FRIDAY DINGERS - 07.03.25

45ACIDBABIES - ‘Running In2 U’

Dutch multidisciplinary collective 45ACIDBABIES return with ‘Paint The World Pink’, a bold 12-track album championing individuality, self-love, and community. Led by the infectious single ‘Running In2 U’, the album tells the story of an underdog breaking free from a dystopian society, using vibrant visuals and anthemic soundscapes to craft a rebellious, empowering narrative.

J. Hasan - ‘Inside Out’

J. Hasan begins 2025 with ‘Inside Out’, a deeply personal single blending nostalgic pop with contemporary production, reflecting on the complexities of mental health and the duality of despair and hope. Currently starring as MJ in MJ the Musical on London’s West End, the Bronx-raised multi-hyphenate artist channels influences from Justin Bieber, Khalid, and Jon Bellion, using his storytelling prowess to craft a track that took four years to perfect.

X REVOLUTION - ‘VOW OF SILENCE’

X Revolution returns with ‘Vow of Silence’, a rebellious fusion of hip-hop, rap rock, and industrial textures. Exploring themes of self-reinvention and severing ties with the past, the track masterfully balances tension and release, using sampled synths, layered drum loops, and restrained silence to amplify its raw intensity.

Rumia - ‘Shift In The Air’

Rumia kicks off 2025 with ‘Shift in the Air’, blending glittering electric guitars with an immersive, surreal narrative. Born from a songwriting collaboration with Charlotte Kohn and Daria Kickler, the track follows a protagonist trapped in a simulation, navigating eerie changes in their reality, culminating in an open-ended, thought-provoking climax.

DemiMa - ‘Let Love Be’

DemiMa ushers in 2025 with’ Duality Pt 2 Peace’, an ethereal EP blending meditative ambient soundscapes with soul-stirring vocals, led by the transcendent single ‘Let Love Be’. Rooted in her Southwest London and Kwa-Zulu heritage, the multi-disciplinary artist, yogi, and soundscape curator continues to bridge music and wellness, earning accolades from BBC Radio 1, MTV Africa, and OkayAfrica in the process.