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RIMIDI Presents: The Dopamine Collection Vol. 1 — A Sonic Journey Premieres July 29
“What if music could stimulate the very chemicals that shape our joy, memories, and deepest emotions? That’s exactly what singer, songwriter, and sonic alchemist RIMIDI explores in her soul-expanding project, The Dopamine Collection Vol. 1.“
The wait is finally over. On Tuesday, July 29 at 9PM EST, the full immersive playlist experience of The Dopamine Collection Vol. 1 premieres exclusively on RIMIDI’s official YouTube channel:
The Sound of a Mood, a Moment, a Mindset
Originally released independently under NOOM Recordings, The Dopamine Collection Vol. 1 is a deeply personal body of work that blends experimental soul, psychedelic textures, and poetic vulnerability. Each track pulses with intention—designed to mirror the neurological high of dopamine itself.
Listeners are invited to not only hear the music, but to feel the shift — mentally, emotionally, even spiritually. From the lush melancholy of “Pretend”, to the astral groove of “Saturn’s Day”, and the fearless freedom of “Walk Away (feat. Forrest Darden)”, this collection isn’t just an album—
It’s a sonic therapy session disguised as a soul record.
Join the Premiere Party
Tuesday, July 29 | 9PM EST
RIMIDI invites her tribe, new listeners, and soul seekers alike to stream the official playlist premiere on YouTube. Live chat will be open, energy will be high, and dopamine will be activated.
- Subscribe now to the channel: @FindYourRIMIDI
- Hit the bell so you don’t miss the drop
- Comment during the premiere — RIMIDI may respond live
- Share the playlist and tag @IAmRIMIDI on Instagram
Album Highlights:
- Walk Away (feat. Forrest Darden)
- Saturn’s Day
- Pretend
- Free
- Untitled
“These are songs for when you’re questioning, healing, dreaming, and elevating.”

Whether you’re healing, seeking truth, or that next-level sonic experience — tune in. This is more than music. It’s mood science, led by RIMIDI.
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Die Shiny Turn Resistance Into a Rallying Cry With “Gold Star, Good Citizen”
What does a modern anthem sound like? For Die Shiny, it sounds like a room full of people finding their voices together.
The Salt Lake City art-pop band return with “Gold Star, Good Citizen”; transforming themes of solidarity, responsibility, and collective action into a powerful, unforgettable statement.
Moving away from their usual synth-driven, dancefloor energy, Die Shiny embrace a more dramatic and raw sound. Soaring vocals rise above atmospheric guitars, swelling bass synths, and percussion created through synchronized stomping, clapping, and body movement from friends of the band.
Written in a single morning by vocalist and songwriter Callie Crofts, the track quickly moved from idea to reality, making its live debut just days later at a protest on the steps of the Utah State Capitol. Its Independence Day release feels fitting for a song that questions what it means to truly show up for one another.
With “Gold Star, Good Citizen”, Die Shiny don’t offer easy answers. Instead, they create a moment of reflection and a reminder that real change begins when people choose empathy over apathy and community over comfort.
And did we mention the music video? A visual masterpiece that takes the song’s message even further, transforming its emotion and energy into a striking piece of storytelling. Definitely one to watch.
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