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August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

‘Elektro Punk EP’ Lands: Shizo van de Sunflower’s Latest Is a Techno-Punk Knockout

(Shizo van de Sunflower / Elektro Punk EP Artwork)

Released on August 1, 2025, the ‘Elektro Punk EP’ proves Shizo van de Sunflower, aka Daniel Blum, still brings it. He blends personal edge with beats that smack you right in the chest. His influences in music started back in the 1980s with C64 and software design, building a sound that’s deep and electrifying, often lacing his music with undertones of dealing with depression and advocating for mental health. He teamed up with Sternentramper for the 2024 “War noch nie Kalifornien – Summer Remix” and caught the ear of acid icons Yves Deruyter and Emmanuel Top. You’ve also seen him at Dresden’s underground joints and Mittelgrün Con 2024.

The EP’s four tracks pull from DAF’s fearless electro-punk vibe, mixing German spoken word with sounds that grab you. ‘Das Mikrofon’ catches you off guard with Kristina Sop’s soprano clashing over a tough EBM beat. ‘James Bond’ pokes fun at the spy legend, its bassline dripping attitude. ‘Ich war mal Punk’ calls out faded punk dreams lost to crypto and property, sharp and biting. ‘Herz aus Stein’ finishes it off with a no-vocals techno rush that’s all adrenaline. It’s a shoutout to the genre’s roots, twisted with a fresh, no-filter spin.

Shizo van de Sunflower revealed: “I was inspired by the raw sounds of DAF’s pioneering era and created four tracks that oscillate between anger, irony and pure dance fever. German lyrics, no compromises.”

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July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Steve Aoki, Marnik & MR.BLACK Ignite Dance Floors with Explosive Revival of Trance Classic ‘Instant Moments’

Steve Aoki, Marnik, and MR.BLACK have joined forces for a turbocharged revival of a ’90s trance classic with their new single ‘Instant Moments’, out now via Dim Mak Records. A bold, mainstage-ready reimagining of the iconic R.O.O.S. track, the collaboration channels the trio’s collective mastery of high-impact, emotionally charged electronic music.

Between them, they’ve clocked billions of streams and rocked the stages of Tomorrowland, Ultra, and beyond. Steve Aoki, the Grammy-nominated powerhouse and founder of Dim Mak, continues to shape the global dance landscape with his big-room dynamism. Italian duo Marnik are known for their euphoric, melody-driven blend of EDM and psytrance, while Israeli trailblazer MR.BLACK pushes sonic boundaries with a genre-blending, high-octane style that’s earned co-signs from Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, and W&W.

With ‘Instant Moments’, the trio have turbo-boosted the trance original into a modern rave weapon, complete with pounding percussion, searing synth lines, and an adrenaline-pumping tempo that’s tailor-made for peak-time festival chaos.

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July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Finnegan Tui Ignites the Indie Folk Scene with “Fuel on the Fire”

(Finnegan Tui /Image credit: Godenschweger Photography)

UK-based indie folk standout Finnegan Tui dropped his latest single, ‘Fuel on the Fire’, via Eywa Music Ltd on January 17, 2025, and it’s already making waves. With 7.7 million streams racked up across platforms and regular spins on BBC Radio 6 and BBC Introducing South West, Tui’s carved out a solid rep as a must-hear voice in the scene. He’s clocked serious miles touring Europe, backing FINK for over 30 dates and opening for acts like RY X, Cosmo Sheldrake, and Junodream. Festival slots at Secret Garden Party, Boomtown, and Shambala, plus a confirmed gig at Kernowfornia Festival this September, show he’s no stranger to big stages. Add collabs with heavy hitters like Charlie Andrew and Matt Lawrence, nods from outlets like The Guardian and CLASH Magazine, a sync in Walker Independence, and sold-out nights at Omeara, La Boule Noire, and Lark, and you’ve got an artist on a steep upward climb.

The track itself, ‘Fuel on the Fire’, is a slow-burn gem produced by Jasper Trim and mixed by Andrew Scheps. It kicks off with sparse acoustic guitar, giving Tui’s vocals, deep, raw, and brimming with soul, room to breathe. The arrangement builds steadily, layering in pulsing beats, mournful strings, and atmospheric touches before hitting a choral climax that’s got real weight, blending folk roots with a widescreen vibe.

Finnegan Tui shared: “‘Fuel On The Fire’ explores the poignant theme of no longer recognizing a loved one, yet it ultimately offers a message of redemption. It feels like a phoenix rising from the ashes, mirroring my own journey from loneliness to joy. I hope this song resonates with listeners, offering them light and strength in their own challenges.”

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July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

‘Minacious’ Drops Now – Valley Onda Blends Fear and Soundscapes

(Valley Onda / Ravyna Jassani)

On July 18th, 2025, Valley Onda launched their latest single ‘Minacious’ via Valley Onda Records, cementing their spot in the indie rock scene. The Sydney-based trio, born in 2019, has stacked over 350,000 streams and scored nods from triple j, Clunk Mag, and Where The Music Meets. Their stage game is tight too, with tour slots alongside The Money War and Brightness. Jordan Wilson, once of Georgia Fair, has gigged with Paul Kelly, Laurel, and John Mayer, while Michiya Nagai—a classically trained multi-instrumentalist—has rocked The Grass is Greener with Lamalo and synced up a TEDx Melbourne stream. It all started when Jordan and producer Galen Sultmann clicked in a restaurant, later bringing Michiya into the fold to shape their alt-rock vibe.

The single ‘Minacious’ delivers a punchy fusion of Western-tinged drama, moody synths, and jagged guitars, all anchored by a vocal that cuts through expansive, textured effects. It’s a fearless, genre-twisting track, think Muse meets Bon Iver thabuilt on tension and release, tackling fear and transcendence head-on. Years of warehouse gigs and cross-genre collabs shine through in its polished yet gritty studio sound.

Valley Onda summed it up: “‘Minacious’ is the spirit of going through to move beyond. It’s about confronting your fear and stepping into the unknown. With a Western Sci-Fi feel the song moves through eerie landscapes, unafraid to keep taking steps towards its transcendent destiny. A voyage if you will. Again this song has a heavy studio vibe, which combines all of what makes Valley Onda great, big guitars, synths and beats under a huge vocal.”

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