Mike Vorpal is back with a bang, releasing "House of Capricorn" right after his first solo EP, Memes. After the raw power of "Manhunter," this new single goes even deeper into the artist's dark but magnetic view of modern rock. Vorpal isn't just trying things out with each new release; he's creating a sound world that draws you in and makes you pay attention.
The Portland-based solo powerhouse mixes darkwave textures, post-rock expansiveness, and grunge-fuelled grit on "House of Capricorn" to create a sound that is both immediate and haunting. The guitars snarl and churn with precision, and the atmosphere has that creepy edge that only Vorpal can create. Every note in this music feels planned, and every moment is full of tension.
The track is all about duality, which shows how life is broken in the digital age. The song oscillates between chaos and control, absurdity and emotion, and immediacy and timelessness. That difference provides the song its unsettling hold, which lasts long after the song is over. It's the kind of piece that sticks with you, echoing in your mind long after the last note fades away.
Vorpal sharpens his identity as an artist who isn't afraid to deal with the darker parts of sound and life. The end result is a song that is both atmospheric and powerful, as well as cerebral and gut-wrenching. If you like rock that sounds excellent in the dark and has a lot of bite, this is a song you should turn up loud.