Amoeba Project

Amoeba Project is a 2026 digital album by 58918012, the experimental alias of Ivano-Frankivsk-based musician Yurii Popov. The release functions as a chronological compilation of ten tracks originally produced to accompany visuals on Popov’s "sleeptrip" YouTube channel, which he has operated since the project's inception in 2020. Sonically, the album leans into a raw and dark aesthetic, utilizing lo-fi textures and cinematic soundscapes that reflect the artist's early post-industrial influences. Popov’s methodology often incorporates field recordings and tape manipulation to achieve a characteristic warmth and grit within his drone compositions. While the artist is frequently associated with the Syntes Records label for major works like Awakening, Amoeba Project remains a Bandcamp-exclusive release within a prolific 2026 output that includes titles such as The Beauty of Death and summus. This collection situates itself within the contemporary Ukrainian experimental scene, bridging the gap between Popov's work in the post-metal band NUG and his solo explorations of dark ambient.