FRIDAY DINGERS - 16.05.25

Rumia - ‘Kept All The Pain’

Rumia’s sophomore album ‘Old Enough to Save Myself' blends melancholic trip-hop with acoustic warmth, exploring themes of self-growth, family dynamics, and emotional vulnerability through bilingual lyricism. Highlighted by the standout track ‘Kept All the Pain’, the album reflects on generational trauma and the burden of trying to hold others together while losing oneself in the process.

Reigns - ‘Made For’

UK artist Reigns makes a powerful return with ‘Made For’, the emotionally charged lead single from her upcoming EP ‘Approval Not Needed’, blending soul, pop, and R&B with bold, unapologetic lyricism. Co-created with producer Dee Adam, the track unpacks the tension between physical attraction and emotional disconnect, showcasing Reigns’ raw vocal delivery and continued evolution as a standout voice in modern music.

YARD - ‘Appetite’

Dublin-based electropunk trio YARD unleash their self-titled debut EP, a four-track blitz of post-punk chaos and industrial techno that cements their place in the UK and Ireland’s experimental underground. Led by the visceral single ‘Appetite’, the EP channels compulsive self-destruction through unrelenting grooves and dystopian flair, showcasing YARD’s singular intensity and eerie live energy.

Thurtythree - ‘Quietly Ablaze’

Thurtythree returns with ‘Quietly Ablaze’, a searing alt-rock single that blends nu-metal intensity with brooding modern atmospheres, offering a visceral outlet for emotional turmoil. Influenced by acts like Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon, the track sets the stage for their debut album, arriving later this summer.

Tristan Roberson - ‘One Night In Dallas’

Seventeen-year-old country artist Tristan Roberson makes a bold entrance with his debut album ‘One Night in Dallas’, blending classic storytelling, bluesy grit, and modern country hooks across 11 dynamic tracks. Showcasing his multi-instrumental talent and emotional depth, the album is led by the title track, an energetic yet reflective ode to a night of heartbreak and honky-tonk revelry.