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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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March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Little Dragon’s Yukimi Embarks on Solo Journey with single ‘Peace Reign’

Yukimi, the acclaimed vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon, has released her latest single, ‘Peace Reign’. A hopeful anthem about striving for a better world, the song opens with a heartfelt message from her son: “You have to believe it for it to come true, it’s right in front of you.” This release serves as a preview of her highly anticipated debut solo album, For You, set to drop on March 28 via Ninja Tune.

Stepping away from her longtime band dynamic. Yukimi’s solo venture delves into deeply personal themes of love, loss, resilience, and feminine energy. For You blends soul, synth-pop, jazz and psychedelic influences, featuring collaborations with British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas on tracks like ‘Stream of Consciousness’ and ‘Break Me Down’. The album also includes introspective songs like ‘Sad Makeup’ and ‘Winter Is Not Dead’, showcasing Yukimi’s Signature emotional depth.

A celebrated voice in contemporary music, Yukimi has built an impressive career spanning decades, collaborating with artists such as Gorillaz, KAYTRANADA, and Mac Miller. As she embarks on this new chapter, she hopes her music will “connect people to each other and step away from the madness of everything on the planet right now”. With For You, Yukimi invites listeners into her most intimate and self-reflective work yet, cementing her place as a dynamic force in music.

Listen to ‘Peace Reign’ now:

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March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

JOHNNYSWIM Unveils Soul-Stirring Track ‘Slow Medicine’ from New Album

Los Angeles-based folk-pop duo JOHNNYSWIM has returned with their deeply personal fifth album, When The War Is Over, released on 7 February via their own MR AND MRS SWIM LLC imprint. Among the standout tracks, ‘Slow Medicine’ emerges as a powerful meditation on healing, emotional connection, and the journey toward self-realization. The song, which begins as a delicate piano ballad featuring Amanda Sudano Ramirez’s heartfelt vocals, gradually unfolds into a hauntingly beautiful composition. It speaks to the realization that true healing isn’t found in distractions but in deep, meaningful relationships.

Produced by Abner Ramirez and mixed by Raul Lopez, ‘Slow Medicine’ exemplifies the duo’s signature blend of raw emotion and musical precision. The track reflects the overarching themes of When The War Is Over, which the duo describes as a product of one of the most challenging periods in their lives. JOHNNYSWIM recorded the album in a live setting, embracing an organic and vulnerable approach that allows each instrument to breathe and every lyric to resonate. Their heartfelt storytelling has garnered support from major outlets like Rolling Stone, NPR, and BBC Radio London, solidifying their reputation as a force in the folk-pop world.

As part of their album’s rollout, JOHNNYSWIM recently performed ‘Dopamine’, a collaboration with rapper Tobe Nwigwe, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, showcasing their dynamic stage presence. With over 575 million global streams to their name, the duo continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Their upcoming tour will take them to London’s Scala on 20 May and Amsterdam’s Tolhuistuin on 21 May. As ‘Slow Medicine’ resonates with listeners, JOHNNYSWIM hopes their music offers solace and a sense of shared experience, reminding fans that healing is a journey best undertaken together.

Listen to ‘Slow Medicine’ here:

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March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

VELVET MOON Captures Magic with In The Moment Live EP

Swedish indie dream-pop trio VELVET MOON has unveiled their latest live EP, In The Moment With VELVET MOON, recorded during their December 2024 performance at the iconic Brinova Arena in Karlskrona. Released under Argle Bargle Studios, the EP highlights their beloved 2020 hit ‘Catch The Wave’, a track that has amassed over 15 million streams. With music featured in major commercials for brands like Kappahl and Bollinger, and performances at festivals like The Great Escape, VELVET MOON has carved out a reputation for their timeless, cinematic sound. Their upcoming album, Endless War In The Summer, set for release in April 2025, promises more haunting yet ethereal tracks, including ‘The Hour of King Kong’, ‘A Love Song’, ‘Hymn’, and ‘Daylight’.

The Stockholm-based band, led by lyricist and vocalist Sandra Bjurman, crafts deeply evocative songs that explore both personal and societal themes. Working alongside producers Stefan Örn and Johan Glössner, VELVET MOON blends nostalgic dream-pop with modern indie sensibilities, drawing inspiration from The War on Drugs, Joni Mitchell, and Ry Cooder. Their sound, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, Men I Trust, and La Luz, resonates across generations. Their live performance of ‘Catch The Wave’ captures a new intensity, with shimmery guitars, sweeping strings, and Sandra’s soulful, brooding vocals creating an atmosphere that’s both melancholic and electric.

VELVET MOON describes ‘Catch The Wave’ as a poignant reflection on modern disconnection, where fake news and emotional detachment leave people yearning for real connection. The live EP, filled with sweeping melodies and haunting lyricism, offers a raw, immersive experience that studio recordings simply cannot replicate. In The Moment With VELVET MOON is a testament to the band’s ability to channel passion, tenderness, and social commentary into their music, solidifying their place as one of indie pop’s most compelling acts.

Listen to VELVET MOON’s newest EP now

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Category: News

Charli XCX Expands Her Universe with Party Girl Festival at Lido

Little Dragon’s Yukimi Embarks on Solo Journey with single ‘Peace Reign’

JOHNNYSWIM Unveils Soul-Stirring Track ‘Slow Medicine’ from New Album

VELVET MOON Captures Magic with In The Moment Live EP

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