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Default User, the collaborative project between New York City producers Aria and 5thPlanet, unveil their long-awaited debut project Rotation Demon. Blending techno, trance, ambient, noise, and experimental electronica, the release draws from years spent navigating the city’s underground DIY music scene and the stark poetry of its industrial margins.

The duo first met in Brooklyn in 2018, bonding instantly over a shared love of techno, late-night bar hopping, and the unfiltered spirit of New York’s experimental communities. After years of working independently, they came together without a clear end goal, only a mutual desire to explore sound. Their collaboration evolved organically, absorbing influences from ambient music, trance, electro, classic rock, and the raw textures of the local noise scene. Three years later, Rotation Demon emerged as a cohesive sonic journey that bridges those worlds.

The project’s origins lie in long nocturnal excursions through the city’s forgotten industrial spaces. These environments, cold, alienating, yet strangely intimate, became a catalyst. Eventually, the duo discovered a decrepit piano, whose worn character and haunting resonances became the skeletal framework of the record. From those murky recordings, they constructed a soundscape that feels both futuristic and deeply human.

Fans of artists such as John 00 Fleming, Floating Points, Dave Angel, DJ Stingray 313, Legowelt, Frankie Bones, Joey Beltram, Ken Ishii, Crystal Castles, and exael will find familiar touchpoints in Default User’s immersive, genre-fluid approach.

“Rotation Demon is a striking debut that feels both futuristic and deeply personal,” says  Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Default User has created a world that pulls from the grit of New York’s underground and the emotional depth of ambient and trance, resulting in a record that’s as immersive on headphones as it is on a dancefloor. It’s rare to hear a project that balances experimentation and accessibility so naturally; this is just the beginning for them.”

Tracklist 

Bad Gateway
Recalling the brash optimism of the early 2010s, the duo relives their formative years as bedroom recording artists, channeling nostalgia through fractured club rhythms.

Paradise Planet
After crash-landing on a mysterious world, they discover a utopia of euphoric ravers—yet a quiet unease lingers beneath the surface.

Rubber Moses
Named in reference to Robert Moses, whose vision of urban development reshaped and fractured communities, the track reflects the hostile atmospheres that inspired the project’s sonic architecture.

Xhemicals
A descent through the urban abyss launches the duo into the cosmos, tunneling through a pulsar that irreversibly alters their consciousness.

Rotation Demon
Following this transformation, they reach a heightened state of awareness. Upon returning to Paradise Planet, they confront the duality of meaning and emptiness in what once felt like home.

Amnesia
A vulnerable and unresolved reflection, closing the journey with ambiguity and emotional residue.

Credits

All tracks written by Aria Noonan and William Lakritz
Produced and mixed by Default User
Mastered by Irving Gadoury at Hideaway Audio
Photography by Linda Gardens
Connect with default user: Instagram, BandCamp, YouTube, Spotify
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“Lil Crush has quickly become known for his ability to connect with his listeners through his music” – EARMILK

“He has made his music a household favorite” – ALL HIP HOP

“Perspicuous story telling ability and pristine vocal arrangements” – THE SOURCE

Matthew Beachy, professionally known as Lil Crush, The Baby Goat, announces the release of his highly anticipated new album, Reel Music, a bold, immersive project that solidifies his position as one of the most dynamic and genre-defying artists of his generation. Spanning 30 tracks and 1 hour and 31 minutes, the album is a multidimensional journey through emotion, sound, and cultural fusion.

Born in Minneapolis and raised between Bogotá, Colombia and the United States, Lil Crush embodies the spirit of dual heritage. His artistry is rooted in Afro-Colombian identity and shaped by a life lived across borders, resulting in a sonic world that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant. A shapeshifter by nature, Beachy wears many masks, and every one of them speaks truth. As Lil Crush, he seamlessly blends hip hop, R&B, alternative country, and experimental pop into heartfelt anthems that balance vulnerability with confidence, raw emotion with melodic mastery.

The album Reel Music marks two decades of performance for Lil Crush, now 25. His career began at just five years old, when he first took the stage in Bogotá. This milestone project reflects that journey, bringing together the full range of artistic personas he has developed over the years.

Reel Music, is a testament to this fearless creative vision. Across the album, Lil Crush collaborates with a wide range of artists, including Colombian Crush, THR333, The Latin Prince, Fa’id, BRIZO, and Beachy himself, expanding his musical universe while remaining grounded in emotional authenticity.

TRACKLIST

1. I Hate Partying Alone (with Colombian Crush and THR333)
2. Devilish Angel (with Colombian Crush and THR333)
3. Want U (with Colombian Crush and THR333)
4. De’ MN Pools (with Colombian Crush and THR333)
5. Solo (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy)
6. Lies Freestyle (with Colombian Crush and THR333)
7. Un Momento Mas (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy)
8. Meta gURL (with Colombian Crush and THR333)
9. Helado (with Colombian Crush, Fa’id, The Latin Prince and THR333)
10. 5enses (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
11. Fallin’ (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy)
12. Ciudad Amurallada (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, THR333)
13. On my way! (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
14. missn’ you (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
15. B.O.B (with Colombian Crush, THR333)
16. Agoostic (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy)
17. Turkey (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
18. Poco Loco (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, THR333)
19. Cinderella (with Colombian Crush, THR333
20. Kiss Me Thru the Phone (with Colombian Crush, THR333)
21. Randy + Ronda (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
22. Sativa Toker / Saratoga (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
23. Viral Love (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
24. Twisted (with Colombian Crush, THR333)
25. X (with Colombian Crush, THR333)
26. BURRRB0N (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy)
27. Lose Yourself (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
28. Wrong (with Colombian Crush, THR333)
29. LUV (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
30. 7UP (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)

Beyond his work as Lil Crush, Beachy expands his artistic identity through multiple creative personas. As The Latin Prince, he channels the vibrant sounds of reggaeton, bachata, cumbia, corridos, and vallenato, honouring his Afro-Latin roots while pushing Latin music into bold new territory. Rather than replicating tradition, he reimagines it, building bridges between generations and genres.

Under his given name, Beachy, he is also a producer and sonic architect. He produces his own work as well as the experimental projects of THR333 (The Hardship Reveal 333), the boundary-pushing Minneapolis-based band he founded in 2024. Through THR333, he merges experimental rock with forward-thinking production, crafting music that defies categorisation and resonates deeply.

Lil Crush first gained widespread attention with his breakout single “Suni Lee,” an Olympic-inspired anthem dedicated to fellow Minnesotan gymnast Suni Lee. The song became a cultural moment, inspiring young people to chase greatness and embrace their inner “Baby Goat.” In recognition of its impact, a large mural featuring both Suni and Lil Crush, along with the lyrics from the anthem he wrote in her honour, has been painted in bold lettering on a wall in St. Paul the twin city to his hometown Minneapolis, Minnesota. From 2019 to 2022, he was signed to the Minneapolis hip hop powerhouse WEON Records, where he developed his sound and built key creative partnerships.

In 2020, Lil Crush launched his annual Baby Goat mixtape series, inspired by Lil Wayne’s iconic Carter era. Released alongside his official studio albums, the series quickly became a defining extension of his artistry, with the first official instalment titled Baby Goat 2. The project gained notable industry attention, earning consistent placement throughout the year on the popular “Monday to Monday” Spotify playlist curated by Gary Vaynerchuk and Mike Boyd Jr..

In 2021, Beachy launched his own creative label and brand, Planet Crush. By 2025, the Minnesota-based label had expanded globally, signing and developing artists, bands, and producers across multiple genres. More than a label, Planet Crush is a thriving artistic ecosystem built on fearless creativity and emotional truth.

For Lil Crush, music is more than sound; it is a multidimensional experience and a platform for identity, evolution, and connection. He refuses to be boxed into any genre or label.

He doesn’t call himself a rapper; he calls himself an artist.

Whether performing solo or lighting up stages with THR333, Lil Crush is more than a musician; he is a movement.

“With Reel Music, Lil Crush isn’t just releasing an album, he’s unveiling a universe,” says music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Thirty tracks, zero boundaries. He moves effortlessly between cultures, genres, and identities, and somehow makes it all feel cohesive, intentional, and deeply human. This project doesn’t chase trends; it sets its own frequency. Lil Crush is proving that evolution isn’t a phase for him, it’s the foundation.”

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Dailla is a singer, songwriter, and composer who writes from the heart and performs from the gut. Drawing inspiration from her background as a psychology student, her music explores how people think, feel, and connect, touching on love, confusion, and the quiet frustration of living in a society that often asks us to be less.

“I can become bolder, louder, and a little more out of line on stage,” Dailla explains. “It’s my way of going against society’s pressure to be perfect at all times.”

A true multi-instrumentalist, Dailla plays piano, guitar, drums, and vocals, giving her complete creative freedom to shape her sound from the inside out. Raised on classic rock, she grew up surrounded by raw guitars, big emotions, and unfiltered intensity, elements that still echo strongly through her musical DNA today. Her modern influences include Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, whose emotionally driven pop inspires her to create music that is both bold and vulnerable.

Blending alternative pop with deep, introspective lyricism, Dailla crafts immersive sonic landscapes filled with raw emotion and ethereal textures. With every release, she continues to refine her artistic identity, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining an intimate and authentic connection with her audience.

Now, Dailla releases her powerful new single ‘lalalove me’, a 2-minute-and-33-second alt-pop rock track that confronts pressure, judgment, and the courage it takes to stay true to yourself.

The song was born out of a deeply frustrating industry experience. After seeking guidance from so-called professionals, Dailla was met with criticism rather than support.

“At that meeting, I was told I wasn’t interesting enough, that I should shave my head or dye my hair red to be ‘something’,” Dailla recalls. “They came completely unprepared. They didn’t know my songs and were looking at my Instagram for the first time during the meeting. They talked about me as if I wasn’t even there. No one really cared about my music or who I am as an artist. ‘lalalove me’ came from that frustration and anger, from being judged and almost written off without any real effort to understand me as an artist or a person.”

‘lalalove me’ speaks to a world that is quick to label and slow to listen, continuing Dailla’s signature storytelling approach. It’s a reminder that not every opinion deserves to shape you, and that staying true to yourself can be the most powerful form of resistance. The message is clear: even when others doubt you, judge you, or don’t know how to “handle” you, trust your voice and keep moving toward your dream.

Musically, the track blends alternative pop-rock with a darker, emotional edge. A distinctive, droning electric guitar motif runs throughout the song, supported by rougher, more forceful drums. Dailla’s vocal performance is raw, expressive, and emotionally charged, amplifying the honesty of the lyrics and underscoring her authenticity.

The music video for “Lalalove Me” works with the concept of four different versions of Dailla competing with each other to prove which one is the “best.” Barbie Dailla, Real Dailla, Psycho Dailla, and Bossy Dailla meet in one place — at a job interview, where they must justify their own existence.

Each of them represents a different side of her personality, a different response to social pressure, and a different way of coping with prejudice. While “Barbie Dailla” tries to fit in and meet expectations, “Bossy Dailla” appears confident and uncompromising, “Psycho Dailla” unleashes suppressed anger and raw emotions, and the authentic Dailla searches for balance between them.

With a touch of exaggeration, the video portrays the inner conflict and the absurdity of a situation in which a person is forced to “choose” who they are supposed to be — instead of simply being themselves. Dailla collaborated with Native Films on the production of the music video.

“Dailla is an artist who leads with honesty and fearlessness,” says Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR.  “With ‘lalalove me’, she turns personal frustration into a powerful statement about self-worth, creative integrity, and resilience. It’s a song that captures exactly where she is right now; unapologetic, emotionally raw, and ready to be heard.”

Previous singles such as ‘Middle Stone’, ‘Hide and Seek’, ‘Running Wild’, ‘Cupid’, ‘Garden’, ‘Some Love’, ‘Twisted Heart’, and ‘It’s You’ showcase Dailla’s signature mix of catchy melodies, playful textures, and sharp production, a sound that has helped define her artistic identity and grow her fanbase. With hooks made for dancing and lyrics made to sing along to, Dailla’s music lingers long after the last note fades.

With ‘lalalove me’, Dailla doesn’t just release a song; she makes a statement.

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“When we leave home, how long should we miss it? When a relationship ends, how long should we reminisce on the good times? When someone dies, how long should we mourn? These songs live inside those unanswered questions.” – Nuclear Cowboy

Brooklyn-based artist Nuclear Cowboy makes music built on contradiction. Raised in rural Montana and now living in New York City, his work exists where opposing forces collide: folk and electronics, intimacy and spectacle, sincerity and absurdity. The result is a sound that resists easy classification, music shaped by a world where binary frameworks increasingly fall short.

For Nuclear Cowboy, art is fundamentally about communication. He approaches songwriting as a way of “reporting back to earth,” documenting personal discoveries in hopes they resonate beyond the self. That philosophy informs not only his lyrics, but also his refusal to settle into rigid genre boundaries. Each release feels less like a statement and more like an ongoing conversation.

After quietly releasing two albums in 2020 and 2022 with little expectation or visibility, Nuclear Cowboy began gaining momentum through a steady run of singles and live performances in 2024 and 2025. That consistency paid off: in 2025 alone, his audience grew from roughly 1,500 to nearly 100,000 monthly listeners, marking a turning point from private experimentation to a more public, resonant body of work.

This new five-track EP is his first multi-track release since that growth. Framed as a keepsake in the truest sense, the project explores what it means to move forward without disowning the past, how to honor where you come from without becoming trapped by nostalgia. Across its runtime, the EP grapples with growth, gratitude, and the complicated emotions that accompany change and goodbye. 

Sonically, If You Need Me, I’ll Be Here unfolds as a subtle progression. Opening tracks “Keepsake” and “Easy Come” lean into alt-folk textures layered with understated electronic elements. “Mirage of Me” and “Bite the Bullet” expand into a more alt-pop and electronic palette, before closing with “Find Myself,” a brief, intimate, synth-driven finale. Influenced by artists such as Bon Iver, Bibio, John Maus, and Tunng, the EP represents a shift away from dance-oriented production toward a more vulnerable, stripped-back sound.

Onstage, Nuclear Cowboy treats performance as a three-dimensional extension of the music itself, blending dance, humor, and vulnerability to create a sense of genuine connection. Following the release of Keepsake, he will unveil an official music video for the title track, release nine additional singles throughout the year, and return to live performances.

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Here is not a reinvention, but a refinement, an artist learning how to carry his past forward without letting it define him.

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2heart2crash is a post-punk, new-wave, and synth-pop artist blending dark atmospheres with danceable energy. His work explores themes of identity, communication, technology, and emotional vulnerability, combining music and visual art into a cohesive and immersive creative vision.

Italian-born artist 2heart2crash (real name Alessio Grancini) unveils his new eight-track project, a 20-minute, 20-second journey through post-punk, new-wave, and synth-pop. Dark yet danceable and rooted in a strong goth ethos, the record captures a mature moment of reflection shaped by more than a decade of creative and personal evolution in the United States.

Born and raised in Italy, 2heart2crash developed his passion for music at a young age after witnessing a series of formative live events in his hometown. Performances by international bands created an atmosphere of extreme mosh pits and unprecedented energy that left a lasting impression and set the foundation for his artistic direction.

He began his career as the lead singer of the band Edge in Imola, Emilia Romagna. The band’s first single, “Edge,” gained over 6.5K views on BlankTV, one of the largest DIY platforms for punk, hardcore, metal, indie, and underground music. Shortly after, he and fellow band members made the decision to move to Los Angeles to experience the music scene at a professional level and immerse themselves in a city that continues to influence global entertainment and culture.

Alongside his musical journey, Grancini pursued studies in architecture and engineering, later expanding his practice into visual and multimedia work. He produced and released a number of music and video art projects, including Graves by Parkshores featuring SuckerPunk. The work gained attention from platforms such as Earmilk, 15MinutesNews, FMS, and Alfitude.

Now based in San Francisco, this latest record was written and produced entirely in his room during a one-year stay in a hacker house near North Beach. Surrounded by technology founders and startup culture, the environment deeply influenced the album’s themes and sonic palette.

“This record is the result of unfiltered honesty,” says 2heart2crash. “It’s made up of the conversations I’ve had with myself along the way. Admitting my mistakes and the failures of communication that followed me helped me release some of the ghosts that kept reminding me how bad things once were.”

The project explores the emotional tension between digital life and real-world connections. “My own sense of digital decay comes from how much time I spend immersed in media,” 2heart2crash explains. “No one knows you better than your devices. Texting, in particular, fascinates and disturbs me, not just its utility, but the anxieties, rhythms, and expectations it carries.”

Themes of expectation, reality, and quiet depression run throughout the record, alongside a sense of self-awareness and growth. “This reflection isn’t meant to make me darker. It’s simply awareness, understanding how my heart works and how it connects, or sometimes fails to connect, with others.”

The artist also reflects on the parallels between the tech and creative worlds. “Many people misunderstand the tech scene. I saw firsthand the effort, the risk, and the emotional toll that comes with building something from nothing. Artists and entrepreneurs are not so different. Both must believe in a vision long before anyone else does.”

TRACKLIST
Acid
Bad Guy
Friends
Help
N1LikesU
Obsessed
Plastic
Psycho

The project’s visual direction was led by Zeo Zhang (AQingZeo), with post-production handled by Cole Daly. Zhang is a multidisciplinary designer and creative technologist whose work has been exhibited internationally and recognised by major design awards. Daly is a VFX and CG artist known for his work with internationally recognised artists, including Katy Perry and PinkPantheress. Final music production and mastering were handled by the Bay Area studio Johnny Hits. 

“This project feels urgent, honest, and sonically distinctive,” says music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “It captures the anxiety, beauty, and contradictions of a generation shaped by both underground music and digital life. It’s not just a record, it’s a statement about where alternative music and visual culture are heading next.”

This release marks a defining chapter for 2heart2crash, a statement of artistic identity shaped by movement across continents, creative disciplines, and communities. The result is a record that bridges underground music, contemporary culture, and the emotional complexity of a digitally saturated world.

Connect with 2heart2crash: Instagram, Spotify, YouTube
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Swiss singer-songwriter Borovsky returns with his latest single, “A Leap in the Dark,” a powerful and emotionally charged pop rock track that explores the tension between uncertainty and excitement when stepping into the unknown.

Borovsky (vocals & guitar), who grew up in the Basel region of Switzerland, has been writing pop and rock songs since the 1980s. His debut album, Top of the Rock, was released in autumn 2016, marking the beginning of a steady creative journey that has since produced several albums, EPs and singles, including “A Question of Time,” “Skyscraper” and “The One.”

With “A Leap in the Dark,” Borovsky continues to build on his signature nostalgic pop rock sound, drawing inspiration from the rich melodic and emotional traditions of the 1980s. Fans of Simply Red, Simple Minds, Chris Rea, Yes, Billy Idol and the era of classic 80s pop rock will find a familiar yet fresh energy in this new release.

The song was written in London and is deeply personal.

“I wrote ‘A Leap in the Dark’ after leaving a company where I had worked for roughly 17 years,” says Borovsky. “The song captures that moment when you feel both concern about the unknown and the thrill of a new beginning. It’s really about restarts, taking risks and making big decisions in life.”

Blending reflective lyrics with uplifting melodies and atmospheric production, “A Leap in the Dark” resonates with anyone facing change or searching for the courage to take the next step. The track highlights Borovsky’s ability to translate universal experiences into heartfelt songs that connect across generations.

About Borovsky

Borovsky is a Swiss pop rock artist whose music combines nostalgic influences from the 1980s with a contemporary sensibility. Known for his melodic songwriting, emotional authenticity and classic pop rock sound, he continues to explore themes of change, resilience and personal growth in his music.

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“I love George Thorogood’s guitar playing, and the fact that he added a saxophone player to his band in 1980,” she explains. “Saxophone is such an important instrument in rock and roll and rockabilly, it really elevated his music. Rockabilly is so upbeat and enjoyable. When I listen to a rockabilly record at home, I’ll tap my feet, sing along, and just feel uplifted. I love how some of the ’70s groups took that ’50s style and modernised it with more instrumentation and a different vibe.”

“Will You Won’t You” lives comfortably in the worlds of Rockabilly, Rock and Roll, and Country, balancing retro swing with contemporary edge. Dauson recorded the rhythm guitar using a left-handed G&L Comanche in Shoreline Gold, drawn to its distinctive Z-coil pickups for their unique tonal character. She also added a fuzz pedal to inject a touch of modern dirt and grit into the mix.

“With ‘Will You Won’t You,’ Katie Dauson delivers a vibrant, toe-tapping anthem that channels the spirit of classic rockabilly while injecting it with a bold, modern edge,” music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR, shares. “The track captures her signature blend of vintage inspiration and fearless individuality. It’s playful, gritty, and irresistibly catchy. This single really showcases Katie’s ability to honour the roots of rock and roll while making the sound entirely her own.”

Written early in the morning, when inspiration tends to strike as her mind feels fresh and rejuvenated, the song captures that spontaneous spark. Above all, Dauson hopes for one thing: that “Will You Won’t You” puts a smile on listeners’ faces.

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“With ‘Gasoline,’ ILIA takes a song that already carries emotional volatility and pushes it into a darker, more cinematic space,” says Danielle Holian, publicist for Decent Music PR. “This release really showcases where he is creatively right now, fearless, guitar-forward, and visually uncompromising. After the momentum he’s built over the past year, this video feels like a defining moment for the project.”

ILIA’s musical journey began in Seattle in the early 2000s, where he performed in numerous bands, including The Hills Have Eyes (with Thomas Erak of The Fall Of Troy), before founding Red Museum. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2008, he briefly played in a band with David Silvera (Korn). In 2012, he partnered with Universal recording artist Keely Julian to form the electro-pop duo ILIA AND KEELY. They released two singles, ‘Why’ and ‘Come Back Around’.

Shifting his focus to solo material, ILIA initially explored an electronic and synth-driven direction. In 2018, he joined the platinum-selling industrial rock band ORGY as guitarist, further solidifying his presence in the alternative rock landscape.

In spring 2024, ILIA was selected as one of ten finalists to audition for The Smashing Pumpkins, a testament to both his technical ability and reputation within the industry. By fall 2024, he had recommitted to his solo career, releasing three EPs and a series of visually striking videos that signal a bold new chapter.

ILIA brings seasoned musicianship and renewed artistic focus to every project. “Gasoline” represents another step forward in a body of work that fuses industrial textures, alternative rock grit, and modern sonic experimentation.

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“She raps like she breathes at high altitudes—fast, loud, without a safety net.”
Extravafrench

“CLANDESTINA proves that rap can be both fun and self-reflective simultaneously.”
Zillions Magazine

“Clandestina offers reggae with solid foundations, yet infused with a contemporary sensibility.”
IGGY Magazine

“We’re thrilled to be working with CLANDESTINA on this project,” says Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “She is one of those rare artists who bridges cultures, languages, and genres with effortless authenticity. Her debut EP, Politically Erect, is as thought-provoking as it is sonically bold, tackling complex social and political themes while keeping the beats infectious. She’s a true global voice—someone who makes you think, feel, and move at the same time. We’re excited to see it reach listeners everywhere.”

CLANDESTINA began her musical journey in 2025 in Barcelona with the collaboration “Jamas Khalas” alongside local artist Yuyu Bala, view here. Rapping and singing across multiple languages, she weaves together heavy beats with thought-provoking lyrics that challenge, reflect, and engage listeners without compromising on melody or rhythm.

A digital nomad, activist, and language enthusiast, she has been deeply influenced by international travels, notably to India and Mexico, and has been based in places such as Berlin, Colombia and Cuba. At the moment: Mallorca and Tenerife. Cross-cultural experiences and an early background in development studies and international relations have informed her art, as well as commitments such as speaking engagements at a UN conference and the World Expo.

“I put lyrics first,” CLANDESTINA explains. “I love mixing languages and cultures, exploring contradictions, and asking questions without pretending to have all the answers.”

About Politically Erect

The EP tackles pressing social and political themes—polarisation, systemic oppression, male sexuality, narcissism, trauma, climate change, and the blessings and burdens of a global identity—through a mix of rap, singing, and spoken word. Each track invites reflection rather than preaching, blending philosophical insight with raw emotion.

Track Highlights:

• Don’t Quit – Examines power dynamics, violence, and systemic oppression, particularly resonant to a U.S. audience.
• Man Made – A compassionate exploration of male sexuality, hookup culture, and vulnerability.
• Hymns to the Child I Love – A short acapella exploring intimacy and heartbreak, both personal and for the world.
• Soldiers – Spoken word piece dissecting violent masculinity from a compassionate lens, trying to understand what can seem incomprehensible.
• Bigger Than Paris – Written for COP26, a commentary on climate change, global responsibility and our interconnectedness.
• Landet Istid (Ice Age Land) – Concluding the EP is a lighter composition shaped by Spanish rhythms contrasting the theme of the cold North, offering a refreshing contrast to the earlier tracks. The finale is presented as a remastered bonus track of CLANDESTINA’s first song in Swedish, with reflections on topics such as feminism, sexual identity, religion, and the complexities of a Swedish identity in a global context.

While Politically Erect emphasises rap and rhythmic intensity, CLANDESTINA’s upcoming full-length album in 2026 will explore softer, folk-inspired, and more personal sounds, expanding her artistry while remaining true to her lyrical roots.

About CLANDESTINA:

Raised in Stockholm, with ties to Uppsala and Hälsingland, she discovered rap and rhythm early on, beginning to play drums at 12 and growing up in a family where songwriting could mark personal milestones. Without formal musical training, she brings over a decade of self-taught songwriting experience, a deep love of languages, and a strong commitment to social activism to her work. Fluent in multiple languages and currently studying French, Hindi and Arabic, her music reflects the perspective of a global citizen navigating diverse cultures, identities, and international influences within the rap scene.

Find out more about CLANDESTINA: Website, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube

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Decent Music PR represents stunning artistic talent across the globe and across genres. We use a comprehensive array of strategies to boost exposure for independent artists, managers and record labels. Decent Music PR has quickly established itself as the most reliable and trustworthy music promotion service in the UK. This is because our results-driven values and determination to preserve integrity and transparency are at our core. Our formidable team of music marketing specialists have decades in the industry and has long understood the critical need for growth to be organic and real.

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GENRE: Dream Pop, Indie Chill, Atmospheric Pop
FFO: Cigarettes After Sex, Mazzy Star, Beach House, Men I Trust, Daughter

Memory Spells and Jordan Whitlock have teamed up to release their dreamy new single, “Higher,” the first taste of their forthcoming collaborative album, This Is What It Feels Like. The single blends ethereal dream pop with chamber-folk sensibilities, showcasing Whitlock’s crystalline vocals alongside Memory Spells’ lush, cinematic production.

The album, a debut collaboration between the two artists, has a unique origin story: all tracks were written and produced remotely, with Whitlock in San Diego and Memory Spells’ Matt Bauer in Los Angeles. They only met in person after completing more than half the album, creating a body of work that resonates with intimacy, distance, and connection.

“This project began as an exchange of demos and became a deeply personal dialogue,” says Whitlock. “There’s a sense of longing and possibility in every track, songs about connection, vulnerability, and hope.”

This Is What It Feels Like explores the fragile moments that define human relationships, from the quiet ache of Do You Think of It Sometimes? to the tidal devotion of All I See Is You, and the meditative unfolding of Bloom. Combining airy synths, minimalist guitar, vintage drum machines, and haunting strings, the album evokes imagery of oceans, gardens, and thin places, spaces where the world feels both near and far.

This Is What It Feels Like tells the story of two artists finding a shared voice through distance, and the moment a collaboration transforms into a connection that changes you.

About Jordan Whitlock:

Jordan Whitlock is a rising songwriter, vocalist, composer, and producer known for her soulful, genre-defying sound that spans folk, choral music, and pop. Her hypnotic vocals explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth. She has been featured on OVO Sound, Nora En Pure’s Purified, KCRW’s Morning Becomes Electric, and has supported artists including Tiesto, Chromeo, Jody Wisternoff, Vandelux, and Cherub. Whitlock’s music has also appeared in film and television, including BBC’s Wild Isles, and her clients include Odele, Bonprix, Sprouts, Cisco, DISCO, and Hipgnosis.

About Memory Spells:

Memory Spells is the project of producer and songwriter Matt Bauer, who draws from indie folk, cinematic post-rock, early post-punk, and 80’s film music. His work has appeared on Vice on Showtime (Carrion Crawler, Thin Places), Netflix’s Lucifer (Can’t Hold Me Down), and in ads for Barneys, Canada Goose, and West Elm. Bauer’s past records have earned praise from Time Out New York, Paste, New York Magazine, Daytrotter, Under the Radar, and Les Inrockuptibles.

Jordan Whitlock: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Spotify
Memory Spells: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Spotify

Press Quotes:

“Suffused with the lush, shadowy grandeur of Lynch at his most romantic.” – Various Small Flames, review of Take My Hand

“With its chamber-pop textures and ethereal vocals, the song exists in the space between beauty and devastation—a meditation on hope, failure, and the fragile desire to belong.” – Earmilk, review of False Lights

“A gem that evokes a more ‘Cigarettes After Sex than Cigarettes After Sex’ mood. With its ethereal and melancholic qualities, the song takes on an otherworldly feel.” – Last Day Deaf, review of All I See Is You

“Another impressively atmospheric piece of cinematic pop music. Combining ambient and classical elements with Whitlock’s piercingly poignant vocals, it has all the drama and aching emotion of a tragedy.” – Various Small Flames, review of Heaven And Here

“Brilliant.” – New York Magazine

“Matt Bauer conjures a warm yet slightly eerie mood with his banjo-driven alt-folk. The Greenpoint-via-Kentucky folkster has a gorgeous, whispery way with a song.” – Time Out New York

“An album of fragile beauty.” – Under the Radar

“The Island Moved in the Storm inhabits a strange, beautiful, spiritually satisfying world that is as far from the ordinary run of indie-folk as Kentucky is from Brooklyn. This is quite a beautiful album, subtle and precise in its description of things that are lost, forgotten, and forever altering.” – Dusted Magazine

“Suffused with the lush, shadowy grandeur of Lynch at his most romantic.” – Various Small Flames, review of Take My Hand

“With its chamber-pop textures and ethereal vocals, the song exists in the space between beauty and devastation—a meditation on hope, failure, and the fragile desire to belong.” – Earmilk, review of False Lights

“A gem that evokes a more ‘Cigarettes After Sex than Cigarettes After Sex’ mood. With its ethereal and melancholic qualities, the song takes on an otherworldly feel.” – Last Day Deaf, review of All I See Is You

“Another impressively atmospheric piece of cinematic pop music. Combining ambient and classical elements with Whitlock’s piercingly poignant vocals, it has all the drama and aching emotion of a tragedy.” – Various Small Flames, review of Heaven And Here

“Brilliant.” – New York Magazine

“Matt Bauer conjures a warm yet slightly eerie mood with his banjo-driven alt-folk. The Greenpoint-via-Kentucky folkster has a gorgeous, whispery way with a song.” – Time Out New York

“An album of fragile beauty.” – Under the Radar

“The Island Moved in the Storm inhabits a strange, beautiful, spiritually satisfying world that is as far from the ordinary run of indie-folk as Kentucky is from Brooklyn. This is quite a beautiful album, subtle and precise in its description of things that are lost, forgotten, and forever altering.” – Dusted Magazine

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