Scheduled for release on September 26, 2025, Echoes of Becoming marks a pivotal moment for Dionysiac, the London-based singer, songwriter, and producer originally from Athens. Known for weaving together downtempo textures, neo-soul sensibilities, and cinematic dreamscapes, Dionysiac presents here an EP that is both intimate and expansive. Recorded at The Qube Studios in London and enriched by collaborations with Polina Capuano, David Laudat, and Rupert Mann, this four-track project emerges as a deeply considered exploration of metamorphosis.
At its core, Echoes of Becoming is an inquiry into presence, perception, and transformation. The EP unfolds as a deliberate progression, with each composition acting like a chapter in a narrative that charts the oscillation between gravity and release. Through nuanced rhythms, layered synths, and evocative vocal treatments, Dionysiac crafts an atmosphere that feels at once weighty and luminous, mirroring the contradictions of human existence.
The opening track, Where Do I Go From Here?, sets the tone with a slow-burning downtempo rhythm that anchors the listener in a space of contemplative density. The vocal production—shaped with the input of David Laudat—emphasizes fragility while maintaining clarity, creating the sense of a voice emerging from fog. The rhythm is deliberate and measured, with subtle percussive elements giving the track a pulse that is more felt than heard. Synth layers hover with restrained tension, and the overall effect is one of unresolved searching, a question suspended in sound.
From there, the EP shifts into Behind the Window Blinds, where Rupert Mann’s added “ear-candies” expand the sonic field. Here, rhythm takes on a more intricate shape, with syncopated percussion interlacing with atmospheric synth work. The track balances external observation with internal reflection, embodying the recognition that perception itself shapes reality. The production feels more open, as if windows have been cracked to allow light and air into the previously weighted atmosphere.
The third piece serves as an instrumental interlude, a space of pause and inward listening. Stripped of lyrics, the track relies on its rhythmic subtleties and synth-driven textures to hold attention. A minimal beat provides grounding while evolving layers of electronic timbres invite meditation. This moment of suspension underscores the EP’s intentional sequencing, offering a breath before the final transformation.
The closing composition, Formless, produced with Polina Capuano’s additional percussion, blossoms into a celebration. The rhythm here is fluid and liberating, unbound from the earlier gravity. Syncopated drums intertwine with soulful synth lines, while Dionysiac’s vocal delivery leans toward weightless expression. The atmosphere is sensuous, communal, and euphoric, dissolving boundaries between self and collective experience. The title itself becomes embodied: the track walks lightly, surrendering to existence as both festival and flow.
Throughout Echoes of Becoming, the rhythmic architecture is subtle but essential, guiding the listener through states of contemplation and release. Synths are treated not as background texture but as narrative instruments, shaping emotional landscapes with cinematic precision. The atmosphere remains immersive, shifting from density to lightness with a ritualistic progression that feels both intimate and universal.
Ultimately, Echoes of Becoming transcends conventional genre boundaries, situating itself at the intersection of downtempo and neo-soul while drawing freely from dream-pop and psychedelic influences. It is an EP that asks not to be consumed passively but to be inhabited, entered as a space where contradictions coexist and transformation becomes a practice. For Dionysiac, this project represents more than a collection of songs: it is a sonic exploration of becoming, a reminder that music can be both mirror and vessel for metamorphosis.
We are delighted to host this release on our webzine, as it stands as a high-quality body of work—carefully constructed, emotionally resonant, and profoundly alive.