White Lights Shares Inspirations Behind "Simulation Breakdown"

After releasing his latest track “Simulation Breakdown,” White Lights expanded on the meaning behind it and made a playlist of inspirations!

Hailing from Brooklyn, White Lights is an artist on the rise who is making a name for himself with his alternative, ethereal antipop sound that lends itself in a perfect manner to melancholic atmospheres. Re-emerging this year with the release of “Body Trap” he’s now delivered another fantastic single called “Simulation Breakdown” that’s perfect for any chillhop playlist.

The second single off his forthcoming album NUMBSKULL, “Simulation Breakdown” puts White Lights’ skills in the studio on full display as he tells a personal story of dealing with anxiety attacks and the internal dialogue that ensues. While the beat might be minimal, the vocals from White Lights are oozing with emotion to make this a relatable tune for anyone experiencing the ups and downs of mental health struggles during these uncertain times.

“Simulation Breakdown” is an attempt to share what my anxiety attacks feel like by drawing comparisons between them and the eerily common experiences of “Deja Vu” or what some people describe as “feeling the matrix breakdown.” The song describes an anxiety attack via inner dialogue between my anxious self and my rational self. I try to illustrate the paradoxical thoughts and general confusion of someone succumbing to their panic throughout the song until the rational self breaks me out of my nervous spiral with interventional thinking, which helps me in real life.
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Out now across all platforms, this a must-listen for anyone who is looking for a melancholic tune to vibe to. Press play below to explore the mind of White Lights as he guides you through the influences behind “Simulation Breakdown” and let us know what you think of the track in the comments!

Stream the “Simulation Breakdown” Inspiration Playlist on Spotify:

Tracklist:

White Lights – Simulation Breakdown
SOHN – The Wheel
Jai Paul – jasmine – Demo
Sampha – Incomplete Kisses
Mount Kimbie – You Took Your Time (feat. King Krule)
Shlohmo – The End
Mk.gee – cz
Joji – TEST DRIVE
Billie Eilish – everything i wanted
James Blake – You’re Too Precious
Bladee – Reality Surf
Flying Lotus, Niki Randa – Getting There
James Blake, Travis Scott, Metro Boomin – Mile High (feat. Travis Scott & Metro Boomin)
Flying Lotus – Zodiac Shit
Baths – Tropic Laurel
altopalo – Frozen Away
xxyyxx – Fields
Flume, SOPHIE, KUČKA – Voices
Bishop Nehru – You Stressin
Clams Casino, Imogen Heap – I’m God
Purity Ring – begin again
xander., xxyyxx – Settle
The Postal Service – Nothing Better – Remastered
SiR – Love You
Deb Never – Ugly
A$AP NAST, D33J – Designer Boi
Brent Faiyaz – Lost Kids Get Money
White Lights – Body Trap