Formoe is an artist from Norway who primarily works within the genres of new age and pop. There is emphasis on atmosphere and he self-admittedly places melodies at the centre. Although much of the work is produced by himself, Formoe does not lose out on opportunities to collaborate with other artists and songwriters. I personally really enjoy when an artist bio is written in first person, as is Formoe’s for its display of vulnerability. After having released a couple of tracks in 2023, the musician is back in 2024 with the latest single “Fugio”.

The track starts off with the sound of rhythmic boot strapped footsteps on icy, grassy or mulch filled ground. There is a breeze in the air and it is hard to say whether it is raining or not. This audio storytelling straps a listener in immediately! The lead vocals make their presence felt suddenly and, in their extension, we watch the beat and instrumentation kick in.

Fugio does a great job at playing with ambience through the control of volume levels that alters a listener’s understanding of space and produces a hypnotic effect. The track has strings, percussion and bell sounds that sound South East Asian adjacent while the electric guitars add a sense of grandeur. The production is intricate and evidently uses a wide array of instruments. Though the lyrics are minimal, the largely instrumental track keeps us engaged throughout!

“Formoe” has the potential to be a great sound track to action filled visuals for it understands the pulse of building up and building down from a climatic effect. Fugio gives us very creative and boundary pushing work on this latest track. Make sure to check it out here: