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Giora Releases FREEWAY EP, a Deep Dive into Liberation via Experimental Pop

(Giora / Image Credit: Johann Kööp) Giora, the London-based multi-disciplinary artist known for their work as singer, songwriter, producer, performer, creative director and sound artist, released the FREEWAY EP on May 1 via their label Holypop. Their musical path began with classical piano, voice and music theory training in North London during childhood, followed by time in a teen band.…

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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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