilter. The melodies feel celebratory on first contact, yet repeated listens reveal a colder undertone, as if the euphoria is borrowed rather than earned. This duality aligns closely with the song’s narrative focus on curated online personas and the glossy illusion of digital fame. The atmosphere never fully resolves into comfort, instead hovering in a space that feels intentionally unresolved.
The accompanying music video extends this tension through exaggerated, almost theatrical imagery. Blackstate adopts the role of the clout-chasing influencer, surrounded by familiar symbols of online performance: staged livestreams, podcast setups, decorative backdrops designed to signal authenticity while hiding artifice. These scenes are presented with a knowing wink, bordering on parody, yet the humor carries a sharp edge. The video does not simply mock its subjects; it exposes the labor and absurdity behind the spectacle, pulling back the curtain on a media circus that many recognize but rarely question.
Within Blackstate’s broader artistic trajectory, “#FollowMe” feels both consistent and expansive. The project channels a background rooted in underground experimentation and a history of pushing against fixed identities. That versatility is evident here, where electronic precision meets conceptual ambition. The track does not abandon dancefloor functionality in favor of message, nor does it dilute its ideas to chase trends. Instead, it allows both to coexist, sometimes uncomfortably, which seems entirely intentional.
“#FollowMe” stands as a high-quality release that succeeds on technical, aesthetic, and conceptual fronts. Its beats are immediate, its synths finely tuned, and its atmosphere carefully constructed to reflect the fractured digital landscape it critiques. As a piece of electronic music, it delivers energy and clarity; as a statement, it offers a mirror to a generation increasingly pixelated and performative. It is precisely this balance that makes Blackstate’s latest effort a fitting and compelling addition to our webzine’s pages.