Dj Deadly joins us to speak about his newest single release “Deserve Better,” an uplifting track encouraging the women that they deserve better and to appreciate their presence in our lives.
What is your background / where did your musical journey start?
My parents were both musicians locally in Australia back in the day so I feel it was in my blood from birth. I became a local Di in the neighborhood growing up and dj’d house parties and it grew from there!
How long have you been Djing and producing for?
I had started djing in my teenage years but started professionally at age 25 (Shout out to the C4 Promotion crew Melbourne for putting me on!)
I started playing around with producing a few years later and attended Audio school SAE in Port Melbourne. I wanted to be able to make my own remixes so my entry to the wonderful world of producing started there! As a producer, it was an on and off situation where I didn’t really jump into it until I produced 2 tracks for a local artist Mr Morgz. Then it took off from there.
What is the meaning behind this track?
The meaning behind “Deserve Better” I wanted to make a song that showed love and appreciation for the women in our lives who are holding it down on the daily. Our Grandmothers, mothers, wives, sisters, single mothers doing it tough even.. I feel in society they aren’t shown the respect they deserve and wanted to have a track they could listen to That reminds them they are loved and appreciated, and that they deserve better than what they may have as far as appreciation. Men aren’t always top of the class when it comes to showing appreciation but we definitely do appreciate it!
Who are the artist you featured on this track?
The artists I reached out to for this track were guys I feel we’re very talented! Rico Maz, Nigerian Born now living in the Uk is definitely an artist on the rise and I definitely wanted his vocals over this track! He was my original collaboration and perfectly Worked his magic over the chorus and his verses 100% He has a smooth RnB vibe you don’t hear much of these days.
I also reached out to London based Artist / Producer, Thir13een who has done some vocal work for me over the past few years. This guy is talented beyond measure in my opinion! He writes, produces both RnB and hip hop also has Dance tracks he has produced which are up there with the best of them!
What advice do you have for upcoming aspiring artists?
I’d say if you live what you’re doing and have a genuine PASSION for it.. go for it and follow those dreams! I think the biggest ingredient in success is Passion. My Grandmother used to always say “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink it” Follow your passion, don’t worry about how long it may take.. do it! These days we have things like YouTube, you can learn almost anything on there! It’s amazing So we have no excuse not to follow up on our dreams!
What are your musical aspirations?
I would like to see the music I am making go all around the world! If I was to walk into a store or listen to a radio station in Nigeria or South Africa, Thailand or Canada and hear any of my tracks I would be happy.
As a Dj I’d love to go to a club and hear another Dj playing my record and see the crowd singing along! For me.. that would be full circle! As when I started djing I feel that when I found music as a passion!
Plans for the future?
My future plans first and foremost would be to look after my wife and children! I have been away for soo long working that I want the future to hold more time with them.
Musically would like to collaborate with more artists and make hits that people will vibe to! Nothing better than having people feel your artwork as it means you touched them in some way! I think music is the key to world peace!
What countries would you like to travel to and experience their Music?
I would love to travel around Africa! In particular Nigeria and experience the music scene there! The music scene seems like it’s booming and the artists are soo talented! I’d also like to travel the USA, & South America to experience the culture and music.
Who or what inspires you the most?
Artists with positive messages in their music inspire me the most! Music is a very powerful tool and we need to be careful about how we use it. As a producer, I must say inspiration comes from music with hints of cultural influences in it. It’s a new way to keep the culture alive in a world where we are really trying to hold onto culture before it evolves.
Also, a big inspiration for me is my children. I think about what music may sound like when they are older, how might music have evolved by then, and how they will grow in a world with music pushing particular narratives. They keep me focused on the future
IurisEkero has always had that producer aura where every synth feels like it’s holding hands with your feelings. On AURA, that instinct expands into cinematic storytelling. He even marked the release with a sunset ceremony at the base of the Andes, like he was unlocking a secret level in a music RPG. You can’t fake that kind of commitment. It gives the album a clear vibe: this is meant to be lived, not treated like something you leave running in the background.
He stays in a contemporary pop lane, polished but heartfelt, digital yet soft around the edges. The textures are warm. The vocal layers feel like a hug. And there’s a sense that each song stands as its own emotional chapter. The point is mood-building, not novelty. AURA ends up feeling like 16 different emotional passports, each stamped with a slightly different shade of hope, doubt, desire, or relief.
The album kicks off with “The Password Of My Heart,” a title that sounds cheesy until the production hits. Then it turns into a confession wrapped in shimmering synths. He moves gently, almost whisper soft, and the chorus floats in like he’s opening a door you weren’t sure you should walk through. It’s a smart opener because it sets the standard early: sweetness, yes, but with detail and control.
“Didn’t See You Today” brings the jolt. It’s dance pop in full gear, bright, jumpy, and built around a beat that sounds designed to rescue someone from a bad mood. The female vocals glide across the instrumental with precision, as if they arrived already locked into the same emotional tempo. The track is glossy, but it keeps the album’s softness intact, the warmth never drains out.
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The crown jewel is “We Are All In One,” the single that has already pushed past 222k streams on Spotify. The appeal is immediate. The lyrics read like a sunrise pep talk from your favorite person:
“Woke up dreaming. Sky is clear, got the world beneath my feet…”
“Every moment, every glance feels like magic.”
“You’re my fire, my best friend.”
It’s warm, melodic, and sweet, and it carries an electronic bounce that keeps it from getting too soft. Romantic, yes, but it avoids the clingy tone that can flatten songs like this. It lifts you up without turning into a self-help poster. This is the track for the walk home after a long day, the moment you need a reminder that life can still glow.
The deeper cuts give the album its emotional spine. “Even Miracles Take a Little Time” and “Invisible Gravity” lean into introspection with an almost therapeutic honesty. Then he pivots into higher energy with “Let’s Ignite the Night” and “Cut Loose,” tracks that feel like the soundtrack to the moment you decide to stop overthinking everything. The shifts don’t feel random. They read like a real emotional arc, the way a night out can start with doubt and end with release.
As the album closes with “Don’t Get Your Hopes Up,” he returns to vulnerability, the real kind, not the Instagram caption version. The yin and yang in his music stays front and center, joy alongside uncertainty, light alongside shadow. That duality is what makes AURA feel human.
And that Andes launch seals the whole concept. He turned an album into a communal moment. As the sun dropped, each track played like a ritual chapter, a shared breath between strangers. It transformed AURA from a playlist into a lived memory. Artists talk about unity. Here, he actually staged it.
If you want more than background music, AURA is a recommendation. Each track is layered with feeling, melody, and energy that makes you hit replay before the last note fades. Stream it, share it.
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Montreal-based pop sensation and LGBTQ activist Van Hechter is back with “Boy Problems,” a stunning new single. The track merges his signature upbeat charm with rare emotional depth. Hechter, known for hits like “Disco Brother,” “Hot Damn,” and “Love Elastic,” reveals a new side to his magnetic electro-pop personality, offering a message that is both radiant and raw.
At 4 minutes and 24 seconds, “BoyProblems” is a bilingual (French & English) eruption of glitter, melancholy, and empowerment. It’s built on irresistible synths, glossy production, and pulsing basslines. The song invites listeners into a world where heartbreak beats in rhythm with liberation. The melodies feel euphoric on the surface, yet are stained with a haunting vulnerability, proving that dancing and deep feeling can exist together.
At its core, the song is a manifesto about refusing to settle for half-love. Van delivers lyrics that make you sway, smile, and suddenly pause; the truth stings. If love isn’t loud, real, and fully given, he’d rather walk away. It’s a reminder wrapped in rhythm: loving yourself means refusing the small version of what you deserve.
Filled with Hechter’s signature humor, glamour, and optimism, “Boy Problems” is a club anthem and a soul-stirrer all at once. The bilingual lyrics expand its emotional reach. The track feels at home anywhere, from Parisian dance floors and New York rooftops to headphones on a bus or speakers at Pride.
This is a jam that makes you feel like you’re flying, free from pretense. It’s definitively dance-pop and unmistakably Van Hechter, though the smile has a real heartbeat underneath. Listeners will hear that signature flair; he’s still cheeky, stylish, and unapologetically queer. His artistry is simply sharpened with new emotional honesty. This is a growth moment, delivered with a wink and a synth hook.
“Boy Problems” is a significant step beyond a simple catchy single. It’s a toast to self-worth. A glittering rebellion against lukewarm love. A reminder that the dance floor can be a place to heal. This sonic centerpiece belongs on your playlist, and on your friends’ too.