Welcome to the year 2026, when the rock star, in the classic sense, has become obsolete. And, if you’re one of those management teams, record labels or production companies who thought that this day would never arrive, I’m sorry, but you’ll find it hard to adapt.
The present belongs to anonymity and to artists and bands like MOMARZ, who let you project whatever dreams you want onto their music. This era, as well as the future, belongs to great mysteries, to things that we, as the audience, cannot answer and prefer to have stay the same.
What do the world’s biggest pop stars look like? It’s irrelevant. At the moment, from psychedelic rock to heavy metal, from EDM to pop, many of the greatest stars literally wear masks. Grinning, handsome pop stars who just want to share their story with the world are outdated, dull, and obvious.
MOMARZ’s most recent EP, “THE THEORY,” on the other hand, embraces that mystery, and the idea that a night out should be more than just the ritual of watching a bunch of regular-looking people play blues and rock riffs on stage. It ought to be something that takes you out of your normal world and into something that promises much more.
Check out the EP’s opener, “Party Moves,” with its old-school electro and house-inspired synth melodies. Let the music wash over you, and you’re instantly transported into a nightclub, a place where the lights are dimmed, and the bass is booming. This is, certainly, vintage dance music. But by eliminating the human element, MOMARZ also removes the goalposts. Suddenly, this is not just the soundtrack to a disco, but to, potentially, one of your greatest nights out.
“BOOST THAT BASS” is booming, but moody, sounds created for sweaty Summer nights that feel like they could last forever. And, the BPM for the EP’s self-titled track, “The Theory”, is the song that needs to be played at the precise pinnacle of the night out.
And while this electro project focuses heavily on getting the mood right, with the beats and the textures creating the all-important atmosphere, the tracks also contain elements inspired by classic pop songwriting. “Beyond Sight” is assembled around a dramatic piano sequence. Meanwhile, the closing track “Signals” adds futuristic synth lines to production that call to mind vintage hip-hop.
Where does this all leave us? In need of more mystery and less celebrity culture. MOMARZ’s “THE THEORY” makes the listener and the party the two highlights, not the artist’s story or opinions. In 2026, this is the way to open the door to the possibilities music still offers.
