From the moment the countdown begins, 5…4…3…2…1… pulls you into a vivid sonic journey where hope, humour and existential trepidation collide. Zachary Mason sets a bold scene: humanity leaving a dying Earth behind, hurtling toward Mars in search of fresh beginnings.
The title-track kicks things off with clipped guitars, swirling effects and that sense of ignition you can almost feel under your seat. There’s a confident swagger to the rhythm, yet the lyrics quietly remind us what’s being left behind. It’s compelling and immediate.
Then “The Funky Martians” arrives and flips the mood into something lighter, a playful groove that nonetheless rests on the same thematic backbone of departure and otherworldly encounter. It’s clever how Mason balances levity with depth the track invites you to dance even while you reflect.
“Earthsick” brings us home in a more introspective mode. The guitars soften, the vocals unfurl, and the emotional weight of what has happened or what might happen becomes clear. It’s a strong close that leaves you lingering.
Though it spans just three tracks, this EP feels fully realised: cohesive in its concept, polished in its production and bold in its ambition. Mason has delivered something that sounds cinematic rather than casual, evocative rather than throwaway. At its heart it’s an invitation to listen, to imagine, and perhaps to reckon with our own orbit.
If you’ve been looking for a release that merges story-telling, shimmering textures and a real sense of purpose, this is one to dive into.
