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May 19, 2026 Vaast Releases ‘Remember These Days’, Merging Tradition and Innovation

Vaast Releases ‘Remember These Days’, Merging Tradition and Innovation

French electronic music once helped define global pop through names like Daft Punk, DJ Snake and David Guetta, yet sustained song-driven work in that lane has grown rarer at home. Vaast addresses the gap with ‘Remember These Days’, released May 1, 2026. Previously active as a ghost producer and ghostwriter, he now fronts his own project after the 2022 single ‘Who I Am’. The step follows years of writing and producing for others and draws on a listening foundation that mixes French pop staples with American pop and the electronic developments he encountered growing up. His approach keeps the textural and rhythmic habits of French electronic music while prioritising the melodic and emotional shapes of older pop forms.

Remember These Days’ is built from electronic sources only. Synthesizers operate in stacked layers, a marimba-inspired figure supplies the main melodic hook, synthesized African vocal textures sit inside the arrangement, and a strong bassline handles the drive. Vaast mixes current French electronic methods, including those linked to Hugel, with vocal writing that follows more conventional pop patterns. The track therefore joins the immediacy of recent French dance production to the narrative clarity of classic song structures. It holds the energy of the present French scene while referencing the broader reach French-associated work achieved in earlier global cycles, all without leaving the electronic framework.

The lyrics and mood centre on hindsight after a win that carried heavy losses. The single operates as an entry point to Vaast’s thinking and shows an artist working to keep French electronic music in active dialogue with wider pop. In that sense the release sketches one route forward for producers who want both local roots and international melodic reach.

Remember These Days is an introduction to my world. It tells the story of a Pyrrhic victory. This is a moment when you lose everything while believing you have won. The song invites us to learn from the past so we do not repeat the same mistakes”, Vaast explains.

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May 18, 2026 DJZEPiC Accelerates the Funk House Revival with ‘i GOT A FEELiNG’

DJZEPiC Accelerates the Funk House Revival with ‘i GOT A FEELiNG’

Australian DJ and producer DJZEPiC continues to carve out his place in the new wave of funk-driven electronic music with his latest single, ‘i GOT A FEELiNG‘. Building on a succession of high-octane releases, DJZEPiC channels nostalgia through a distinctly modern lens, fusing the shimmer of neon-lit nights with a retro-futurist sensibility. The result is a sound that balances escapist energy with crisp, contemporary production, crafted for today’s dancefloors.

​’i GOT A FEELiNG‘ is anchored by a relentless groove, filtered synths, and a rhythm section engineered for movement. The track draws on the enduring appeal of early 2000s dance-pop, reframing it with a polished, progressive edge. While echoes of Daft Punk’s innovation are present, DJZEPiC asserts a distinct sonic signature, delivering a funk-laden anthem that captures the exhilaration of surrendering to the music. The single bridges the freewheeling spirit of classic disco and house with the precision and punch of contemporary electronic production, positioning itself for both late-night club rotation and wider mainstream resonance.

​’i GOT A FEELiNG‘ affirms DJZEPiC’s ability to integrate retro influences into the fabric of contemporary club culture with authenticity and charisma. As funk house continues its ascent across global playlists and dancefloors, DJZEPiC emerges as a compelling new voice shaping the genre’s trajectory into 2026.

​His upcoming single, ‘Light Years‘, explores hypnotic space-age funk and uplifting house, made for those moments when the lights go down and the crowd lets loose.

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May 12, 2026 Music, Fire, and Philosophy Collide in Alpine Universe’s Latest Single ‘Tool’

Music, Fire, and Philosophy Collide in Alpine Universe’s Latest Single ‘Tool’

Alpine Universe just released his new single ‘Tool’, following up on his recent track “Lodie” and the full-length album KORDÉE. Based in LA, the French artist blends heavy electronic sounds with live instruments and innovation. Even with KORDÉE still freshly released, ‘Tool’ continues exploring the themes indented in the album like self-control and a sense of purpose, that made the album memorable.

​The track has a clear sense of direction. It begins by focusing on mental discipline and emotional control, which at first feels personal. When the chorus arrives, it changes the idea of being a “cog in the machine.” Instead of just following the system, it becomes about choosing to understand it from within so you can help change it. As the song moves toward a sense of collective action, its message becomes clear: real growth matters most when it connects to something bigger than yourself. The song avoids both blind obedience and pointless rebellion, choosing instead the tougher path of steady, meaningful change from the inside.​

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To celebrate the release, Alpine Universe worked with fire artist Kenton McDougall, also known as KENTOR. His custom fire weapons and performance style fit the track’s themes perfectly. In the music video, the two appear in a dystopian world where sound, fire, and movement all become tools for change. A live band plays drums, cello, violin, and even a burning bass guitar, while KENTOR swings his huge “Dragon Slayer” blade in a routine that feels like both a ritual and a form of resistance. The visuals are striking, but the main idea stays clear: no matter how intense the music or the fire, the mind is still the real tool for change.

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May 11, 2026 Culture Clash Meets Grunge Grit: Q052’s Intense UK Tour Hits London & Brighton

Culture Clash Meets Grunge Grit: Q052’s Intense UK Tour Hits London & Brighton

Celebrated hip-hop act Q052 is gearing up for a career-defining series of shows in the United Kingdom, starting on 12 May at the Strongroom Bar in London. Q052 will be performing from 12 to 16 May in London and Brighton, including a performance at the renowned four-day music festival The Great Escape. Known for his gripping live performances, he shared the stage with iconic acts like Cypress Hill. He has also graced the stages of major festivals such as FEQ, La Noce, OFF Québec, Innu Nikamu, Festival Kwe!, FME, Festival Bleu Bleu, and Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée. 

His music has previously gained radio support from the likes of BBC Radio 6’s Don Letts’ Culture Clash Radio, NPR Music and landed numerous features on Radio Canada. Q052 has been supported by influential publications such as CLASH Magazine, Journal de Montréal, The Spill Mag, PLAYY. Magazine and Le Canal Auditif. Further, he was crowned the winner of Best Male Hip-Hop Artist at the 2023 International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards. He has earned numerous prestigious nominations, including Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 2021 ADISQ Gala, and nods at the 2022 Teweikan Gala in both the Expressive Music Artist/Group and Blues/Rock Artist/Group categories. His album also earned a 2022 GAMIQ nomination in the Hip-Hop Album category. 

Quentin Condo came up with his stage name by combining the initial of his first name with 052 – the number assigned to his  Indigenous First Nations community. Born and raised in Gesgapegiag, Gaspésie, and now based in Sherbrooke, Canada, Q052 is a fierce advocate for Indigenous peoples, particularly the struggles faced by youth and the protection of Indigenous women and girls. His father, also a musician, inspired him to pick up a guitar at age 3. With many family members involved in music, Q052 grew up surrounded by Irish, Mi’gmaq, and country songs, along with Catholic hymns from his time in US Catholic schools. Hip-hop is his true passion, however. Spending part of his life in the US and part on the reserve, he introduced hip-hop culture to his community, inspiring friends to breakdance and explore the genre. 

Drawing from a kaleidoscope of influences – including Ty Segall, Immortal Technique, Cypress Hill, Black Sabbath, and Rage Against the Machine, amongst others – Q052 crafts a sound that is raw, searing and deeply political. On stage, Q052 channels this explosive energy into visceral performances that confront Indigenous identity, social justice, and personal struggle with unflinching honesty. His fusion of hip-hop, grunge, alternative rock and spoken word, wrapped in sharp, uncompromising lyricism, is sure to resonate with fans of other inspirations of his: Public Enemy, Run DMC, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard.

Q052 shared: “I’m super stoked to go over to the UK. The scene over there is raw and unapologetic, the punk scene is alive, it’s raw, people understand the concept of having to speak loud and to be real to ask for change. I hope it opens doors to go play with my whole band in the future!”

Q052 Upcoming Live Dates:

May 12th 2026 – Strongroom Bar – Canada House – London, UK – Tickets:  info here
May 14th 2026 – The Brunswick – Brighton, UK – Tickets: info here
May 16th 2026 – The Great Escape – Brighton, UK – Tickets: info here