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Som.1 Reveals ‘Akua’ Origins, Unbound Music Philosophy & More [Interview]

Hailing from the vibrant electronic music scene of Montpellier, France, Som.1 is an innovative duo that blends organic textures, sharp breakbeats, and 90s-inspired hip hop vocals into a genre-defying sound. Formed by Djena, with her roots in house, microhouse, and groove, and Ben aka Ruhbarb, a techno and IDM enthusiast, they’ve crafted a unique sonic [Continue]

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Mouth Water’s “Rise” Bridges Past and Present with Sonic Grace

(Mouth Water / Courtesy PR) Mouth Water, the Italian multi-instrumentalist hailing from Tuscany, dropped his latest single ‘Rise’ on June 27, 2025, adding another gem to his growing catalog. Following the buzz of ‘Fireflies’ and ‘Smoke’, this Tuscany artist has earned nods from tastemakers like MusicTech and Clash, plus a standout moment at Primavera Sound. [Continue]

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Nonstop Romance: Mareux Blends Darkwave Grit with Heartfelt Electro-Pop

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 [Continue]

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Love and Chaos: VELVET MOON’s Timeless Sound in Endless War In The Summer

(Image credit: Niclas Brunzell) VELVET MOON released their fifth studio album, Endless War In The Summer, on Friday, May 23, 2025, through Argle Bargle Studios. Within days, the record has emerged as a defining soundtrack for many. Fans who have followed the band since their early performances at festivals like The Great Escape will recognize [Continue]

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Starquake Synthmaster Talks Retro Gaming and Metal Roots in Synthwave Journey [Interview]

Starquake Synthmaster, a Finnish synthwave and darksynth visionary, has been electrifying the retro-futuristic music scene since 2016 with a cosmic blend of 80s-inspired synths, metal-edged guitar riffs, and nostalgic video game soundscapes. With two full-length albums—Starquake (2016, remastered 2022) and Love & Hate (2017, remastered 2022)—and the 2022 Amiga-inspired EP Space Ranger, the artist has [Continue]

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Synthpop savant RAZE.D talks debut album ‘Angry Silhouette’, stepping away from club music and more! [Interview]

RAZE.D is the newly established persona and moniker of UK-based multi-modal extraordinaire D.Ramirez. With over 30 years experience in the music industry, producing chart-topping tracks and remixes for the dancefloor, D. Ramirez has triumphantly made his mark on the club scene. Now as RAZE.D, he has embarked on a new venture which has plunged him [Continue]

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Step Into the Tangent Universe: The Donnie Darko House Party Hits Melbourne!

Mark your calendars for The Donnie Darko House Party, a mind-bending rave that’s transforming the Melbourne Pavilion into the Tangent Universe on June 6, 2025. Fresh off a sold-out London debut, this immersive spectacle, crafted by Cinaesthesia, is launching a global tour, hitting hotspots like Berlin, Seoul, and Los Angeles. Inspired by Richard Kelly’s 2001 [Continue]

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