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Olivia Rodrigo announces third album

Keljo drops new single Siapa Kamu? with retro R&B love story

JAKARTA-BASED musician Keljo recently released his latest single Siapa Kamu? , offering a sound that leans into nostalgia while staying rooted in contemporary pop-R&B. The track centres on the feeling of love at first sight – that brief but lingering moment when someone captures attention through the smallest details, from the way they move to how they speak. It reflects the curiosity and emotional pull that often marks the beginning of a connection – reflecting that early stage, where attraction feels immediate and slightly restless, shaped by imagination as much as reality. Musically, Siapa Kamu? draws from 80s-inspired R&B, built around a steady band groove that gives the track a warm, easy rhythm. The production balances familiarity with a cleaner, more current finish, creating a sound that feels nostalgic and accessible. The young musician cited influences such as Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic, whose retro-driven approach to R&B informs the direction of the single. The result? A track that moves between eras, using classic textures while maintaining a modern structure. The single also reflects Keljo’s

MULTI-PLATINUM synth-pop duo Icona Pop have returned with Ritual , an electrifying new single featuring Daya and written by the duo after a period of personal struggle, survival and revelation. The cathartic, high-energy anthem captures the power of movement, release and self-reclamation on the dance floor. It introduces a more vulnerable and emotionally grounded side to Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo, the artistes behind Icona Pop. Built around vivid imagery and raw introspection, Ritual draws from real-life experiences, weaving together themes of transformation, identity and resilience. “When one of our best friends was going through a crisis, she went to a shaman in New York and searched for answers. He asked,‘Do you want to live in your body? It feels cold – you have to dance and eat hot food to bring it back to life’. It was so vivid that we included it in the song. “The last couple of years really put us through a lot. It would have been so S INGER Olivia Rodrigo has announced she will release her third studio album, PA Media/dpa reported. Rodrigo, 23, known for the hit songs Good 4 U and Driver’s Licence , said her new record You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love will be out on June 12. Rodrigo recently posted the album cover on Instagram, which features the singer in a pink dress and black heels, laughing upside down on a swing. She told her 39.1 million fans: “My third album You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love is out June 12. I am so proud of this record and I can’t wait for you to hear it.” The post was flooded with comments of support and excitement from fans and fellow stars, including singers Addison Rae, Suki Waterhouse and Gracie Abrams. Rodrigo, who starred in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series as a teenager, rose to fame after releasing her Grammy-award winning 2021 single Driver’s Licence . The song was followed by her debut album Sour , which won the best pop vocal album and best new artiste Grammy in 2022. In 2023, she released her second album Guts , which was followed by the deluxe version Guts (spilled) . – Bernama-PA Media/dpa o You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love releases in June

Keljo’s work centres on themes of relationships and personal reflection. detail-driven approach to music. He is involved across multiple stages of production, including songwriting, composition and vocal arrangement. Collaborator Kelana Halim contributes as co-producer, handling instruments such as guitar, bass and drums, alongside mixing and mastering. Additional elements, including piano and keyboards, are performed by Restha Wirananda. Keljo also provided backing vocals, reinforcing the personal tone of the project. The music video extends the song’s narrative, focusing on the same sense of curiosity and attraction. Directed by Ryuichi, the visuals follow a clean and straightforward style that complements the track’s mood without overwhelming it. Keljo’s recent releases, including Selinganmu , Mungkinkah Kembali , Gelora Asmara and Cuma Kamu , gained traction across streaming platforms, building a steady listener base. The artiste continues to shape his sound within the pop-R&B space, blending influences from artistes such as Glenn Fredly with his own style.

Siapa Kamu? leans into a familiar theme of falling for someone in an instant.

Rodrigo arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars party after the 98th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California. – REUTERSPIC

Icona Pop returns with vivid, introspective Ritual

much easier to give up, but we did the work and came out on the other side. It was like we chose each other again, and now we are closer than ever,” said Icona Pop. According to Icona Pop, Ritual represents what the new chapter is about. On her collaboration with the duo, Daya said the song had such a fresh and inspiring energy that she knew she wanted to be on it upon hearing it. “It just makes me want to dance and sweat at the club all night. I am such a fan of Icona Pop and so grateful to the girls for bringing me in on this one. I hope people love it!” Ritual marks Icona Pop’s first new music since the release of its third studio album Club Romantech three years ago, which itself was its first full-length project in a decade. The album was met with acclaim, delivering a bold, genre-blurring collection of club-ready pop anthems, with standout tracks such as Stick Your Tongue Out , I Want You , Faster and You’re Free .

Jawo (left) and Hjelt wrote their first songs four weeks after forming Icona Pop in 2009. – PIC BY TEITUR ARDAL