Rock/Review Mars_999 - V Zákrutách

Emerging Slovak artist Mars_999 just dropped V Zákrutách (“In the Curves”), the latest single from his upcoming debut album—a hypnotic, slow-burn indie track that blurs the lines between dream pop intimacy, experimental alt-rock, and DIY grit.

With V Zákrutách ("In the Curves"), a song that sums up the thrill and peril of living life without borders, Slovak indie musician Mars_999 keeps pushing the boundaries of sound. The single, which is based on the maxim "Don't brake in the curves," is a declaration of freedom as well as a metaphor for accepting chaos.

The song's strength lies in contrasts. It was recorded between Slovakia and Prague with producer Rohin Brown and mastered by Sarah Register, whose credits include Big Thief and Protomartyr. Large, expressive guitar lines blend with lo-fi textures, while Mars_999's vocal performance veers between resistance and vulnerability. Because of this duality, the song feels both intimate and expansive, raw but cinematic—a sonic rush that reflects the excitement of negotiating life's unexpected turns.

“V Zákrutách,” sung fully in Slovak, transcends language through ambiance and mood. Any listener, no matter where they are from, can relate to the dreamy urgency captured by its mesmerizing rhythm and neon-soaked music. The hypnotic pull of the slow-burn build draws the listener farther into the universe of the song.

The DIY video, which features neon-lit streets, carnival rides spinning in the night, and fan-submitted footage that captures brief, uncensored moments of mayhem and excitement, perfectly complements the song and is reminiscent of a summer fever dream. When combined, the music and images produce a common area where flaws are transformed into beauty.

Mars_999's “V Zákrutách” is more than simply a song; it's an anthem for everybody who isn't scared to let go and discover freedom in life's unexpected turns.