discovering ØRBITA: the debut album gravity totally blew my mind
You know when you stumble on an artist and instantly feel like you just unlocked some secret universe? That was me the second I pressed play on Gravity, the debut album from ØRBITA. It seriously feels like a whole world of sound opened up. Warm synthesizers, nostalgic tones, fresh textures, and melodies that get stuck in your head in the best way. It’s the kind of album you can chill to, dance to, study to, or listen to at 2am when you’re overthinking your entire existence. Every layer feels so intentional. Never too much. Never crowded. Just perfectly crafted for your ears.
ØRBITA said something that hit me while listening: “After finishing a new track, I usually spend time walking and listening to it, and if it manages to move me emotionally, I know it’s ready to share.” And honestly, you can feel that emotional check-in on every track.
The opening song, “Arrival,” immediately pulled me in. The nostalgic, warm synths make you want to move, and the pulsating rhythms feel like they’re guiding you into ØRBITA’s world. Floating lead lines glide over soft pads, and the beat stays steady the whole time, giving you this groove you can sway to. It’s vibey but also surprisingly introspective, like the kind of song that makes you think about your life while dancing in your room. It definitely made me reflect on my own thoughts and feelings, and I think a lot of listeners could end up building a deeper relationship with themselves because of it.
When “Prism” comes on, the mood totally shifts. It’s darker, moodier, and has this mysterious edge that sneaks up on you. It feels like walking through neon shadows in a dream.
“Contact,” the most popular (currently) song on Spotify, makes complete sense as the fan favorite. It’s full of movement and this huge, “epic” energy. It feels like the perfect soundtrack for a recap Instagram Reel, the kind you make at the end of the year with all your favorite clips. It genuinely packs that vibe of joy, hype, nostalgia, and everything worth remembering. I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if this track ends up trending everywhere.
Then there’s “Space Runner,” which picks up the pace with buzzier synths and a more chaotic, racing energy. If you love saw synths, sharp edges, and sparkly twinkles flying across a fast beat, this one will be your jam. “Burn” continues that bright, buzzy synth world with huge textures that feel almost electric. It’s like getting stuck in a dance trance you don’t want to escape from. Total dance-all-night energy.
The title track, “Gravity,” is one of those songs that feels like a scene from a movie. It has a dark, mysterious vibe, like the part where the main character walks through the rain right before uncovering something life-changing. It’s deeply reflective, almost heavy in the best way. You can use it to process the hard moments of the year, feel whatever needs to be felt, and start figuring out where to go next. The steady, driving beat keeps the emotional tension alive throughout the whole track.
“Dusk” starts off slowly with no percussion, and then the beat drops around 20 seconds, and suddenly you’re inside your favorite retro video game. The melodies are super catchy, and the counterpoint lines are so strong that it becomes one of the standout moments on the album. The bass tone on this track is unreal, low, warm, and magnetic. It pulls you deeper into this world ØRBITA has created, and it honestly felt like exploring a new digital landscape.
“Rubicon” brings in a vibey bass and a slower, trancey feel that makes you want to close your eyes and disappear into the music. It’s one of those tracks you can loop forever without realizing it. The album wraps up with “Home,” which is the perfect finale. It starts with a beautiful synth melody that grows slowly as more layers come in. There’s a peaceful, hopeful vibe to it, making it another great track for reflecting on everything that’s happened this year.
Gravity is genuinely the perfect soundtrack to close out 2025. It’s the kind of album you play while recapping your year, journaling, or counting down to midnight. If you want something meaningful to take into 2026, this is it. Let Gravity be your backdrop for reflection, intention, and purpose as we head into a new year.
Go stream the album, you’re about to enter a whole new orbit. Aren’t we all?
Social media links
Written by Ryan Cassata
Submit a single, here.
Submit an EP or LP, here.
Submithub Coupon. here.
Request Your Song Be Used in a TikTok or Reel, here.
The post Ring In 2026 With Purpose: ØRBITA’s “Gravity” Sets the Mood appeared first on ROCK THE PIGEON.