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Alt-Rock Maverick Lab Rat Drops ‘Rolling Loud’

Published

1 year ago

February 11, 2025

Strap in. Lab Rat (aka Dylan James) is back, and he’s not slowing down. ‘Rolling Loud,’ his third UK single, isn’t just a song—it’s a headfirst dive into the chaos, a soundtrack for the reckless, and a rallying cry for anyone living life on the edge.

‘Rolling Loud’ is pure adrenaline, fusing alt-rock grit with rap-infused storytelling. Dylan isn’t holding anything back—his lyrics hit like a gut punch, spilling tales of wild nights, self-destruction, and the unshakable urge to chase another high, another thrill. It’s messy, it’s magnetic, and it’s exactly what makes Lab Rat impossible to ignore.

“An ode to enjoying yourself, losing inhibitions, and thriving in the chaos,” says Lab Rat himself.

Lab Rat’s rise has been anything but ordinary. From clawing his way out of addiction to fighting for a place in the music scene (sometimes literally—he’s taken hits on stage), Dylan’s path has been raw, relentless, and real. After years of grinding in Melbourne’s underground, he found a home with European label Mushroom Pillow, proving that no matter where you come from, the music speaks louder than anything.

‘Rolling Loud’ is the sound of survival, of burning through the wreckage and coming out the other side, louder than ever. Get ready to turn it up.

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From 46th to 3rd: Asokwa Municipal Assembly’s Remarkable Rise in Financial Governance

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12 hours ago

July 9, 2026

Amplify Ghana

A year can make a remarkable difference, and for the Asokwa Municipal Assembly, it has changed everything.

After placing 46th in 2024, the Assembly has surged to an impressive 3rd position in Ghana’s 2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, earning national recognition for its commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible financial management.

The Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, supported by the European Union and coordinated by the Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA), assesses all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies across the country. It measures how effectively assemblies manage public funds through budgeting, procurement, revenue generation and financial reporting.

Asokwa’s score of 92.00% placed it among the very best in Ghana, with only Bia East District Assembly and Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly ranking ahead. The performance stands well above the national average of 56.20%, underlining the municipality’s exceptional progress.

Behind this success is a deliberate commitment to strengthening financial discipline. Under the leadership of Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Amoh Kamel, the Assembly has embraced reforms aimed at improving compliance with financial regulations and ensuring greater accountability in the use of public resources.

The national recognition was formally presented during an awards ceremony, where Hon. Gladys G.N. Tetteh, Deputy Executive Director of CLGA, presented the Assembly with an award acknowledging its outstanding performance. The citation commended Asokwa’s efforts in improving public financial management and maintaining compliance throughout the financial management process.

The Assembly’s remarkable improvement demonstrates what focused leadership, teamwork and dedication to good governance can achieve. Rising 43 places within a single year is a significant accomplishment that reflects consistency, careful planning and efficient execution.

Asokwa’s latest achievement not only brings pride to the municipality but also serves as a benchmark for other local assemblies striving to improve governance and accountability.

As the municipality celebrates this milestone, attention now turns to sustaining these standards and pursuing an even greater achievement in the years ahead.