FRIDAY DINGERS - 06.02.26

Donna Dafi - ‘Primadonna’

Donna Dafi stakes her claim for 2026 with ‘Primadonna’, an intoxicating pop anthem that fuses modern gloss with soulful undertones and unapologetic feminine strength, reflecting both her cross-cultural roots and fearless individuality. Balancing seduction with self-respect, the track captures the rush of love without surrendering identity, positioning her as a magnetic new force at the intersection of music, style, and cultural influence.

Vi Talli - ‘RUNNING’

soundPUPPY reveals ‘RUNNING’, a stirring new release from Ukrainian artist Vi Talli, as the next chapter in her debut album ‘NO TIME FOR PERFECTION’. Following ‘YOU DON’T KNOW ME’, the track captures a pivotal act of self-reclamation, reflecting Vi’s journey from war-displaced musician to globally emerging voice, with a sound defined by resilience, momentum, and hard-won optimism.

Sam Quealy - ‘Girl’s Night’

Sam Quealy returns with ‘JAWBREAKER’, a fearless sophomore album that sharpens the dance-pop edge of Blonde Venus, blending disco sheen, techno pulse and ’80s/’90s nostalgia into a high-voltage exploration of desire, independence and emotional survival. Highlughted by ‘GIRLS NIGHT’, the record moves through chaos and catharsis with unapologetic energy, marking a defining step in Quealy’s artistic voice.

Survivalist - ‘A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone’

Survivalist return with ‘A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone', a crushing new full-length via Seek & Strike Records, showcasing the Belfast quartet at their most focused, punishing and emotionally raw. Blending melody with bone-shaking grooves and relentless breakdowns, the album, anchored by its self-titled focus track, confronts isolation and inner turmoil head-on, cementing the band’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most formidable forces in modern heavy music.

Romi Peles - ‘BABY BUNNY’

Romi Peles returns with ‘BABY BUNNY’, a hypnotic, genre-blurring lead single from ‘Break Up Album Vol. 2’ that fuses psychedelic trip-hop, funk-pop and lo-fi textures into a restless meditation on romantic illusion and emotional ambivalence. Written in the aftermath of personal upheaval, the track mirrors the album’s confessional core marking a bold, vulnerable new chapter for the Tel Aviv-based composer and producer.