We Speak Pop
Jake River Announces Sophomore Album Endless Summer – due out June 16th via Nettwerk Records

Title Track & Official Music Video Featuring Genesis Owusu out Today – Listen/Watch HERE
“The singular artist and social advocate transforms tragedy and hope into sound and, ultimately, action.” – T The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia (Jack River Profile, January 11, 2023)
New York, NY – 9th February 2023 – Acclaimed Australian recording artist, Jack River (aka Holly Rankin) proudly announces today her highly anticipated sophomore album Endless Summer – due out June 16, 2023. The LP offers a world building view of the future. Written just prior to finding out she was expecting her first child, this record is an oasis, something to retreat to amid the apocalyptic horrors of climate disaster – and that was at the forefront of Rankin’s mind when she came to record Endless Summer.
“I wrote this album before I fell pregnant, but the reality of the ‘endless summer’ we are entering globally has become even more tactile for me after the birth of my child,” she says. “There is a part of the future beside me now, and she will experience the consequences of all the decisions we are making today. The experience of being pregnant and giving birth has made everything beautifully and awfully real. I think that sentiment plays out in this record.”
– Jack River
Along with today’s news Jack River is releasing the title track and official music video featuring the much loved and acclaimed Genesis Owusu. The single is an idyllic dreamscape duet and you can watch the video HERE. A psych-folk modernization of the Beach Boys’ layered, pastel fantasy world – Jack River co-wrote the track with Matt Mason (DMA’S) and co-produced with Matt Corby (Budjerah, Sia, Tash Sultana, Jarryd James), with Owusu sharing vocals.
“Mason had had the verse melody in his back pocket for years. As soon as he played it, I fell in love, and the scene of an endless summer was born in our minds. I brought the track to life with Matt Corby – we had so, so much fun layering vocals and finding sounds that kept the song minimal, but potent. Bringing Genesis on to join the track was a pipe dream that turned into reality. He brings his effortless brand of cool, calm and collected to the song.” – Jack River
An ode to long summer nights and the warped feeling of the melting times we are living in, the title track is about running away with the person you adore. It’s also the latest single from the forthcoming album to drop, following “Real Life” – the #1 most played track on triple j that received raves from The Guardian and NME – as well as “Nothing Has Changed” – a song that ushered in the news that Jack River would be taking a break to welcome her first child into the world. She now returns from that break with “Endless Summer” and news of the album drop.
With more than 66 Million streams and multiple Platinum and Gold singles, Jack River is a force to be reckoned with. Her debut album Sugar Mountain earned 3 ARIA Nominations and an APRA Nomination. Jack River has not only proven herself as a powerhouse musician, but as an agent for change. She spearheaded the “Our Soundtrack Our Stories” initiative alongside ARIA championing homegrown music, she played to 80K people in Sydney as part of a massive School Strike for Climate global event and she launched and hosted a podcast – To Rebel In The Times – that delved into impact, change and music through conversations with notable artists such as Portugal. The Man. Jack River embraces her passions, her truths, and her pain through Endless Summer; she is speeding toward her worth-the-wait sophomore album release; windows down, volume high, and sun kissing her face.

Jack River – Endless Summer 1. Real Life 2. Lie In The Sun 3. Endless Summer (with Genesis Owusu) 4. Lucy Sea Queen 5. Honey 6. Lie To You 7. Nothing Has Changed 8. Paradise 9. Holy Men 10. Stranger’s Dream |
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We Speak Electronic
Ari Martin Unleashes ‘Round One’: A Genre-Bending Masterpiece with Dom Vega’s Electrifying Guitar Riffs


Ari Martin, the dynamic music producer and composer, has unveiled his latest instrumental single, “Round One,” featuring the exceptional guitar work of Dom Vega. Released on March 3, 2025, this track exemplifies Martin’s innovative approach to genre fusion, seamlessly blending creeping basslines, progressive rock elements, and EDM energy.
“Round One” captivates listeners from the outset with its slow, creeping bassline, gradually building intensity before erupting into an electrifying fusion of EDM and progressive rock. Dom Vega’s guitar performance adds depth and complexity, enhancing the track’s immersive quality. The accompanying video further showcases Martin’s growth as a composer, reflecting his ability to blend diverse musical elements into a cohesive and captivating soundscape.
Since joining Powerblast Worldwide in November 2023, Martin has consistently released monthly singles, including notable tracks like “Vibe With Me,” “In the Moment,” “Victory,” “Amped Up,” and the Latin-inspired “Spanish Groove,” which found significant success in Central and Latin America. His mature and sophisticated style, often described as “happy hour music,” combines slick, danceable grooves with a refined touch, catering to adults who enjoy partying and having a good time.
“Round One” is available on all major streaming platforms and for download at AriMartinMusic.com. Fans can also connect with Ari Martin on Instagram (@mr_ari_martin) and Facebook (Ari Martin) for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content.
In “Round One,” Ari Martin continues to push musical boundaries, delivering a track that is both innovative and deeply engaging. Listeners are invited to experience this unique fusion of sounds and witness the evolution of a composer at the forefront of contemporary music.


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