Broken Halo – A Neon Melancholy-Stroked Bridge into the Future of Melodic Alt-Trap –

The Swiss visionary Pascal Stich has his emotive peak with the latest Mythic Melodys single, Broken Halo, providing melodic alt-trap with a definitive bridge into the future of the genre. It is production perfection for the way the angular shoegaze-esque guitar notes sting as they dance around bass-swathed beats and electronic motifs, which edge the release into a melancholic pool of new wave synth-pop.

It feels almost perverse to derive such immense pleasure from a lyrically cutting release where raw wounds bleed into the contours of the lyricism. The track touches on themes of resilience, hope, masochism, and mourning with a refreshing lack of artifice; it outpours the emotive revelations that come to us when we’re looking up from rock bottom; the kind of introspective fragments that few people would dare to air, let alone let loose on the airwaves.

Having already surpassed one million streams, this track follows the massive success of previous hits like AM I HIGH, proving that the 26-year-old artist has mastered the art of turning lyrical confessions into highly visual, pensive neon-stroked snapshots.

Created in the solitude of late-night reflection, the music invites a deep connection through its cinematic atmosphere. It is a total vibe for those who prefer their playlist staples with a side of vulnerable, inner reflection.

Broken Halo is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast