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Aimless

By Saguaro Gigante on February 22, 2026 11:54 pm

This week's track is something of a rock synthwave hybrid. I used to listen to a lot of music like this a few years back and I've always liked this particular type of sound. It was a bit of a struggle to make music today. Actually it seems like it's been a struggle all of this year so far. I remember in 2022 when I first started Weekly Beats it was the first time that I had really started composing and recording music, so there was no real expectations. Every week was an opportunity to learn more about writing and recording and it was fun. I was just happy to get a song out. 2024 was nice because I was able to expand and learn more. I used to procrastinate on making my weekly songs sometimes because I was busy with other stuff, but now I find myself procrastinating a bit mainly because I think now I have more expectations. When I first did WB in 2022 I didn't really identify as a musician anymore. I had been playing music for most of my life but it had really taken a backseat for other things. WB was actually what helped me rediscover my passion for music again. Over the last few years I started getting more into music again and started feeling like that was becoming part of my core identity again. But now I'm starting to deal with some of the more negative emotions that come with adopting something into yourself like that. I think this year may be about learning how to navigate those feelings in a healthy way. In any case, I was happy to get this song finished today. I started out with no real ideas and somehow found little pieces until something came together. It reminds me of those early days of exploration and trying new things.

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I really liked how the track gradually evolved from the humble beginning, with that dynamic shift midway that brings things back down to just the reverbed guitar. I feel like it tells a pretty cool story through the music. Really cool song that you should definitely feel proud of this week and for weeks to come.

And I with ya bud. It's funny how we're on the same trajectory because I also look back at my first two years with rose tinted glasses, haha. All that mattered to me back then was to make something every week, and it was liberating to just do WHATEVER I felt like at the time. But the moment I started trying to make an album in 2024 and putting all these expectations on myself, it started to really stress me out to make something coherent and "good". I still enjoyed the songs I was making, but gradually, the stress itself started to sap the joy out of making music and that sucked a lot.
So I'm also trying to figure out that healthy approach.

Ultimately, I don't even think it's worth it to try to "Aim" for anything, and I think that's where I fucked up. I think being aimless is exactly the way to go. Good title.

Also, I'm really happy to hear that the passion for music was rekindled in you. It's been awesome to hear your creative output on here and to see your proficiency in bluegrass music develop. You're a wizard on the guitar heart

the aimless never miss, this is a good listen. i liked the thick, kindof dissonant piano clusters in the middle. i like how you allowed the track to wander. thank you.

Love the sound of the guitars.  From the stereo strums to that excellent lead.  Ooof the synth bass underneath that guitar is so good too.  Sweet change up midway with the piano. Also totally understand those expectations and feelings.  That's the beauty of WB. Through all our thoughts and worries we can keep making music and pushing forward. With WB to help us.  This was such a cool exploration.  The guitar outro, dreamlike!  Excellent work!

I really, really like this. The sounds are great and I love the way the track evolves.

I completely recognize the problem of setting high expectations for yourself. This is something that prevented me from finishing anything meaningful (in terms of music) for years. Then I decided this was silly, because I want to make music to have fun and, honestly, no one is expecting anything from me except for myself. We make things to difficult for ourselves sometimes. If we only cared less, we would make much more great stuff like you just did wink.

This is real pretty
and something you should take to heart, the people on the receiving end
- Ebrit

The track goes in a nice direction, I like how the beat and guitar land with each other

Loved the guitar work at 1:40!!!

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