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London-based electronic duo Bassvictim, comprised of vocalist and writer Maria Manow and producer Ike Clateman, has had a tireless 2025. Following the success of their sophomore project Basspunk 2 and their electrifying live performances, they've once again amazed the world with their debut album, Forever. Across eleven tracks, the pair push their creativity, exploring a diverse range of electronic styles. From the haunting sounds of witch house to the energetic beats of electroclash, and even warm, folky elements, they've created a collection that's a thrilling and diverse joyride from start to finish. 

Forever's opening track "It's me Maria," booms with clustering synths, 808s, and warbled, fuzzed-out vocals that grab listeners by the arm and drag them into the kaleidoscopic world of the album. Once you're down the rabbit hole, you have no choice but to enjoy the ride as the collage of iridescent sonics washes over and floats you downstream. The vibe then switches quickly with the following track, "27a Pitfield St." Maria's vocals, supported by a plucked string arrangement and fingersnaps, are initially gentle as she croons, "Dancing on the way / Let them go, no, don't wait on / Grass about to come / Let's get in, we've been waiting." The track slowly becomes unhinged as Maria's vocal tone grows increasingly aggressive, while the instrumentation turns more brooding, with digital elements introduced into the mostly organic production.

Breezing through notable tracks like the whimsical "Grow Up!!!," the immersive "Wolves Howling," and the transcendent "Lil Maria," listeners are introduced to the standout track, "Grass is Greener." On this track, the folk inspiration is evident, particularly in the drums, warm and soft pianos, and the vocal mixing. Maria coos in a quasi-lullaby tone to the listener, "The grass is always greener / When you look at it from far / The sugar always sweeter / With a heavy, salty snack," continuing to describe how life always seems better from the other side. As the track marches forth, it becomes even more reflective, with the sonics taking on an existential tone as dissonant synths and emotive vocalizations melt into the fold. It's euphoric, deep, and reminds the listener that you have to fight for the things that matter.

The album ends with the aptly named "Final Song." It opens with bursting digital elements and Maria, who embodies an aspect of Björk on this song, launching right into the mantra, chanting, "Please don't, please don't go away." In an almost prayer-like manner, she makes her requests to the heavens, asking for the vibes, the cash, and the light, proclaiming, "We can rise from the dead / We've been destined to move up." It's the kind of song you blare at max volume in a club or during a midnight ride with friends in the car, instilling in the listener that for a brief moment, we are infinite.

Forever represents a significant shift from Bassvictim's previous discography, presenting a more polished, cohesive, and adventurous body of work than their previous projects. As the final moments of Forever linger in the air, one is left with a beautifully joyful and hazy digital memory. The pair is set to tour this fall across North America and Europe, making stops in major cities like New York, LA, and London.

Listen to Forever below: