After more than a decade commanding global stages as lead guitarist and songwriter for the Juno-nominated rock/metal powerhouse Kobra and the Lotus, Canadian musician Jasio Kulakowski is stepping into the light of his own artistry—redefining what modern rock can be in the process. His latest solo project, Fantasy (2025), is a creative renaissance with total control over production, songwriting, and sonic direction. Jasio is forging a bold new path, one where genre rules bend and emotion takes center stage.

At the core of this shift lies “Last One Standing,” a fiercely personal single that captures everything Jasio’s solo venture represents. It’s a song that hits with the intensity of a stadium anthem, while weaving in cinematic textures, electronic layers, and a soaring pop sensibility. The result is a genre-blending piece; a moment of catharsis built on grit, groove, and fearless self-expression.

“Last One Standing” arrives as one of several singles released from Fantasy, a project that’s been gradually unveiled since late 2024. Other tracks like “Fall,” “Okay,” “Cloudline,” “Fantasy,” and “Dear Future Me” have each highlighted a different shade of Jasio’s evolving sonic palette—from moody atmospheres and shadowy electronic pulses to explosive, high-octane choruses and poetic introspection. If these releases are chapters, then “Last One Standing” is the turning point—a line in the sand between who Jasio was and who he’s becoming.

Musically, the track reflects Jasio’s deep respect for rock’s visceral power, but he filters that energy through a lens shaped by Gorillaz, Outkast, Nine Inch Nails, and even Pink Floyd. This diversity of influence breathes life into every detail—from the track’s distorted low-end and tension-building verses to its emotional, guitar-laced climax.

It’s rare to find a project so cinematic yet so raw, where the production value matches the weight of the message. “Last One Standing” is an anthem of survival, self-definition, and artistic freedom. With a short but searing guitar solo and lyrics that reflect inner resilience, it’s a track built to resonate with both longtime fans of Jasio’s guitar work and new listeners looking for fresh sounds in the alt-rock, pop, and electronic space.

Having co-written five full-length albums and performed internationally with one of Canada’s most prominent metal acts, Jasio’s legacy is already solid. But now, with Fantasy, he’s proving that real power lies in reinvention. This solo era isn’t about stepping away from rock, it’s about expanding its borders and injecting it with new life, vulnerability, and cinematic scale.

“Last One Standing” is available now on all streaming platforms:open.spotify.com/track/4Gl2aD