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May 14, 2025 Soft Changa’s ‘Surely’ Takes You on a Sonic World Tour

Soft Changa’s ‘Surely’ Takes You on a Sonic World Tour

Since its release on May 9, 2025, Surely by Soft Changa has been a defining moment for the Berlin-based duo, Jo.Ke and ulises. The track, a mesmerizing fusion of indie electronica and experimental soundscapes, has spent the months since its debut rippling through the global music scene. With millions of streams and appearances in festival sets from Ibiza to Burning Man, ‘Surely’ has captivated listeners with its hypnotic beats and raw emotional resonance—an ache of longing wrapped in euphoria. Fans of artists like WhoMadeWho and Monolink have embraced it, while critics have hailed it as a “genre-defying anthem,” cementing Soft Changa’s status as bold innovators in electronic music.

Looking to the future, Soft Changa is poised for even greater heights. The duo’s unique blend of influences—Jo.Ke’s Berlin underground edge and ulises’s Buenos Aires-inspired sonic flair—sets the stage for an exciting evolution. Whispers of an upcoming EP, possibly featuring live instrumentation alongside their signature sound, have already begun to stir anticipation. Their 2026 festival slate, including stops at Fusion Festival and Garbicz, promises to showcase Surely and new material to expansive crowds. With their fearless approach to pushing boundaries, Soft Changa is clearly building momentum for a dynamic next chapter.

The road ahead for Soft Changa brims with potential. Surely has laid a strong foundation, proving their ability to craft music that’s both deeply emotional and irresistibly danceable—a rare balance that echoes the trajectories of acts like Bonobo or RÜFÜS DU SOL. Whether through cross-genre collaborations or deeper dives into experimental territory, the duo’s creativity knows no limits. As they continue to blur musical and geographical borders, fans and critics alike are eager to see what’s next—and with Soft Changa’s track record, it’s sure to be a thrilling ride.

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May 9, 2025 Discover Tommy Down’s breakout single ‘Mrs Blue’, a soul-rock masterpiece from 21st Century Living!

Discover Tommy Down’s breakout single ‘Mrs Blue’, a soul-rock masterpiece from 21st Century Living!

Tommy Down, the London-based multi-instrumentalist, is redefining soulful storytelling with his 2024 single ‘Mrs Blue’, a heartfelt track from his album 21st Century Living that’s amassed 5.7 million Spotify streams. Hailed by Radio X and Earmilk for its raw emotion, the song showcases Down’s evocative vocals and minimalist style, while his upcoming 2025 EP, previewed by the psychedelic ‘Do You Want It All?’ in CLASH Magazine, hints at an ambitious sonic evolution.

Rooted in his UK-Ghanaian heritage, Tommy’s music channels legends like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, blending soul with rock and introspective lyricism. His dynamic performances at Camden Rocks Festival alongside Frank Turner and regular London gigs, paired with six songs featured in HBO’s Industry—co-created by his brother Mickey Down—have solidified his rising star status. Down’s collaborations with producers like Jeffrey Silverman and Invisible Men (Jon Shave and Jason Pebworth) elevate his genre-defying sound.

The tender ‘Mrs Blue’, with its Al Green-inspired rhythm and vulnerable depth, captures unspoken longing. Tommy Down revealed: “The song was produced by Grammy and Brit award winning producer Jon Shave. I brought Jason Pebworth, one of the Invisible Men, a song I wrote about my girlfriend. It felt like a sixth sense and I wrote a song about that feeling. Jason suggested getting a sort of Al Green ‘Lets stay together’ beat for the track, which worked very well.” 

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May 8, 2025 Motörhead’s Lemmy Immortalized: Join the Stoke-On-Trent Celebration

Motörhead’s Lemmy Immortalized: Join the Stoke-On-Trent Celebration

Tomorrow, May 9, 2025, the Lemmy Forever Stoke-On-Trent Ceremony will roar into Burslem to honor Motörhead’s iconic founder, Lemmy Kilmister. Born Ian Fraser Kilmister in 1945 in this very town, Lemmy carved a legendary path as the gravel-voiced bassist and frontman of Motörhead, a band that fused punk’s raw energy with metal’s unrelenting power. With 23 studio albums, including seminal works like Ace of Spades and Overkill, Motörhead redefined heavy metal, earning a Grammy and a legion of devoted fans. Lemmy’s death in 2015 at age 70 left a void, but his rebellious spirit endures, celebrated through this event marking the band’s 50th anniversary and a decade since his passing.

The day kicks off at 4 p.m. in Burslem town center with a biker’s corteo escorting Lemmy’s ashes, placed by guitarist Phil Campbell into a striking bronze statue crafted by local sculptor Andy Edwards. Capturing Lemmy’s 1981 stage presence, the statue nods to Motörhead’s legendary Heavy Metal Holocaust performance at Port Vale Stadium. Fans can dive into the vibe early with Motörhead-themed drinks at Old Post Office Bar and a special roast at Market Place Café. The Bare Walls Art Gallery will showcase rare Lemmy photos and memorabilia, while evening events include Motörwrecked rocking Grumpy’s Bar alongside an auction of exclusive Motörhead gear. Over at Mitchell Arts Centre, Motörheadache will deliver a tribute set, with tickets priced at £18.

“It’s wonderful, finally getting an incredible statue in his home town,” says Phil Campbell, reflecting on the event’s significance. The ceremony, complete with a 21-rev salute, promises to channel Lemmy’s larger-than-life energy, uniting fans in a raucous celebration. With parking at Port Vale Football Club, taxi services via Ace Taxis, and special lodging rates at DoubleTree by Hilton, the day is set to be a fitting tribute to a rock’n’roll titan whose influence still reverberates.

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April 25, 2025 I’MMORTAL Redefines Avant-Pop with the Mind-Blowing ‘Uncanny Valley’ Video

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.

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