Igo = Better Be Alive

Music Appreciation

Released on November 18, 2022, “Better Be Alive” marks a standout single from IGO’s debut solo album. Written by Igor Walaszek and Jakub Jaworski, the track captures the dynamic energy and genre-blending style that has come to define Walaszek’s work. 

Best known as one half of the electronic duo Bass Astral x Igo and for his collaborations across Poland’s music scene, IGO uses this track to further shape his solo identity—balancing rock vocals with electronic textures that feel urgent and reflective.

The accompanying music video, directed by Michał Oziewicz, brings the song’s spirit to life through a surreal and visually striking narrative. Featuring Polish freestyle dance duo Nicole Hoff and Oskar Szymkowski—known as LOCZNIKI—the video follows Nicki, a video game NPC who wakes up to the unexpected messiness of the "real" world. 

What begins as an isolated journey gradually transforms into a liberating experience of movement, culminating in a final dance sequence that includes LOCZNIKI, IGO, and a cast of dancers. The choreography, rooted in the popping style, conveys both disconnection and awakening—mirroring the track’s emotional arc.

Sources:

https://iglorecords.com/

https://loczniki.com/

https://youtu.be/OeZxVdOzgb8