Words by Theo Thompson 

Dylan Rippon’s Destroy The Now is a powerful exploration of digital disconnection and the modern experience. Set to release on limited edition vinyl on November 8th, this album channels the darkness and light of contemporary life through Rippon’s captivating soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from the turbulence of digital culture, Rippon reflects on how technology “destroys the now,” a theme woven into his haunting melodies and lyrics. His compositions achieve a rare beauty, juxtaposing serene melodies with raw intensity, as in ‘Forever,’ a timeless love song, or ‘Mobius Trip,’ an electronic voyage through twisted realities.

Rippon’s artistry has long captured the essence of a generation in flux and Destroy The Now promises to resonate across boundaries. His recent single ‘Sunburn,’ an electrifying fusion of punk and disco, embodies the anxiety of a world caught between connection and chaos. Featured in The Warhol Effect, a documentary about Andy Warhol, ‘Sunburn’ echoes the late artist’s fascination with repetition and identity in a rapidly modernising world. “I wanted to make sound the way Warhol made images,” Rippon reflects. His tribute to Warhol’s relentless pursuit of identity against a backdrop of mass media and violence underscores Destroy The Now’s poignant message.

The album’s tracks invite listeners to confront both beauty and unease in modern existence. Rippon’s music takes inspiration from icons like Kraftwerk, The Cure and David Bowie, creating a vivid landscape for themes of love, memory and existential angst. With Destroy The Now, Dylan Rippon offers an introspective yet intensely relatable album, bridging generations and genres alike. This limited edition release, a tribute to Rippon’s expansive vision, is sure to become an enduring gem for music enthusiasts.