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October 14, 2024

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Mew Zikwryder

Indie pop trio VELVET MOON unveil heart-warming single ‘A Love Song’

Velvet Moon released their latest sublime offering ‘A Love Song’ on 11 October 2024, via Argle Bargle Studios. The stunning single premiered and received support from renowned tastemaker Metal Magazine. The Stockholm-based trio are gearing up to release their forthcoming album in 2025, with ‘A Love Song’ serving as a tantalising teaser.

Stream VELVET MOON – ‘A Love Song’ below:

The inspiration behind the track came from a poem they dedicated to a dear loved one. ‘A Love Song’ outlines the grief of losing someone, and the remorse of things that were left unsaid. It’s tinged with classic 80s style instrumentation and influences, with dramatic guitar progressions, a swift drum pattern and Sandra’s majestic vocals at the forefront.

The band share; “A Love Song’ was written during a trip to Palma, shortly after the loss of a dear friend. The best ones are taken early. And so were you, Peder. Your wings touched everyone. Your laughter will live within us”.

The band currently has 15 million streams across platforms, and their first three albums earned them global acclaim. The trio’s lyricist and vocalist Sandra Bjurman channels her inner universe as well as her perspectives on societal and global issues through her emotive performances and profound lyricism. Stefan Örn and Johan Glössner are the producers who lay the groundwork for each track, along with Sandra’s poignant storytelling and vocal ability.

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September 27, 2024

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Mew Zikwryder

DROID BISHOP UNVEILS SYNTH-INFUSED REMIX OF I’MMORTAL’s ‘KILLED U IN A DREAM’

Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Droid Bishop unveiled a remarkable remix of I’MMORTAL’s hit single ‘Killed U In A Dream’ on September 6th 2024. Droid Bishop is widely known for his majestic synthwave 80s-inspired soundscapes, and his interpretation of the single has further solidified his position as a synth savant.

He has received support from the likes of EARMILK, Neon Nights and New Retro Wave, alongside an incredible 9 million Spotify streams.

I’MMORTAL is a creative extraordinaire, based between London and New York. She burst onto the scene last year with her debut single ‘Versace Spaceship’, and has received support from WONDERLAND Magazine, Metal Magazine and CLASH Magazine to name a few. While I’MMORTAL draws inspiration from pop icons like Britney Spears, Lady GaGa, Bjork and Sophie, she has crafted a sound that’s entirely her own, and ‘Killed U In A Dream’ perfectly encapsulates it.

The original version of the single was produced by I’MMORTAL, and laid a hauntingly beautiful foundation for the remix. Droid Bishop’s remix holds the essence of I’MMORTAL’s dark, mystical, esoteric universe, featuring pulsating synths, a steady yet bold bassline, and evocative chord progressions transporting listeners to a dimension both eerie and fascinating.

Droid Bishop divulges: “I always love remixing and find it to be musically rewarding, especially when an original track like ‘Killed U In A Dream’ is so unique and creative with its dreamlike tempo changes and shifts in mood. This one pushed me to think a bit outside the box while still retaining a tangible groove to keep the listener moving.”

Stream I’MMORTAL – ‘Killed U In A Dream’ (Droid Bishop remix) below:

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September 26, 2024

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Mew Zikwryder

minus32heartbeat shares debut album DHRICMV

minus32heartbeat wears his heart on his sleeve with his debut album DHRICMV. The album was released on September 6th, via Big Leather Jacket Music.

Produced, written and recorded by Matt Friedlander (minus32heartbeat), the album has eight magical tracks that capture the bustling chaos of New York (where he lives), while offering a magnificent exploration of love and life. With a fresh blend of indie rock, electronic music and alt-pop, this album is a valiant and genuine reflection of minus32heartbeat’s artistic vision. Before going solo, he was a member of the band The GoSation, which garnered attention from notable outlets like NME and Spin in the mid-2000s.

Creating DHRICMV was profoundly personal for Matt, as he drew inspiration from his own lived experiences with love and the complexities of relationships. The journey began in 2023 during a challenging financial period. However, he was fuelled by the passion to create music, and took the leap to invest in equipment and follow his artistic instincts. Inspired by legends like The Velvet Underground and Oasis, he has crafted a distinctive soundscape marked by poignant songwriting and sublime compositions.

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September 20, 2024

September 20, 2024September 23, 2024 Mew Zikwryder

French artist Caloé returns with Le Voyageur album

French singer-songwriter Caloé has returned with a brand new enigmatic album Le Voyageur released on 13 September 2024. Le Voyageur follows her stand out debut album Saisons which was released in 2020.

Caloé crafts music that’s a stunning blend of jazz, classical and folk, swaddled by her serene vocals. This album showcases her growth and evolution as an artist, as she continues to challenge norms and take risks with her career. Her background in classical music as well as jazz has shaped her trademark sound, which is reflected in her music resonating with listeners all over the globe.

In Le Voyageur she sings in French, English and Spanish, while her incredibly talented trio Clément Simon (piano), Arthur Henn (double bass) and Philippe Maniez (drums), create a dynamic and exciting experience from beginning to end. Each song tells an enticing story of her imaginative world, which includes her imaginary protagonist ‘The Traveler’.

Caloé reveals, “I envisioned a character moving through a world that is at times welcoming and at others tumultuous, experiencing solitudes and loves that inspired the music’s creation.”

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