ØRBITA’s Debut Album “Gravity” Weaves a Synthwave Tapestry of Atmosphere and Emotion

There’s something phenomenal and grounded when an artist fully utilizes sound, no lyrics, stripped down to its bare texture and elements. ØRBITA’s debut album “Gravity” fully embodies this process, giving you synthwave that isn’t just about gloss and polish, but with something more reflective and human.

ØRBITA is the brainchild of Bali-based independent music producer Dmitrii Riabokon. Growing up listening to his father’s record collection sparked his music journey. In late 2024, he started this project to focus on synth music and retro-futuristic sound. Among his inspirations are Lorn, Tycho, and Moderat. Now, he steps onto the stage with his debut album, Gravity, a 9-part project filled with warm analog synths, emotional melodies, and 80s-style drums that blend nostalgia with sci-fi vibes.

Gravity opens with Arrival, and it immediately delivers its name from the first beat. Think of a fresh, promising start quietly waiting for you to take the first step. And once your feet land onto its solid ground, everything suddenly falls into place. This atmosphere is established through smooth, grounded opening pads, solidifying the foundation of the track. Each layer of the arrangement is neat, pulsing steadily and controlled, gaining that raw yet cinematic feel.

The lead single Contact feels like an ignition building up, giving you a warm, bright production. There’s something about the way its electronic sensibilities and forward-driving synths play all throughout. Think of a sudden realization, or eyes meeting for the first time, or a touch that lights up the room — it’s a spark turned into meaningful synthwave.

Space Runner happens like a shift to the whole album, coming in louder and faster than the first tracks. The peaks and dips give the track more dimension, coming from the shimmering synths and electronic polish. It’s cosmic, adventurous, and retro-futuristic.

You’d probably expect Burn sounds heavy from its name, but it leans onto a motivational, driven atmosphere. Each element in the track thrives from crisp percussion, airy pads, and layered arpeggios all throughout. It doesn’t have that cinematic pulse of the Space Runner, but more like anticipation, pursuit, and momentum towards something greater.

Whatever high-energy atmosphere Burn established is quickly overtaken as Gravity enters. It starts off slow and quiet, and you’ll quickly notice how expansive its textures and rhythmic elements are. It stays true to its name, pulling you inward into its core like an irresistible gravitational force.

When it comes to synth-driven tracks, you’ll probably think it’s all just gloss, polish, or shimmer, the kind that’s all vibes and typically shallow. But ØRBITA defies that kind of expectation, presenting something more expansive and entirely human.

Each track in this album carries his musical identity, showering you with a sound he always loved. The layers are neat, intentional, and deliberate. Think of a tailor carefully picking threads to weave, creating a pattern that is intricate and charming. That’s ØRBITA in Gravity, filling you with 9 retro-futuristic, electronic tracks that connect to you through textures, melodies, and rhythms.

What makes this more impressive is ØRBITA’s expertise in turning raw emotion and experience into one cohesive sound. There’s polish that doesn’t overpower the atmosphere, there’s analog warmth and cinematic quality that emphasizes something deep and personal. You don’t need words to know and feel; he lets the elements of the track reach your emotional core. That despite its intentional arrangement, it remains open-ended. Every track carries meaning depending on the ear that listens, and whether it’s a memory, a vision, or a feeling, ØRBITA wants you to fully experience it.

If you like your music with a blend of synthwave’s nostalgic warmth and raw, personal emotion, ØRBITA’s Gravity deserves every spin.