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July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Vermantics’ The Pictures You Paint EP Lands with Raw Rock Power

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Vermantics dropped their new EP, The Pictures You Paint, on July 4, 2025, and it’s already making noise across the rock scene. Born in Adelaide’s sweaty underground, brothers Stefan and Daniel Fedele built their chops in pop-punk before heading to Melbourne to chase a grittier sound. Teamed up with guitarist Jack Stevenson and their cousin Julian Perrotta on drums, the quartet fuses 60s hooks, 70s attitude, and 90s edge into a modern rock pulse. Their live rep is no joke—high-energy sets have scored them gigs alongside heavyweights like Highly Suspect, British India, and The Superjesus, and a recent UK tour packed with sold-out crowds proves they’re on a roll.

The EP’s four tracks carve out a sonic story of human ties and tangled lies. ‘Come Alive’ hits hard with its moody, rumbling kickoff, while ‘How Does It Feel’ digs into the itch to see through someone else’s eyes. ‘Fake It’ strips back the masks we wear, and ‘Open Up Your Dreams’ wraps it up with a bright, full-throttle lift. Every song lands with its own weight, blending sharp lyrics with a sound that’s got real teeth—think reverb-soaked riffs and driving beats that stick.

No polished fakery here—Vermantics tracked this EP live, keeping it real with no drum tweaks or studio gloss. Co-produced with Phil Threlfall, whose mixing packs a punch, and mastered by Andrei Eremin, it’s a tight, confident release. Hot off UK stages and with shows in Adelaide and Melbourne supporting Late 90s this week, plus another UK run later, the band’s momentum is undeniable. Stefan Fedele shared: “This EP’s about cutting through the noise—real songs, real moments, straight from us to you.”

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July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

‘Breathe’ lands as Armin van Buuren’s latest Trance triumph

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On June 27, 2025, Armin van Buuren unleashed his ninth studio album, Breathe, through Armada Music. This release cements his status as a titan in the trance and electronic dance music scenes. A Dutch DJ and producer, van Buuren has snagged the top spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll multiple times and built a global following with his A State of Trance radio show and festival brand. Spanning two parts – Breathe In and Breathe Out – this 51-track project doubles as a personal milestone, reflecting his recent dive into mental health and self-growth.

The album packs a punch with its range, blending pulsing trance beats with deeper, melodic cuts. Tracks like ‘Let It Be For Love’ featuring JAI RYU bring emotive vocals into the mix, while ‘Is It Beautiful’ serves up the official anthem for A State of Trance 2025. Collaborations with heavyweights like Bon Jovi, Pendulum, and Moby shake things up, layering rock and drum and bass vibes into van Buuren’s sound. It’s a broad, cohesive collection that mirrors his knack for pushing boundaries.

Armin is set to perform at Ushuaïa Ibiza across nine dates from 8 June to 28 September this Summer, secure your tickets HERE

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June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

‘WHERE U R (angel with no feathers)’ Showcases FiFi Zhang’s Hyperpop Evolution

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FiFi Zhang, the Shanghai-to-New York electronic music force, launched her new single ‘WHERE U R (angel with no feathers)’ on June 25, 2025, via her own Liquid Pearl imprint. She’s a one-woman powerhouse—producer, singer-songwriter, DJ, visual artist, and music engineer rolled into one. After her 2023 EP So Beautiful So Lonely turned heads and racked up over 2 million streams for its lead track, FiFi’s been a fixture at festivals like Head In The Clouds across continents and a staple in New York’s underground at venues like Elsewhere. Her latest drop cements her as a game-changer in the scene.

The track itself, ‘WHERE U R (angel with no feathers)’, is a hyperpop stunner—think crisp, quirky sound design layered with vocals that feel like they’re floating through a dream. “‘WHERE U R (angel with no feathers)’ is my 1999 apocalyptic dream – filled with fragile emotions and escapist sentiments,” FiFi explains, and it shows. She pulls from Drum ‘n’ Bass, UK Garage, and House, twisting them into a sound that’s equal parts vulnerable and expansive, perfect for late-night listens or cutting loose on the dancefloor.

Set to drop on June 27, the visualiser is where FiFi Zhang really flexes her creative muscle. Picture her suspended in a futuristic glow, draped in avant-garde threads by Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, PerceptionF, and Sisio, with LED angel wings minus the feathers stealing the show. It’s not just a video—it’s a statement, tying her music to a visual narrative that’s as striking as her sound. FiFi’s proving she’s here to push boundaries, one beat and one frame at a time.

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October 23, 2024

October 23, 2024October 28, 2024 Mew Zikwryder

Soulful singer-songwriter Jazzu shares a searing single ‘Razor Blade’

Timeless artist Jazzu unveiled her new single ‘Razor Blade’ on 18 October 2024, via the Creative Industries imprint. Over the course of her profound two decade career, Jazzu has amassed over 50 million streams across platforms, received an MTV Award and won Best Album, Best Music Video and Best Pop Artist at the M.A.M.A Music Awards in 2019. Additionally, she has graced stages with Grammy Award-winning Swedish band Koop, and notably opened for Rita Ora earlier this year in Lithuania. Jazzu has been featured in major Lithuanian publications 15min, Delfi, Lrytas and Eastern European publication The Baltic Times. In her native Lithuania, Jazzu is considered a timeless icon. She has been touring her Welcome concert annually since 2019. She has been a judge on Lithuanian X-Factor for many years. For the making of ‘Razor Blade’, she has collaborated with the esteemed London-based producer Anthony Marshall (Britney Spears, Sheila Fergusson (3 Degrees), Nelly Furtado). This fruitful partnership will see more songs emerging over the coming months. Jazzu is influenced by the likes of Moloko, Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston with her distinct Pop and R&B soundscape sure to be enjoyed by fans of soulful pop icons such as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Tyla.

‘Razor Blade’ opens as a poignant ballad, showcasing Jazzu’s impressive vocal range and emotional depth. As foreboding drums and cinematic orchestral swells intensify, the song builds to a passionate climax, supported by epic choral backing vocals. It then fades into a quiet, brooding outro, gently guiding the listener out of the powerful experience.

Jazzu shares: “When I sing this song, it’s like a ceremony for me – I sing all my pain away, acknowledging that I’m strong enough to always choose me and keep my heart safe. I’ll never let anybody hurt it again.”

The music video reflects the confusion, pain and anger of heartbreak and betrayal brilliantly. In it, Jazzu is seen trying to find her way out of an empty apartment building which is contrasted by shots of her in a maze also trying to find her way out. The symbolism mirrors feelings of loss, and not knowing how to start over after experiencing an emotionally turbulent end to a relationship.

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