Founded back in 2010, LunariaN are a quintet that made waves back in the day with their boundary-pushing approach to music creation before their premature hiatus back in 2014. After a 7-year period of painful absence on the music front that was deeply felt by their diehard fans, the boy band reunited in 2022 to continue with their mission of making the world a better place with their eclectic sound that has roots in both classic and experimental rock.
There are nuances of alternative metal that efficiently balance the pent-up aggressive, earth-shaking rock sound with powerful vocals with the more melodious, angst-free, and less aggressive rock with a few twists and modern-day turns to appeal to wider audiences.
If you seek a sound that will whisk you away, allowing you to bathe and bask in the musical fantasy exuded by such artistic excellence, then LunariaN’s debut full-length album titled “Refined Anomalium” is your best bet.
This 8-track collection features some original compositions that were recorded back in 2011 and have been ‘refined’ and polished with a few improvisations and nuances to appropriately fit into this authentic body of work.
Each of the tracks here is distinct, immaculate, and never sways away from the album’s authenticity, and the end result is something refreshing and one that flawlessly captures the sounds of both the past and the present. The lyrics by lead singer and songwriter Rivelino are also extremely rewarding due to his novel storytelling approach.
As soon as the expertly crafted melodies and instrumental harmonies in “Proclamation Phantoms” make contact with our ears, we can’t help but feel seduced as we get transported to another planet that is blissful and nostalgic. The intro is quite cinematic, with the voice-over adding a sense of mystery and emotional resonance.
As the track builds, the band unleashes a timeless medley of earth-shaking riffs, uptight bass, pounding drums, and some self assured lead vocals. This tune has an addictingly consistent melodic line and an irresistibly hypnotic rhythmic arrangement. The traditional instruments, such as the whistles, flute-like harmony, really add flair to the arrangement.
The soaring accordion lays the groundwork for the song “Noble Mind Traveler” which is a bona fide standout and easily likeable. This is a bona fide classic rock-inspired stunner, conjuring images of ecstatic dancers in a 90s downtown nightclub. The melodies are film-like and reflect orthodox European influences. The storyline is quite epic and one that transports a listener into a world of LunariaN’s creation!
The track “Hunchback Patrol” has many standout features, but I feel that the lead vocals are a seamless fit with the bold and relentless instrumentation. The immediate percussive intro sets the tone for the song, and it is a melodious highway from then on!
“Generation on a Deadline” is among the lead singles that LunariaN has already unleashed, and it is quite clear to see why the song has generated such a buzz and received widespread critical acclaim from both fans and critics. The mellow intro is befitting before that vibrant concoction of electric guitar riffs, drums, and bass whisks a listener to a heaven near them. This song is brimming with passion, attitude, and vigor…and the message is definitely there.
“Anti-Sigma” has got the alternative metal nuances and is really a powerful anthemic rock tour de force with a howling presence.
I feel that through the fierce determination of the guitarist, the brutal willpower of the bassist, the bloodthirsty rage of the drummer, and the sheer presence of the lead vocalist, we witness LunariaN’s unbridled passion throughout this debut project.
The good news is that “Refined Anomalium” is now available for streaming everywhere. Follow the attached link and quench your musical thirst with this fulfilling body of work.
To get up-close and personal with LunariaN, check them out on their official Instagram page.
Katika wimbo wao mpya wenye mchangamsho “Play Your Clarinet!”, Into the Blood wanaunganisha midundo ya kielektroniki inayoshika kwa urahisi na mgeuko wa kusisimua: solo la klaneti lenye mionjo ya jazz kutoka kwa Peter Fuglsang. Uchezaji wake unaongeza mguso wa uchezaji wa moja kwa moja unaokamilisha msingi wa kidijitali wa wimbo huu, na kuunda tukio la kipekee kabisa la kusikiliza.
Wimbo huu utazinduliwa kimataifa tarehe 22 Novemba katika lugha 11 tofauti—ikiwemo Kiswahili, Kifaransa, Kiingereza na Kichina n.k.—pamoja na toleo lisilo na sauti za kuimba.
Jiunge nasi katika safari ya kimataifa Acha “Play Your Clarinet!” ikupeleke kuvuka mipaka, sauti na tamaduni. Wimbo mmoja. Lugha kumi na moja. Utasikika kwenye majukwaa yote makubwa ya kusikiliza muziki mtandaoni, na video za maneno ya wimbo zitapatikana kwenye YouTube. Jifunge mkanda na ufurahie safari!
Kuhusu Into the Blood Duo la Into the Blood—Jens Brygmann (sauti za kuimba na ngoma za kidijitali) na Carsten Bo Andersen (kinanda na sintesa)—imekuwa ikifanya kazi tangu mwaka 2016. Muziki wao umekuwa ukipigwa kwenye vituo mbalimbali vya redio duniani, vikiwemo vya Uingereza, Australia na Ufaransa.
Toleo la asili la “Play Your Clarinet!” pia linapatikana kwenye rekodi ya vinili ya inchi 12 kama sehemu ya mradi wao mkubwa wa Destination 11, unaojumuisha video ya muziki ya dakika 11. Video hiyo imewahi kuonyeshwa katika matamasha mbalimbali ya kimataifa ya filamu fupi, na hadi sasa tayari imeshinda tuzo mbili nchini India, kufikia hatua ya fainali kwenye East Village New York Film Festival na Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival, nusu fainali kwenye Seattle Film Festival na robo fainali kwenye Synergy Film Festival huko Los Angeles.
Mradi wa Destination 11 umefadhiliwa na White City Consulting na Custom Coaching.
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.
Sometimes a song shows up like that friend who kicks open the door without knocking, grinning and saying, “get your shoes, we’re leaving.” “Tule Tule,” the new single from South Sudanese artist TR Craze featuring Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko, moves exactly like that. The track is bold and charged, carrying the weight of lived experience while stomping over a dark, menacing drill beat that feels built for the streets as much as the club.
TR Craze’s backstory reads like a movie script Hollywood studios would fight over. He was born in South Sudan, shaped by the trauma of civil war, and pushed into the harsh realities of refugee life. He literally survived the treacherous routes through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. This man distills survival into rhythm. On “Tule Tule,” you can feel that heart, that urgency, and that fire in his delivery, channelled into a raw, assertive drill performance that cuts through even if you don’t understand a single word of the opening verse. At its core, “Tule Tule” is a raw, assertive drill track that isn’t afraid to bare its teeth.
The word “Tule” comes from Nuer. It refers to youth games and the electric thrill of chasing something, whether that’s victory, joy, or destiny. TR Craze uses that spirit like a drumbeat beneath his voice. The choruses hit with a communal, call-and-response warmth but here that playfulness is flipped into a gritty, chant-like hook – “Tule Tule” – that feels like the rallying cry of a crew on the move. Even without translating the lyrics, the tone tells you everything. This is about motion, pursuit, celebration, and refusing to stay stuck in the past, all wrapped in an unapologetic, high-adrenaline atmosphere. Lyrically, the track leans into street life, dominance and crew loyalty, matching the tension in the beat.
Behind them, producer Kyxxx builds a dark, tense soundscape, stitching drill drums with Brazilian bounce and Bhangra-flavoured rhythmic elements that keep the track constantly on edge. The result is a gritty, energetic and unapologetic atmosphere that pulls you straight into their world.
Then Caine Marko slides in for the second verse, and the whole energy pivots into a sharp, swagger-heavy bounce. His flow is clean but gritty, confident and confrontational, shifting between braggadocio and sly charm.
“She knows I’m a wolf and I run the pack,” he starts, classic alpha talk, but delivered with a laid-back grin. “She come first like running track,” he continues, flipping between affection and athletic metaphors like a man who’s too used to moving fast.
Then he opens up the verse more: “Doing dirt and getting with a bitty, I only pretty… then back to the city. Got me some liquor then it got me some weed.” It’s lifestyle rap, but the reckless, unapologetic kind. It’s the messy, outside-at-night, live-in-the-moment vibe that balances TR Craze’s more grounded narrative. When he ends with “you going to hang with the gang,” the energy snaps into a group-hyped finale, a reminder that music like this isn’t meant to be consumed alone, underlining the crew-first loyalty at the heart of the record.
“Tule Tule” works because it blends worlds without softening its raw, street-hardened edge. It merges East African emotion, Caribbean-UK swagger, drill and hip-hop grit, Brazilian and Bhangra textures in Kyxxx’s production, diaspora storytelling, and a spirit of joy that refuses to be dimmed by pain.
Let “Tule Tule” run while you’re walking, cooking, texting, or plotting big dreams – or getting ready to step out with your crew.