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A man on Reddit said he made the mistake of sending his wife the Guns N’ Roses song ’14 Years’ on their 14th anniversary.

Some pretty heated hybrid House tracks are coming your way this autumn.

Great news for all House lovers out there! Today, Irish-Italian DJ and producer Flashmob has announced he’s been crafting a longer piece of content, in what will become his debut artist album, Sundown. Alongside the announcement, he’s lifted the first single out of the LP, ‘Twin Flames‘.

A future-focused Electronic musician, Flashmob blends 90s influences with fresh sounds. After success with tracks like ‘Need In Me’ and ‘Watch Me’, he’s not resting on his laurels, and is instead extending this philosophy over to his record label, Flashmob Records. A true point of interest of his while showcasing his craft is achieving a result the crowd can sense and understand as authentic, so that the dancefloor moments are enjoyed in their entirety.

‘Twin Flames’

The single out today, ‘Twin Flames‘, is Flashmob’s first nugget of content towards Sundown, his first-ever album, which is arriving in October. He describes the LP as an exploration of his own soul, and a way to share the music that brings him peace. Sundown was not planned either. As Flashmob himself recalls: “Covid had obliged me to reset, stay home and think about who I am, what I do and mainly why I do it. Why did I decide to get into this in the first place? It wasn’t to be famous nor to make money… I was only looking for happiness”.

Why unveil ‘Twin Flames’ before any other track? Flashmob explains it embodies the core reason behind creating the album. He says it represents liberation from creative restrictions, allowing him to produce a song that he’s been given by a singer. “To make it how it is supposed to be — without following a trend, without imposition, and without a label in mind. Just complete freedom, and this is why it’s the first single: it’s a statement“.

Just complete freedom, and this is why it’s the first single: it’s a statement.

-Flashmob, on releasing ‘Twin Flames’ ahead of the album.

Long-time collaborator, Laila Walker, provides the soulful vocals which sit on top of a stripped-back production, allowing the finer details to take centre stage in this groovy, late-night cut. Walker, whose career credits include touring with Beverley Knight, adds a real depth of emotion to the collaboration, enabling the deeply personal approach that Flashmob has taken with the album to shine through on every beat.

She describes ‘Twin Flames’ as “a song about meeting a kindred spirit whilst being under the influence of anything and everything. It’s about the recognition of another’s soul at a time when you’re tipsy, honest and vulnerable. It’s about speaking that truth simply because it can’t stay in anymore. It needs to come out with some urgency. It’s a story of the night and open to every interpretation. It’s about telling a secret out loud, accidentally on purpose and momentarily not caring about the consequences”.

Listen to Flashmob and Laila Walker‘s brand-new ‘Twin Flames‘, a first insight into a future Autumn favourite, his Sundown LP. Click the Spotify button below to give the track a listen, or click here to support the release over on Beatport. And stay tuned to our page for the latest news and views from our beloved Dance music industry.

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With bass drops that feel like emotional free falls, Syzy‘s debut album, The weight of the world, captures the vertigo of growing up in a way words alone never could.

The breathtaking album has the feel of a bona fide breakout for Syzy, one of today’s most promising producers of dubstep and riddim music.

Whether or not you’re willing to admit it, riddim has sadly grown prosaic, falling victim to repetition and stagnation as artists recycle the same presets and arrangements en masse. Syzy, however, stands out as a contrarian producer infusing the grating genre with an emotional core, producing bitcrushed dreamscapes unburdened by the expectations of others.

That approach is in the bone marrow of The weight of the world, wherein she captures the essence of a generation that wears its emotions like QR codes—instantly scannable yet infinitely complex.

Syzy.

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An undeniable highlight is “HEART123,” which beautifully weaves the growling bass of dubstep with the raw, melodic undertow of digicore. Syzy’s effervescent production here is a masterclass in tension and release, with glitched-out drops that plummet like a like a broken elevator, only to be caught by gossamer threads of synth. Meanwhile, kmoe‘s quavering vocal delivery teeters between whispered confessions and bold declarations, mirroring the push and pull of a budding romance.

Elsewhere in the album, Syzy shows out with the melodic riddim stunner “Take my energy!.” The SoCal producer kicks off with a hometown callback by sampling an MLB broadcaster’s call of the first career home run hit by Angels legend Mike Trout back in 2011. She then drops a fizzy banger where distorted synths slice through chugging subs.

Syzy’s tenacity comes to a head in the album’s cathartic closer, “Dancing on my own,” a captivating rush of hyperpop that unshackles her from society’s judgmental gaze. The track is a microcosm of the full project, a commentary on shared struggle and resilience in the face of apathy’s fog.

Listen to The weight of the world below and find the new album on streaming platforms here.

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Pearl Jam have announced the cancellation of their London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig, citing illness within the band as the reason.

READ MORE: Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard on survival, his love of IDLES and the chances of Glastonbury

The iconic rock band were supposed to take over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow (June 29). Eddie Vedder and co took to their official Instagram account to share a statement explaining why they will no longer be able to go on with their scheduled performance.

“The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band,” began their statement shared on the band’s socials.

“This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially as we know so many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule. There was simply no other option based on our current health and also having to avoid further damage.

“We couldn’t be more disappointed to not play one of our favourite cities this tour. Despite best efforts, rescheduling was not possible at this time due to existing schedule commitments.”

They ended with: “We are deeply grateful for your support and sincerely apologise to the incredible Pearl Jam community for the inconvenience and disappointment. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.”

Pearl Jam previously took over Manchester’s CO-OP Arena on Tuesday (June 25) and according to The Guardian saw Vedder struggle with his voice due to being ill.

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam gestures to the crowd at Climate Pledge Arena on May 30, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)

Previously speaking to NME about the two London shows the band had slated at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, guitarist Stone Gossard shared: “We’ll probably try to sprinkle in some new stuff every night, and we’re playing some of the hits as well. It’s a good show. The band’s playing pretty well right now. Everyone’s in good spirits.”

He also asked if the band would ever be down to play at Glastonbury and responded with: “I don’t know the answer to that question. I know that we’ve never played before. I think maybe there was an offer a long time ago, but I don’t know that for sure. My impression of it is it’s been a very impactful festival for England in particular. I know that there’s been some amazing breakout performances there. But I haven’t kept up with it that much. Dua Lipa, right?”

In other news, Vedder recently contributed his cover of ‘Save It For Later’ by The Beat (or The English Beat) to season three of The Bear.

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Valentino Khan – Deep Down Low (Original Mix)

A badass track from the HQ of OWSLA. Valentino Khan brings out a classic melody that is sure to get any dance floor moving.

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Collaboration has a key part of making music and with the rise in streaming and online communication the old boundaries no longer exist. Collaborations can also have huge benefits when it comes to music promotion.  More and more artists are networking online and working together remotely.  Soundplate recently conducted a large-scale survey of independent artists […]

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