Artist Spotlight

Rotana Shares a new single with visuals for “Twelve” – Music

Rotana - Twelve

Emerging singer-songwriter Rotana’s new single “Twelve” is a smooth mix of Pop and R&B. “Twelve” is the fourth single from Rotana’s upcoming project. It’s an emotional piano ballad with hypnotizing layers of electronic elements—staccato percussion, droning synth, and vocal samples. Rotana likens her current journey of self-discovery to what life feels like when you’re 12 years old. She sings “last year sucked, I lost my best friend then I lost myself. Losing everything I thought I was, it’s like I was twelve.”

The video portrays Rotana trying to mimic the choreography of a character on a tiny TV screen in the corner of an empty bedroom. This contrasts with a brief moment of Rotana letting loose and pouring out all of her emotions through her dancing. This transition represents her trying to be someone else and then trying to let go of that version of herself to become who she truly is. The director of the music video Corrin Evans explained “Working with Rotana is a spiritual experience. She is a living reminder that artistry flows in a nebulous way that cannot always be traced back to an exact thought or an idea—it can’t be bridled or pinpointed”.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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