Swiss artist Simao Imani returns with “Jeune Enfant”, a heartfelt new single that blends neo-soul, alternative R&B, jazz, indie folk and indie pop into an intimate reflection on growing up, healing and reconnecting with the child within. Running for 3 minutes and 14 seconds, the track offers a gentle yet powerful reminder that personal growth begins with compassion for every version of ourselves.
Drawing inspiration from artists including Blood Orange, SZA, Clairo, Bon Iver, Laufey, Grent Perez and Brent Faiyaz, Simao Imani creates music that pairs warm, organic production with reflective songwriting and understated vocals. Rooted in honesty and emotional depth, the project explores themes of self acceptance, vulnerability and hope.
“Jeune Enfant” was born from the image of navigating life aboard a boat, using the journey as a metaphor for the relationship between our younger and adult selves. The song imagines these two versions of ourselves learning to work together, rather than against each other, in order to find peace and move forward.
The single also marks an important personal milestone for Simao Imani. While English has often felt like the more natural language for songwriting, “Jeune Enfant” is written entirely in French. Influenced by Laufey’s storytelling and orchestral sensibility, the artist embraced the challenge of creating lyrics that felt equally authentic and emotionally resonant in their native language.
“I usually begin by freestyling melodies or words before shaping the lyrics more thoroughly around them,” says Simao Imani. “Jeune Enfant is an invitation to reconnect with the part of ourselves we sometimes leave behind. I hope it encourages listeners to embrace their inner child with compassion and remember that healing often begins by listening to that voice.”
“Jeune Enfant” serves as a preview of a broader body of work exploring self acceptance, healing, the lessons and uncertainties of early adulthood, and the importance of reconnecting with our inner selves. Through its delicate instrumentation and sincere storytelling, the song invites listeners into a space of reflection, connection and quiet optimism.
Twenty years after stepping away from music to afford health insurance following a chronic illness diagnosis, songwriter Stephen Canfield returns with the debut album from Healthcare, a deeply personal collection of songs that turns loss into purpose.
The self titled album blends Americana, indie folk, ambient music, and expansive instrumentation into a sound shaped by artists such as Emmylou Harris, Wilco, Maggie Rogers, Boards of Canada, Brian Eno, and The War on Drugs. Recorded with collaborators who have worked alongside Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Daniel Caesar, and other acclaimed artists, the record explores themes of illness, resilience, grief, and renewal through richly layered arrangements and intimate songwriting.
Healthcare also carries a mission beyond the music. One hundred percent of profits from physical album sales will be donated to MusiCares to help provide essential medical care for musicians in need.
“I didn’t pick up an instrument for more than a decade,” says Canfield. “These songs came from the emotions I never had the chance to process during that time. Making this record became a way to tell that story, but also to support people facing similar challenges today.”
Much of the album is inspired by the Celtic idea of “thin places,” spaces where the boundaries between life stages, physical and spiritual worlds, and transformation become less distinct. Canfield sees chronic illness as its own kind of threshold, one that reveals both human vulnerability and unexpected beauty.
“The music lives in that liminal space,” he says. “I think that’s where we grow.”
Raised in Virginia, Canfield developed an early love for folk music through artists such as Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris, and Cat Stevens before attending Berklee College of Music, where he found a community of musicians equally drawn to timeless songwriting. After leaving music, he remained active in the industry, working on projects with artists including Björk, Kamasi Washington, and FKA twigs while working at Red Bull and WeTransfer.
The album reunites several of Canfield’s longtime collaborators from Berklee while embracing a sonic world that pairs pedal steel, acoustic guitars, and piano with modular synthesizers, Omnichord, Mellotron, and ambient textures.
The project’s visual identity was created by two time Grammy Award winning designer Lawrence Azerrad, whose celebrated work includes Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot as well as albums by Death Cab for Cutie, Sting, and Ringo Starr.
Former KCRW host Tricia Halloran praised the album’s writing simply as “10/10 songwriting.”
Outside of music, Canfield is the co-founder of the literary nonprofit 50 Free Books, which distributes free books by historically marginalized authors each month. He is also the co-author of an MBA course for Berklee College of Music. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife.
Track Listing
Unknown
Heartbreak Song
Clean
Way Back Home
Gallows Hill
Dollars on Dimes
Anymore (feat. Kylie Dailey)
Acedia Season
Middle Age
Oh Lord
All Over
Epilogue (Tess’s Song)
Album Credits
All songs written by Stephen Canfield.
Produced by Adam Ollendorff and Stephen Canfield on “Unknown,” “Clean,” “Dollars on Dimes,” “Anymore,” and “Acedia Season.”
Produced by Stephen Canfield on “Heartbreak Song,” “Way Back Home,” “Middle Age,” “All Over,” and “Epilogue (Tess’s Song).”
Produced by Stephen Canfield and Dylan Alldredge on “Gallows Hill” and “Oh Lord.”
Engineered and mixed by Dylan Alldredge at Skinny Elephant Studio in Nashville.
Mastered by Alex McCollough at True East Mastering.
Artwork by Lawrence Azerrad with Cynthia Jacquette Hopkins.
Following the release of slowdrip’s debut album in March 2026, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Reimer returns with “Nightflower,” a haunting yet boundless new single that marks the beginning of the project’s next chapter.
At its core, “Nightflower” is a dark inquisition into personal presence. It explores what it means to remain conscious and human within an increasingly robotic environment; one filled with distractions, noise, and subtle poisons that keep people disconnected from themselves. The song balances existential questioning with an undercurrent of surrender; a simultaneous search for meaning and a defiant “fuck it” attitude toward the absurdity of modern existence.
“‘Nightflower’ is definitely a song about feeling like an alien on your own planet and trying to remedy your brain around it,” says Reimer.
The single serves as an introduction to a broader body of work centred around presence, perception, and cutting through the manufactured noise of contemporary life. Across upcoming releases, slowdrip examines how time seems to disappear, the ache of nostalgia that arrives with growing older, and the ongoing attempt to reconnect with one’s truest self—both lyrically and sonically. The songs ask what remains when the toxic layers of the human condition are peeled away.
These themes arrive during a period of profound personal transformation for Reimer. In February 2025, he entered rehab for trauma-informed substance abuse treatment, an experience that has deeply informed the emotional landscape of the music. While not the defining narrative, the process of attempting to feel again has become an undeniable thread running through the project’s recent work.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior, Reimer found early solace in water, forests, and solitude. ‘Raised primarily in a highly conservative environment, his inner artistic world existed passionately without the encouragement to nurture it. He then left home at 18, harnessing the space of independence’ to begin exploring the unknown…
Influenced by artists including Bon Iver, James Blake, Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lil Wayne, Reimer developed a creative voice rooted in emotional honesty, poetic imagery, and restless experimentation. Experiences of isolation, loss, and searching for belonging continue to shape the ever-evolving language of slowdrip. His songs often move through metaphor and rhythmic lyricism in unexpected ways, but always arrive at an emotional center where music and words coexist rather than compete.
“It’s an invitation to feel and belong.”
Beyond slowdrip, Reimer has built an extensive career as a Grammy-nominated producer, published songwriter, and touring guitarist, performing around the world alongside a variety of artists. While life as a hired musician offered opportunity and growth, an increasing disconnect from his own creative identity led him toward a more personal path.
That path became slowdrip.
Co-produced alongside his longtime friend and collaborator Christian Harger, the project represents Reimer’s commitment to honoring his truest artistic self. With a debut album released in March 2026 and a steady stream of new music on the horizon, “Nightflower” signals a compelling evolution—one less concerned with escape and more focused on learning how to be present.
Derry native Colm Warren has carved out one of Ireland’s most distinctive musical journeys. Best known as the former frontman of acclaimed Belfast punk band The Twenty, Warren stepped away from music for almost a decade before re-emerging with an entirely different artistic vision, trading punk’s raw energy for emotionally charged, orchestral-backed songwriting.
His unexpected return began in 2020 with the release of his debut solo single, Void. The song was followed by Shame and Choked, completing a trilogy exploring themes of grief, identity and the search for meaning. All three releases received widespread acclaim and secured radio airplay across BBC and RTÉ.
In 2021, Warren revealed a more reflective side with Just Me, a meditation on solitude and inner peace, before releasing September Roses on the morning of his young daughter’s fifth birthday.
Following another period away from the spotlight, Warren returned in late 2023 with Truth, a deeply affecting duet featuring Irish actress and performer Maeve Smyth. Described by Hot Press as “a spine-tinglingly intimate, stunning duet”, the song led to an invitation to perform with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at Dublin’s National Concert Hall as part of the broadcaster’s Christmas celebrations. During the concert, Warren also received widespread praise for his moving piano-led rendition of Shane MacGowan’s A Rainy Night in Soho.
Throughout 2024, Warren released the singles Alright, Dead Days and Thinking of You, each accompanied by beautifully crafted self-produced videos which have now accumulated more than 140,000 YouTube views. Alright, in particular, confronted themes of illness and loss, with Clash describing it as “a moving listen… unveiling a true vulnerability.”
Although 2025 brought just one release, Warren delivered an ambitious and emotionally resonant interpretation of Guns N’ Roses’ Estranged. Rotate praised the recording, writing that it was approached “not as a performer decorating someone else’s work, but as an artist excavating his own history. The result is profoundly affecting. His voice, worn yet resilient, carries the weight of years lived, of battles fought both in public and private.”
Remaining as unpredictable as ever, Warren returned in March 2026 without warning to release Without You on World Down Syndrome Day. Accompanied by an uplifting video created in collaboration with members and families from Down Syndrome Cork, the song is a tribute to Warren’s sister and nephew and is dedicated to “the 1 in 800 babies born everywhere with Down syndrome.” The video was featured as “A Reason To Be Happy” on Newstalk, while The Journal praised both the song and its accompanying film for being “heralded for its efforts to bring inclusion and positivity.”
Now, Warren returns with his latest single, Good Morning, released on 17 July.
Written for his friend and long-time collaborator John Byrne following the death of Byrne’s wife, Christine O’Gorman, in June 2025, Good Morning is an intimate and profoundly moving reflection on grief, friendship and enduring love.
Byrne, one of Ireland’s best-known musicians and arrangers who regularly performs with country star Nathan Carter, has collaborated on every one of Warren’s solo releases. His piano performance on Good Morning forms the emotional heart of the recording.
Speaking about the song, Warren said, “Good Morning was written for my friend and collaborator John Byrne after he lost his beautiful wife, Christine O’Gorman, in June 2025. John has worked with me on every one of my solo releases and recording this song was incredibly difficult for everyone involved, for obvious reasons. I don’t really want to say much more because I’d rather let the song speak for itself. I feel incredibly privileged that John was able to contribute such an inspired piano performance. As always, I’m humbled to work with someone of such immense talent and extraordinary humility. John is a beautiful person who simply doesn’t deserve the pain he and his children have had to endure. I am so sorry for their unimaginable loss. Good Morning is my small way of trying to tell him that. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created together in Christine’s memory, and I hope John is too.”
Good Morning was produced by Joe Egan, mixed and mastered by Aidan Cunningham, with the accompanying performance video filmed by Mark Bennett and made possible through the support of Peter Maher.
Never one to follow trends or industry expectations, Colm Warren continues to create music on his own terms. His songs are deeply personal, emotionally fearless and uncompromisingly authentic. Rather than chasing commercial formulas, Warren writes to confront life’s hardest moments, creating work that quietly resonates with audiences who discover it.
With Good Morning, he delivers perhaps his most moving and personal release to date.
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Genre: Pop, Indie Pop, Dream Pop, Electronic Pop, Dark Pop, Nordic Pop
For fans of: Billie Eilish, Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, AURORA, Tove Lo, RAYE, Alan Walker
A cinematic exploration of freedom, femininity, nature, and self-acceptance, inspired by the mythical forest spirit of Scandinavian folklore.
Norwegian alt-pop artist MIIA enters a bold new chapter with the release of her long-awaited debut album, Huldra, arriving July 13, 2026.
Produced by Benjamin Dan Ravn Fahre and Joachim JR Rygg, the album blends Pop, Indie Pop, Dream Pop, Electronic Pop, Dark Pop, and Nordic Pop. Huldra is an emotionally immersive body of work that transforms one of Scandinavia’s most fascinating mythological figures into a deeply personal story of liberation.
Fans of Billie Eilish, Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, AURORA, Tove Lo, RAYE, and Alan Walker will find themselves at home in MIIA’s cinematic soundscape, where soaring vocals meet atmospheric production and emotionally fearless songwriting.
In Norwegian, Swedish, and German folklore, the huldra is a mysterious forest spirit who lives beyond the boundaries of society. Beautiful, powerful, and impossible to control, she has long been portrayed as both seductive and terrifying. According to legend, she enchants wanderers with her irresistible voice, luring them deep into the forest where they are never seen again. Yet beneath her beauty lies a hollow back and a cow’s tail, symbols of the complexity that made her both desired and feared.
Over time, the mythology surrounding huldra has evolved. She has come to represent courage, independence, and the untamed power of nature itself. To MIIA, huldra is nature personified. Stunning in its beauty, immense in its power, and capable of both creation and destruction. That balance between light and darkness, tenderness and danger, mirrors the emotional landscape of the album.
“I’ve been fascinated by huldra for as long as I can remember,” says MIIA. “I’ve always felt connected to her, but I was also afraid of her. As I grew older, I understood why. Huldra was feared because she couldn’t be controlled, and because she had power. For years, I was afraid of my own power too. I wanted to be good, to be perfect, but perfection doesn’t exist.”
She continues:
“I hope this album inspires people to accept themselves completely, flaws and all. To allow themselves to fail, to explore creativity and sexuality without shame, and to embrace vulnerability, rage, softness, and strength as natural parts of being human. This is a journey toward self-love, freedom, and the death of shame.”
Across thirteen tracks, Huldra traces an emotional journey through love, heartbreak, desire, grief, healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Rather than offering simple answers, the album invites listeners to embrace contradiction and complexity. It celebrates the courage to stop performing for others and begin living authentically, even when that authenticity feels uncomfortable or misunderstood.
Tracklist
Real Is Good
I Can Tell a Lie
Anything but a Heartbreak
I’ll Be There If You’ll Be There
Necessary Evil
Be The Light
Lullaby
When I Let You Go
Wonder Why
Delicious
I’m in Love with You
Blood Moon
Huldrarave
Each song captures a different stage of emotional transformation. From the vulnerable confession of “I Can Tell a Lie” and the impossible choices explored in “Necessary Evil,” to the euphoric rush of “I’m in Love with You,” the fearless celebration of feminine power in “Delicious,” and the self-forgiveness that closes the album in “Huldrarave,” Huldra unfolds as both a personal diary and a universal invitation to embrace every part of ourselves.
Originally from the coastal town of Kragerø, MIIA first broke onto the international stage at just sixteen years old when her debut single “Dynasty” premiered on Billboard in 2015. The song quickly reached number five on Spotify’s Global New Music Friday playlist, climbed to number two on the United States Viral 50 chart, surpassed one million streams in just twenty-three days, and has since accumulated more than 400 million streams worldwide.
Over the past decade, MIIA has built an acclaimed catalogue that includes fan favourites such as “Beautiful Creature,” the Inner Voices Speaking EP, an orchestral version of “Dynasty” recorded with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, and her appearance at Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2024 with “Green Lights.”
Her music has featured across film, television, trailers, and international campaigns, including UNICEF’s One Family Against a World of Climate Change. Alongside her music, MIIA has become known as a passionate advocate for gender equality, climate action, and human rights, using her platform to encourage empathy, honesty, and meaningful change.
At the heart of everything she creates is her devoted fan community, affectionately known as her “Beautiful Creatures.” Through daily conversations across social media, livestreams, and direct messages, MIIA has built a safe, imaginative space where emotional depth is celebrated and vulnerability is welcomed. Her music offers listeners permission to exist fully, embracing softness alongside strength, beauty alongside pain, and light alongside darkness.
With Huldra, MIIA delivers her most ambitious and deeply personal work to date. It is not simply an album. It is an invitation to reconnect with the wild parts of ourselves that were never meant to be hidden.
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For Fans Of: Tom Misch, Jack Garratt, Jamie Woon, Bon Iver, Genesis Owusu, Kae Tempest
Following the success of his debut single “Beau,” which has amassed more than 10,000 streams, East Sussex artist Mr Fib unveils his debut album, Shades, an ambitious eight-track collection that blends alternative, indie rock, folk, soul, progressive pop and spoken word into a deeply personal statement of identity and transformation.
Behind the moniker is Gabriel Green, a 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist from Lewes whose musical journey began with violin lessons at the age of six. After studying music and spending five years working as a professional classical musician and teacher, Gabriel has stepped into a new creative chapter, writing, composing, arranging and performing every song across Shades himself.
Drawing inspiration from artists as varied as Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Kendrick Lamar, Thin Lizzy, Muse, Lianne La Havas, Bon Iver, Sam Cooke and Quincy Jones, Mr Fib creates music that refuses easy categorisation. Echoes of artists including Tom Misch, Jack Garratt, Jamie Woon, Genesis Owusu and Kae Tempest can be heard throughout the record, yet Shades ultimately occupies a distinctive space of its own.
At its heart, Shades is an album about becoming. Growing up in a Catholic household and later embracing life as a queer artist, Gabriel explores questions of faith, identity, vulnerability and purpose with remarkable honesty. Classical composition meets guitar-driven songwriting, live sound manipulation and spoken word, allowing deeply personal stories to unfold across richly textured arrangements.
The album’s title carries multiple meanings. It reflects the emotional “shades” we hide behind, the perspectives through which we see ourselves and others, and the shelters we build for protection. It also references the Greek mythological concept of “shades”, souls waiting in the underworld before reincarnation. Throughout the album, these ideas intertwine, exploring the space between concealment and revelation, endings and renewal.
A pivotal turning point in Gabriel’s creative life came during a visit to a close friend in Sheffield, where an unforgettable night dancing inside a converted dry cleaners unlocked a new sense of freedom. It was there that spoken word and rap emerged as essential parts of his artistic voice, offering new ways to speak openly about mental health, vulnerability and self-acceptance.
Even the name Mr Fib reflects this balance between humour and introspection. Inspired partly by a memorable joke in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, it also reaches back to Gabriel’s childhood habit of inventing elaborate stories during school show-and-tell sessions. Rather than simply telling lies, those early performances became exercises in imagination, exploring versions of himself that felt just out of reach. Today, the name represents a belief that fiction and storytelling often reveal emotional truths more powerfully than facts alone.
Shades is ultimately an album that embraces contradiction rather than resolving it. Thoughtful yet accessible, intimate yet expansive, it offers listeners a space to sit with uncertainty while celebrating the complexity of becoming who we are.
Mr Fib has already begun building momentum with over 10,000 streams for his debut single “Beau”, alongside collaborations including “Savour” and a performance on Rob Quo’s “Now I See the Birds.” With Shades, he introduces himself fully as a singular new voice in British alternative music.
Genre: Pop, Electro-Pop | For Fans Of: Griff, Ariana Grande, JADE, Lady Gaga
Independent pop artist The Kountess invites listeners into her most personal work to date with the release of her debut EP, 「INIT」.
A cinematic blend of pop, electro-pop, fantasy, and emotional storytelling,「INIT」 serves as both an introduction and a transformation. Built around themes of self-discovery, introspection, and emotional duality, the five-track project captures a pivotal chapter in The Kountess’ artistic journey.
“This was the year that I started asking questions: Who am I? As an artist, as a person?” says The Kountess. “[INIT] was a moment of reflection, of what I prefer to call incubation. I wanted to escape from reality, shut out every voice and opinion influencing the way I feel, and tune into my inner world. It became a process of discovering all the versions of myself and meeting them up close.”
The EP’s title reflects the beginning of that process. Like a command to activate something hidden beneath the surface, this debut EP marks the initiation of a deeper exploration into identity and self-awareness. Throughout the project, The Kountess embraces the contradictions that make us human: chaotic yet thoughtful, angry yet kind, sad yet optimistic. Rather than seeking a singular version of herself, she celebrates the coexistence of them all.
Born from escapism and daydreams, The Kountess has built a creative universe where emotion and fantasy intertwine. Inspired by artists such as Ariana Grande, SZA, Tove Lo, and Lady Gaga, she transforms vulnerability into immersive pop experiences. Since releasing her debut singles in 2023 and earning recognition as a semifinalist in the International Songwriting Competition for “The Light” and “Independent,” she has continued developing a distinct artistic voice rooted in honesty, imagination, and self-expression.
Track-by-Track
1. intro The EP opens with an escalating orchestral vortex that blends electropop with dark fantasy influences. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the track represents the exact moment of initiation, falling down the rabbit hole and entering an inner world detached from reality. Layers of ticking clocks subtly reference the White Rabbit, symbolizing The Kountess’ own anxieties about time slipping away. What follows is a spacious, reflective landscape of incubation and self-exploration.
2. Lucky Charm Released as the project’s first single, “Lucky Charm” captures the euphoric rush of infatuation. Built around playful pop melodies, trap-inspired rhythms, and cinematic strings, the song explores the desire to keep someone close at all times, like a treasured lucky charm you never want to let go.
3. For Life The EP’s second single unfolds like a perfect late-night drive. Bathed in chemistry, emotional intimacy, and wonder, “For Life” explores the feeling of being suspended in a moment so beautiful that you begin to question whether it could last forever. At its core lies a simple yet powerful question: Are you for life?
4. anything One of the EP’s most introspective moments, “anything” confronts self-imposed limitations. The song reflects on the realization that sometimes we become our own greatest obstacle by believing we already know who we’re supposed to be. Through its message of surrender and self-acceptance, The Kountess encourages listeners to release control and allow themselves the freedom to become anything.
5. oh my love The EP closes with its most intimate and hopeful offering. Inspired by journal entries written during a period of uncertainty, “oh my love” became a conversation between two versions of the same person: one overwhelmed by doubt and another offering reassurance from the future. Through themes of change, growth, and self-compassion, the song serves as a gentle reminder that transformation is not something to fear; it is an essential part of becoming who we are meant to be.
With「INIT」, The Kountess opens the door to a world where fantasy becomes a vehicle for truth, and self-discovery becomes an act of courage. It is an invitation to step inward, embrace contradiction, and celebrate every version of yourself along the way.
London-based actress, singer-songwriter, and producer Lauren Akosia delivers an uplifting Afro-house anthem celebrating ambition, positivity, and personal growth.
Multifaceted actress and singer-songwriter, and voice artist Lauren Akosia returns with her inspiring new single, “It’s Time”, a vibrant Afro-house and electronic dance release that encourages listeners to embrace their dreams, stay positive, and step confidently into their future.
“It’s Time” blends energetic South African-inspired house rhythms, contemporary Afrobeats influences, and atmospheric electronic textures with Akosia’s signature storytelling approach. The result is a motivational anthem designed to inspire listeners to focus on their goals, celebrate their progress, and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
“‘It’s Time’ is about encouragement,” says Akosia. “It’s about pursuing your dreams, enjoying the journey, and pushing forward towards greater things. We are constantly developing, growing, and rising. It’s time to lock in, believe in yourself, and get ready for whatever it is you’re hoping for.”
The release continues Akosia’s growing evolution as a recording artist, building on the momentum of her acclaimed debut single “Let It Go,” which earned her a nomination for Best International Act of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA. Known for her ability to merge cinematic storytelling with contemporary electronic music, Akosia brings the emotional depth of her acting career into every song she creates.
A classically trained performer, Lauren Akosia has built an impressive career across television, theatre, and music. She is recognised for her role as Carmelita in the BAFTA Award-winning BBC One drama Mr Loverman and as Jenny in Season 3 of Whitstable Pearl on Acorn TV. Her stage performances have taken her to some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including London’s Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, and the National Theatre of Ghana.
Musically, Akosia occupies a unique space where Afro-house, deep house, Afrobeats, R&B, and electronic dance music intersect. Her powerful vocals, compelling songwriting, and rich performance background continue to establish her as one of the most exciting emerging crossover talents bridging the worlds of screen and music.
With “It’s Time,” Lauren Akosia delivers more than a song—she offers a soundtrack for ambition, resilience, and optimism, reminding listeners that their moment to grow, succeed, and embrace new possibilities is now.
Perth Alternative Funk Rock outfit SCIZZORMAN return with their vibrant new single, “Mystical Yeast”, the latest taste off their forthcoming concept album, How To Get Your Life Right With What’s Left.
Hailing from one of the world’s most geographically isolated cities, SCIZZORMAN have spent two decades carving out a distinctive sound that blends Funk, Neo-psychedelia, Glam Pop, Progressive Rock, Soul and Experimental grooves. Led by Songwriter/Drummer Terry J Vinci, the band continues to release music independently, embracing artistic freedom and pushing creative boundaries.
Clocking in at just under 5 minutes, “Mystical Yeast” rides a signature funk groove while taking aim at modern fashionable dilemmas and first-world gossip culture. The song drifts between grounded observation and psychedelic escapism, transporting listeners into an imaginative mythical landscape where everyday concerns dissolve into a colourful sonic adventure.
“Mystical Yeast” first began taking shape in late 2024 after Terry overcame an extended period of writer’s block through a series of creative trips to Melbourne. A change of scenery reignited the song writing process, allowing both the lyrics and musical direction to gradually emerge.
Recording commenced following bassist Cody Robson’s return to Perth in early 2025, with Page Six Studios ready to track the rhythm section within a fortnight, given the studios upcoming demolition and relocation. Drawing from their mutual love and fascination with Flea and Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, it soon became apparent this particular tracks was a culmination of Cody and Terrys Bass and Drum sound that began way back in 2000.
With Engineer Adrian Vinci behind the controls, only a handful of takes were needed to capture their own original funk groove that would become the backbone to “Mystical Yeast”. Terry later added Lead Vocals, while Guitarist Stewart Herbertson contributed Lead Guitar, Synthesizers, Vocal Harmonies and an eastern-inspired middle section, before delivering a soaring guitar solo that became one of the track’s defining moments.
Produced by SCIZZORMAN and engineered by Adrian Vinci, “Mystical Yeast” captures the chemistry of longtime collaborators, creating without compromise or expectation.
SCIZZORMAN’s journey began in 2005 with a passion for crafting original recorded works. Their self-titled debut album introduced a unique blend of rock, funk and soul, with opening track “Bubble” earning Finalist recognition at the National Music Oz Awards. The follow-up album, Awake to Dream, expanded their sound through Folk, Punk and Jazz influences, while 2015’s Buried Pleasures showcased collaborations and remixes that later received successful US College Radio airplay. In 2018, the single “Beautiful Child” achieved high rotation across radio stations, both in Canada and the United States.
Following a post-pandemic hiatus and renewed creative momentum, SCIZZORMAN now return with How To Get Your Life Right With What’s Left, a concise concept album that reflects the band’s evolving artistic vision. Bold, adventurous and unmistakably their own, the project invites listeners into a world of audio sensory escapism that leaves them wanting more.
Similar Artists: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Frank Zappa, Arctic Monkeys, Talking Heads, David Bowie, The Beatles, The Dandy Warhols, Jimi Hendrix
Genre: Funk Rock, Retro Funk, Deep Funk, Glam Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, R&B/Soul
Rising singer-songwriter Mya Angelique introduces her latest single, “Teenage Popstar,” an infectious pop-rock release that explores the highs, uncertainties, and emotional complexity of coming of age in a culture where attention and approval often feel inseparable.
Driven by memorable melodies and thoughtful songwriting, “Teenage Popstar” captures the tension between chasing recognition and staying true to yourself. The track follows the emotional journey of a young person balancing ambition, self-doubt, and the desire to belong, offering a candid look at how dreams, expectations, and self-image can shape the teenage experience.
“‘Teenage Popstar’ is about wanting to be seen while trying not to lose yourself in the process,” says Mya Angelique. “It’s a reflection on the fantasies we create, the pressure we put on ourselves, and the realization that growing up means learning who you are beyond everyone else’s expectations.”
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mya Angelique has dedicated more than fourteen years to developing her musicianship. She began her formal training at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico before continuing her musical education in New York. She is currently studying Music Composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she continues to shape her voice as a songwriter, composer, and artist.
Following her debut EP, Paper Girls, which featured songs written throughout her teenage years, Mya has continued to build a catalogue rooted in personal storytelling and emotional authenticity. Influenced by artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Lorde, and Maisie Peters, she blends introspective lyrics with polished pop and pop-rock production to create music that resonates with listeners navigating identity, friendship, self-worth, and growing up.
With “Teenage Popstar,” Mya steps confidently into a new creative era. The single expands on the vulnerability of her previous releases while embracing a sharper, more playful perspective, capturing the excitement, insecurity, and self-discovery that define adolescence.
Appealing to fans of Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Maisie Peters, “Teenage Popstar” delivers an empowering coming-of-age soundtrack for anyone who has ever questioned where they belong while dreaming of something bigger.
