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Thai artiste blends music, environmental advocacy and ocean-inspired storytelling in latest release from upcoming Pakarang EP
Thai electronic artiste and environmentalist Notep is diving deeper into the natural world with the release of her latest single Crystallise.
Released via Platoon, the track serves as the second single from her upcoming EP Pakarang – the Thai word for coral – and continues her exploration of the connections between the ocean, coral reefs and the human experience.
More than an ocean-inspired electronic track, Crystallise unfolds as a meditation on surrender, transformation and finding clarity through life’s uncertainties. Blending ethereal vocals with fluid electronic production, the song draws inspiration from the movement of ocean waves and the natural processes that shape coral and crystals over time.
“Crystallise is a piece about surrender, trust and transformation. Blending ethereal vocals, electronic beats and synths inspired by the movement of ocean waves, the track explores letting go and trusting that nature can guide us back to ourselves,” said Notep.
The song builds on themes introduced in Radio, the first single released from Pakarang in April. Together, the two tracks form the foundation of a project that explores the idea that the human body and the natural world are not separate systems but interconnected structures shaped by similar forces.
For Notep, coral serves as a powerful metaphor throughout the EP. Like the human body, coral is built from minerals, carries memory and strength, and grows gradually through adaptation rather than force.
“In a landscape that rewards noise, Pakarang is a quiet refusal. It is music designed to move like water around a living structure,” she explained.
Sci-fi visuals inspired by nature
Accompanying the release is a visually striking music video directed by digital artist Cyrus James Khan, who previously collaborated with Notep on Radio.
Using green-screen footage filmed entirely at home, the pair transforms the visuals into a dreamlike underwater world filled with crystalline surfaces, coral formations and hybrid organic creatures. The result blurs the boundaries between technology, nature and the human body.
Rather than simply depicting the ocean, the video imagines it as a living architecture that constantly evolves and reshapes itself, echoing the song’s themes of transformation and resilience.
Music with an environmental mission
The release of Crystallise also aligns with Notep’s ongoing environmental advocacy.
Earlier this month, she unveiled the first episode of Mangroove, a live music and documentary series filmed within protected mangrove forests in Rayong, Thailand. Co-founded by Notep, the project aims to raise awareness about biodiversity and the importance of protecting fragile ecosystems.
The initiative invites musicians to perform within natural environments, transforming the forest itself into both stage and subject matter.
Through projects such as Mangroove and Pakarang, Notep continues to position music as a tool for environmental connection rather than simple entertainment.
Growing recognition across Asia
Notep’s unique blend of electronic experimentation and ecological storytelling has attracted increasing attention across the region and beyond.
Her work has recently been featured in publications including Elle Singapore, Billboard Philippines, Mixmag Asia, DMY Magazine and Noctis Magazine. Critics have also drawn comparisons to artistes such as Imogen Heap, Aurora and (((O))), highlighting her ability to merge immersive sound design with deeply personal and environmental themes.
Crystallise offers another glimpse into Notep’s evolving artistic vision – one that invites listeners to slow down, embrace uncertainty and reconnect with the natural rhythms that shape both the planet and ourselves.
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