Tuvaband’s Seven Ways of Floating feels like an invitation to slow down — an atmospheric drift through introspection, emotion, and the strange calm that follows chaos. Across eleven tracks, Tuva Hellum Marschhäuser constructs a sonic diary that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. The album opens with Seven Ways of Floating, a shimmering introduction that floats on gentle synths and lo-fi textures. It’s not just a song but a state of mind — a quiet landing into Tuva’s dreamlike world. I’m Safely Passing in Time deepens the mood, where pulsing beats and wistful strings wrap around her fragile vocals, exploring the idea of finding peace in motion.
Galloping Chest bursts with nervous energy, its programmed drums pounding like an anxious heartbeat. Tuva’s voice rises above it all, delivering a message of courage for anyone who’s ever felt unseen. Futile Maze strips things down, replacing rhythm with atmosphere — ghostly, almost meditative, it captures the exhaustion of trying to find meaning in endless cycles. On Into the Unknown, Tuva reimagines her earlier single Unknown with warped cassette loops and haunting harmonies. It’s nostalgic yet new, like looking back at an old photograph through fogged glass. Count to 4 adds a hint of playfulness — its repetitive rhythm feels like a mantra for grounding yourself amid mental noise.
Into the Unknown adds a nostalgic touch, referencing her earlier work through warped cassette textures that blend past and present. Count to 4 and Hello Universe continue the album’s theme of searching for balance — small prayers disguised as songs. By the time Once Upon a Time I Went Searching for Peace and It Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This arrive, Tuvaband has gently led us to acceptance. And Rise Again closes the album with quiet triumph — not grand or loud, but certain. Seven Ways of Floating isn’t an album to rush through. It’s one to sink into — slow, reflective, and quietly revolutionary.
