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Far Beyond EP

Esym

Perth-based producer Esym debuts on VTO Records with Far Beyond EP, a fierce three-track Neurofunk statement blending cinematic scope, metallic precision and raw power.

VTO Records Released 31 October 2025

Esym makes a thunderous debut on VTO Records with Far Beyond EP, a blistering showcase of Australian Neurofunk at its most cinematic. Across three tightly engineered tracks, the Perth-based producer fuses the intensity of Metal and Trance with the discipline of classic Drum and Bass production, crafting a release that feels both brutal and beautifully precise.

Opening with Blast Burn, Esym sets the tone with seismic low-end and rapid-fire percussion. The track’s energy is relentless, a metallic storm of layered basslines and percussive detail that feels engineered for the dark heart of the dancefloor. Control Your Mind follows with hypnotic propulsion, weaving syncopated stabs and rising tension into a tightly coiled groove. Every phrase builds pressure without release, making it one of the EP’s most addictive moments.

The title track, Far Beyond, closes the set with cinematic ambition, pairing sweeping atmospherics and melodic undertones with a driving Neurofunk core. It feels like a finale in every sense, translating Esym’s conceptual, almost narrative-driven sound into something both powerful and emotionally resonant.

Fresh from a recent signing to Blackout Music, Esym continues to expand his reach beyond Australia’s shores. Far Beyond EP cements his place among the next wave of global Neurofunk producers, combining technical mastery with a distinctive sense of storytelling. It’s an unflinching statement of intent from an artist clearly in command of his craft.

Far Beyond EP is available exclusively on Beatport and Spotify from 31 October 2025, with full release on 14 November 2025.

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