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  • The Diffidati release new single “DASPO”

    The Diffidati release new single “DASPO”

    Italian electronic trio The Diffidati have released “DASPO,” their debut single, combining house and tech house with football terrace chants and lyrics influenced by Roman dialect.

    Formed in Rome in 2024 by LASCO, DJ AGENT47 and PANENKA, the group takes its name from the Italian stadium ban known as a DASPO. The song reinterprets the restriction as a metaphor for exclusion and barriers, using football culture to explore resistance to rules and expectations.

    The track combines dance rhythms with group chants and a lyrical approach that draws on irony and observations of everyday life. The group uses stadium culture as a reference point for collective identity and defiance, without aligning the project with specific political affiliations.

    The accompanying music video was filmed among the ruins of a Roman villa, combining football imagery with an underground visual style. The Diffidati produce their music independently, with further releases planned for 2026 and 2027.

    “DASPO” is available on streaming platforms.

  • loveoleglove releases new single “Through the Glass (Violin)”

    loveoleglove releases new single “Through the Glass (Violin)”

    loveoleglove has released “Through the Glass (Violin),” an electronic track that explores emotional distance and the difference between perceived comfort and direct experience.

    The song uses the image of winter sunlight passing through a window to examine how barriers can change the way people experience warmth and connection. Its lyrics extend the metaphor to smartphone screens and the distance they can create between people, questioning what may be lost when digital communication replaces face-to-face interaction.

    The production combines electronic rhythms with violin, which serves as the track’s emotional centre. While the electronic pulse represents control and restraint, the violin expresses the feelings that struggle to emerge from behind those barriers.

    “Through the Glass (Violin)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • 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.