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  • Trinidad blends live instrumentation and electronic production on “Halo”

    Trinidad blends live instrumentation and electronic production on “Halo”

    Swiss trio Trinidad has released “Halo,” a track from the Archie Pelago EP, issued via klaus:elle Records.

    Combining elements of indie dance and melodic electronic music, “Halo” reflects the group’s approach to balancing club-oriented rhythms with warm textures, subtle melodies, and the imperfections of live performance. The track is part of Archie Pelago, a four-track release that moves between dancefloor-focused energy and more reflective moments.

    Trinidad is made up of three musicians from Bern, Switzerland, whose work draws equally from electronic production and a live-performance ethos. Their music has evolved through years of performing at clubs and festivals, where guitars, keyboards, drum machines, and samplers come together in dynamic live sets. According to the band’s biography, these performances are shaped by the energy of the audience as much as the music itself.

    Released through klaus:elle Records, Archie Pelago continues Trinidad’s exploration of melodic electronic music, with “Halo” showcasing the trio’s blend of organic instrumentation and contemporary dance production.

    “Halo” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Julian Faith pays tribute to Finland’s landscapes on “The Call of the Wild”

    Julian Faith pays tribute to Finland’s landscapes on “The Call of the Wild”

    Julian Faith has released “The Call of the Wild,” an electronic track that blends breaks, rave, and experimental influences while drawing inspiration from Finland’s natural landscapes.

    Built around driving rhythms, atmospheric production, and mantra-like vocal chants, the largely instrumental composition reflects the experience of hiking through forests and the remote fells of Finnish Lapland. Rather than following a traditional song structure, the track focuses on creating an immersive atmosphere inspired by solitude and the connection between people and nature.

    According to Julian Faith, “The Call of the Wild” was inspired by time spent exploring Finland’s wilderness, translating the feeling of quiet, open landscapes into an electronic soundscape that balances energetic beats with reflective textures.

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    “The Call of the Wild” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Tenna Star explores cinematic liquid drum & bass on “Wake The Town”

    Tenna Star explores cinematic liquid drum & bass on “Wake The Town”

    Tenna Star has released “Wake The Town,” a melodic drum & bass single featuring producers Chr1s Love and Kos Dillon.

    Influenced by the atmospheric side of liquid drum & bass, the track combines rolling breakbeats with warm trumpet melodies, layered synthesizers, and cinematic production. Rather than relying solely on high-energy rhythms, “Wake The Town” alternates between reflective passages and more expansive moments, creating a sound that balances movement with emotion.

    The collaboration highlights the evolving direction of contemporary drum & bass, drawing on melodic textures while incorporating live instrumental elements that give the production a distinctive character.

    “Wake The Town” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Ship Says Om and Emma Lucia introduce collaborative EP with ambient single “Water Prayer”

    Ship Says Om and Emma Lucia introduce collaborative EP with ambient single “Water Prayer”

    Ship Says Om and Swedish singer Emma Lucia have released “Water Prayer,” the first single from their forthcoming collaborative EP Djuphjärtad, due on July 17 via Native Cat Recordings.

    The instrumental piece blends ambient synthesizers, acoustic instrumentation, and field recordings—including birdsong, wind, water, and woodland sounds—to create an immersive listening experience inspired by the natural world. “Water Prayer” introduces the EP’s contemplative atmosphere while reflecting the duo’s shared interest in organic textures and experimental composition.

    The collaboration began in Berkeley, California, where Emma Lucia invited Ship Says Om’s Jenny Gillespie Mason to reimagine several of her songs with a more atmospheric approach. Together, they created Djuphjärtad (“deep-hearted”), a collection that moves between intimate songs about new love and meditative, nature-inspired compositions.

    “Water Prayer” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Janis Park traces the journey of “Disco Fever” from K-pop demo to Sony Music Publishing Korea release

    Janis Park traces the journey of “Disco Fever” from K-pop demo to Sony Music Publishing Korea release

    Janis Park has released “Disco Fever,” a nu-disco-inspired single that began as a songwriting demo for a K-pop publishing audition before eventually being signed by Sony Music Publishing Korea.

    Drawing inspiration from Nile Rodgers, the Bee Gees, and BoA, the track blends electropop, disco, and retro video game-inspired production into a nostalgic yet contemporary sound. Originally written while Park was living in Seoul, “Disco Fever” gained momentum after early demos resonated with listeners, ultimately leading to a collaboration with Korean producer DK and an official release.

    According to Park, the song’s journey included several setbacks before finding a path to publication in South Korea. The experience has since become the foundation for a new creative chapter, with plans to continue exploring nu-disco, K-pop influences, and personal storytelling in future releases.

    “Disco Fever” is out now on streaming platforms.