Robofloyo’s release ‘Botz’ feels like it flickers into existence under neon rain, humming quietly while the city sleeps. From the opening seconds, the track balances two opposing instincts: it is jerky and mechanical in its rhythms, yet strangely soothing in its overall drift. Beats stutter like malfunctioning circuitry, while soft synth pads glide underneath, smoothing the edges just enough to keep you suspended rather than unsettled.
There’s an unmistakable Blade Runner atmosphere here — not the bombast, but the loneliness. ‘Botz’ sounds spacious and minimal, as if each sound has been carefully rationed in a future where excess is no longer allowed. The restraint works in its favour, creating a sense of unease that never quite explodes, instead lingering like a warning light that refuses to turn off.
Ironically, the track sounds as though it was generated by artificial intelligence, yet it was crafted by humans — a clever twist that mirrors its core theme. Robofloyo plays with the idea of art imitating a modern life increasingly shaped by algorithms, automation, and invisible systems making decisions for us. This tension gives the track its emotional weight.
Conceptually, ‘Botz’ imagines a world where AI has risen from assistant to master, subtly asking what gets lost along the way. There are no dramatic lyrics spelling it out; instead, the message is embedded in the atmosphere itself. ‘Botz’ doesn’t shout its fears — it whispers them, calmly, which somehow makes them feel far more real.
Review by Thomas Imposter