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Miss Machina Releases Stunning New Single ‘Talk’
Ash Smith is a Dallas, Texas-born, Los Angeles-based pop-rock singer-songwriter who goes by the pseudonym Miss Machina.
Her brand-new single ‘Talk’ is influenced by 70s disco flare, 80s synth-pop, and 90s grunge rock. The genre-blend within this particular offering showcases Miss Machina’s dynamic as a songstress. She elevates the production creating a sound exhilarating by the nostalgic music she listened to in her youth.
Along with her voice, the production uses electric guitars, synthesizers, programmed percussion, and other instruments to create a creepy, nostalgic vibe. While watching the movie Scream, Miss Machina was inspired to write this song. She was going through a breakup, but neither party was able to end things. She answered her ex’s calls as they came in, feeling unable to cut things off for good, at the time. She was moved by the film because it gave her a sense of an obsessive killer who was obsessed with her.
Miss Machina comments on the track, “There aren’t really sides in a breakup, we just want someone to take the blame and be the villain.”
As the songstress demonstrates her effortless talents and personal growth in the music industry, she enthusiastically welcomes this release. Miss Machina’s catalog reflects her imaginative and unrestricted outlook, meanwhile, her unmatched creativity allows her to effortlessly transition between genres.
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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