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October 15, 2025

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Pinwheel Valley’s ‘Can’t Hear a Sound’ Hits Deep in Wake of Release

(Pinwheel Valley / Image Credit: Yazeed Malkaw)

Nearly a week out from its October 10th drop via Hot Soap Records, Pinwheel Valley‘s ‘Can’t Hear a Sound’ continues to pull listeners into its orbit, serving as the opener for the November-bound EP Hello From Afar. At the wheel is Jordanian-Canadian Qais Khoury, whose project morphed from KAIS into a full live outfit—him on vocals, guitar, and keys; Stephanos Marangos handling lead and rhythm guitar; Max Daniels on bass and Ableton; and Stephanos Meletiou or Phrangiskos Petrisis drumming.

The track itself coils tight around Qais Khoury‘s self-produced layers: soulful guitar lines threading through string swells and alt-rock drum sections, with vocals that rasp against the quiet. It has shades of City and Colour‘s worn-in resolve or Alberta Cross‘s road-weary swing, the folktronica hum emphasizing a slow-burning tension that feels authentic.

Qais Khoury shared: “‘Can’t Hear A Sound’ is a song of bloodlines and soil, of war and the restless pull of home. It is a cry carried on the wind, calling to kin who have wandered astray, drawn into circles that could never hold them. A plea for their return to the ground where their fathers lie sleeping. It is both invocation and vow — a promise to shield them, body and soul, whatever the cost, and to guard the earth that holds their roots”.

With the EP on deck, Pinwheel Valley looks primed for deeper cuts that lean into these uprooted themes, maybe sparking live runs across Europe or North America to road-test the full band’s chemistry. If this single’s traction holds, expect festival slots next summer, building on their video awards and radio push to solidify that genre-blurring spot.

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September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Three cities, one strike: the forward drive of ZOCO’s debut “Restless”

The appeal of “Restless” is its engineering of momentum. ZOCO plots a straight line from idea to impact: write a song about killing routine, gather a cast that can play it with feel, and record it where the energy lands on tape. Sessions rolled through Los Angeles (Licorice Pizza Records) and Milan (Massive Arts Studios), with vocals produced and recorded in Nashville—three cities, one coherent picture. Gunnar Nelson produces (and sneaks in harmonies), Kerry Brown oversees, and Stephen DeAcutis mixes for punch and headroom; Howie Weinberg masters with the kind of top-end confidence that survives playlists and broadcast alike.

Players matter: Carmine Rojas’ bass lines are fluid and song-serving; the drum chair is shared—Slim Jim Phantom brings brush finesse, London Hudson adds modern weight—giving the track its dual character of glide and thrust. Marco Zocco’s baritone sits center, guitar work drawing clean lines rather than monuments. The chorus—co-written and sung with brothers Paolo and Matteo—is engineered for participation, the “whoa”s cueing the room.

“Restless” reads as a mission statement for LUMANISTA (Part 1) (January 2026): alternative rock with cinematic side-lighting, pop-scale hooks without the plastic. It’s independent music with professional torque, and that combination tends to travel.

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September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Jan Kalter Shares Indie Folk Masterpiece ‘Save Our Souls’

Rising indie folk talent Jan Kalter has stepped up with his evocative single ‘Save Our Souls‘, backed by a touching lyric video through the Cold Skipper Inc. label. Pulled from his first EP No One Bites And No One Barks, which has racked up more than 400,000 streams on various platforms, this marks a strong entry point for the artist, positioning him as a compelling narrator in the indie folk scene. Hailing from Nordhorn, Germany, and now calling Cologne home, Kalter kicked off his musical path with secret piano practice at a neighbor’s place before branching into guitar, trombone, and singing. He cut his teeth in grunge outfits but settled into indie folk, blending stark honesty with subdued power, pulling from acts like Bon Iver, Novo Amor, Lord Huron, and Sufjan Stevens that molded his style.

The track unfolds as a gentle ballad wrapped in authenticity, with light acoustic layers and faint harmonies building a close-knit yet expansive audio atmosphere that allows Kalter‘s voice to cut through with earnest force.

Jan Kalter shared: “‘Save Our Souls’ came from a place of deep reflection on how we connect — or sometimes fail to connect — with each other in challenging times. I wanted the song to feel raw and intimate, so I kept the arrangement stripped-back, letting the voice and acoustic textures carry the emotion. The recording process was almost like a live performance, capturing imperfections that make it human. For me, it’s a call for empathy and presence, wrapped in a folk sound that feels both fragile and hopeful.”

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August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025 Mew Zikwryder

Doja Cat Drops Sizzling New Single ‘Jealous Type’ from Upcoming Album Vie

Doja Cat unleashed her latest single ‘Jealous Type’ on August 21, 2025, marking the lead track from her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, set to drop on September 26 via Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. The Grammy-winning artist, known for her genre-blending prowess as the “Queen of Pop-Rap,” has a storied career with 19 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for Planet Her (Deluxe), and a win for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for ‘Kiss Me More’ with SZA. Her 2023 album Scarlet hit number four on the Billboard 200, spawning the chart-topping ‘Paint the Town Red’, her first solo number-one single. Doja Cat also announced her Ma Vie World Tour, kicking off November 18 in Auckland at Spark Arena, with stops in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Manila, Tokyo, and wrapping in Kaohsiung on December 21.

‘Jealous Type’ is a vibrant pop-rap track infused with funk-pop and disco-pop elements, crafted by producers Jack Antonoff and Y2K. The song’s retro ‘80s-inspired soundscape, complete with bright synths and punchy programmed drums, delivers a groove-heavy vibe. Lyrically, it dives into the complexities of jealousy and insecurity in relationships, with Doja Cat’s breathy vocals gliding over a slick, danceable beat. The accompanying music video, directed by Boni Mata and shot in Los Angeles, features Doja in bold, neon-lit visuals, embodying an ‘80s femme fatale while confronting her own duality in a striking narrative.

‘Jealous Type’ could mark a turning point for disco-pop’s return to pop’s mainstream. By blending its infectious, groove-driven essence with modern pop-rap sensibilities, Doja Cat taps into a hunger for upbeat, dancefloor-ready tracks that resonate in a post-isolation era. Unlike fleeting trends, this single’s polished yet raw production—rooted in funky bass and sparkling synths—feels like a natural evolution of her sound. With Doja’s massive influence, this release might not just dominate playlists but also inspire a wave of artists to revive disco-pop’s vibrant, communal spirit, redefining pop’s trajectory.

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