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  • Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “What Will Become of Me”

    Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “What Will Become of Me”

    Singer and songwriter Eylsia Nicolas has released “What Will Become of Me,” a song that takes on new meaning following a recent medical emergency that has left her uncertain about whether she will sing again.

    In a statement accompanying the release, Nicolas said she was rushed for medical treatment on Monday night after losing a significant amount of blood. She also disclosed that her respiratory system had not fully recovered from COVID-19, which she said damaged her lungs and vocal cords.

    Nicolas, whose birth name is Lisa Pamintuan, said she had used sound restoration technology, sampling and artificial intelligence to help rebuild her voice. She is also the inventor of patents in 3D spatial audio and restoration technology. The singer said she has unreleased songs and a Christmas track awaiting release, but is unsure whether she wants AI to carry her voice forward if she can no longer sing.

    Before returning to music, Nicolas pursued several careers, including professional tennis, business and education. She said her experiences across these fields have shaped her musical work, which she describes as a fusion sound.

    “What Will Become of Me” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Keriah releases new single “Mother Sea – Zi44 Moody House Mix”

    Keriah releases new single “Mother Sea – Zi44 Moody House Mix”

    Keriah has released “Mother Sea – Zi44 Moody House Mix,” a house track shaped by atmospheric textures and electronic production.

    Keriah is an international music project involving musicians based in different parts of the world. Its catalogue draws on a range of musical styles and influences rather than following a single genre.

    The project’s studio is based in Dresden, Germany, where its music is mixed and mastered. Keriah also uses analogue synthesizers from the 1980s to achieve the sound it seeks in its productions.

    “Mother Sea – Zi44 Moody House Mix” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Konstantin & Hal releases new single “NEON TAO”

    Konstantin & Hal releases new single “NEON TAO”

    Konstantin & Hal has released “NEON TAO 霓虹之道,” an electronic track combining traditional Chinese musical influences with dubstep.

    The track explores the contrast between Chinese-inspired melodies and dubstep production, bringing the two styles together in a single arrangement. The release grew out of the artist’s long-standing interest in songwriting, which began during childhood but remained a hobby for around 30 years.

    Konstantin & Hal said the development of AI-assisted music tools helped make it possible to turn ideas into finished productions. “NEON TAO” is one of several musical concepts the artist had wanted to explore, including the combination of traditional Chinese music and electronic dance styles.

    The artist describes the track as a personal favourite and notes that his wife, who does not typically enjoy dubstep, also likes the song.

    “NEON TAO 霓虹之道” is available on streaming platforms.

  • WES-IX releases new single “Intouchable”

    WES-IX releases new single “Intouchable”

    WES-IX has released “Intouchable,” a French-language electronic track that combines deep-house influences with melodic elements and a steady dance rhythm.

    The production centres on groove and atmosphere, pairing French vocals with electronic instrumentation. The arrangement balances melodic passages with a driving rhythmic foundation.

    WES-IX is an independent artist whose catalogue spans electronic music, dance and contemporary crossover styles.

    “Intouchable” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Christos Anagnostou Daly releases debut EP “Solace and the Wave”

    Christos Anagnostou Daly releases debut EP “Solace and the Wave”

    British-Greek composer and multi-instrumentalist Christos Anagnostou Daly has released his debut EP, “Solace and the Wave,” a six-track project that combines contemporary classical music with cinematic orchestration.

    Raised in London, Daly studied music at Westminster School, where he was a music scholar. He achieved Grade 8 cello at age 12, composed a symphonic movement performed in Austria and Germany by age 15, and had a choral composition performed at Westminster Abbey at 17. He later studied mechanical engineering at Imperial College London, graduating in 2022 while continuing to develop his music.

    The EP draws on piano, strings, woodwind and layered orchestral arrangements, with influences from composers Alexandre Desplat, Howard Shore, Thomas Newman and Ludwig Göransson. Across the six tracks, the music moves between intimate piano passages and larger orchestral compositions.

    Opening track “Hyperborean Suite” takes its name from Hyperborea, a mythical northern land described in ancient Greek tradition as lying beyond the north wind. Daly wrote the piece while imagining an icy, expansive and slightly magical landscape. Its musical progression moves from uncertainty towards a brighter resolution, reflecting the theme of hope.

    Other tracks explore different moods and subjects. “Shapes, Pt. 1” draws on darker, nostalgic tones, while “Hymn to Orion” references mythology and the night sky. “Mensura Silentii,” written for solo piano, takes a more restrained approach. The EP also features flautist Alexandros Arkadopoulos and violinist Dionisis Vervitsiotis.

    Daly’s approach to composition centres on storytelling and experimentation with instruments, orchestration and studio production. He continues to perform on cello, piano and guitar, which he describes as important to his creative process. He is now working towards a career composing for film and television, with the aim of gaining experience in professional scoring through assistant-composer roles.

    “Solace and the Wave” is available on streaming platforms.

  • jcSubterfuge releases new single “Awake…”

    jcSubterfuge releases new single “Awake…”

    Detroit-based electronic artist, writer and producer jcSubterfuge has released “Awake…,” a jungle track built around breakbeats, deep sub-bass and atmospheric electronic textures.

    The production uses chopped Amen break samples, minimalist synths and heavy bass frequencies, shifting between slower atmospheric passages and faster percussion. The arrangement draws on jungle and breakbeat traditions while incorporating contemporary electronic production.

    jcSubterfuge’s wider sound combines electronic production with live instrumentation and everyday sounds recorded from the surrounding environment, which the artist describes as the “natural metronome.” The project also explores music as a way of connecting people across different backgrounds and experiences.

    “Awake” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Alex Alidor releases new single “FOR THE DRUM”

    Alex Alidor releases new single “FOR THE DRUM”

    Guadeloupean composer and songwriter Alex Alidor has released “FOR THE DRUM,” a track drawing on traditional Caribbean rhythms and Latin-influenced brass arrangements.

    The song combines Creole lyrics with Antillean syncopation, drawing on musical styles including biguine and Afro-tropical rhythms. Its arrangement also incorporates elements associated with 1960s ballroom music and vintage Latin American big bands.

    Alidor’s work draws from the musical traditions of Guadeloupe and the wider French Antilles. “FOR THE DRUM” has received early radio support from Power Ace Radio.

    “FOR THE DRUM” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Alex Alidor releases new single “ANKA INKI”

    Alex Alidor releases new single “ANKA INKI”

    Guadeloupean singer-songwriter Alex Alidor has released “ANKA INKI,” a new single drawing from Afro-Caribbean musical traditions.

    His sound combines Gwo Ka, reggae, bolero and slow-tempo influences, connecting Caribbean rhythms with African musical roots. Alidor releases his music independently through DistroKid.

    Alongside his music, Alidor is working on his first book, described as an autobiographical account exploring love, resilience and personal struggles. He is also continuing work in the studio.

    “ANKA INKI” is available on streaming platforms.

  • SOLÈO releases new single “Body (Feels So Good)”

    SOLÈO releases new single “Body (Feels So Good)”

    SOLÈO has released “Body (Feels So Good),” an Afro House track built around relaxed grooves and a bass-driven rhythm.

    The song draws on the atmosphere of beachside gatherings, combining Afro House percussion with a laid-back dance groove. Its summery mood centres on the transition from an afternoon by the water to dancing at sunset.

    “Body (Feels So Good)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • loveoleglove releases new single “Open Mine”

    loveoleglove releases new single “Open Mine”

    loveoleglove has released “Open Mine,” an electronic track about emotional distance, vulnerability and the possibility of repairing a relationship.

    The song uses the image of a key that no longer fits to describe a connection that cannot be restored by returning to the past. A cello introduces the track before the human voice enters, with the arrangement building around the tension between two people struggling to reach each other.

    The lyrics centre on a request for mutual openness: “Open your heart. Open it for me. I’ll open mine to you.” The track leaves the relationship’s outcome unresolved, focusing instead on the decision to become vulnerable despite uncertainty.

    “Open Mine” is part of loveoleglove’s SRL (Soul Real Love) project and has a companion version, “Open Mine (Epic Finale),” which approaches the same emotional story from the perspective of closure.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.