Òran Mór’s packed audience found themselves part of the story as Dystopia: The Rock Opera transformed the venue into a full-blown satirical state. The space was decked out in flags and propaganda, and every audience member received their own Dystopian flag. By the finale, every single person was waving it — cheering, laughing, and unwittingly […]
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Having achieved strong recognition on the Deutsche Alternative Charts and at international film festivals, Close To Monday are no strangers to acclaim. Yet for the duo, awards and rankings are far from the measure of success. What truly matters is connection — the listeners who experience their music and the emotions it evokes. With a […]
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Atlanta-based R&B and neo-soul artist Aliza Li is making waves with her latest EP, TRU. Following the reflective single “Healing,” the three-track release showcases her ability to combine introspective lyricism with lush, contemporary production. TRU is a concise yet emotionally charged project that explores themes of truth, self-alignment, and the nonlinear journey of healing. The […]
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ZT’s “AFTER PARTY / AFTER HOURS” is a masterclass in modern R&B, effortlessly blending cinematic production with intimate vocal delivery. Produced by Grammy-nominated Riley Urick and mixed by Grammy-winning Bob Horn, the track balances smooth, soulful textures with a polished pop sensibility. ZT’s commanding baritone drives the song, making every lyric feel personal yet universally […]
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Represented by Decent Music PR and supported by an Ohio Arts Council Grant Award through the Artists with Disabilities Access Program, rising alt-pop artist VIAA is back with her electrifying new single, “Arson.” Written and produced by VIAA (Mia Coleman) alongside Mori Einsidler and Troi Irons, the track burns with emotional intensity, blending alt-pop, pop-punk, […]
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Cheerful Music made a remarkable debut at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) — the world’s most influential electronic music festival. As the only Chinese music company to host an independent stage at ADE 2025, Cheerful Music presented its showcase under the theme “Building The Bridge,” aiming to connect Eastern and Western musical cultures through […]
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Emerging artist ANASTÁZIE is carving out a sound that’s both effortlessly global and deeply personal. With her latest single “Kiss & Let Go,” she fuses R&B, Afrobeats, and jazz into a lush, soulful blend that reflects her Czech-Armenian roots and her artistic evolution since moving from Prague to London at just 17. Rooted in her […]
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When Cheerful Music launched in Shenzhen in 2019, few could have predicted how quickly it would reshape the contours of global pop. In a half-decade, the label has evolved into one of China’s most forward-looking exports, blending local storytelling traditions with Western production sensibilities to craft something wholly new. Operating between Shenzhen and London, Cheerful’s […]
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Debut albums rarely arrive with this much weight and clarity. Mary Hatley’s The Poison I Choose is an uncompromising exploration of love, loss, trauma, and resilience, filtered through the earthy blend of blues, country, and rock that feels deeply tied to her Memphis roots. Recorded at Easley McCain with Matt Qualls at the helm, the […]
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Sonnet has long been regarded as one of South Korea’s most commanding vocalists, a singer capable of turning any stage into her own. Yet with “Wishing for Rain,” she does something even more daring than belting a high note—she allows herself to sound fragile. The result is one of the most intimate and affecting works […]
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