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April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

I’MMORTAL Redefines Avant-Pop with the Mind-Blowing ‘Uncanny Valley’ Video

I’MMORTAL’s captivating music video for ‘Uncanny Valley’, launched April 16, 2025, via KALTBLUT Magazine, showcases her as a trailblazing avant-pop force. Based in New York and London, this California native—doubling as producer, vocalist, visual artist, and creative director—ignited her career in 2023 with the tech-house hit ‘Versace Spaceship’. Tracks like ‘Supervillain’ and ‘KILLED U IN A DREAM’ have garnered over 250,000 Spotify streams, with remixes by Droid Bishop and biskuwi featured on NewRetroWave and DJ Mag Spain. Lauded by CLASH Magazine, EARMILK, and NOTION, I’MMORTAL blends EDM’s raw basslines with influences from Björk, SOPHIE, and Sevdaliza, enchanting fans of Billie Eilish or Pastel Ghost. Her violin-honed composition skills and theatrical roots fuel synesthetic visuals that explore AAPI identity, femininity, and the organic-synthetic divide.

The ‘Uncanny Valley’ track is a glitchy avant-pop vortex, fusing creaky soundscapes, sharp trap beats, and autotuned vocals into a pulsating club bridge that evaporates into futuristic hums. Directed by Victoria Gong, the video is a stark sci-fi vision, with I’MMORTAL facing her robotic clone in scenes echoing Gong’s chilling aesthetic from her 2022 short Echoes of You. The clone imagery—central to the Turing test and Dove Che’s visceral dance-fight—mirrors pop culture’s obsession with doubles, like Prince’s split personas in ‘Kiss’ or Kylie Minogue’s doppelgängers in ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’. Clones in music videos often probe self-conflict or societal cloning of identity, and here, I’MMORTAL’s battle suggests a fight to preserve individuality against a homogenized, tech-driven culture. Gong’s dynamic framing, akin to her 2023 Zoe Kazi video ‘Flicker’, elevates this narrative with haunting precision.

I’MMORTAL shared: “I really love incorporating movement into my videos, so I was super excited when Victoria came up with the brilliant idea of having a choreographed fight scene that is also an abstract dance piece.” This passion for movement shines through in the video’s climactic dance-fight, a testament to the collaborative brilliance of Gong, Dove Che, and body double KiKi Song. ‘Uncanny Valley’ is more than a music video—it’s a bold statement on identity and autonomy in an era dominated by technology. With its gripping visuals and pulsating sound, I’MMORTAL not only pays homage to the provocative pop aesthetics of the past but also carves a daring path forward, inviting viewers to question what it means to be human in a world of mirrors. This release solidifies her as an artist to watch, pushing avant-pop into thrilling new territory.

Watch ‘Uncanny Valley’:

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March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

AIGEL Releases Groundbreaking Album Killer Qız, A Deep Dive into Emigration, Identity, and Transformation

On March 28, 2025, the innovative electronic duo AIGEL unveiled their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Killer Qız. The album marks a significant milestone in their evolution as artists, delving into themes of loss, rebirth, and the complex journey of cultural assimilation. The album’s focus track, ‘Barısı Da Bezdä’, exemplifies the vibrant energy and emotional depth of the project, offering a unique blend of pulsating electronic rhythms and thought-provoking lyrical narratives. With this release, AIGEL continues to push the boundaries of genre and storytelling, showcasing their ability to capture both the personal and the universal.

AIGEL, formed by Tatar poet and vocalist Aigel Gaisina and electronic musician Ilya Baramiya from St. Petersburg, has established a reputation for their groundbreaking music that merges sharp, evocative lyrics in Russian, Tatar, and English with experimental soundscapes. The duo rose to international prominence with their hit single ‘Tatarin’, which has accumulated over 140 million views on YouTube. Their track ‘You Born’ garnered a Silver Lion at the Cannes Lions Festival, while their 2023 Tatar-language release ‘Pıyala’ made history, topping charts in over 10 countries and reaching the Billboard TikTok chart. After taking a public stance against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, AIGEL’s performances were banned in Russia, prompting the duo’s emigration. Aigel now resides in Berlin, and Ilya in Montenegro, with their contrasting environments influencing the sound and atmosphere of Killer Qız.

Killer Qız is a compelling exploration of emigration and personal transformation, telling the story of a DJ killer who dances until a high-ranking official’s death, then escapes with her lover, watched by figures from Russian society. The album presents a powerful metaphor for freedom and departure, with the refrain “no matter what they do, no one will take them along,” encapsulating the theme of defying authority. While the album’s energy is vibrant and rebellious, it also remains introspective and emotional. A standout track features a child’s voice transitioning from Tatar to German, reflecting the painful process of linguistic and cultural assimilation. The album’s closing moments offer a poignant reflection on the meaning of “home,” with Aigel reciting her thoughts in German, further reinforcing the album’s thematic depth.

Among the surprises on Killer Qız is a dance track in English, written for a short film by renowned clown Vyacheslav Polunin. This wordless song carries the refrain “life is a comedy,” offering a brief moment of lightness amidst the album’s heavier, more contemplative themes. Aigel speaks about the period of creative stagnation that followed their emigration, noting how the first language to emerge for her was Tatar: “It was like a system reset, returning to my default language.”

The track ‘Assimilation’ is one of the album’s most emotionally resonant moments. It follows the journey of children who, over time, transition from resisting emigration to fully embracing their new culture, replacing their native Tatar with German. The track begins with the sounds of the Berlin subway, and, serendipitously, the voice of the subway announcer declares, “The train is heading towards Ruhleben”—which translates to “peaceful life”—an uncanny reflection of the song’s themes of finding peace in displacement. Ilya Baramiya incorporated diverse influences into the production of Killer Qız, blending elements from K-pop to hard bass, with an intentional departure from hip-hop to create a fresh and immersive sound that reflects the duo’s ongoing creative evolution.

With Killer Qız, AIGEL boldly steps forward, combining energetic beats with deeply personal stories that speak to the universal experience of transformation, cultural struggle, and the quest for belonging.

Stream Killer Qiz below:

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March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

13-Year-Old Production Prodigy Dario Di Bona Shares Debut Single ‘Jaded’

At just 13 years old, Dario Di Bona has officially arrived as one of the youngest rising stars in electronic dance music with the release of his debut single, ‘Jaded’, which dropped on March 21st via Tankfloor/WMG. The track has already begun making waves in the EDM scene, showcasing the prodigal talent that has taken the world by storm. From his viral set in Venice, where a video of him playing for 18,000 people went viral with over 2 million views, to his breathtaking performance in Prato della Valle (Europe’s largest square) for 80,000 people, Dario has earned his place among the most exciting young talents in EDM. His rise has been fueled by unforgettable performances and support from industry legends like David Guetta, who shared his performance at the Ibiza Global Festival.

Born in Padua, Italy, and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, Dario’s passion for DJing was ignited when he was just four years old during a trip to Ibiza. This early exposure to electronic music led him to pursue his dream relentlessly, and by age seven, he was commanding crowds of thousands. Over the years, Dario has performed at some of the most prestigious venues worldwide, from Ibiza to Dubai, accumulating over 70 million views on Instagram and gaining a loyal following.

With ‘Jaded’, Dario Di Bona firmly steps into the world of music production, proving his ability to not only command crowds but also craft captivating tunes that resonate on the dancefloor. The single has already garnered attention and is poised to further establish Dario as a force to be reckoned with in the electronic music scene. A euphoric piece of tropical house, meticulously-produced with the finesse of an industry veteran, the track is an instant hit – and a strong start of what will undoubtedly be an extraordinary career

Listen to ‘Jaded’ now:

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March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Charli XCX Expands Her Universe with Party Girl Festival at Lido

Charli XCX is taking her party-starting reputation to the next level with the announcement of her Party Girl Festival, set to debut at Lido Festival on Saturday, 14 June, this year. The pop provocateur, known for her high-energy performances and genre-bending sound revealed a star-studded lineup featuring some of the most exciting names in electronic, hyperpop, and underground club music. This marks the first edition of Party Girl Festival, an extension of Charli’s ever-evolving vision of music, nightlife, and community, blending mainstream pop with the pulsating energy of the rave scene.

The announcement at Lido Festval sent fans into a frenzy as Charli teased a setlist stacked with boundary-pushing artists who embody the festival’s ethos: unapologetic, experimental, and dancefloor-ready. With past collaborations spanning from A. G. Cook to Caroline Polachek and the late SOPHIE, expectations are high for a lineup that merges pop brilliance with the underground club culture that has long influenced her sound. The event promises immersive visuals, high-octane performances, and a curated atmosphere that embodies the ethos of Charli’s Party Girl era, unfiltered, euphoric, and irresistibly chaotic.

This move cements Charli XCX’s status as not just a pop icon but a cultural curator, shaping the future of festival experiences by prioritizing both artistic innovation and inclusivity. As she continues to blur the lines between mainstream and underground, Party Girl Festival is set to be a defining moment for fans of cutting-edge pop and club music alike. With more details expected to drop in the coming weeks, one thing is clear: Charli XCX is once again rewriting the rules of pop stardom, and she’s bringing everyone along for the ride.

Find out more here:

https://www.lidofestival.co.uk/events/charli-xcx-sat-14-june/

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