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Swimming Pool’s debut single “Calling” echoes like a dream at dawn

The new duo out of The Hague Swimming Pool arrives on its debut single, “Calling,” with a calm that quiets a room and insists upon its own intimacy. There is a certain magic in restraint, and Swimming Pool appears to know it all too well. “Calling” is a lo-fi ballad that exists between night and morning, between silence and sound, and between genre and mood. Built upon bowed bass lines moaning like distant sound and spare electronics that feel barely there, the track cleverly nods at minimalism without ever feeling empty.

But what lingers is the vocal harmony, which is fragile and timid and covered in just the right layer of reverb to make it feel as though it’s coming from behind glass. There’s vulnerability here that falls in on you, like a cold light through the windowpane. Swimming Pool falls between post-rock’s atmospheric sprawl and experimental pop’s fractured beauty. “Calling” grows around the choruses quietly. The song suggests the weight and softness of early hours, with soft-hearted, heavy thoughts, and the whole world slowed down more felt than seen.

But the most notable thing about “Calling” is how secure it is in quiet. It’s a debut that doesn’t feel the need to prove itself. Rather, it allows you to get closer and lean in with each repetition. You don’t listen to this track as much as inhabit it. As initial statements go, “Calling” says a lot about where Swimming Pool could potentially be headed, and that’s into the atmospheric, emotionally complex terrain, where the atmosphere and the feeling do all the talking. This is headphone music for windows streaked with rain, headphone music for empty rooms, headphone music for letting go.

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“Empatia” by Aurien & Jab Vix set the tone for an atmospheric new era

“Empatia,“ the stunning electronic debut of Aurien, in collaboration with Jab Vix, is the start of a new creative universe under Aurien’s newly launched imprint Château Bonheur Musique. The track feels like a doorway into a curated emotional space, built from atmosphere, storytelling, and immersive sound design.

“Empatia” is founded upon a contemporary electronic aesthetics that favors texture. The production is sleek and considered, offering up soft rhythmic pulses within roomy layers that breathe. Working with Jab Vix gives texture and dynamics to Aurien’s perspective and sets the sound for the song. It’s more about feeling the music than looking for peaks of high energy. It builds slowly and invites you to sit in the mood.

A highlight is the “Elegant Mix,” which takes the original and gives it a more subdued, slicker makeover. It allows the heart of the composition to come through more intimately, and this duality reinforces the idea behind Château Bonheur Musique as environment, experience, and feeling. “Empatia” is a debut statement and manifesto for the immersive, emotionally intelligent electronic music that works as effortlessly as it does in shared spaces. It’s a thoughtful direction for Aurien, where sound is not just heard, but lived in.

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Saint Escape injects an attitude into a classic for a new generation on latest release “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”

SAINT ESCAPE takes a classic favorite, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” and gives it a new twist, transforming the iconic hit into an alternative rock statement full of personality and modern flair.

Rather than just repeating a familiar song, Saint Escape offers a bold vision to the track. There’s a touch of “baddiecore-lite” attitude, married with alt-rock vibes, a feeling that seems tailor-made for those who love nostalgia but want something that speaks to today. The result is familiar, yet refreshingly different.

The track establishes its own identity right from the first moments. The alternative rock styling provides a sharper edge to the song’s timeless themes, making for a dynamic listening experience that feels vibrant and contemporary. With confidence in every note, the performance can stand on its own but still respect the legacy of the original.

While acknowledging the song’s emotional and cultural significance, Saint Escape also celebrates a more rebellious aesthetic. The “baddiecore-lite” influence adds an interesting attitude to the track, making it feel fun, confident and effortlessly cool.

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