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Sohodolls release cover of “Tear You Apart” by She Wants Revenge after fans request it!

Published

6 months ago

November 7, 2024

Don Reed

The next Sohodolls single to drop ahead of their long-awaited new album is a cover of ‘Tear You Apart’ by She Wants Revenge. With her own interpretation of the track, Sohodolls’ Maya von Doll has taken the indie-rock track in a more electronic direction and put her own dark-pop stamp on the song.

“The fans asked for it!” Maya von Doll explains. “Last year I posted a photo on Instagram with She Wants Revenge’s hit ‘Tear You Apart’. The fans mistakenly thought this was a statement of intent to cover the track. I received hundreds of messages within an hour – all full of support and encouragement to cover the song and also asking for the release date. I had no intention of doing a cover but the Sohodolls ‘brethren’, as I call my fans, clearly did!”, she further reveals.

This is the type of loyal fanbase support that has seen Sohodolls climb up the viral Billboard charts in recent years when Madonna’s daughter kickstarted their career again by dancing to one of their 00’s tracks on TikTok. The band have also recently had single ‘Bad’ featured in Netflix’s top 10 series ‘Geek Girl’, plus a slew of new press and radio attention from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Nels Hylton, Absolute Radio’s Frank Skinner and Atwood Magazine to name a few.

The potent new cover of ‘Tear You Apart’ continues this exciting new era for Sohodolls. Produced by Ängelsson (Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, Swae Lee, Tory Lanez), Sohodolls brilliantly reframe the track with thick electronic bass, sparkling synth melodies and Maya von Doll’s stunning airy vocals, delivering the track’s menacing lyrics with an icy foreboding effortlessly.

“I hope I’ve done it justice and not offended She Wants Revenge” says von Doll. “They actually chose Sohodolls to be their support act when they last toured the UK. We should do it again!”, she adds.

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GINO BLACK RELEASES IMMERSIVE INSTRUMENTAL SINGLE “THE DREAMER”

Published

1 hour ago

April 21, 2025

Ethan Cole

THE DREAMER – A cinematic journey for visionary minds, blending ambient soul, lo-fi textures, and hip-hop rhythm.

Every now and then, an instrumental comes along that doesn’t just play in the background — it speaks, it moves, it stirs something ancient and unnamed within you. Gino Black’s latest release, “THE DREAMER,” is exactly that kind of sonic experience. It isn’t just a track — it’s a soundtrack for visionaries, an audio canvas painted with colors you’ve only seen behind closed eyes.

A Journey Through the Subconscious
Clocking in at just under four and a half minutes, THE DREAMER unfolds like a meditation — equal parts therapeutic and cinematic. From the opening chords, you’re suspended in a cloud of lo-fi ambiance, textured synth layers, and soulful keys that beckon you inward. It’s as if Gino Black cracked open the subconscious and translated its language into rhythm.

The beat is subtle, never intrusive, but it pulses like a quiet heartbeat — steady, deliberate, and full of intent. There are no vocals here, and none are needed. Every note is its own verse. Every chord change is a plot twist in a story only the listener can truly understand.

This is music that trusts its listener. It’s not here to instruct or entertain in a traditional sense. It’s here to accompany you — wherever you need to go, mentally or emotionally.

A Sonic Manifesto
Gino Black, known for his unique fusion of cinematic hip-hop, soul, and ambient production, has built a sonic identity that leans heavily on emotional gravity. With THE DREAMER, he deepens that identity. It’s minimalistic, but never simple. Each sound is intentional, and the spaces between are just as powerful as the notes themselves.

There’s a philosophical quality to this release. It asks the listener
What does it mean to dream, especially in a world that demands you stay awake, alert, and grinding 24/7? 

This track doesn’t offer answers. Instead, it invites you to rest, to visualize, to imagine yourself beyond your circumstances — something revolutionary in today’s overstimulated culture.

A Reflection of the Artist
Behind the music is Gino Black, the South Florida-based producer, artist developer, and founder of Powerblast Worldwide. Formerly known for his cinematic rap collaborations and motivational podcast MUSIC THERAPY & MOTIVATION, Gino Black has become something of an underground philosopher-producer — the kind of artist who blends discipline with depth, hustle with healing.

He’s produced hits for artists like Ari Martin, She Loves No One, B0JACK, Cutty B. Spooky, and BOMBTHREAT, and his solo catalog reflects a man who has lived, struggled, evolved — and most importantly, learned how to articulate emotion without words.

In an industry still dominated by viral hooks and algorithmic trends, THE DREAMER feels like an act of quiet rebellion. It’s art for the sake of expansion — not just artistic, but human expansion.

Final Thoughts
THE DREAMER isn’t for everyone — and that’s its power. It’s not fast food for the ears. It’s a slow-cooked meal for the soul. It demands your presence. It rewards your stillness.
Whether you’re journaling under moonlight, visualizing your next big move, or just trying to breathe deeper than yesterday, this track provides the perfect sonic space to do it in.

⭐ RATING: 9.3 / 10
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