Anthony Ruptak’s new single “Phantasmagoria” feels like stepping into a dream you don’t want to wake up from. The song moves with this gentle pull, almost like it’s guiding you through a world that’s confusing, tense, and beautiful all at once. His voice is the first thing that grabs you, it’s full of emotion without trying too hard. It carries the whole song in a catchy way.
The song itself blends soft melodies with a kind of quiet urgency. You can tell he’s singing about the world we’re all living in right now, the chaos, the overwhelm, the feeling of being stuck between caring too much and feeling too tired to keep up. But he doesn’t beat you over the head with it. Everything is wrapped in these catchy lines and a chorus that just stays with you.
There’s also a dreamy feeling in the production, it’s like the title fits the music perfectly, images, emotions, thoughts all passing by like scenes in a moving picture. It feels personal but also big, like it speaks to something larger than one person.
We were blown away by Anthony’s voice and his songwriting. The melodies are beautiful and he knows exactly how to make a moment stick. We loved the softness and the honesty, and we’d absolutely love to hear more from him.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Anthony Ruptak is a Colorado-based musician who performs his original work with a simple mission: to explore the effects of the human condition. From vulnerable acoustic performances to raucous and maximalist multi-instrumental experiences, his intricate lyrics are always at the forefront.
When he’s not performing, Ruptak splits his time working as a paramedic and hiking in the backcountry, collecting sentiments and bird calls along the way.
