Embark on an interstellar awakening with THOMASG’s ambient electronica composition, Beginnings 1983 –

THOMASG offered a masterclass in tonal delicacy with Beginnings 1983, the latest ambient electronica release from the Burton-on-Trent solo producer. Released after a string of singles and a full-length debut in 2025, the track makes its mark not through extravagance but through its serene command of space, texture, and resonance.

For the duration, reverb clears the path like morning light through vapour. The retro synth lines gently hum, whispering a sense of forward motion while refusing to rush the moment. Rather than falling into the trap of over-layering, THOMASG lets each shimmering progression breathe, allowing the nuances to speak in quiet clarity. There’s a strong visual undercurrent to the experience. It plays out like sunlight cresting the horizon in slow motion, each shimmer and flicker perfectly paced to mimic a natural rhythm of becoming.

What makes Beginnings 1983 particularly striking is how confidently it leans into understated tranquillity.. The track coaxes you in, nudging your focus towards the mellifluous tonal shifts rather than yanking you into any dramatic drop. It’s a rare moment of softness that doesn’t feel like surrender.

Beginnings 1983 is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast