Timothy and the Apocalypse poured the nectar of utopia into Nothing Sweeter Than, his latest indietronic evolution that visualises the bliss of irreplicable connection. A collaboration with Netherlands producer Erik Buschmann, the track forces reflection on the beauty of finding solace in another soul—finding fulfilment in a world intent on leaving you empty.
Known for cinematic electronica and hypnotic downtempo beats, the Australian producer fused his signature sound into something even more immersive. Indie-esque basslines pulse against frenetic breakbeats, while angular shoegaze guitars pirouette around seraphic vocal lines that reprise the title like a hypnotic mantra, resulting in an atmosphere thick with transcendence, striking the balance between ambient trip-hop’s dreamy introspection and indie electronica’s euphoria.
A striking visual identity runs through the release, not just in the official artwork—designed in response to a passionate fan’s vision—but in the way Nothing Sweeter Than captures the feeling of interpersonal nirvana. Whether soundtracking late-night solitude or peak festival moments, the track pushes boundaries while staying true to the expansive emotional charge Timothy and the Apocalypse has mastered.
Nothing Sweeter Than officially dropped on Valentine’s Day and is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast