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March 24, 2025 Charli XCX Expands Her Universe with Party Girl Festival at Lido

Charli XCX Expands Her Universe with Party Girl Festival at Lido

Charli XCX is taking her party-starting reputation to the next level with the announcement of her Party Girl Festival, set to debut at Lido Festival on Saturday, 14 June, this year. The pop provocateur, known for her high-energy performances and genre-bending sound revealed a star-studded lineup featuring some of the most exciting names in electronic, hyperpop, and underground club music. This marks the first edition of Party Girl Festival, an extension of Charli’s ever-evolving vision of music, nightlife, and community, blending mainstream pop with the pulsating energy of the rave scene. 

The announcement at Lido Festval sent fans into a frenzy as Charli teased a setlist stacked with boundary-pushing artists who embody the festival’s ethos: unapologetic, experimental, and dancefloor-ready. With past collaborations spanning from A. G. Cook to Caroline Polachek and the late SOPHIE, expectations are high for a lineup that merges pop brilliance with the underground club culture that has long influenced her sound. The event promises immersive visuals, high-octane performances, and a curated atmosphere that embodies the ethos of Charli’s Party Girl era, unfiltered, euphoric, and irresistibly chaotic.

This move cements Charli XCX’s status as not just a pop icon but a cultural curator, shaping the future of festival experiences by prioritizing both artistic innovation and inclusivity. As she continues to blur the lines between mainstream and underground, Party Girl Festival is set to be a defining moment for fans of cutting-edge pop and club music alike. With more details expected to drop in the coming weeks, one thing is clear: Charli XCX is once again rewriting the rules of pop stardom, and she’s bringing everyone along for the ride.

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https://www.lidofestival.co.uk/events/charli-xcx-sat-14-june/

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March 19, 2025 Little Dragon’s Yukimi Embarks on Solo Journey with single ‘Peace Reign’

Little Dragon’s Yukimi Embarks on Solo Journey with single ‘Peace Reign’

Yukimi, the acclaimed vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon, has released her latest single, ‘Peace Reign’. A hopeful anthem about striving for a better world, the song opens with a heartfelt message from her son: “You have to believe it for it to come true, it’s right in front of you.” This release serves as a preview of her highly anticipated debut solo album, For You, set to drop on March 28 via Ninja Tune

Stepping away from her longtime band dynamic. Yukimi’s solo venture delves into deeply personal themes of love, loss, resilience, and feminine energy. For You blends soul, synth-pop, jazz and psychedelic influences, featuring collaborations with British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas on tracks like ‘Stream of Consciousness’ and ‘Break Me Down’. The album also includes introspective songs like ‘Sad Makeup’ and ‘Winter Is Not Dead’, showcasing Yukimi’s Signature emotional depth. 

A celebrated voice in contemporary music, Yukimi has built an impressive career spanning decades, collaborating with artists such as Gorillaz, KAYTRANADA, and Mac Miller. As she embarks on this new chapter, she hopes her music will “connect people to each other and step away from the madness of everything on the planet right now”. With For You, Yukimi invites listeners into her most intimate and self-reflective work yet, cementing her place as a dynamic force in music. 

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November 11, 2024 Listen to ‘Six Figures Check’, a trippy new track from Mangabey featuring Tora Meishi

Listen to ‘Six Figures Check’, a trippy new track from Mangabey featuring Tora Meishi

Mangabey, the French DJ and producer whose name has become synonymous with some of house music’s most influential labels — Toy Tonics, Nervous, Pont Neuf, and Novaj — is preparing to release his highly anticipated debut album via Cracki Records in 2025. Fresh off the success of his smash hit ‘Time For You & Me’ which has garnered over two million streams, Mangabey is about to take a bold leap into new sonic territory with the debut single from the album, ‘Six Figures Check’.

A striking departure from his usual sound, ‘Six Figures Check’ blends sultry, old-school rap verses from rising French vocalist Tora Meishi with a sleek, alternative R&B style that pulls heavily from the vibrant UK scene (think RUBII, Jorja Smith, Lava La Rue, and DRIIA).

With its hypnotic percussion, smoky atmospherics, reverb-drenched vocals, jazzy instrumental flourishes, and infectious bassline, the track transports the listener into a lush sonic dreamscape. It’s a refreshing reinvention that showcases Mangabey’s boundless production talent and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in his evolving musical narrative. 

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November 4, 2024 Soulful singer-songwriter Dave Curl shares fun-filled video for single ‘Riders’

Soulful singer-songwriter Dave Curl shares fun-filled video for single ‘Riders’

Dave Curl has unveiled a magnificent video for his surf-rock inspired single ‘Riders’. The video premiered on renowned tastemaker EARMILK and features Dave, among his surfing community getting ready to take on the waves at one of his favourite surfing spots in the world. 

The single, which was released on October 10th, sees Dave take a new direction with his folk-pop-rock sound to something a bit more lighthearted with a touch of whimsy. ‘Riders’ is all about Dave’s passion for surfing and the impact it’s had on his life. 

The music video is a visual feast, impeccably showcasing the shoreline and landscape of the Fuerteventura island, the second largest Canary Island. The video opens with a shot of Dave walking along the shore with his guitar strung around him, while the rest of the “riders” crew arrive in eager anticipation smiling from ear to ear. The crew are then seen donning their wetsuits, waxing their boards and gearing up to hit the waves. Interspersed with shots of the crew and Dave on the water having the time of their lives, are shots of Dave walking along the shoreline singing his heart out while playing guitar. 

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Dave Curl told us: “Inspired by 20 years of surfing in Fuerteventura, I set out to create a music video capturing the island’s desertlike beauty and the powerful connection with the ocean. Filming alongside the incredible Riders surf crew and lady surfers at the iconic lighthouse, I aimed to show the magic, struggle, and serenity that surfing here brings. With perfect waves and weather on our side, I hope this video captures the spirit of Fuerteventura and the joy of surfing.”

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