【Feature+】 Your Future Ghost、ニューアルバム『Impatient for the Dream』をリリース ~黙示録的な世界の混沌の中で、楽しみ、パーティー、避難所を見つける~
Your Future Ghost（ユア・フューチャー・ゴースト）は、ビルボードにチャートインするシンガー・ソングライター、ミュージシャン、女優のケイト・ヴォーゲルと、ソングライター、プロデューサー、作曲家、俳優と多方面で活躍するマイケル・グラブスの新しいシンセ・ポップ／ロック音楽プロジェクトである。
Your Future Ghostは2023年頃に1度話題を呼んだデュオである。マイケル・グラブスとケイト・ヴォーゲルのコンビは、まさに陰と陽の性質を持つが、表側に出てくるのは、どこまでも痛快なポップバンガーだ。デュオは今週、ニューアルバム『Impatient for the Dream』をリリースした。
ケイトとマイケルが最初に出会ったのは、The CW（The CW Television Network: Waner系列の放送局)の人気ヒットTVシリーズ『One Tree Hill』の撮影現場だった。 急接近した友情と相互のクリエイティヴな尊敬の念を抱いた2人は、パンデミックの最中、ズーム越しに音楽的なコラボレーションを始めた。
ニューアルバム『Impatient for the Dream』には、陽気でワイルド、そしてダークなポップ・ソングが収録されている。 大きなギター、轟音ドラム、印象的なシンセサイザーのパワフルなブレンドで、Your Future Ghostは、ヴォーゲルによれば、"ポスト黙示録的な世界の混沌の中で、楽しみ、パーティー、避難所を見つける "ことにインスパイアされたアルバムを作り上げた。
骨太でハードなギター・リフ、パンチの効いたインストゥルメンテーション、そして止まらないポップ・フックを持つ "I'm Like Money "は、爽快で大胆不敵な自己愛バンガーだ。
このアルバムには、社会から課せられた制限を掘り下げ、個人の多次元性を強調した「Oh La La (Animal)」などの追加シングルが収録されている。 この力強い物語は、「セクシュアリティを理由にパワフルな女性が悪者にされること」をテーマにしている、とグラブスは打ち明ける。 自信に満ちたヴォーカルとブリブリとしたハーモニーは、このカタルシスをもたらす重低音のインディートロニカ・トラックで際立っている。
Your Future Ghost is the new synth pop/rock musical project of Billboard-charting singer/songwriter, musician and actress Kate Voegele and the multifaceted songwriter, producer, composer and actor Michael Grubbs. The duo first met on the set, acting in the popular CW hit TV series One Tree Hill. Striking up a fast friendship and mutual creative respect, the two began collaborating musically over zoom during the pandemic.
After months of studio sessions in Austin, Texas, intermingled with lively backyard taco breaks, Your Future Ghost was born. Kate Voegele reveals the catalyst for their creative fusion, "our voices blended in a way that inspired us both to write in this unique hemisphere of a sound neither of us had ever really explored before in our solo projects."
The two soon performed their signature dirty indie synth pop at the internationally recognized Art Basel festival in Miami to an overwhelming response affirming their artistic direction.
Their new album Impatient for the Dream features a collection of joyful, wild and dark pop songs. With a powerful blend of big guitars, thunderous drums, and striking synths, Your Future Ghost has crafted an album inspired by, according to Voegele, "finding the fun, the party, and the refuge in the chaos of a post-apocalyptic world.” She further shares, "This album is that friend who's kind of a liability, has some bad tattoos and questionable ideas, but always makes every hang unforgettable." Michael says, "This record is a truly unfiltered version of Kate and me. It's us at a bar at 1 AM, fearless, drunk on a good time and completely out of f**cks."
Leading single "We've Got Places" is a single all about about that place where you find refuge from whatever noise is going on in the world - whether it's an actual place, a person, or something else, I think we all have those places where we can escape the chaos and be ourselves," confides Kate. The track features stunning layered harmonies and lush instrumentation for an enticing listen.
"I'm Like Money" is a declaration of self-expression and unabashed uniqueness. “It's a testament to granting ourselves permission to revel in the sheer joy of being who we truly are.” Voegele further shares, "In one sense, it’s a song about celebrating who you are and knowing you’re a badass, but also being sick of people trying to get a piece of you or tell you who to be. I’ve experienced this so often as a woman in the music and entertainment industry, where people have a very specific idea of who they want you to be and how to mold and shape you into that, but I think this is something everyone experiences in some sense.
This song is about taking the power back, knowing your worth and what you bring to the table, and not being afraid to say, “hey, don’t f*cking touch me” when that’s called for." With gritty, hard-hitting guitar riffs, punchy instrumentation and a pop hook that won't quit, "I'm Like Money" is an exhilarating and fearless self-love banger.
The album features additional singles such as "Oh La La La (Animal)," which delves into the limitations imposed by society, emphasizing the multidimensional nature of individuals. The powerful narrative is about "the demonization of powerful women because of their sexuality," confides Grubbs. Confident vocals and blistering harmonies are standouts in this bass-heavy indietronica track of catharsis.
Meanwhile, the explosive indie dance party anthem "PRITTY" merges new wave, punk, and electro-pop, creating an intoxicating blend that explores the allure of infatuation and the lengths we go to tolerate someone's messy behavior.
Inspired by community, their experiences in the spotlight, and the freedom of living authentically and unapologetically, Your Future Ghost embodies a captivating paradox. Grubbs shares, "I would like to encourage folks to accept themselves.
Which isn’t easy. I’m like this sadboy emo dude and Kate is this singer-songwriter pop star, and together we’re making this dirty indie album because that’s who we’ve always really been inside." Their music is poised to make a resounding impact, showcasing the boundless talent and unbridled creativity of Your Future Ghost.
Your Future Ghost 『Impatient for the Dream』- New Album Out Now!!
「Lemonade」と「Feeling It All」は、ノスタルジア、傷ついた家族の絆、つかの間のロマンス、そして赦しの静かな回復力をナビゲートする、夏の終わりのほろ苦い輝きの中にあるコレクションである。 エイドリアン・レンカー、リジー・マクアルパイン、マギー・ロジャースといったアーティストの明晰な感情を思い起こさせる。
14th August - The Waiting Room, London (free event)
14th-18th October - Wild Paths Festival, Norwich
7th November - Mutations Festival, Brighton
8th November - Pitchfork Festival, London
Speaking about today’s single release, Nadia shares “At the time I wrote Lemonade, it was about my hot and cold relationship with romance and intimacy. Feeling weak for relying on validation because it was the closest thing to love I could find (classic uni experience). Two years later, this song has grown to fit less into my life but I see it in so many of the people around me. It’s a celebration of longing, acknowledging how it’s one of the most human experiences we can have. Recording this song with huge drums and layers of sparkly guitars allowed my inner child to live out her teenage indie band dreams which was so cool.”
With her recent debut single ‘Feeling It All’ - an evocative blend of minimalist alt-pop and singer-songwriter sensitivity - Nadia Kadek quickly proved her ability to captivate, earning multiple plays and a debut on BBC Radio 1, an interview on BBC 6 Music, and early support from tastemakers including NME, CLASH, The Line of Best Fit, DIY, Wonderland, COLORS, and Music Week.
Raised in the quiet countryside of Norfolk, Nadia describes herself as a “festival baby,” with early musical memories formed on long car journeys to campsites, soundtracked by the likes of Florence + The Machine and Jeff Buckley. From watching her heroes on the shoulders of fellow festival-goers, to playing Glastonbury 2024 after placing runner up in their Emerging Talent Competition, her story is already one of full-circle moments and quietly extraordinary determination.
Now based in London, Kadek has steadily built a devoted following through the power of her live performances. After a string of self-booked live shows that showcased both her raw talent and tenacity, Kadek caught the attention of Transgressive Records, a label renowned for nurturing some of the most respected and boundary-pushing artists of today.
‘Lemonade’ and ‘Feeling It All’ provide a glimpse into a forthcoming project – a collection that sits in the bittersweet glow of late summer, navigating nostalgia, bruised family dynamics, fleeting romances, and the quiet resilience of forgiveness. Her lyricism is both disarmingly honest and delicately poetic, recalling the emotional clarity of artists like Adrianne Lenker, Lizzy McAlpine and Maggie Rogers.
ジーナ・ゾーのニューシングル「I Need to Cry」は、自分の仲間を見つけ、ありのままの自分を受け入れ、感情に身を任せることを歌ったシンセに浸ったサマーアンセム。 グラミー賞を受賞したティム・ソネフェルドとジャスティン・ミラーとの共作で、バイセクシュアル・アーティスト、ジーナ・ゾーの大胆で陽気なリリースであり、私たちの新しいクィア・サマー・オブセッション。
2024年にリリースされたヴェルヴェット・ルージュのデビューEPは、ジーナの魂を貫く直感的な旅である。 Lonely Since The Day We Met（逢った日から孤独）」の愛したことのない人と一緒にいることの胸に迫る真実から、「I Don't Know Why（なぜわからない）」の自分が誰なのか、どうあるべきなのかわからないという深い葛藤まで、このEPは生々しく率直な感情に共鳴している。
2022年末にフィリーのベスト・ロック・バンドに選ばれ、フィリー・スタイル・マガジンで「フィリーで最もホットなロック・バンド」として賞賛されたヴェルヴェット・ルージュの影響力は否定できない。 XPoNential Fest、MusikFest、Beardfestなどのフェスティバルでのパワフルなパフォーマンス、NPRのNational Public Radio DayやWXPNのFree At Noonでの特集は、ロック・ジャンルの先駆者としての彼らの役割を示している。
ジーナ・ゾの "I Need to Cry "は、仲間を見つけ、自分らしさを受け入れ、感情に身を任せることを歌ったシンセに浸ったサマー・アンセムだ。 グラミー賞受賞者ティム・ソネフェルドとジャスティン・ミラーとの共作で、バイセクシュアル・アーティスト、ジーナ・ゾーの大胆で陽気なリリースだ。 これは、2023年にカミングアウトして以来、ジーナ・ゾーにとって2曲目のプライド・アンセムである。
**Gina Zo: A Fearless Symphony of Identity, Rebellion, and Empowerment
Gina Zo, a powerhouse vocalist hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia and now making waves in LA, is not just a rock-pop singer-songwriter—she’s a beacon of authenticity and empowerment within every performance, song, and beat. With her bisexuality boldly declared in her 2023 anthem “Faking It,” Gina has transformed her personal journey into a powerful narrative for the LGBTQIA+ community, proving that true identity is a form of rebellion against conformity and that the tribe you ride with is where you truly belong. Her journey was further shaped by her time on The Voice as a member of Team Blake, where Gwen Stefani's mentorship led her to discover a unique authenticity within herself—so profound that it brought her to tears after their first meeting, as Stefani challenged her to be more genuine.
Her musical influences, from the soulful strains of Norah Jones to the mystical allure of Stevie Nicks, shaped her artistry from a young age. Family moments with her grandparents in her youth were spent dancing with flashlights as strobe lights and singing into makeshift microphones—laying the foundation for a passion that would later ignite her career. Gina’s early days were a whirlwind of homemade videos and impromptu performances, a testament to her unyielding spirit.
At just 18, Gina signed with an indie label in Philadelphia, where she soon faced the harsh realities of the music industry. Disillusioned by its darker side, she stepped away, only to feel an undeniable pull back to her true calling after a breakup that left her reaching for her lost identity. Reuniting with her original band, she forged Velvet Rouge, a rock band that embodies defiance and the pursuit of artistic freedom.
Velvet Rouge’s debut EP, released in 2024, is a visceral journey through Gina’s soul. From the haunting truth of being with someone you never loved in “Lonely Since The Day We Met” to the deep conflict of not knowing who you are or what you should be in “I Don’t Know Why,” the EP resonates with raw, unapologetic emotion. Produced by the esteemed Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (The War on Drugs, Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten), it channels the gritty essence of early 2000s rock and ‘90s grit, offering a soundtrack to the struggles and triumphs of self-discovery.
Gina's return to the industry was not just a comeback but a revolution. With Velvet Rouge, she’s leading a charge against the systemic barriers faced by women in music, advocating for change both on stage and behind the scenes. Gina’s focus is to champion young artists in all mediums: her 2023 Grammy dress, designed by Lauren Schuler, embodied her fusion of elegance and rebellious spirit, making a statement that transcends fashion.
Honored as Best Rock Band in Philly in late 2022 and celebrated in Philly Style Magazine as "Philly's Hottest Rock Band," Velvet Rouge’s impact is undeniable. Their powerful performances at festivals such as XPoNential Fest, MusikFest, and Beardfest; along with features on NPR’s National Public Radio Day and WXPN’s Free At Noon, showcase their role as trailblazers in the rock genre.
In 2025, Gina released her first solo single, Dirty Habits, a rock-pop ballad all about how our dreams are better than reality. Produced by Grammy-winning talents Justin Miller (Jazmine Sullivan, Zach Bryan) and Tim Sonnefeld (Usher), the track received rave reviews and amassed over 30,000 streams within its first week of release—solidifying her voice as one that resonates far beyond genre. As LADYGUNN put it, “With Dirty Habits, Gina Zo lays the foundation for a career that doesn’t play by the rules. It’s bold, messy, deeply felt, and that’s the point.” The single marks a bold new chapter in her artistry, one where vulnerability meets anthemic power.
Her second single "Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way" is a reflective breakup anthem that’s equal parts strength and vulnerability. Gina leans fully into her singer-songwriter roots on this track, showcasing the lyrical depth and emotional clarity that have long set her apart. Blending warm acoustic guitar with shimmering synth textures, the song captures the rollercoaster of post-breakup freedom, those moments when you know you're better off, yet still feel the sting of what’s gone.
Gina Zo's "I Need to Cry" is a synth-soaked summer anthem about finding your people, embracing who you are, and letting the emotions flow. Co-written with Grammy winners Tim Sonnefeld and Justin Miller, it’s a bold and joyful release from bisexual artist Gina Zo. This is Gina Zo’s second Pride anthem since coming out in 2023.
Living in LA, she finds solace in cooking from scratch, strolling around Silver Lake Reservoir, and immersing herself in murder novels (she promises she is not plotting to kill an ex). For Gina Zo, music is more than a career—it’s a platform to inspire young women to embrace their true selves and to reject any mold that seeks to confine them in their identity, sexuality, and career. Through her fearless artistry and unbreakable spirit, Gina Zo is rewriting the rules and leading a revolution in the world of pop-rock music.
ニューヨークのシンガーソングライター、カサンドラ・ジェンキンス(Cassandra Jenkins)がニューアルバム『My Light, My Massage Parlor』を発表した。先週末に、ニューシングル「Delphinium Bliss」が同時に公開された。アルバムはデッド・オーシャンズから発表された前作から続くコンセプトアルバムの一貫として制作された。
カサンドラ・ジェンキンスは、主なリリースと並行して、コンパニオンアルバム『(An Overview on) An Overview on Phenomenal Nature』（2022年）と、間もなくリリースされる『My Light, My Massage Parlor』を制作している。二つの作品とも９月５日に発売される。
『My Light, My Massage Parlor』では彼女は最初の芸術的発言では辿り着けなかった道への探求を深めている。 前作では、ボイスノートの延長やカッティング・ルーム・フロアからの楽曲が公開されたが、今度のコンセプト・アルバムは、彼女の長年のコラボレーターであるマイケル・コールマンをフィーチャーしたインストゥルメンタル・コンセプト・アルバムとなっている。
彼女はその後、『My Light, My Destroyer』（2024年、Dead Oceansよりリリース）を発表し、さらに自己主張を強め、制作面でも不快感を受け入れるという点でも、これまでで最も野心的な作品となった。光と破壊、希望と幻滅、確信と無根拠という対照的なテーマで、ジェンキンスは、人間の経験や宇宙に存在する二元性を分ける微妙な境界線への飽くなき興味を探求している。彼女は、私たちが見過ごしがちな心理的な限界とその中間を指摘する。そのすべてを通して、ジェンキンスは稀有なソングライティングを提供している。それは、好奇心、脆弱性、そして驚きの感覚をもって聴き手を迎え、語るのと同じくらい耳を傾けるものである。
そして、飽くなき好奇心旺盛なソングライターであるジェンキンスにとって、アルバム制作という世界構築の作業は、その中に潜む無限のワームホールの存在を暗示している。ジェンキンズは、主なリリースにひっそりと付随して、コンパニオン・アルバム『（An Overview on）An Overview on Phenomenal Nature』（2022年）と、まもなくリリースされる『My Light, My Massage Parlor』（9月5日、Dead Oceansよりリリース予定）を制作した。リスナーは、彼女が最初の芸術的声明で踏み出さなかった道についての調査を深めながら、彼女のサイドクエストについていくよう誘われる。
Amanda Shires(アマンダ・シャイアーズ)が新作アルバム『ノーバディーズ・ガール（Nobody's Girl）』を発表した。 2022年の『Take It Like a Man』に続くこのアルバムは、9月26日にATOからリリースされる。
リードシングルとして最初に先行リリースされた「A Way It Goes」は、ダイナミックなパーカッションを活かしたポピュラー・ソングで、映像からも分かる通り、シネマティックな印象を帯びている。"I can show you how he left me/ Paint a picture, growing flowers for nobody/ But I'd rather you see me thriving. "という歌詞で始まる。 以下からチェックみよう。
ブレットと彼のライブバンド、ザ・ステート・ハイウェイ・ワンダーズは、2025年10月、ニューアルバム『フリーク・アウト・シティ』を引っさげて、ブレットにとって2022年以来となる新たな海外ヘッドライン公演を行うことも発表している。 このバラエティー・スタイルのライヴ・ショーでは、ニュー・アルバムやサブ・ポップでのデビュー作『Songs Without Jokes』からの選曲に加え、ブレットのTVや映画での作品からの様々な楽曲が披露される予定だ。
ロンドンを拠点とするプロデューサーでシンガー・ソングライターのLiza Lo(リザ・ロー)が、新ライヴEP『Familiar: LIve At Gearbox(ファミリア：ライヴ・アット・ギアボックス)』を8月1日（金）にデジタル・リリースすることがわかった。今年1月に待望のデビューアルバム『Familiar(ファミリア)』に続く作品で、デビュー・アルバムのライブバージョンを収録している。
1. Gipsy Hill 2. Morning Call 3. Darling 4. Catch The Door 5. A Messenger 6. As I Listen 7. Open Eyes 8. Anything Like Love 9. What I Used To Do 10. Confiarme 11. Show Me
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Side-A 1. Gipsy Hill 2. Morning Call 3. Darling 4. Catch The Door 5. A Messenger 6. As I Listen Side-B 1. Open Eyes 2. Anything Like Love 3. What I Used To Do 4. Confiarme 5. Show Me
Liza Lo - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals, Synthesisers Sean Rogan - Piano, Backing Vocals, Acoustic & Baritone Guitar Maarten Cima - Electric, Rubber Bridge & Baritone Guitar Tom Blunt - Drums Freek Mulder - Bass Ben Trigg - Cello & String Arrangements (Gipsy Hill, Open Eyes & A Messenger) Emre Ramazanoglu - Percussion (Catch The Door & Anything Like Love) Chris Hyson - Synthesisers & Programming (Confiarme) Wouter Vingerhoed - Prophet (What I Used To Do)
Recorded at Studio 13 and Tileyard Studios in London Produced by Jon Kelly and Liza Lo Additional and co-production by Wouter Vingerhoed (What I Used To Do), Topi Killipen (Morning Call), Sean Rogan (Confiarme) and Chris Hyson (Confiarme) Written by Liza Lo together with Topi Killipen (Morning Call), Emilio Maestre Rico (Darling), Peter Nyitrai (Open Eyes), Melle Boddaert (Gipsy Hill), Hebe Vrijhof (What I Used To Do) & Wouter Vingerhoed (What I Used To Do) Mixed by Jon Kelly Mastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones & Darrel Sheinman Engineered by Giacomo Vianello and Ishaan Nimkar at Studio 13 and Ned Roberts at Tileyard Studios Released by Gearbox Records
A Quiet Life』は、エイフェックス・ツイン、ARCA、グライムスの不協和音の周波数から制作上のインスピレーションを得て、コンセプチュアルな領域にさらに踏み込んでいる。 ほぼ全曲が彼女の最初の妊娠中に書かれ、レコーディングされたこの13曲入りの作品集は、不安による吐き気、終わりのないスクロールのノイズ、新しい生命を生み出しながら自分自身を見失う眩暈など、変容の物理的・心理的な混沌を映し出している。 ロサンゼルスで最も革新的なプロデューサーたちと共同制作したこの作品は、意識、緊張、降伏をテーマにした音の物語を紡ぎ出している。
HBOからSpotifyの人気プレイリスト（New Music Friday、Young & Free、Metropolis）まで、あらゆる場所で音楽が紹介され、Billboard、Paper、Nylonといった大手出版社からも支持を得ているエヴァリンは、ポップなアクセシビリティと芸術的野心の境界線を曖昧にし続けている。 A Quiet Life』では、彼女の最も大胆不敵な姿が見られ、リスナーは残骸から自分なりの意味を見つけ出すことになる。 形式通り、彼女は安易な答えを提示せず、ただ大声ですべてを感じることを許可している。
シングル "The Feeling "は、2010年代の多幸感溢れるサウンドにインスパイアされたアドレナリン・ラッシュだ。 このシングルは、一種のメインとなる魅惑的なミュージック・ビデオとともに公開された。 この曲は、感情や生の本能に支配されることを歌っていて、私たちはそれを動きで表現したかったの。 私は妊娠6ヶ月で、ヒールとピンクのタイツで床を這っていたの。それが混沌を表現するのに役立ったと思うわ」。 OnesToWatchは、このトラックを「爽快なサウンドの爆発」と評し、LADYGUNNは「磁力と脈動」と語っている。
Evalyn has spent over a decade transforming personal turbulence into pop catharsis. The Los Angeles-based artist, whose work has amassed over 130 million streams on Spotify, returns with her most ambitious project yet—A Quiet Life, an album that captures the existential unraveling of modern consciousness through the lens of impending motherhood.
Known for wrapping raw emotional intensity in irresistible melodies, Evalyn first captivated audiences as the voice behind Louis the Child's breakout track "Fire," before establishing herself as both a sought-after collaborator and formidable solo artist. Her 2018 psychedelic pop opus Salvation cultivated a devoted following, exploring themes of self-rescue that would become her artistic calling card. The album's 2024 vinyl re-release, featuring new material, proved her enduring resonance with fans seeking depth beneath the dance floor.
A Quiet Life pushes further into conceptual territory, drawing production inspiration from the dissonant frequencies of Aphex Twin, ARCA, and Grimes. Written and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy, the 13-track collection mirrors the physical and psychological chaos of transformation—the nausea of anxiety, the noise of endless scrolling, the vertigo of losing oneself while creating new life. It's her most visceral work yet, co-created with some of Los Angeles' most innovative producers to weave a sonic narrative of consciousness, tension, and surrender.
As a live performer, Evalyn commands stages from intimate venues to festival main stages. She's graced Coachella's Sahara tent with Jai Wolf, performed at The Greek Theater, and captivated crowds at SXSW and CRSSD. Her collaborations read like a who's who of electronic music's vanguard: Dillon Francis, San Holo, Tritonal, It's Murph and RAC have all tapped into her singular ability to inject humanity into the digital realm.
With music featured everywhere from HBO to Spotify's most coveted playlists (New Music Friday, Young & Free, Metropolis), and support from major publications such as Billboard, Paper and Nylon, Evalyn continues to blur the lines between pop accessibility and artistic ambition. A Quiet Life sees her at her most fearless, inviting listeners to piece together their own meaning from the wreckage. True to form, she offers no easy answers—only the permission to feel everything, loudly.
Her single "The Feeling" is a sonic adrenaline rush inspired by the euphoric sounds of the 2010’s. The single is shared alongside an enthralling music video that represents a kind of maina. Evalyn confides, "This song is really about being taken over by a feeling or a raw instinct and we wanted to create that through movement. I was 6 months pregnant and crawling on the floor in heels and pink tights - I think that helped capture the chaos." OnesToWatch proclaimed the track to be an "exhilarating burst of sound" while LADYGUNN says its "magnetic and pulsating".
The single "Boys Girls" is a nostalgic gem for those of us who love to romanticize the past. Evalyn shares, "We had so much fun working and reworking production until it felt like it hit right - I wanted to capture that feeling of instagram stalking your ex situationship and then spinning out a little."
1. Destination 2. Tomboy Gold 3. Wreck 4. Winchester Mansion of Sound 5. An Ice Age 6. Neon Grey Midnight Green 7. Oh, Neglect... 8. Louise 9. Rusty Mountain 10. Little Gears 11. Baby, I’m Not (A Werewolf) 12. Match-Lit
1990~2000年代以降のエレクトロニカの文脈を普及させた最重要グループ、アイスランドのmúmが12年ぶりのニューアルバム「History of Silence（ヒストリー・オブ・サイレンス）』を発表した。原盤は、CD/LPの二形式でMorr Musicから９月１９日に発売。CD国内盤がImpartmentからリリースされることが明らかになった。
カイル・シアラー（トーヴ・ロー、キャロライン・ポラチェック、カーリー・レイ・ジェプセン）のプロデュースによるデビュー・プロジェクト『The Chronicles of Lovers』では、彼女のユニークな歌声と感情を揺さぶるスタイルが紹介された。 ”God Laughs"、"If We Fall"、そして最新曲 "TOO MUCH!"は、トーン・デフ（ナット＆アレックス・ウルフ）と共同プロデュースしたムーディーでスローな曲で、彼女の弱さと雰囲気を表現する才能を披露している。
イギリスに数年間住んでいたマディソンは、現地の音楽シーンから深いインスピレーションを受け、それが彼女のサウンドとストーリーテリングに永続的な影響を与えている。 彼女の作品は、Wonderland、Rolling Stone India、EARMILK、Ones to Watchで紹介されている。 マダム・サイアム、ザ・ペパーミント・クラブ、ザ・ヴァイパー・ルームなどでのパフォーマンスで、マディソンのライブ・ショーは、感情的な正直さと紛れもないエネルギーを融合させている。
Madison Margot is a Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter known for blending raw emotional storytelling with lush, cinematic soundscapes. A fifth-generation Angeleno, she began writing songs and playing guitar at eleven, turning personal experiences into vivid, unforgettable songs. She holds a bachelor's degree in Gender and Women's Studies and works exclusively with female directors to embrace and uplift women through her creative process.
Her debut project The Chronicles of Lovers, produced by Kyle Shearer (Tove Lo, Caroline Polachek, Carly Rae Jepsen), introduced her unique voice and emotionally charged style. Singles like “God Laughs,” “If We Fall,” and her latest, “TOO MUCH!”—a moody, slow-burning track co- produced with Tone Def (Nat & Alex Wolff)—showcase her gift for vulnerability and atmosphere.
After living in England for several years, Madison drew deep inspiration from the music scene there, a lasting influence on her sound and storytelling. Her work has been featured by Wonderland, Rolling Stone India, EARMILK, and Ones to Watch. With performances at venues like Madame Siam, The Peppermint Club, and The Viper Room, Madison’s live show blends emotional honesty with undeniable energy—making her an emerging pop voice who creates songs that feel like your own memories.
Her new single "Fun" is an indie pop meets rock track that is the soundtrack to the summer. She shares, "I wrote it about wanting just one more night with an old love, where you forget what went wrong and just relive the beauty and magic. It’s a song to dance around your room in the midst of heartbreak and healing. It’s a song for anyone who’s prone to romanticizing the past.”
Best New Track- Gina Zo 「Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way」
ロサンゼルスのシンガー、Gina Zo(ジーナ・ゾー)が内省的なポップフォークのブレイクアップ・アンセム「Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way」をリリースした。ミュージックビデオも同時に公開された。グラミー賞プロデューサーが送り出すシンガーで、今後、大きな活躍が期待出来る。このニューシングルでは、ジーナ・ゾーの世界水準の素晴らしい歌唱力が味わえる。
2024年にリリースされたヴェルヴェット・ルージュのデビューEPは、ジーナの魂を貫く直感的な旅である。”Lonely Since The Day We Met "の、愛したことのない人と一緒にいるという胸に迫る真実から、"I Don't Know Why "の、自分が何者なのか、何になるべきなのかわからないという深い葛藤まで、このEPは生々しく、率直な感情で共鳴している。 尊敬するブライアン・マクティアーとエイミー・モリッシー（ザ・ウォー・オン・ドラッグス、ドクター・ドッグ、シャロン・ヴァン・エッテン）がプロデュースしたこのEPは、2000年代初期のロックと90年代の硬質なエッセンスを取り入れ、自分探しの葛藤と勝利のサウンドトラックとなっている。
2022年末にフィリーのベスト・ロック・バンドに選ばれ、フィリー・スタイル・マガジンで「フィリーで最もホットなロック・バンド」として賞賛されたヴェルヴェット・ルージュの影響力は否定できない。 XPoNential Fest、MusikFest、Beardfestなどのフェスティバルでのパワフルなパフォーマンス、NPRのNational Public Radio DayやWXPNのFree At Noonでの特集は、ロック・ジャンルの先駆者としての彼らの役割を示している。
今年2枚目のソロ・リリースとなる "Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way "は、強さと弱さが同居した、内省的な別れのアンセムだ。 ジーナはこの曲でシンガー・ソングライターとしてのルーツに完全に傾倒し、長い間彼女を際立たせてきた叙情的な深みと感情的な明瞭さを披露している。
これは、ある女性が自分自身をつなぎ合わせ、より大きな声で笑い、より強く自分を愛し、最後の音が消えた後も長く心に残るようなコーラスを書いた音なのだ。 Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way "で、ジーナ・ゾーはこれまでで最も個人的な作品を発表し、私たちに「癒しは直線的なものではなく、大きな音で感じられるものだ」と気づかせてくれた。
Los Angeles singer Gina Zo has released her introspective pop-folk breakup anthem “Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way”.
A music video was also released at the same time. The Grammy Award-winning producer is sending out a singer who is expected to do big things in the future. This new single offers a taste of Gina Zoe's world-class, amazing vocal talent.
*Gina Zo: A Fearless Symphony of Identity, Rebellion, and Empowerment**
Gina Zo, a powerhouse vocalist hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia and now making waves in LA, is not just a rock-pop singer-songwriter—she’s a beacon of authenticity and empowerment within every performance, song, and beat. With her bisexuality boldly declared in her 2023 anthem “Faking It,” Gina has transformed her personal journey into a powerful narrative for the LGBTQIA+ community, proving that true identity is a form of rebellion against conformity and that the tribe you ride with is where you truly belong. Her journey was further shaped by her time on The Voice as a member of Team Blake, where Gwen Stefani's mentorship led her to discover a unique authenticity within herself—so profound that it brought her to tears after their first meeting, as Stefani challenged her to be more genuine.
Her musical influences, from the soulful strains of Norah Jones to the mystical allure of Stevie Nicks, shaped her artistry from a young age. Family moments with her grandparents in her youth were spent dancing with flashlights as strobe lights and singing into makeshift microphones laid the foundation for a passion that would later ignite her career. Gina’s early days were a whirlwind of homemade videos and impromptu performances, a testament to her unyielding spirit.
At just 18, Gina signed with an indie label in Philadelphia, where she soon faced the harsh realities of the music industry. Disillusioned by its darker side, she stepped away, only to feel an undeniable pull back to her true calling after a breakup that left her reaching for her lost identity. Reuniting with her original band, she forged Velvet Rouge, a rock band that embodies defiance and the pursuit of artistic freedom.
Velvet Rouge’s debut EP, released in 2024, is a visceral journey through Gina’s soul. From the haunting truth of being with someone you never loved in “Lonely Since The Day We Met” to the deep conflict of not knowing who you are or what you should be in “I Don’t Know Why,” the EP resonates with raw, unapologetic emotion. Produced by the esteemed Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (The War on Drugs, Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten), it channels the gritty essence of early 2000s rock and ‘90s grit, offering a soundtrack to the struggles and triumphs of self-discovery.
Gina's return to the industry was not just a comeback but a revolution. With Velvet Rouge, she’s leading a charge against the systemic barriers faced by women in music, advocating for change both on stage and behind the scenes. Gina’s focus is to champion young artists in all mediums: her 2023 Grammy dress, designed by Lauren Schuler, embodied her fusion of elegance and rebellious spirit, making a statement that transcends fashion.
Honored as Best Rock Band in Philly in late 2022 and celebrated in Philly Style Magazine as "Philly's Hottest Rock Band," Velvet Rouge’s impact is undeniable. Their powerful performances at festivals such as XPoNential Fest, MusikFest, and Beardfest; along with features on NPR’s National Public Radio Day and WXPN’s Free At Noon showcase their role as trailblazers in the rock genre.
Gina Zo's first single Dirty Habits, is a rock-pop ballad all about how our dreams are better than reality. The song received much critical acclaim with LADYGUNN proclaiming the track as "a bold debut" while Melodic Magazine called it "a wildly imaginative anthem".
Her second solo release of the year, “Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way" is a reflective breakup anthem that’s equal parts strength and vulnerability. Gina leans fully into her singer-songwriter roots on this track, showcasing the lyrical depth and emotional clarity that have long set her apart. Blending warm acoustic guitar with shimmering synth textures, the song captures the rollercoaster of post-breakup freedom, those moments when you know you're better off, yet still feel the sting of what’s gone. Produced by Justin Miller and Time Sonnefeld, the track is both intimate and expansive, allowing Gina’s vocals to cut through with raw honesty. It’s a summer breakup song built for late-night drives, tearful porch dances, and scream-singing with your best friends. This is the sound of a woman piecing herself back together, laughing louder, loving herself harder, and writing the kind of chorus that sticks with you long after the last note fades. With “Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way,” Gina Zo delivers her most personal work to date, reminding us all: healing isn’t linear, but it can be loud.
Living in LA, she finds solace in cooking from scratch, strolling around Silver Lake Reservoir, and immersing herself in murder novels (she promises she is not plotting to kill an ex). For Gina Zo, music is more than a career—it’s a platform to inspire young women to embrace their true selves and to reject any mold that seeks to confine them in their identity, sexuality, and career. Through her fearless artistry and unbreakable spirit, Gina Zo is rewriting the rules and leading a revolution in the world of pop-rock music.
ニューヨークのブロンド・レッドヘッドがニューシングル「Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)」をリリースした。この曲にはブルックリン・ユース・コーラスが参加している。この新曲は6月27日に発売予定の再構成アルバム『The Shadow of the Guest』に収録される。
『The Shadow of the Guest』は、彼らの2023年のアルバム『Sit Down for Dinner』を再構築したものだ。 ブルックリン・ユース・コーラスを起用したこのアルバムでは、リック・アンド・モーティをフィーチャーしたインターネット・ヒット曲「For The Damaged Coda」のマリアッチ風の演奏や、アンビエントなASMRの一連のリワークなど、複数の楽曲の新たな拡張バージョンが提供されている。
「Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)
Credit : Bahno Jung
ジャンルの枠にとらわれない韓国のバンド SE SO NEON が、ニューアルバム『NOW』を8/15(金)にリリースする。
これまでに全世界で1億4500万回以上のストリーミング再生を記録し、Japanese BreakfastやBTSのRMとのコラボレーションでも既に高い注目を集めているSE SO NEON。日本でも坂本龍一トリビュートライブへの出演や、細野晴臣のカヴァー、KIRINJIとのフィーチャリングでその音楽性を存分に発揮。
Soyoon個人としてもLevi’s、Adidas、Metaのブランドモデルや、UGGのグローバルアンバサダーを務めており、その活躍の場は韓国・アジアから世界へと広げている。今秋にはニューヨークのBrooklyn Steel、ロサンゼルスのThe Wilternなど、全米の主要都市を巡るヘッドライナーツアーも開催。世界へ羽ばたくSE SO NEON の活躍を見逃すな！
HBOからSpotifyの人気プレイリスト（New Music Friday、Young & Free、Metropolis）まで、あらゆる場所で音楽が紹介され、Billboard、Paper、Nylonといった大手出版社からも支持を得ているエヴァリンは、ポップなアクセシビリティと芸術的野心の境界線を曖昧にし続けている。
Evalyn has spent over a decade transforming personal turbulence into pop catharsis. The Los Angeles-based artist, whose work has amassed over 130 million streams on Spotify, returns with her most ambitious project yet—A Quiet Life, an album that captures the existential unraveling of modern consciousness through the lens of impending motherhood.
Known for wrapping raw emotional intensity in irresistible melodies, Evalyn first captivated audiences as the voice behind Louis the Child's breakout track "Fire," before establishing herself as both a sought-after collaborator and formidable solo artist. Her 2018 psychedelic pop opus Salvation cultivated a devoted following, exploring themes of self-rescue that would become her artistic calling card. The album's 2024 vinyl re-release, featuring new material, proved her enduring resonance with fans seeking depth beneath the dance floor.
A Quiet Life pushes further into conceptual territory, drawing production inspiration from the dissonant frequencies of Aphex Twin, ARCA, and Grimes. Written and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy, the 13-track collection mirrors the physical and psychological chaos of transformation—the nausea of anxiety, the noise of endless scrolling, the vertigo of losing oneself while creating new life. It's her most visceral work yet, co-created with some of Los Angeles' most innovative producers to weave a sonic narrative of consciousness, tension, and surrender.
As a live performer, Evalyn commands stages from intimate venues to festival main stages. She's graced Coachella's Sahara tent with Jai Wolf, performed at The Greek Theater, and captivated crowds at SXSW and CRSSD. Her collaborations read like a who's who of electronic music's vanguard: Dillon Francis, San Holo, Tritonal, It's Murph and RAC have all tapped into her singular ability to inject humanity into the digital realm.
With music featured everywhere from HBO to Spotify's most coveted playlists (New Music Friday, Young & Free, Metropolis), and support from major publications such as Billboard, Paper and Nylon, Evalyn continues to blur the lines between pop accessibility and artistic ambition. A Quiet Life sees her at her most fearless, inviting listeners to piece together their own meaning from the wreckage. True to form, she offers no easy answers—only the permission to feel everything, loudly.
Her new single "The Feeling" is a sonic adrenaline rush inspired by the euphoric sounds of the 2010’s. The track is shared alongside an enthralling music video that represents a kind of maina. Evalyn confides, "This song is really about being taken over by a feeling or a raw instinct and we wanted to create that through movement. I was 6 months pregnant and crawling on the floor in heels and pink tights - I think that helped capture the chaos." "The Feeling" is filled with soaring memorable hooks over pulsating beats and feverish basslines creating the ultimate dance-floor anthem.
