FRIDAY DINGERS - 24.10.25

Der Oscar Effkt - ‘Fool’

Cameroon-born, Germany-based artist Der Oscar Effekt announces his most intimate project to date, ‘three stone fireside, vol. 1’, led by the heartfelt single ‘Fool’. Blending Afrofusion, Makossa, Bikutsi, folk, and hip-hop, the project channels the warmth and wisdom of the traditional African fireside into a deeply personal journey about love, struggle, and self-belief.

j dylan paul - ‘sisyphean’

Emerging artist j dylan paul (they/them) makes a striking debut with ‘sisyphean’, an emotionally charged fusion of guitar, drums, and synths that introduces their upcoming album ‘i didnt ask to be a bird’, due early next year. Inspired by Camus’ reflection on the myth of Sisyphus, the track transforms existential struggle into sonic catharsis, a raw, introspective exploration of perseverance, identity, and the beauty found in resistance.

The Open Wild - ‘Escape’

London-based ambient alternative band The Open Wild return with ‘Escape’, a hauntingly cinematic single that blends piano, strings, and emotive vocals into a moving reflection on resilience and hope. Born from a personal battle with mental health, the track captures the band’s signature fusion of classical instrumentation and atmospheric sound design, offering a powerful reminder that even in darkness, light endures.

Fredrik Norlindh - ‘Lipstick On’

Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Fredrik Norlindh unveils his ambitious debut album ‘Contrasting Notes’, an 11-track odyssey blending indie rock, symphonic grandeur, and cinematic pop. Led by the euphoric single ‘Lipstick On’, the album showcases Norlindh’s theatrical songwriting and orchestral scope, offering a bold statement of artistry that’s as emotionally charged as it is sonically expansive.

Michelle Sara - ‘Falling’

Emerging London-based Romanian artist Michelle Sara releases her heartfelt new single ‘Falling’, a nostalgic yet empowering pop track that celebrates freedom, confidence, and love. Written in just two hours, the song showcases Michelle’s soulful vocals and cinematic storytelling, marking another step in her rise as one of pop’s most authentic and emotionally resonant new voices.