Static Null “Void”
An intricate blend of warmth and coldness immerses you in the spiraling, sprawling soundscapes of “Void.” The tapping, seemingly emotionless recurring of sonic fragments manages to stir something deep inside you. Contemplating technology and humanity, the track has a side of soulfulness beneath its smooth, silvery surface. How one piece of music can be so cold yet spine-tinglingly evocative is beyond us, but the storm of sounds in “Void” sees the unusual intertwine phenomena of nature, soul, and machine.
It’s extraordinary, yet sad at the same time, for destruction and creation are two sides of the same coin. In the rise and rest of sounds, “Void” evokes those fleeing thoughts in you as complex emotions well up in your chest. Introspective and scenic. So magnificent yet intricate. It’s everything in one, like a universe of its own creation. In the end, it all comes back to the void.
Static Null is an ambient/electronica producer, and “Void” marks the Sweden-based producer’s fifth release. Static Null’s eclectic creativity and the spirit to embrace conflicts while pushing the envelope of music is something that you don’t see every day. Melancholia but bright, hopeful but saddened. The duality is so delicately handled in his music. With a new EP coming up, be sure to stay tuned to Static Null’s music journey.
Check out our interview with the producer below where we talk about “Void” and his upcoming EP.
Punk Head: I love the duality in "Void." What is the inspiration behind it?
Static Null: I worked on an EP for some time and when it was almost done I decided to not release it. I experimented a lot on it but I felt it wasn’t good enough. So I gained experience but lost the EP. And it left a sort of a void but at the same time, it felt good to make the right decision. So I made this track with the concept of losing something you worked on but still gaining something. Life goes on. The concept was a void, cold yet emotional if that makes sense.
PH: Were there any challenges that you encountered while making the track?
Null: The challenge here was balancing the warm analog sounds with the cold digital ones. But I’m happy with it. (As happy as can be that is) :) You always hear stuff others don’t.
PH: Can you tell us more about you as an artist?
Null: I work with Ableton Live and analog gear in my home studio. I live very close to nature and the forest and it inspires me a lot. I make music inspired by nature, humanity and technology. I also love the concept of man vs. machine but also our collaboration with each other. I love machines but can also see their potential for destruction. It inspires me to write pretty dark music sometimes. :)
PH: What do you aim to accomplish in the near future?
Null: Right now I’m working on an EP. So my goal right now is to finish it. One thing at a time right? One thing I would love is to play my music live around the world. So that’s my long-time goal.
PH: What would like to tell your supporters out there?
Null: Thank you SO much for listening to my music! I’ve gotten so much love it’s insane. It makes my day when I get a comment on a track or I get some streams. It always brings a smile to my face, no matter how shitty of a day I have.
