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Mikah drops single Escape FOLLOWING his viral collaboration Butterflies with 88rising, singer-songwriter Mikah has returned with a deeply personal new single Escape, now available on all streaming platforms. A song about running away – and finding yourself – it serves as the first chapter of Mikah’s new three-part Homesick project. The first instalment of the project titled Escape captures the emotional push and pull between the desire to chase dreams and the ache of leaving home behind. With its delicate vocals and evocative lyrics, the song blends the rhythmic warmth of R&B, the shimmering clarity of indie pop and the raw edge of alternative rock – a natural evolution from his hit So I Don’t Forget , but with a wider, more cinematic sound. The repeated lyric “Can I escape, is it too late” embodies the universal conflict between comfort and change – between the urge to break free and the fear of what lies beyond. Another poignant line, “I’m at home sick and I’m sick of it,” turns the word homesick on its head, expressing nostalgia and frustration. It is a confession many who have left home will and can relate to. The music video, filmed entirely on film stock with a French creative team, was shot in the quiet forests and minimalist houses of Yamanashi, Japan. Starring Mikah’s real childhood friends, the video’s candid smiles and laughter give the visuals a natural warmth. “The scenes of us playing soccer show my truest self. That laugh was real – that was me,” Mikah shared. The result feels like a short film – serene, emotional and subtly hinting at what is to come in the next chapters of Homesick . With Escape , Mikah continues to share his personal journey through music – translating his experiences of distance, growth and self-discovery into songs that resonate.

From left: Costa, Webbe, Ryan and James.

All rise for Blue’s 25 years E NGLISH pop sensation Blue is set to return to Malaysia for its 25th anniversary tour, celebrating a remarkable quarter-century in o British boy band returns to Malaysia on Feb 9 Local fans can look forward to a setlist packed with fan favourites such as All Rise , One Love and Too Close . Alongside the classics, the quartet will perform fresh materials that showcase the quartet’s growth. The tour marks a milestone for the quartet, which consists of Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan. Since emerging onto the scene in the 2000s, the quartet has firmly gained a reputation as one of Britain’s biggest pop exports.

Over the years, the quartet has sold over 15 million records worldwide. In the UK alone, the group earned three number one albums, amassing 12 platinum certifications. The quartet additionally has 10 top 10 singles. Blue has continued to enjoy commercial success, especially in the last 18 months. The boys kicked off a Greatest Hits tour in the UK and have been playing to audiences since. The tour will continue throughout Asia this month and resume in February next year.

music. Set to take place on Feb 9 next year at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, the concert promises fans a night of hits, charisma and nostalgia. Timeless R&B beats R&B duo Cviro & GXNXVS have released their second single Close 2 U featuring breakout UK R&B artiste Nippa. A merging of two very distinct worlds, this track combines the best of the UK R&B scene with what Cviro and GXNXVS do best. Close 2 U is timeless, weaving 90s and early 2000s R&B in with smooth beats and infectious melodies. On the single, Cviro & GXNXVS shared: “This song is about connection in its purest form. An Aus × UK R&B collab has been a long time coming, and Close 2 U is one of those moments where everything just clicked. Having Nippa be part of it brought it into a new dimension.” Cviro & GXNXVS made their return as a duo earlier this year with the single Were You Down? – a bumping track with a club-ready energy. In between this new era and their previous project together, the two kept busy, appearing on global releases with UK-based R&B singer H33RA and Toronto rapper Jahkoy – with this second collaboration receiving an enthusiastic shoutout on The Joe Budden Podcast .

With Escape , Mikah continues to share his personal journey through music.

The single features smooth beats and infectious melodies.

Cviro and GXNXVS are an Australian R&B duo. – PIC BY MICHAEL CANDRICK