AKIRA Invents Psychedelic Cumbia with Bold Debut ‘Niños del Bosque’

AKIRA Invents Psychedelic Cumbia with Bold Debut ‘Niños del Bosque’

Niños del Bosque is more than AKIRA’s debut—it’s a bridge between continents, generations, and sonic traditions. Born of an Argentinian father and Swiss-French mother, AKIRA’s identity is woven into the album’s DNA. The record effortlessly blends Latin America’s rhythmic heartbeats with European precision and a psychedelic haze that feels both ancient and new. It’s a […]

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 Jordan Cracknell Flips Wall Street Into a Dancefloor in ‘Gordon Gekko’

Jordan Cracknell Flips Wall Street Into a Dancefloor in ‘Gordon Gekko’

Debuts can often feel tentative—testing the waters, finding footing—but Jordan Cracknell’s “Gordon Gekko” is anything but cautious. From the opening synths, it pulses with intent, brimming with the confidence of an artist who knows her perspective matters. It’s rare to hear a debut this self-assured, both conceptually and sonically. Cracknell doesn’t just enter the pop-electronic […]

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 In Conversation with Ariyel – ‘sister sister’, From Ambient Whispers to Alt-Pop Power

In Conversation with Ariyel – ‘sister sister’, From Ambient Whispers to Alt-Pop Power

In an alt-pop landscape often driven by gloss and spectacle, Ariyel stands out by leaning into vulnerability, atmospheric textures, and raw emotional resonance. Their latest single, “Sister Sister,” is a haunting yet tender exploration of complex relationships, carried by a lush blend of ambient soundscapes and melodic clarity. Across this conversation, we dig into the […]

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 In Conversation with Tainted Youth – ‘Drifting Away’ and finding home in the D&B and pop scene

In Conversation with Tainted Youth – ‘Drifting Away’ and finding home in the D&B and pop scene

Formed in 2021, London-based duo Tainted Youth return with their latest single ‘Drifting Away’. Infusing pop and liquid drum and bass, this emotionally rich sound and DIY ethos is a testament to Tainted Youth’s hands-on artistry and unwavering authenticity. We caught up with the duo after the release to discuss all things ‘Drifting Away’ and […]

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 In Conversation with ALEXIS – ‘Blue Jeans’, Crush Confessions and Karaoke Memories

In Conversation with ALEXIS – ‘Blue Jeans’, Crush Confessions and Karaoke Memories

There’s something electric about a song that captures a moment so fleeting, so specific, and yet so universally felt—that spark of a crush, the playfulness of desire, the vulnerability in expression. Rising Filipino-Australian artist ALEXIS channels all of that and more in her new track “Blue Jeans,” a flirty, feel-good anthem born from a split-second […]

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 In Conversation with Lauren Alex Hooper – ‘Too Much And Not Enough, Vol. 1’ 

In Conversation with Lauren Alex Hooper – ‘Too Much And Not Enough, Vol. 1’ 

In an industry often driven by trends and surface-level narratives, artist and songwriterLauren Alex Hooper brings something refreshingly different: deep honesty, emotional nuance, and a commitment to making space for underrepresented voices—particularly those within the autistic community. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2015, it wasn’t until years later that she began exploring how her […]

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