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July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

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

(Armin van Buuren / Armin van Buuren Facebook)

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 5, 2025

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Transcultural Artist Munsha Confronts Societal Pressures in THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS

Munsha’s 10th studio album, THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS, marks a significant step in her career, combining her skills as a composer and performer with a full-scale music theatre production. Behind the name Munsha is Daniela Lunelli, an artist with roots in both classical music and the punk DIY scene. Now working out of Berlin, she has built a reputation for crossing cultural and musical boundaries, performing all vocals and instrumentation herself in English and German for this release.

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The album is directly linked to Alices Geschwister, a theatre piece that reworks Alice in Wonderland into a narrative set in a mental institution, tackling themes of compulsory psychiatric treatment. Spanning 14 tracks, THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS was developed alongside the script, ensuring the music aligns with the story’s exploration of identity and societal pressures. This dual creation process highlights Munsha’s ability to integrate sound with narrative, offering a cohesive experience across both mediums.

In terms of sound, the album draws from a wide range of styles, incorporating elements like cello melodies, orchestral arrangements, and electronic textures. Munsha cites influences from artists such as Goldfrapp, Ryūichi Sakamoto, Klaus Nomi, and filmmaker David Lynch, which show up in the album’s cinematic quality and varied production. The result is a project that resists easy categorization, reflecting her aim to capture human diversity through music. For Munsha, THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS is both a standalone work and a key component of a broader artistic statement, demonstrating her range and commitment to pushing creative limits.

TRACKLIST:

1. A new home 

2. Voyage

 3. Lacis’s theme 

4. Bourdons des Charmeurs

(Carroll’s Whisper) 

5: The daze   – Lead Single

6. EKT (The Fight)

 7. The Bogeyman 

8. The labyrinth of the Astronauts

 9. Suzes Flamme 

10. Alice’s theme 

11. Der Garten

 12. Side effects 

13. Patient 7461 (A New Home – Reprise)

 14. Rosa Kaninche

Stream THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS:

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June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Lisa Ramey’s Journey to the Top: Support Her in America’s Next Top Hitmaker Competition

(Lisa Ramey / Image Credit: Antonio T Harris)

Raised in the soulful heart of St. Louis, Missouri, Lisa Ramey was immersed in a world of Motown rhythms, gospel harmonies, and musical theater from a young age. These influences forged her into a powerhouse performer with a voice that commands attention. In 2020, she unveiled her debut album, Surrender, which climbed to #34 on Good Morning America’s Top 50 Albums list and has since racked up over 600,000 streams on Spotify. Fast forward to 2024, and her latest EP, Foretaste, showcases her evolving artistry with tracks like ‘Vagabond’ earning widespread praise. Beyond the studio, Lisa’s résumé shines—she reached the finals on The Voice with John Legend as her coach and hit the road touring the USA with Zayn Malik’s all-female band. She’s also shared stages with legends like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Camila Cabello, and Common, notably during the 2020 Global Citizen Together at Home event.

Time is running out to help Lisa Ramey claim victory in the America’s Next Top Hitmaker Competition, with voting ending on Thursday, June 5th at 7 PM PDT. Sitting in 3rd place in her group, she’s in the running for a life-changing prize package: a performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, a spotlight in Rolling Stone, and $50,000 in cash. Lisa’s music—a captivating mix of pop-infused R&B and heartfelt soul—stands out in this nationwide contest. Her 2020 release Surrender marked her as a rising star, while her 2024 EP Foretaste cements her place as a talent to watch. Your vote could push her closer to the top and amplify her already impressive career.

Here’s where you come in: every day, you can cast a vote for free or donate to Global Citizen’s fight against extreme poverty to boost Lisa’s chances. This isn’t just about supporting an artist with a remarkable voice—it’s about giving a St. Louis gem the opportunity to shine on the Global Citizen Festival stage. With your help, Lisa Ramey could take home the title of America’s Next Top Hitmaker. Act now—your support could be the key to her next big break!

VOTE FOR LISA

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May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Discover Tommy Down’s breakout single ‘Mrs Blue’, a soul-rock masterpiece from 21st Century Living!

Tommy Down, the London-based multi-instrumentalist, is redefining soulful storytelling with his 2024 single ‘Mrs Blue’, a heartfelt track from his album 21st Century Living that’s amassed 5.7 million Spotify streams. Hailed by Radio X and Earmilk for its raw emotion, the song showcases Down’s evocative vocals and minimalist style, while his upcoming 2025 EP, previewed by the psychedelic ‘Do You Want It All?’ in CLASH Magazine, hints at an ambitious sonic evolution.

Rooted in his UK-Ghanaian heritage, Tommy’s music channels legends like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, blending soul with rock and introspective lyricism. His dynamic performances at Camden Rocks Festival alongside Frank Turner and regular London gigs, paired with six songs featured in HBO’s Industry—co-created by his brother Mickey Down—have solidified his rising star status. Down’s collaborations with producers like Jeffrey Silverman and Invisible Men (Jon Shave and Jason Pebworth) elevate his genre-defying sound.

The tender ‘Mrs Blue’, with its Al Green-inspired rhythm and vulnerable depth, captures unspoken longing. Tommy Down revealed: “The song was produced by Grammy and Brit award winning producer Jon Shave. I brought Jason Pebworth, one of the Invisible Men, a song I wrote about my girlfriend. It felt like a sixth sense and I wrote a song about that feeling. Jason suggested getting a sort of Al Green ‘Lets stay together’ beat for the track, which worked very well.”

Stream ‘Mrs Blue’ below:

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

Transcultural Artist Munsha Confronts Societal Pressures in THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS

Lisa Ramey’s Journey to the Top: Support Her in America’s Next Top Hitmaker Competition

Discover Tommy Down’s breakout single ‘Mrs Blue’, a soul-rock masterpiece from 21st Century Living!

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