There is a lot going on inside 2035 by Hollywood Video Game Kill-Bot, but the album never loses its own identity. The project comes from Zachary Chacon of Lawndale, California, who handles the instruments and builds these tracks around guitars, synthesizers, electronic sounds, and retro video game influences. The result is an album that feels connected to both rock and the digital world. “Art Life” gets things started with 8-bit sounds, percussion, guitar, and electronic textures. It is a good introduction to the sound of the record, bringing several different elements together from the very beginning. “Race Track” picks up the energy with its electronic rhythms and synthesizers, giving the track an arcade-like character while keeping the guitar firmly in the mix.
“Backroads” brings together layered guitar parts and electronic sounds, giving the track plenty of movement. The guitar work adds a warmer edge to the digital textures. “Fuzz” takes the electronic side further, creating a darker and more atmospheric moment on the album. “Wild Crazy” is one of the more energetic tracks, driven by electronic sounds and a strong rhythmic pulse. “Pain” takes things in a more melodic direction, showing another side of the project. “Music Making Box” has a mechanical quality built around repetition and rhythm, fitting naturally with the album’s electronic character.
The record continues with “When You Get a Guy”, which brings softer electronic textures into the mix, followed by “Alley”, a darker track built around percussion and electronic sounds. By the time “Flare” arrives, the combination of keyboards, guitar loops and percussion feels like a natural way to close the album. I enjoyed that 2035 does not try to fit neatly into a single category. The combination of guitar, synths, electronic sounds, and video game influences gives it a character of its own. I also like how the album keeps moving between heavier, energetic moments and more atmospheric sections.
If you enjoy electronic rock, experimental guitar music, synthesizers, or the sounds of classic video games, 2035 is an album worth checking out. Give it a full listen and see which tracks stay with you after the first play. Make sure to follow Hollywood Video Game Kill-Bot on your preferred music platform to keep up with future releases from Zachary Chacon. You can also add 2035 to your playlist and come back to it whenever you are in the mood for something a little different. Share it with friends who enjoy independent electronic music and keep an eye on the project for what comes next.
