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March 17, 2025

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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.

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March 17, 2025

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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.

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March 10, 2025

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Tobias Bergson Delivers Hypnotic New Single ‘Slowly’ feat. Barefoot

Burgeoning Austrian producer and DJ Tobias Bergson has released his latest single, ‘Slowly’ featuring Barefoot, on 7 March via PLAYY. Records, along with an exclusive premiere on Your EDM. With an impressive 180 million streams across platforms, Bergson has garnered support from industry heavyweights like Don Diablo, Lost Frequencies, and Steve Aoki, releasing music through Armada and Universal Music Austria. His previous tracks, including ‘One Day’, have landed on Spotify editorial playlists and received airplay on CBC Music’s Afterdark and KCRW’s Metropolis. With standout singles like ‘Voices’ (22 million streams) and ‘Sunset Wave’(17 million streams), Bergson continues to solidify his place in the electronic music scene.

Bergson’s musical journey began at 17, not with traditional instruments but through digital production, shaping his signature style, which is an emotive fusion of deep house, techno and progressive sounds. Inspired by Deadmau5, Ben Böhmer, Rampa, and Chris Malinchak, his productions balance dancefloor energy with melancholic depth, creating an immersive listening experience. ‘Slowly’, a stunning blend of liquid soul drum & bass, showcases his ability to craft intricate, atmospheric compositions, making it a must-listen for fans of Bicep, Braxton, and Jon Gurd.

Opening with shimmering pads and Barefoot’s ethereal vocals, ‘Slowly’ gradually builds into a dynamic mix of shuffling breakbeats, lush chords, and hypnotic synths. Reflecting on the track’s creation, Bergson shared, “I stumbled upon this synth stutter-house sound and sent the track to Barefoot, who instantly connected with it. His vocals blew me away, and after months of refining, we’re finally releasing it”. With an ever-growing reputation and unmistakable sound, Tobias Bergson continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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February 19, 2025

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Message To Bears weaves wonder with warmth in latest single ‘Half Light’

London-born, Bristol-based Message To Bears, the ethereal indie-folk project of Jerome Alexander, unveils his latest single, ‘Half Light’, on February 14, 2025, via Lost Birds Records. With over 200 million streams, his evocative sound has captivated BBC Radio (Nitin Sawhney, Guy Garvey, Tom Robinson), NPR, KEXP’s Pacific Notions, and publications like Vulture, Stereogum, CLASH, and The Line of Best Fit. Having shared stages with Nils Frahm and Ólafur Arnalds, performed at Green Man Festival alongside Mumford & Sons, Beirut, and Efterklang, and featured in Life is Strange with Mogwai, Alt-J, and José González, his cinematic compositions blend ambient, folk, post-rock, and electronic textures. Since his 2007 debut, Alexander has released acclaimed albums like Departures, Folding Leaves, and Constants, earning a reputation for lush, emotive soundscapes reminiscent of Cinematic Orchestra, Novo Amor, and Sufjan Stevens.

‘Half Light’ unfolds like a dream, seamlessly intertwining orchestral elegance with ambient serenity. Delicate piano melodies drift over swelling brass, celestial choral swells, and shimmering electronic textures, each element meticulously placed to create a rich, immersive soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.

Alexander divulges: “Half Light is supposed to capture a moment of vulnerability and hope, those quiet in-between moments where clarity begins to emerge.”

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