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Raw anthem on human cycle of struggle, growth o Trophy Knives’ gritty

new single captures battle between healing, relapse W ITH raw emotion and relentless energy, Trophy Knives has returned with its newest single Stitches – a gritty, soul-baring track that dives headfirst into the human ten dency to fall back into destructive patterns. Pulling no punches, sonically and lyrically, Stitches blends heavy guitar riffs, haunting synths and a vocal performance that captures the internal war between growth and relapse. The punk rock duo’s single is an anthem for anyone who has ever tried to break free, only to find themselves right back where they started. “This song is about those moments when you think you have healed, only to find yourself picking at the same scars again, repeating the excruciating destructive cycle. We wanted to explore the frustration, the self-awareness or the lack of self-awareness and the numbness that comes from living in that loop in this modern age,” said Trophy Knives lead singer Vinesh. Self-produced by the band’s guitarist Sani Khalid, Stitches is a more introspective direction for Trophy Knives following its last release Look the Other Way . Known for its high-energy live shows, high-octane sound and timely lyrics, the new single showcases a new depth of vulnerability that listeners will no doubt resonate with. The shift in direction comes after a three-year gap in between both releases, as Vinesh tells theSun that the band needed a break to prevent burning out after Trophy Knives released two EPs, two full length albums and 12 music videos from 2017 to 2022. Like most of its songs, Stitches also comes with a music video that is available on YouTube. It is also a taste for what comes next for Trophy Knives, as Vinesh revealed to theSun that Trophy Knives’ next full-length album The Clock Watcher vs The Thirteenth Hour is tentatively slated for a 2026 release. Trophy Knives will be breaking its live performance hiatus with a headliner show on Nov 15 at Drum Asia Live Hartamas. Ű BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR

Changes possibly signifies a career-defining chapter for Puth.

Charlie Puth embracing Changes

OFFERING the first taste of what is to come, Charlie Puth has released his latest single Changes , which arrives alongside the announcement of his upcoming fourth studio album Whatever’s Clever! that is set for release on March 6, 2026. With infectious

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hooks, sing-out loud choruses and signature piano solos, the single showcases exactly what Puth does best and has been described as a “potential hit single” by Rolling lou sig so s ex P a d “ sin

Stone magazine. Stepping into his own with co-producer BloodPop, the internationally acclaimed Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated artiste shines in an entirely new light with Changes , which is also accompanied by a music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford that incorporates nods to a long-gone pre-digital era. Last month, Puth kicked off a series of sold-out underplay residencies starting at Blue Note New York, where The New Yorker observed the chart-topping popstar seemed most “at home” at the legendary jazz club. Performing to a sold-out crowd twice a night, Puth welcomed special guests including his idols Babyface and Jimmy Jam onto the stage, as well as Emmy-nominated Broadway star Anthony Ramos. St i

Though Trophy Knives plays live shows as a full four-piece band, Vinesh (left) and Sani are the group’s core members. – PIC BY TROPHY KNIVES

Karanoah drops anime-fuelled rock anthem Ban

ROCK trio Karanoah is crashing onto the anime scene with Ban , the high-octane ending theme for the second cour of Gachiakuta . A first-ever anime tie-up for the band, this track channels chaos, emotion and unstoppable energy, capturing the series’ fierce and unpredictable world. Written by vocalist-guitarist Yudai, Ban propels listeners through a storm of sonic energy – a whirlwind of distorted guitars, unpredictable turns and emotional intensity. Blending mechanical beats and organic live instrumentation, the track evokes the image of Gachiakuta ’s characters creating music from discarded materials. From the clang of cans to the crush of paper, every sound contributes to

that complements the anime’s narrative and asserts Karanoah’s presence as a force in Japan’s new rock landscape. The music video of Ban further illustrates the song’s universe through a powerful reinterpretation. Directed by Masato Murata, it juxtaposes 2D animation, 3DCG and live-action to explore a world divided – where equality fractures into chaos and hope flickers through the cracks. Set ablaze with fire and moving lights, the explosive performance scenes bring the band’s intensity to life in true Gachi-style spectacle. Ban was also recently performed live for the first time at FM802 Minami Wheel 2025, where the crowd’s energy matched the song’s raw, unrestrained spirit.

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junkyard-like texture. Lyrically, Ban explores the tension between two people separated by circumstance – a mirror of the inner struggles and desires that define the series’ characters. The result is a song

Karanoah is a three-piece band consisting Yudai (vocals, guitar), Tatsuki (bass) and Kazuki (drums).