MASWO Turns Heartbreak Into Hope on "Epic Pandemic"

The Indonesian-born songwriter, singer, composer, and producer MASWO was born in 1993. His new single "Epic Pandemic" is something very special. This is an emotional experience that takes its time and asks you to sit still and feel. During the six minutes, MASWO treats sound like a story, letting space, restraint, and patience do the hard work.

"Epic Pandemic" is based on alt-pop but doesn't care about trends. It reads like a personal diary that was left open a little. The song has a slow, steady tempo that lets each note breathe. The mood is somewhere between sad and strong, with a lot of loss but never giving up. When MASWO sings, it feels like he's confiding in you rather than performing, which gives the emotions real weight.

The song's use of silence and progression is what really stands out. Instead of going after big hooks, MASWO moves the listener forward with small changes in melody and mood. When the last few seconds come, the track doesn't feel like a song ending anymore; it feels more like a memory settling in. "Epic Pandemic" is a brave and honest release that shows MASWO also making places where people can think about, remember, and heal.