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LYFE THURSDAY | MAY 14, 2026

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Cross-continental sound

M ELBOURNE-BASED singer-songwriter Keenan Te has joined forces with US-based producer and DJ Dabin for their new single Medicine , a cross-continental collaboration that bridges emotionally driven pop songwriting with expansive electronic production. Marking Te’s first step into the EDM space, Medicine pairs his signature emotional writing with a cinematic electronic sound that builds with intensity and release. o Australian, American duo merge pop, EDM on single Medicine

love story about finding healing in another person. Having recently debuted live at the Stay In Bloom Festival in the US, the release marked a defining moment for Te and Dabin as they brought their worlds together on stage for the first time. Medicine captures the intersection of Te and Dabin’s strengths, with the track being built on vulnerability, uplift and sonic scale. It also signals a continued push towards global collaboration. Following a successful run of sold out shows across the region, Te is set to return to Asia with the next chapter of The Constellations Tour , bringing his emotionally resonant live performances back to audiences in Jakarta, Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore this month and June.

The production opens up his voice in a new way, allowing moments of vulnerability to sit against expansive drops and uplifting energy, creating a record that feels deeply personal and suited for a live audience. Lyrically, Medicine is grounded in the feeling of being lost and searching for something to hold onto, until one person becomes your anchor. Themes of losing faith, carrying emotional weight and being pulled back to life reflect a relationship that provides stability in moments of doubt. Here, the idea of “medicine” extends beyond comfort and instead also represents restoration through someone who brings you back when you feel like you are slipping away. With Dabin elevating the emotion through his melodic production, the track unfolds as a vulnerable

Ivoris celebrates girlhood in Telepathic Twin Flame SINGER, songwriter and producer Ivoris has returned with dreamy R&B-pop track Telepathic Twin Flame , offering a glimpse into her upcoming debut album Pour My Heart Out . An ode to friendship, Telepathic Twin Flame captures the passion and intensity of female bonds – from the sweetness of childhood connections to the chaotic joy of nights out, and the unspoken, lifelong pacts formed between kindred spirits. Through its lush, nostalgic soundscape, the track also challenges societal norms, questioning why platonic relationships are so often undervalued compared to romantic love. Created alongside her friend and co-writer Jessie Hillel, the track was born from nights of hanging out, endless snacks and wild laughter. “We wanted to capture the chaos and silliness of girlhood, as well as the deep intensity of unconditional love,” Ivoris shared. Inspired by a growing reflection on the emotional depth of female friendships, Ivoris crafted the song as a heartfelt tribute to the people who shape us in profound, enduring ways. Drawing influence from stories that centre on women’s relationships, she set out to create a piece that immortalises friendship as a powerful, all encompassing form of love – one worthy of the same reverence often reserved for romance. Sonically, Telepathic Twin Flame is reminiscent of Ivoris’s first ever release Honeysea , blending a nostalgic orchestral backdrop and subtle R&B influence. The track sits comfortably between pop and R&B, pairing warm, cinematic textures with smooth, groove-led production. With its layered orchestration and fluid R&B elements, the single builds on Ivoris’s signature sound while showcasing her evolving artistry. Telepathic Twin Flame offers a tender yet vibrant celebration of connection, memory and love in its many forms. Looking ahead, Pour My Heart Out , set for release in September, marks Ivoris’s most radiant and defining chapter yet – one that continues to expand her global reach while deepening her artistic identity. At its core, the album explores the romance of powerful emotions, capturing the beauty and intensity of feeling deeply. Ivoris (left) set out to create a piece that immortalises friendship as a powerful, all-encompassing form of love.

Medicine is Te’s first step into the EDM space.

Rol3ert blends indie rock, global pop into raw new track Boy

JAPANESE singer-songwriter Rol3ert is continuing his ascent across Asia and globally with the release of his new single Boy , produced in collaboration with Australian producer Taka Perry. Focusing on a different perspective, Boy blends the shadowy textures of indie rock with fluid, danceable global pop rhythms and results in a sound that feels immediate and instinctive, carrying momentum and restraint in equal measure. As its core, the new single explores what Rol3ert describes as “boyness”, where the unstable space between youth and adulthood begins to move faster than boys are ready for. Now 20 years old, Rol3ert turns the experience into something raw and sharply melodic, sitting between wanting to hold onto youth and being pushed into something undefined. The single reflects a generation

connect with its articulation of restlessness, anxiety and disorientation of becoming. “There have been so many phases in my life. Such as when I first tried making music, when I started a band, when I entered middle school, then high school and when I began taking music seriously. Each phase brought different kinds of stimulation and different lessons. “I had fun. It felt like my world was expanding and I was becoming smarter. But in the end, that ‘smartness’ was just me realising all the things I did not have within me,” said Rol3ert. The single’s music video visually extends this theme through silhouettes, backlighting and the soft tones of magic hour. With its muted dusk tones, the video delicately captures emotional instability and the feeling of being unfinished, creating a deeply

navigating change in real time, and this balance

sold his headline show at Shibuya WWW X. He was also recently named one of Japan’s 25 representatives in Rolling Stone ’s Future of Music project. Across Southeast Asia, his breakout track (How Could I Be) Honest? gained strong traction, appearing on out

atmospheric and impressionistic piece. F e s t i v a l spotlight, rapid rise across Asia Following Boy ’s release, Rol3ert is set to perform at Summer Sonic 2026 in Tokyo on the Spotify Stage, alongside a new wave of emerging artistes shaping the future of Japanese music. Boy follows

between doubt and determination gives the song its resonance, particularly among younger listeners across Asia w h o

The single captures the transition from boyhood to what comes next.

viral charts in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, earning heavy rotation on Singapore’s 987FM and peaking at number five on Singapore’s Shazam charts. After his recent and first Singapore performance at Mediacorp’s Cloud 9 Festival, his presence in the region continues to grow.

a of milestones that have quickly positioned Rol3ert as one of the region’s most closely watched new artistes. His January single Saviour was selected for Spotify’s New Music Friday in 22 countries, was selected to be part of Spotify Japan’s Radar: Early Noise 2026 and string