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July 8, 2025 ‘Breathe’ lands as Armin van Buuren’s latest Trance triumph

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

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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 JoviPendulum, 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 20, 2025 Pinwheel Valley’s ‘Werewolf’ Video Drops: A Raw Cry from the Margins

Pinwheel Valley’s ‘Werewolf’ Video Drops: A Raw Cry from the Margins

(Pinwheel Valley / Image Credit: Marios Iosifides)

Pinwheel Valley unleashed their latest single, ‘Werewolf’, alongside a gripping music video on June 18th via Hot Soap Records. The band, spearheaded by Jordanian-Canadian frontman Qais Khoury, has stacked up over 2 million streams and landed spots in CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Earmilk, and Billboard Argentina, with airplay on BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Sheffield. Their track ‘Your Superman’ climbed to No. 13 on the US iTunes Alternative Chart, while videos for ‘Willow’ and ‘Abduction’ nabbed Best Music Video awards at the New York Film Awards and Vegas Movie Awards. This year, they inked a deal with Levantine Music for their EP Reverie, earned a Finalist nod in the International Acoustic Music Awards for ‘Counting On You’, and brought their live energy to stages like Fengaros Festival and Indie Week Toronto. Fusing Indie Soul, Alt-Rock, and Folktronica, Pinwheel Valley is cementing their place as a standout act in the alternative world.

The video for ‘Werewolf’ marks a bold step into AI-generated visuals, a move that hands artists like Qais Khoury the reins to their creative vision. Layered with stark piano and shimmering guitar textures, the track carries an emotional heft that mirrors the societal outcast Khoury channels in his lyrics. It’s a tool of empowerment, letting independent voices sidestep industry gatekeepers and shape their narratives—tying directly into the song’s theme of wrestling with neglect and inner turmoil. This leap into AI tech underscores Pinwheel Valley’s knack for blending innovation with raw, human storytelling, resonating with anyone who’s felt sidelined by the system.

‘Werewolf’ kicks off with brooding piano and fragile guitar lines, cradling Qais Khoury’s voice as it cuts deep. The song simmers into a slow-build glow, erupting in a chorus of sweeping melodies that ache with urgency. Think early 2000s Coldplay’s cinematic sweep, but spiked with a restless edge—an anthem for battling personal shadows. Khoury shared: “‘Werewolf’ is the closest thing I ever wrote to a Coldplay song. If you like early 2000s Coldplay albums, this single is right up your alley. ‘Werewolf‘ is about the average working-class man who feels like an outcast in society—a man who has developed an inescapable, uncontrollable urge to turn violent and destructive, much like a werewolf. This transformation is fueled by the ongoing neglect and mistreatment from those who have the power to help but choose not to. As a result, he’s caught in a constant struggle between the good and evil within himself.’

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June 5, 2025 Transcultural Artist Munsha Confronts Societal Pressures in THE FALL OF THE ASTRONAUTS

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


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May 28, 2025 LUDOVICA PAGANI UNVEILS CLUB-READY SINGLE “HEAT STORM” VIA Tankfloor/Warner MUSIC ITALY

LUDOVICA PAGANI UNVEILS CLUB-READY SINGLE “HEAT STORM” VIA Tankfloor/Warner MUSIC ITALY

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Rising Italian talent Ludovica Pagani shares her latest track Heat Storm‘, a sleek and sultry house cut released via Tankfloor/Warner Music Italy. Known for her vibrant presence across media, festivals and fashion, this release cements her evolution into a fully-fledged electronic music creator.

Heat Storm‘ wraps deep, pulsing rhythms with lush synth layers and a vocal delivery that oozes club finesse. With an energy tailored for warm summer nights, the track explores late-night emotions through a sound both stylish and immersive.

This is Pagani’s first major step as a producer under the Tankfloor umbrella, following her set at Arabax Music Festival and a growing international audience. There’s elegance in restraint here—the beat doesn’t shout, it seduces. And that’s what makes it addictive.

A late-night anthem for those who move with intent.

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