Music

Richard Orofino Unveils Sensational New EP Chimaera

Richard Orofino is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter and producer. An already decorated artist and a sought-after writer/producer, he has collaborated with a diverse group of artists in NY, LA, Nashville and London including Evan Voytas (UPSAHL, Loyal Lobos), Isaac Flynn (Hembree) and John Carroll-Kirby (Solange, Connan Mockasin). After discovering the art of production in 2013, he has been able to fuse his strong artistic vision across all aspects of being a modern-day ‘singer-songwriter plus’ offering.

With a string of releases so far this year such as ‘Fake Me’ and ‘Wanna Say’ featured in the likes of Wonderland, Clash Magazine and more, Richard now releases his long-awaited EP ‘Chimaera’, with the stunning alt-pop lead single ‘Scratch Off’. Richard’s personality and a subtle yet deserved swagger shines through on this track in particular, with his once bedroom pop sound now evolving into a whole other sphere, implementing his own stamp in what feels like a significant body of work for Richard.

Speaking on the meaning behind ‘Scratch Off’ and the EP, Richard explains: “‘Scratch Off’ takes place in a sort of interrogation scenario, lyrically held to the mouth of the captor or overseer. The perspective we hear from has an evil energy, making us sympathize with this prisoner we hear about in the song. Our narrator gets joy from hearing their captive shout, “Let me go back home”, and laughing while they sit “under a fluorescent hell zone.

“Although I found myself diving back into my love for rock and folk music, Chimaera definitely feels like a new stage for my music. I think building production around these sort of emo/folk songs has allowed me to mess around with blending synth and pop elements in a new way. Lyrically, Chimaera touches on a few themes with the most forefront being loneliness, identity, and change. A lot of doubt, depression and self sabotage come into play as well. Really fun, happy stuff.”

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Mainstage

The Low Stakes Band captures hearts across miles on latest release “Miss You”

The Low Stakes Band’s latest single, “Miss You,” is a moving and deeply personal song that is both honest and confident. Based on Americana and indie-folk music, the track sounds like a late-night confession, where distance, longing, and commitment come together in a place that seems both fragile and strong.

The main part of “Miss You” has a very expressive guitar rhythm that shows how deep the song is. Each strum seems planned, giving you a chance to think and be open. Instead of a complicated production, the band chooses a simple arrangement that lets the song speak for itself. This simple style focuses on the emotional core, encouraging listeners to connect with the deep and real feeling of missing someone.

The track has a subtle tension that comes from a mix of sadness and hope. It captures the painful feeling of being apart from someone you love while still believing that the bond is strong enough to last through the distance. The Low Stakes Band shows this balance with great care, not overdoing the emotion and letting it grow naturally.

“Miss You” feels personal and relatable, like a moment shared between close friends. Its authenticity is its strongest point, showing how powerful simple storytelling can be when it’s real. People who have counted days, cherished memories, or kept love alive despite being apart can relate to the song. The Low Stakes Band’s song “Miss You” is a moving look at love and longing that stays with you long after the last note. It is a subtle, honest expression that shows how the quietest melodies can have the biggest effect.

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Hip-Hop

OneSixxty turns the lights low with late-night confession on “Exit 160”

OneSixxty’s latest single, “Exit 160,” is an interesting track that takes listeners to a deep place of longing, despair, and emotional breakdown. From the very beginning, the track sets a sad mood, inviting listeners to enter a nighttime world where beauty and fragility come together to make a touching experience.

“Exit 160” has a sound that makes you feel like you’re in a movie and is great at building tension. The sound space is thick and hypnotic, which makes it feel like the song is pulling you in. Each layer has been carefully placed to heighten the song’s feelings of loneliness and conflict. This makes the listening experience both interesting and scary, in the best way possible.

The track is mostly about admitting that you’re alone and hurting yourself. Underneath the provocative surface is a stark picture of emotional isolation, where excess serves as a way to cope, and connection seems short-lived. OneSixxty captures this duality with painful honesty, giving listeners a raw look at the weak spots that people often hide from the world. The result is a work that feels very personal but is still something that everyone can relate to.

“Exit 160” is interesting because it has a sad tone and can turn a simple late-night chat into a powerful story about addiction and weakness. The song’s deep emotional meaning makes each beat stronger, and the last note lingers long after it ends.

This release proves that OneSixxty can tell a great story while also making music that sets the mood. “Exit 160” isn’t just a song, it’s a haunting look at the darker parts of being human. It should be on every nighttime playlist, and it makes a strong statement about art’s purpose.

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