In The Nation

"In the Nation," Metaphix's second single, released on January 14, 2019, on iM Dance, documents an artist in the midst of creative self-discovery—and that's precisely what makes the track so appealing. Musically, "In the Nation" is pure progressive psytrance: groovy, powerful, and significantly more electronic than their debut, "Singo." The track thrives on a funky undertone that sets it apart from classic prog productions—and on an element rarely heard in this genre: a distorted saxophone that cuts through the arrangement with raw energy, giving the track its distinctive character. In retrospect, "In the Nation" marks a phase of searching and experimentation: Metaphix was exploring where his journey should lead—stylistically and sonically. This very spirit of experimentation, this willingness to weave the unexpected into psychedelic soundscapes, remains a common thread running through his productions to this day. "In the Nation" is thus an honest snapshot of an artist's formative years—funky, electronic, playful. And proof that the path to one's own sound leads through the courage to experiment.