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Wonky Plonky Electronk returns to All Is Joy, London on 20th Feb!

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‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’, the first compilation album from Wonky Plonk Electronk, brings together a remarkable collective of artists pushing the boundaries of sound. Featuring renowned and unconventional artists Mieko Shimizu, Dhangsha, Shape Navigator, Analogue Mechanic, and the late Gagarin, ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1′ is a bold exploration of experimental sound, weaving together intricate glitchy rhythms, immersive ambience, and absorbing sonic textures that stand firmly outside convention.

Right from the glitch-infused urgency of Mieko Shimizu’s arresting opener ‘Space Colony Death’, ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’ carries you through hypnotic journey through the outer edges of experimental sound. Dhangsha injects a jolt of raw adrenaline with the pulsing intensity of ‘Elbit Crushed’, before the album descends into a dreamlike haze, guided by Gagarin’s intricate, atmospheric textures on ‘Margate Illuminati’ and Shape Navigator’s deeply immersive synth soundscapes. Drifting into the finale, Analogue Mechanic’s ‘Syntony PM’ envelops listeners in its expansive, meditative ambience, leaving listeners adrift in the boundless universe of Wonky Plonky Electronk.

The upcoming release of ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’ is a natural extension of Wonky Plonky Electronk’s commitment to showcasing the UK’s most innovative experimental artists. Featuring musicians who have previously performed at a Wonky Plonky Electronk night, capturing the raw energy and boundary-pushing spirit that have defined Wonky’s live events across London, Margate, Ramsgate, and Brighton. As Wonky continues to tour across the UK, this album is set to offer a sonic snapshot of the vibrant experimental music community it has helped cultivate.

Wonky Plonky Electronk are dedicating this debut release to Gagarin. Gagarin, or Graham ‘Dids’ Dowdall, sadly passed away last year, leaving behind a legacy of fearless sonic exploration and innovation. Travel well, Spaceman.

To celebrate the release of ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’, Wonky Plonky Electronk is back for another live event of entrancing experimental electronic music. On Thursday, February 20th, this unique sonic experience will take over All Is Joy in Soho, an eclectic venue housed in the iconic former Warner Bros. cinema, now reimagined by the dynamic arts collective behind it. The night features an incredible lineup of Wonky artists: Scanner, Dhangsha, Mieko Shimizu, Shape Navigator + DJ Winter (Wrangler).

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Cassidy Place Isn’t Guessing Anymore —Muse Proves She Knows Exactly Who She Is

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Cassidy Place didn’t make Muse to test the waters. She made it to plant a flag — three tracks, no filler, zero hesitation. It’s the sound of an artist leaning all the way into her instincts and finally letting her aesthetic run the show: retro-pop shimmer, underground-club pulse, jazz-club intimacy, and that smoky Cassidy vocal that always feels like she’s letting you in on a secret.

Where most debut EPs feel like auditions, Muse feels like a statement. Small package, big personality.

Track One: “Take Me to the Bridge” — the late-night spark
The whole EP opens like a neon sign flickering on. “Take Me to the Bridge” has that throwback sophistication — a little disco, a little jazz, a little midnight mischief. Cassidy rides the groove like she grew up on vinyl and underground dance floors at the same time. It’s smooth, flirtatious, and confident in a way artists usually grow into years later.

Track Two: “Feel My Skin” — the slow-burn center
Here’s where she drops the temperature but somehow turns the heat up. “Feel My Skin” leans into texture — breathy vocals, minimalist production, a pulse that feels like someone whispering right behind your ear. It’s the emotional hinge of the EP, the moment where the character Cassidy’s building gets vulnerable, a little dangerous, and a lot more real.

Track Three: “Infatuation” — the restless release
“Infatuation” ties the entire EP together. It’s got the urgency, the tension, the edge. The track moves with the kind of energy you get when you’re right on the line between fantasy and impulse. Her vocal sits right at that sweet spot — expressive without ever losing control. It’s the payoff, the catharsis, and the moment you realize the EP wasn’t three singles… it was a carefully plotted emotional progression.

The Full Picture: A Three-Track Story About Desire
Muse works because Cassidy treats these songs like chapters, not singles. Together, they chart the arc of longing — the spark, the pull, the surrender. She blends vintage and modern in a way that feels intentional but never overdesigned. There’s a rawness under all the gloss that makes the EP breathe.

And while the run time is tight, nothing about the impact is small. Muse is the sound of an artist arriving — not loudly, but unmistakably.

If this is her first shot at defining herself, she’s already made the point:
Cassidy Place isn’t chasing a sound. She is one.

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