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Ollie Hunt Delivers a Slick, Runway-Ready Pop Statement With SPEEDY

On ‘SPEEDY‘, Ollie Hunt makes confidence feel cinematic. The Melbourne artist leans into a polished fusion of pop, R&B and early-2000s glamour, delivering a track that sounds tailor-made for late-night drives, fashion campaign edits and the exact moment someone decides they are done shrinking themselves for other people. The song’s strength lies in its momentum. It does not drag its…

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VÆB Drop ‘Gimme More’ and Debut Album ‘VÆBOUT’ After Eurovision Breakout

Icelandic duo VÆB released their debut album VÆBOUT alongside lead single ‘Gimme More’ on April 17, cementing the rapid ascent that has seen them evolve from 2025 Eurovision contenders into one of pop’s most unpredictable new acts. Pronounced “VIBE,” the project is helmed by brothers Matthias David Matthiasson (trumpet) and Halfdan Helgi Matthiasson (drums), whose upbringing in a musical household…

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Yify Zhang Releases ‘One Thousand Years’ as Second Chapter in Two-Part Saga

Yify Zhang has released her new single ‘One Thousand Years’, the second chapter in a two-part visual and musical saga that launched with ‘Forest Opening’. The artist has steadily built her work around myth and emotion, creating pieces that pull listeners into layered narratives of connection and rupture. Her earlier track established key elements of this ongoing story, giving shape…

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Giora Releases ‘POWER CANDY’ as Third Single from Forthcoming ‘FREEWAY’ EP

(Giora / Image credit: Maxim Stano) Giora has released ‘POWER CANDY’ on 17 April via their label Holypop, the third single taken from the EP FREEWAY, which arrives 1 May 2026. The London-born and based multi-modal creative works as singer, songwriter, producer, performer, creative director and sound artist. After growing up in North London with lessons in classical piano, vocals…

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Ally Bakst Releases Grunge Laced New Single ‘Pain & Pleasure’

Ally Bakst has released her new single ‘Pain & Pleasure‘. Working largely independently, she has carved out a distinct sonic space that sits between experimental influences and a subtle mainstream pull. As a multidisciplinary visual artist, her approach to music carries a strong sense of purpose, with each element serving a wider emotional and aesthetic vision that allows the songs…

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Cheerful Music SXSW Panel Recap

The Faster AI Evolves, the More Valuable Human-Created Music Becomes Acclaimed record label Cheerful Music, recently participated in a key panel discussion at renowned festival and conference SXSW, in Austin, Texas. The label, which was founded by industry thought leader and professional singer-songwriter – turned music entrepreneur Snow. J, known for her extraordinary vision in bridging the Chinese market with…

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Egzod and Finnick Jones Unite for Uplifting ‘Great Escape’

Egzod has dropped ‘Great Escape’ featuring Finnick Jones, continuing his run of emotionally charged melodic electronic releases. The producer first gained traction in 2017 and has since built up more than 1 billion streams, with his hit ‘Royalty’ becoming a major anthem and achieving RIAA Gold status in November 2025. Currently sitting at 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and…

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yetep Release’s Debut Album The ÿ Album via Lost In Dreams

The philosophy of openness and natural development are key themes in yetep‘s debut album, The ÿ Album, which came out on February 27 through Lost In Dreams. Born in Seoul and now living in Los Angeles, yetep has focused on building community with his project Common Unitÿ, supporting homeless youth and promoting mental health awareness. These values of honesty and…

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