On June 30, 2025, Mareux rolled out Nonstop Romance, his second full-length drop with Revolution / Warner Records, and it’s a game-changer for the electro-pop scene. The LA-based artist, Aryan Ashtiani, has been turning heads since his 2023 debut Lovers From the Past and his monster hit cover of The Cure’s ‘The Perfect Girl’, which snagged platinum in the U.S. and gold in France. With half a billion streams and slots at festivals like Coachella, Mareux mixes ’80s new wave with a modern darkwave twist. This album doubles down on that formula, serving up a raw, romantic sound that’s equal parts club-ready and soul-baring.
Across its nine tracks, Nonstop Romance delivers a sonic punch that’s hard to shake. ‘Blackmail’ opens with heavy, seductive synths that pull you in deep, while ‘Radio Club’ layers on pitch-shifted vocals for a disorienting, hypnotic vibe. The title track ‘Nonstop Romance’ and ‘Ébène Fumé’ (featuring Riki) crank up the tempo with snappy snares and slinky beats, channeling Daft Punk’s drive and SBTRKT’s edge. Then there’s ‘Snake Eyes’, closing with bass drops that rumble through your ribs. It’s a tight, cohesive set that keeps the energy flowing and the mood complex.
Nonstop Romance isn’t your typical electro-pop fare—it’s got a beating heart beneath the synths. Mareux weaves lust and longing into every track, dodging the shallow end of the dancefloor for something more real. Think Depeche Mode’s brooding hooks meets M83’s expansive glow, but with a rougher, more personal spin. He’s not here for fleeting flings; he’s after “The One,” and this album proves it with every pulsing beat. It’s a bold step forward, showing how far you can stretch the genre without losing its core.
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