Month: December 2024

Originally from Hungary, electronic music duo Imitation is excited to announce the release of their latest track, “Any Of It,” on September 6th. The track, which combines electro and indie electronica, marks a substantial milestone for the band in their debut on the Asian music scene. With a passion for telling stories through music, they have captivated audiences with their complex soundscapes and emotive performances. “Any Of It” is their latest project, demonstrating their development as artists and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music.

Their music falls somewhere between The Knife, Björk, and Floating Points. They describe its tone as strange and styleless pop, reflecting the band’s uncompromising desire to express themselves without limits and to combine different genres such as minimal electro, trip-hop, thrash, and avant-garde with a unique touch and soulful vocals. Bulcsu creates a musical universe with distant, melancholic, cold and extravagant tones that are complemented by Zsanett’s intimate, reflective and free singing.

“Any Of It” showcases Imitation’s signature blend of electro and indietronica art, opening with serene synths and intricate rhythms that develop into a rich and emotive soundscape. The duo’s storytelling prowess shines, drawing the audience into a meticulously crafted aural world. What makes this single unique is that it includes a remix by Japanese producer Kazuhiro Takeuchi, who brought his distinguished perspective to the track. This reputable feature highlights Imitation’s eagerness to engage with new audiences and explore diverse musical landscapes.

“Any Of It” is a preview of singles from Imitation’s upcoming album, “Time Rhymes.” In anticipation of the album’s release, the duo is planning an exclusive live event to give fans a first listen to their new work.

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Born on May 1, 2000, Divine Ikubor, known on stage as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper. Rema began his musical journey performing at Christian gatherings with his partner, Alpha P, in 2019. He rose to prominence after posting a viral Instagram freestyle set to D’Prince’s song “Gucci Gang.” Rema initially gained recognition with her 2019 track “Dumebi.” He signed to D’Prince’s record label, Jonzing World, that same year. He achieved international acclaim with her 2022 single “Calm Down,” featuring a remix featuring renowned American singer Selena Gomez, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also topped the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart with a record-breaking 58.

Rema’s “Calm Down” is from his 2022 debut album Rave & Roses. The song was released on February 11, 2022, through Jonzing World and Mavin as the album’s second single. The track charted across Europe, reaching number one on the Belgian Ultratop 50, the Dutch Top 40, and the Dutch Singles Top 100. “Calm Down” peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and spent 27 non-consecutive weeks in the top ten of the chart.

“Calm Down” is about the events that led me to make love all the time. It started at a party where I saw a girl who stood out from the rest, so I felt like shooting the breeze. We talked and danced… but her friends wouldn’t let me get any closer, which killed the vibe, but then when they weren’t there, we kept in touch and made it happen,” Rema said. Rema is the kind of singer-songwriter who enjoys pop simply with an appropriately warm, bright, and captivating song.

In the bustling landscape of Nigeria’s music scene, where every note fights for attention, Rema shines like a beacon of artistry and legitimacy, and her journey so far has been one of discovery and expression, calling the audience into her universe with every verse and beat. Rema, who collaborates with musical heavyweights like Selena Gomez, Don Jazzy, and Tiwa Savage, has created a set of tracks that range from reflective moments to festive, windows-open bangers. Being a narrative of self-examination, resonant or free energy, each track feels like a journey through the ups and downs of the way of life.

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A quartet of grunge pop from Surrey, Dude Safari, released its new song ‘Love Me Like You Want Me‘ on November 8 through its owner Pretty Thing Records. Composed by Jamie Tipson (vocals, lead guitar), Ben Burroughs (guitar), Fred Higley (bass) and Chris Hunt (drums), Dude Safari has the next song ‘Love Me Like You Want Me‘ to help re-establish his acquisition of Grunge Pop. The scene, together with tones of nearby releases, will lead to its second album next year together with another documentary film. The year 2025 appears to be a year occupied by Surrey.

Concerning the last Dude Safari, the vocalist, composer and lead guitarist, Jamie Tipson, explains: “I always try to hide the deeper meaning behind a mix of cheerful chords and a cheerful melody. In ‘LMLYWM,’ the subtext has to do with self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth—well, the lack of them. Someone, our soul. “The soul that we do.”

In 2023, Dude Safari released his debut album ‘YUSSUS’ together with a documentary titled ‘Looks Like We Made It‘, filmed and directed by Daniel Blanchard. The band started with the latest documentary in films and a concert with soldout entries in its native city. Two UK tours later, hundreds of thousands of streams and global support from artists like Five Guys, The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, and Hunter Boots. The band was next to the disco with the first songs “High In The Clouds“, “Suckerpunch” and a version of the big version of Wet Leg, “Chaise Longue“, released at the start of this year. This is the hub of another show in your hometown and the bands debuted in festivals in Guilfest and a full carpa in Truck Festival.

Dude Safari has silently converted into a basic element of some of the most important reproduction lists, radio programs and editorial publications in the world. The band constantly appears alongside some of the most popular music brands in the publishing world like Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and Apple Music. We also found all the world by companies like BBC Radio 1, KROQ, Radio X and Amazing Radio.

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From Detroit, Spyderhuff has truly embraced the swampy, psychedelic blues-rock groove the band is known for. The EP features four tracks that are ideal for a late-night road trip or relaxing at a backyard barbecue. 1: “Come Take the Bones” 2: “Drag and Drop” 3: “Everybody Needs a Dog” 4: “Future.” The track weaves in and out of life’s issues, including ageing and burnout (Come Take the Bones), the angst of social media (Drag and Drop), human relationships gone awry and the unfailing healing nature of a loyal dog (Everybody Needs a Dog), and a glimpse of the future through a retro lens (Future).

The Spyderhuff musicians on this EP are Tom Kuhr (vocals, guitar, harmonica, sax, synthesizer), Don Beyer (bass, synthesizer), Joey Gaydos Sr. (guitar), Joey Gaydos Jr. (guitar), Tony Mitchell (congas and bongos), and James Carmichael Dooley (drums). Born and raised in the Detroit area, one is immersed in the history of the automobile. Ed ‘Spider’ Huff worked with Henry Ford when they were working at the Detroit Edison Power Plant in the 1890s. Ed was a self-taught genius in all things electrical and Henry would later use his talents in the development of the first ignition systems in all Ford automobiles. So the name is a tribute to all the unsung heroes found in hidden rooms of history who get the wheels turning and keep them turning.

With deep roots in Detroit, Spyderhuff loves bending and shaping musical genres, like bending and shaping metal to Motown. Most of the members grew up together in the Detroit area as friends and musicians in the late 1960s and early 1970s, playing in bands ranging from jazz fusion to hard rock.

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