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Industrial Synth-Pop Siren, Chayne, Delivered a High-Voltage Rush of Earworm Appeal with ‘Quicksilver’

Posted on 3 February 2025

In Chayne’s latest single, Quicksilver, synth-pop and industrial rock cataclysmically collide, allowing the 17-year-old UK-born, Southern France residing artist to stake a claim as one of the most revolutionary acts on the scene. Since picking up music production in 2020, she’s refined a sound that thrives on unrelenting intensity and razor-sharp focus.

The ragged basslines and snarled guitar riffs grind against the pulsating synths in Quicksilver, creating a sonic collision that feels as visceral as it is danceable. Meanwhile, the snapping backbeat fuels the momentum, driving the track’s adrenaline-fuelled heartbeat. Fans of Shiny Toy Guns and similarly chaotic synth-pop acts will find themselves at home in its oscillating chaos.

Chayne’s vocals cut through the dynamic storm like a scalpel—cold, direct, and almost animatronic in their unflinchingly convictive delivery. Every syllable lands with calculated precision, anchoring the track’s high-octane energy in unapologetically scathed intensity without sacrificing clarity.

If you want to put your rhythmic pulses through their paces, this single delivers all the raw voltage and unflinching rhythm needed to find your body beat.

Stream Quicksilver on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

A Liminal Light: Laurent Iacomucci’s Entrancing EDM score, ‘Monsters’, Defies the Darkness

Posted on 31 January 2025
Laurent Iacomucci

From the first tentatively diaphanous chords in Laurent Iacomucci’s entrancing EDM score, Monsters, you’re submerged into reflective submission. When the ethereal vocals enter and bleed even more emotion into the evocatively structured arrangement, your soul would have to be defunct not to feel the weight of the release, which lightens with the first iridescent build in the EDM pop production.

By choosing nuance over extremes, Laurent Iacomucci visualises the concept that we’re all trailed by shadows which haunt us, but what truly matters is whether we accept them and confront them instead of living a life of introspective persecution.

As the first single from the Luxembourg-based artist and producer’s debut LP, Chasing Monsters, ‘Monsters’ sets the tone for a collection of tracks that explores the universality of the struggles we face, the shadows we chase, and the hope that keeps us moving forward.

The emotional potency in ‘Monsters’ resonates through the subtle ebb and flow of the melodic transitions, making it impossible to ignore the confessional quality that underpins each verse and build.

Monsters will be available to stream on all major platforms from January 31st. Find your preferred way to listen via this link.

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Review by Amelia Vandergast

Dizzy Panda blasted into space with their bass house hit, Astronaut ft Major Orbit

Posted on 31 January 2025

In an industry-quaking collaboration, Dizzy Panda teamed up with Major Orbit to drop an interstellar track that allows the bass to hit hard enough to knock the bass house scene off its axis. The juggernautical dub-heavy drops match the intensity of the ensnaring vocals as they run through reprises until the track reaches a frenetically broadsiding middle eight that allows chaos to reign.

The beauty in Astronaut lies within how Dizzy Panda use their grit and high-octane ferocity with their devil-may-care charisma, giving the track a tongue-in-cheek feel which is matched by the official music video that proves there are few better purveyors of vibe-driven, bass-drenched euphoria.

Dizzy Panda, an unsigned DJ and producer duo from Haarlem, The Netherlands, refuse to stick to one genre by synthesising Old-School House, Tech House, Techno, and Bass House influences. Like all pandas, they have a dark side too. Astronaut, their first single from the new album, dives back onto the dancefloor with an interstellar groove that was, by their own admission, a surprise discovery while they were working on something else. Bassheads will naturally treat this track as a product of divine intervention.

The official music video for Astronaut will premiere on January 31st; catch it on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Timothy and the Apocalypse channelled serenity into electronic emotion with ‘Say Something’

Posted on 30 January 2025

Timothy and the Apocalypse has built a reputation for composing cinematic electronica infused with intimate depth. With Say Something, now available on all major platforms after its launch on January 24th, the Sydney-based producer transcends his already impressive esteem. Crafted in the serene, off-grid hinterlands of New South Wales, the single pulls the tranquillity from the studio’s surroundings into the exposition of the raw complexities of love, vulnerability, and human connection.

The track spares all semblance of complacency as it unravels as a progressive revelation. After a sequence of trip-hop-tinged downtempo beats and subtle new wave synth-pop textures that shimmer with a syncopated vibrancy, much like the lineage of a relationship, the single evolves, taking unexpected turns to introduce everything from rock riffs to minor-key piano lines ache with quiet introspection to Sci-fi nuances which hover at the edges, amplifying the song’s otherworldly warmth and emotional resonance.

Each layer serves a purpose, building towards a heartfelt plea for connection, delivered without the weight of excessive demands. Poulton’s ability to balance tension and tranquillity creates a sonic panorama that won’t fail to inspire reflection and extend sonic solace.

With Say Something, Timothy and the Apocalypse reminds us that even within the intricacies of modern electronica, there’s space for tenderness and humanity.

Stream Say Something on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Razing RnB to Its Core: Face It by BroBroCookDatUp ft. Evan L Lee & w a v e s

Posted on 30 January 2025

Face It, the standout single from BroBroCookDatUp Presents Starting 5ive, places BroBroCookDatUp firmly in the vanguard of contemporary RnB. Featuring Evan L Lee and w a v e s, the track pairs rhythmically intense trap beats with lush layers of textural reverb that envelop the listener. While the sonics are undeniably polished, the delivery is raw and unapologetic, holding no punches as it calls out those who treat love like a disposable game.

The production’s intensity is matched by the conviction in the vocal performances. BroBroCookDatUp, Evan L Lee, and w a v e s each bring their distinct energy to the table, creating a collaborative synergy that keeps the track’s momentum sharp and unrelenting. It’s not a track that simply sits in the background; it commands attention with every beat, every word, and every nuance of its honed arrangement.

Rod, the artist behind BroBroCookDatUp, pulls from his family’s musical legacy to shape his innovative sound. From looping melodies his uncle Carlos composed to harmonising with his daughter, Rod’s work is deeply personal while still aiming to push boundaries. His artistry doesn’t stop at music; through his SpaceTrap.shop clothing line and his community-focused initiatives, he continues to create meaningful connections with his audience.

Stream Face It on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Spyndycyt’s ‘The Shadows Come to Steal My Plans’: A Melancholic Waltz with Mortality

Posted on 28 January 2025

In The Shadows Come to Steal My Plans, the music industry’s best-kept secret, Spyndycyt, orchestrated an existential opus that blurs the lines between Avant-Garde orchestration, folk sensibilities, and synth-pop eccentricity. While the track’s artful embellishments and idiosyncratic textures initially catch the ear, it’s the deeply philosophical lyricism that truly holds the weight. With unflinching introspection, Spyndycyt digs deep into the inevitability of mortality, using the ageing skin on the backs of his hands as a metaphor for the relentlessness of time.

The single’s stripped-down composition allows the driving beat—a metronomic representation of life’s ceaseless passage—to anchor the arrangement. Even when the beat is momentarily masked by ornate synth textures or folky flourishes, it always returns, echoing how we distract ourselves from the inevitable but never escape its shadow. As the folky motifs fade, the track crescendos into alternative synth-pop absurdity, conjuring a sense of surrealist vulnerability.

Lyrically, Spyndycyt paints a dimly lit portrait of reflection, where regrets, fleeting victories, and the inconsequential nature of ambition intertwine. Lines like “I don’t want you to hit me on the shoulder and let me know when it’s time to go; I already know” unravel with devastating poignancy, capturing the universal tension between acceptance and resistance.

With The Shadow Comes to Steal My Plans, Spyndycyt doesn’t just invite listeners into his richly ornamented introspection—he forces them to confront the stark reality of their own fleeting existence, all while making the experience sonically spellbinding.

Stream the Shadow Comes to Steal My Plans on SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Bitvert reigns supreme in the pantheon of IDM with ‘Neverzone’

Posted on 27 January 2025

Enter the ‘Neverzone’ with Bitvert’s experimental dark techno single, which thrums with the pulse of trip-hop, bass-heavy beats and the scintillating aura of mechanised darkwave industrial.

Visceral enough to take your rhythmic pulses to another dimension, the instrumental score demands surrender to its intensity as the brainchild and producer behind Bitvert ensures there is enough control to the chaos that you’re not completely overwhelmed by the magnitude of the deep bass progressions. Instead, you fade into the monochromatic depiction of a sonic dystopia, where autonomy gives way to automation, losing yourself within the layers of the forebodingly electrifying single.

The kinetically chill-inducing reverberations within Neverzone are yet another attestation to Bitvert’s disparately magnetising command as a producer and a live artist. His ability to sink Avant Garde elements into commercial potential-swathed electronica scores is second to none, allowing the London-based luminary to reign supreme in the pantheon of IDM.

Neverzone will hit the airwaves on January 27th via We Are Not Content. Stream the single on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Preaching to the Converted: Nicco Lupen’s ‘Sunday at Church’ Reimagines Worship on the Dancefloor

Posted on 22 January 2025

Nicco Lupen’s latest single, ‘Sunday at Church’, doesn’t just bring beats to the congregation—it delivers the gospel of tech house with an intricately cultivated sense of purpose.

Hailing from Italy and now based in Prague, Lupen has carved his reputation on grooved-out rhythms, deep basslines, and euphoric melodies, earning recognition on platforms such as Spotify, SoundCloud, and Beatport. But with this release, he transcends the archetypes of house music by imbuing his production with a soul-affirming euphoria that hits deeper than the average dancefloor anthem.

By swathing his pulsating rhythms in sermonic samples, Lupen invites listeners to experience the transcendence of music as energy. It’s a far cry from the hand claps and foot stomps referenced in the samples, which bring the rhythm to church, but the mix is sanctifying sonic scripture all the same. Lupen wrote a New Testament by blurring the lines between sacred spaces and late-night clubs. The vocal outpours contextualise the track beyond its beats, urging reflections on how rhythm and ritual connect people across all walks of life.

The call to communion challenges the predictable structures of tech house and carves a cerebral edge into its hypnotic progressions. Nicco Lupen’s ability to bridge soulful introspection with dancefloor ecstasy solidifies his position as a standout in the electronic scene.

Sunday at Church is now available to stream on all major platforms via this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Hypersonic Waves and Jazz Grooves Convene in 8udDha bl0od’s ‘1001’

Posted on 20 January 2025

With 1001, the peerless UK visionary 8udDha bl0od delivered an intergalactic masterstroke that pulls listeners into a 15-minute sonic vortex. This extended installation of experimental electronica demands attention with hypersonic waves of synths sculpting a pulsating, mind-melting backdrop. Amid the chaos, the echo-laden vocals, laced with a haunting familiarity reminiscent of Manson, act as the tether that keeps the sprawling soundscape grounded.

As the track unfurls, the frenetic energy begins to shift gears. Low-slung basslines slide into focus, bringing a melodic sensibility that pulses with a jazzy swagger. Percussive grooves weave rhythm into the arrangement, creating moments of respite before the sax flourishes transport the track deeper into jazz-fusion territory. Yet, no matter where the instrumentals wander, the scintillating sequences of synths stay on a loop, taking strategic pauses to allow the rhythm and melody to breathe, creating a dynamic interplay that keeps the release teetering on the edge of chaos and cohesion.

8udDha bl0od proves with 1001 that experimental doesn’t have to mean alienating. The track is as much a technical feat as it is a visceral experience, carefully constructed to push boundaries without losing its hold on the listener.

1001 is now available to stream on all major streaming platforms, including SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Alt-RnB Visionary Isabelle Mettle Reached Her Experimental Zenith with ‘Not Feeling You’

Posted on 19 January 2025

Isabelle Mettle, the 22-year-old producer, songwriter, and vocalist from North London, has built a reputation for her fusionist sonic signature and ability to instil emotion into innovation. Her latest single, Not Feeling You, is a testament to her fearless experimentalism, merging retro-fused soul with glitchy trip-hop textures and neo-soul waves that hit with deliberate force.

The track unfolds like a sonic tug-of-war, capturing the emotional turbulence of feeling out of sync in a relationship you’ve outgrown. Mettle’s harmonised vocals act as an anchor amidst instrumental chaos, her soul-drenched delivery piercing through the unpredictable landscape. It’s a study in contrasts: the complexity of shifting time signatures pairs with jagged turntable scratches to create moments of disarray, while her control and precision tether the track, preventing it from spiralling into complete disorder.

By the time the neo-soul undertones reassert themselves in the mix, the track feels like a fully realised emotional storm — a visceral portrayal of dissatisfaction which aches with evocative weight. Each element of the production seems intentionally misaligned, mimicking the inner confusion of a love gone stale.

With influences rooted in soul, R&B, jazz, and alternative music, Mettle has been refining her craft since her early teens. She describes herself as a producer and songwriter first, with vocals being an extension of her creative process rather than the sole focus.

Not Feeling You was officially released on January 17th; stream the single on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast