The Story Behind Neon Pulse

If I had to choose one song that perfectly captures the spirit of Meniscus Reboot, it would probably be Neon Pulse.

More than any other track on the project, Neon Pulse represents everything that Meniscus Reboot was trying to achieve. The arrangement refuses to stay still. It twists and turns, moving in unexpected directions, constantly introducing new ideas and sounds. It doesn't always tell you where it's going next, but somehow it invites you to trust the journey and keep following along.

That uncertainty was intentional.

From the very beginning, Meniscus Reboot was about experimentation. Inspired by artists like Daft Punk, I wanted to create music that wasn't afraid to surprise people, music that played with structure and challenged expectations. Neon Pulse is probably the purest expression of that philosophy.

Even the title comes from that inspiration.

I wanted a name that felt futuristic, energetic, and unmistakably electronic—something that sounded as though it belonged in the same universe that inspired the project. That's also why the Spotify canvas looks the way it does: an Afro-futuristic, cyberpunk world filled with neon lights, movement, and energy.

Visually and musically, Neon Pulse lives in the future.

Ironically, despite how much I love the song, it has probably been the hardest track to convince people to like.

When people hear it for the first time, the reaction is often uncertainty. The arrangement moves in unexpected ways, and because it doesn't follow a familiar path, it can take time to fully appreciate. But that's also what makes the song special to me.

Neon Pulse isn't a song that reveals itself immediately. It's the kind of track that grows on you.

A few weeks ago, one of my friends came back to me with a confession. He told me that, out of all my songs, Neon Pulse had somehow become the one he listened to the most. I couldn't help but laugh because he had originally been one of the people who complained about it.

When I reminded him of that, he simply said, "You were right. It just grew on me."

Hearing that made me incredibly happy, not because someone suddenly liked my music, but because it confirmed something I had hoped from the beginning: the idea behind the song had worked. It had found its audience, even if it took a little time.

I'm not sure any of my music is what people would call an "easy listen." So much of our relationship with music depends on the genres we already love and the sounds we're naturally drawn to. But if there's one thing I'm convinced of, it's that Neon Pulse rewards patience.

Along with All At Once, it's a song that changes the more you listen to it. New details emerge. Different moments stand out. What once felt strange starts to feel familiar.

So I don't think I need to say much more.

Just listen to it.

Give it time.

It might just grow on you.

You can listen to the track here, or on Spotify.

If you'd like to support me directly, you can purchase Neon Pulse on Bandcamp.