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Zarooni “Honey” – A Sonic Journey Through Time, Place, and Heartfelt Realities
Zarooni’s musical odyssey began as a simple love for strumming favourite tunes on his guitar. What started as a personal hobby soon blossomed into an exploration of originality and artistic identity. Today, Zarooni’s sound is as multi-faceted as his upbringing in the cultural melting pot of Dubai, where East meets West in a vibrant clash of influences. His new single, “Honey,” is a masterful blend of indie vibes, electronic beats, and a subtle touch of country twang—a snapshot of the artist’s rich and ever-evolving sonic landscape.
Born and raised in Dubai, Zarooni’s music is a reflection of the eclectic influences that defined his upbringing. From the modern skyscrapers of the city to the sands of the desert, his sound draws from the diverse spectrum of cultures that surrounded him. But it wasn’t just Dubai that shaped his musical journey. His time spent recording in London further deepened his understanding of music, expanding his palette and allowing him to blend elements from across genres in a way that’s entirely his own.
“I write from the heart and sing for my life,” Zarooni says, capturing the essence of his approach to music. His deeply personal storytelling is a cornerstone of his work, as he reflects on the people, moments, and lessons that have shaped him. This approach is immediately evident in “Honey,” his latest single.
The song “Honey” paints a vivid picture of the internal tug-of-war between desire, acceptance, and regret. Zarooni describes it as a moment of reluctant realization: “It’s about the moment you eventually — and reluctantly — accept your reality,” he explains. “It’s too late to recover, so you make the best of the worst.” It’s a theme that resonates deeply in a world where we often find ourselves swept up by the rapid currents of life, unable to keep pace.
The track itself is a synth-pop masterpiece, a reinvention of a song that took shape over many revisions. The sonic layers in “Honey” blend lush electronic beats with subtle indie elements and a touch of melancholy that speaks to the fleeting nature of time. It’s a track that’s both infectious and introspective, its upbeat tempo contrasting with the deeper, more reflective lyrical content.
Zarooni’s sound sits at the intersection of indie, electronic, and rock—a fusion that invites listeners into his world while keeping them on their toes. Like contemporaries such as The Weeknd and The Killers, Zarooni’s music strikes the balance between the familiar and the unexpected, creating a space where genres collide and spark new energy. “Honey” is no exception. Its sharp, pulsating rhythms drive the song forward, while the vulnerability in Zarooni’s voice holds listeners’ attention, offering a glimpse into the artist’s soul.
“There’s a certain honesty in my music,” Zarooni reflects. “It’s not just about the sound; it’s about telling stories that matter to me. When I sing, it’s like opening a window into my life, and I hope people can relate.”
With “Honey” now available on all major streaming platforms, Zarooni’s growing fanbase is eager to see what comes next. But for the artist, this single is just the beginning. “There’s so much more to come,” he teases. “This is only the first chapter, and I’m excited to continue sharing my journey with my listeners.”
Zarooni’s music is more than just a collection of sounds—it’s a reflection of the global influences, personal experiences, and emotional depth that make up who he is. Whether you’re listening to “Honey” for its catchy beats or its soul-searching lyrics, there’s no denying that Zarooni’s music leaves an imprint. It’s the kind of track you put on repeat, a testament to the moments in life that make us pause, reflect, and keep moving forward.
Stay tuned to Zarooni’s journey—there’s much more in store from this genre-blending artist.
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Michele Ducci teases new album with uplifting indie single ‘Woman Like You’
Michele Ducci has unveiled the second single, ‘Woman Like You’, from his forthcoming album and animated film ‘Snail in the Clouds’.
‘Woman Like You’ pairs bright distorted electric guitar with an electronic drumbeat, adding in Ducci’s soulful vocals and a catchy uplifting chorus with Letizia Mandoleisi’s sweet vocal harmonies. A vintage organ pedalboard operated by Ducci simultaneously generates chords, bass and rhythm, like a one-man band. Shane Kennedy (Girl in the Year Above) joins in on guitar. Simon Milner (Is Tropical, Ysing) recorded and produced the track at his 4am Studios in London.
The album and film tell the story of a planet called ‘Snail’, inhabited by hybrids – primarily a mixture between scorpions, snails and humans – who lead a life according to the style of Pythagoras, devoted to music. There is also a cloud man named Agostos, a writer of musical operettas, who together with a talking smoke machine called Doctor Subtilis, begins to kill all hybrids, targeting in particular the hybrid musician Diodoros and his band, in an effort to steal the ark of melodies, an ancient ship that allows the whole planet to survive with music and joy.
The video for the single, created and animated by Ducci and Mandoleisi, delves further into the realm of planet ‘Snail’:
Says Ducci, “The ark of melodies, after various attempts, finally starts to work and fly in the planet Snail, while the shady Doc. Sub. and Agostos, with their platoon of soldiers made of foggy smoke, spy the miracle, planning to steal the ark for their evil and tyrannical purposes.”
About the track, Michele says, “I wrote this song for my love Letizia. Love seen from the mind is the sound we make. Sound is the love of matter.
We used a Technics synthesizer organ from a flea market. I tried to find a mood that was right for the song and I started using the bass of the pedal board together with the synth and the drums, and it was magical to hear the song reveal itself all coming from a single instrument. Leti was singing with me and we recorded everything live in one shot. Then we made Shane do the guitar flight, as if he came out of the window. The idea was to maintain disproportions, guitar thrust and synth drum thinness a la Haroumi Hosono, so as to create an estrangement, but naturally: it’s about how I listen, with close up something that captures me in its nuance as element of a larger orchestra somewhere. I’m glad we decided in the studio with Simon to use the layers of arrangement as the close-ups in the cinema; they look like strange enlargements that perch on parts of a mutated orchestra. I’m happy to come back with this love song at a time when everything seems to opt, even my labor in managing the flows of selfishness that have poured out on me while doing this album, for the sound of war. I’m here happy to be able to say that the sound of love always wins as did for me. Snail in the clouds is one of the most important works in my life and I am glad to start from pure love for this album that is my son.”
The album and full-length film will be released on the 5th of June on Monotreme Records.
Michele and Letizia’s previous musical short film, ‘The Great Book of Nature’, is an official selection for the 2026 Venice Shorts Film Festival.

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