The future of music has arrived, and it’s got a beat like no other. ELVIS, a leader in neuroprosthetic innovation, has just released ‘Song v.1.0’, a dance track crafted from the decoded brain signals of a baboon.

Released on May 16 across all major streaming platforms, this historic release is set to electrify the music scene and redefine the relationship between mind and machine.

The track, born from a bold fusion of neuroscience and sound design, was created using neural data recorded from baboons. Researchers translated raw motor cortex activity into MIDI signals, which were then shaped into a pulsing, beat-driven composition by top electronic music producers. The result? A futuristic dance anthem powered by pure brainwaves, the first-ever track composed by a cyborg baboon.

‘Song v.1.0’ captures the rhythm of a new era, one where brains compose beats and healing meets inspiration. It’s a wild, mind-made track that’s already making waves among early listeners and scientists alike.

Get ready to hear the mind at work, stream below.

South East London artist BLONDETING is stepping into her own sound with two new releases that reflect personal moments and real-world chaos. Known for her earlier liquid Drum and Bass work, she now offers something bolder, still intimate, but with a stronger pulse.

“I’m Calling (You)” Feels All Too Familiar

There’s a kind of silence that feels louder than words, and that’s what sits at the heart of “I’m Calling (You).” The song was written about trying to reach someone who won’t pick up, a situation that many know but rarely talk about. It’s not just about missed calls, but missed understanding.

She premiered the single live in Brighton at Volks, supporting Emily Makis during a night that highlighted women in DnB. The event also included previews of unreleased songs set to feature on her upcoming EP.

Compared to her past releases, this one leans into a rougher rhythm. But the softness in her vocals remains. That contrast creates tension, and it suits the theme of chasing someone who keeps slipping further away.

“AFTERPARTY” Captures What Comes After the Main Event

“AFTERPARTY” moves in a different direction. This piece isn’t about longing or silence. It’s about the rush of being completely lost in the night. The idea came from those moments when everything is loud and unpredictable, when your phone stays in your pocket and plans fall apart. You think you’ve missed something, but where you are feels more real than anything that was meant to happen.

The cover artwork captures this mood clearly. A dropped camera, cigarette ends, and scattered memories tell a story of a night that ran off course. It doesn’t rely on perfect recollection, only the feeling that something important happened.

From Intimate Rooms to Iconic Stages

BLONDETING has steadily expanded her reach as a live performer. Her name has appeared on lineups at venues such as The Roundhouse, Moth Club, and Colours Hoxton. She brought her voice to BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, and her work has received consistent support from BBC Introducing London and BBC 6 Music.

Her release “Control (Watch Me)” was featured on BBC 6 Music’s unsigned artist roundtable and has been played on Jaguar’s BBC Radio 1 Dance Show. Most recently, she performed at the BBC Music Introducing showcase at Omeara, cementing her place as one of the scene’s most promising names.

Alongside her own work, she has collaborated as a writer, contributing to Lola Young’s “On The Radar” and showing that her creative range extends well beyond her solo catalogue.

What’s Ahead

With more unreleased pieces hinted at during her Brighton set and a full EP in progress, BLONDETING is continuing to shape her own path. Her focus is not on following trends but on making music that reflects how people actually feel.

Whether through the ache of being ignored or the high of a night that slips out of view, her work captures moments that are easy to overlook but hard to forget.

One of the Czech Republic’s most streamed artists, MIKOLAS, launches a brand-new musical era with the release of his single SAMBA, the first track from his highly anticipated second studio album, II. Alongside this release, MIKOLAS announced his return show in Lucerna Great Hall (2500 capacity) which sold out in little over 7 minutes.

“I am both humbled and excited. Its a huge responsibility towards the fans and I know they are up for a great show. I cant wait.”

Following the triple platinum success of his debut album ONE (source: IFPI, released March 22, 2024), which just recently surpassed 120 million Spotify streams, SAMBA offers fans a taste of what’s next: the darker, fiercer alter ego version of MIKOLAS.

To celebrate, MIKOLAS hosted a grand VIP release party on April 24 in Prague – his first fan-centered live event in years. Fans were able to enter the event for free by signing up through his fan portal at www.mikolas.com. Announced just a week in advance, the night featured a live performance of MIKOLAS’s biggest hits, the live premiere of SAMBA, exclusive merchandise, welcome drinks for fans, and a personal meet & greet for the first 100 attendees.

In another surprise move, MIKOLAS unveiled his very own magazine, EMPIRE, during release week. Written in a personal diary style, he invites his fans into the inner circle and opens up directly to them.

“I wanted to create a one-of-a-kind, no-filter connection between me and the people who follow me on this crazy journey. And I love it.”

He shares an in-depth personal journal of the making of the album and the single SAMBA. He also speaks candidly about the struggles on his journey back to Eurovision, revealing that both SAMBA and DELILAH were considered for a return to the Eurovision stage. He breaks down the meaning of SAMBA, answers fan Q&As with advice on confidence, creativity, and the realities of chasing your dream. He lovingly dedicates the first issue to Parketa, MIKOLAS’s late tour manager, and Anna Slováčková, a friend and fellow artist – both of whom passed away recently.

The magazine invites readers into the mind of MIKOLAS, offering a rare and intimate perspective on his life and creative process. It is available through the fan portal on his website.

The single also carries a social message, with MIKOLAS dedicating SAMBA to single parents. After sharing a personal story of single parenthood in his family through EMPIRE, he says:

“It opened my eyes to just how real the struggle of single parents is. It’s not a side story—it’s everywhere. And it deserves attention.”

To close out a week of surprises, MIKOLAS announced during the release party that he will hit the Majáles Rap Stage in Prague on April 26 (Biggest festival in the Czech Republic) for the first public performance of SAMBA, marking his return to Czech festival stages with a brand-new energy.

His sophomore album II is expected to arrive later this year.

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