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Øyunn teases debut studio album with high-octane breakbeat banger ‘New Life’!

Published

11 months ago

August 29, 2025

Don Reed

Following a packed summer of festivals — including Roskilde — drummer, rapper, and vocalist Øyunn drops ‘New Life’, a breakbeat banger that fuses laid-back spoken word rap with high-octane, rhythmically shifting beats.

The track opens and closes with an irresistible, hook-heavy chorus — a melodic earworm carried by vibrant grooves. Øyunn’s delivery is confident and playful, her rap cool and conversational, floating over a crisp, video game–tinged beat. The bass line stays light and groovy, while brilliant, insistent vocals cut through with clarity and emotion.

Behind the name Øyunn is Siv Øyunn Kjenstad, a diverse artist born in Norway but now based in Copenhagen. She released a live album ‘Aspects’ in 2023 which was originally a film, performance and concert created for Ultima Festival. The album led to Øyunn winning ‘New Jazz Name of the Year’ at the Danish Music Awards that year. She is also known for being the touring drummer for Danish indie legends Efterklang, as well as drumming for Bugge Wesseltoft, Nils Frahm & Guldimund.

Lyrically, ‘New Life’ explores the push-pull of a misfiring, non-romantic relationship — when communication breaks down but the longing to connect remains. It’s about hitting pause, pressing reset, and making space to actually live.

Super catchy with an edge, ‘New Life’ channels the energy of big-league rappers while staying unmistakably Øyunn: honest, unpredictable, and totally electrifying.

The single comes from Øyunn’s forthcoming debut studio album ‘I Know U Can Do It’ which she produced with Brian Batz and is scheduled for release on 31^st October via Midnight Confessions.

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How Dayton Ohio’s Raxz Turned Adversity Into Opportunity

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2 days ago

July 18, 2026

MJ Savino

Every artist has a story, but few are as powerful as Raxz’s. The Dayton, Ohio native has faced challenges that could have stopped most people in their tracks. After serving an 11-year prison sentence and enduring the heartbreaking loss of both parents, he made a decision to rewrite his future through music.

A major turning point came when his mother left him a letter encouraging him to focus on his God-given talent. Her words became a source of strength and motivation, inspiring him to take his music career seriously and pursue the dreams he’d long put aside.

That dedication is paying off. Raxz has collaborated with respected artists such as Sally Sossa, Slatt Zy, and Trecinco, building a reputation for authenticity and determination. In 2022, he was recognized by XXL Magazine as an artist to watch, further validating his growing presence in the industry.

While success hasn’t come without setbacks, Raxz has remained committed to his vision. Whether battling self-doubt, maintaining consistency, or navigating the business side of music, he’s continued to push forward.

Now, he’s preparing for the release of City of Dragons, a project he describes as his most complete and hardest-hitting work to date. With production from Sauce Sinatra, Yung Steely, and members of 808 Mafia, expectations are high.

As his audience continues to grow, Raxz is proving that no matter where you’ve been, your story doesn’t have to define your future. Stream his new single “First Flight” below.