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K UALA Lumpur-based singer Alyssa Shakira has released her debut single Peluk Aku Lagi , reflecting on childhood memories, family, friendships and simple moments from the past that become more meaningful over time. “I want this song to remind people that there are many beautiful things in life that sometimes only feel truly precious after they’ve passed. Not to regret them, but to be grateful for them. “I hope everyone can find their own interpretation while listening to this song. Hopefully, it can accompany anyone who is remembering the best people in their life,” Alyssa said. Through Peluk Aku Lagi , she hopes to reach listeners who miss home, family, friends or past moments. The song features a soft pop arrangement, intimate melodies and Alyssa’s emotional vocals. Peluk Aku Lagi is not about regretting the past, but appreciating life’s journey and being grateful for the people who have accompanied and supported one’s growth. Born in Malang, Indonesia, Alyssa works within a pop sound with

Alyssa Shakira kickstarts career with Peluk Aku Lagi o KL-based Indonesian singer releases soft pop track that reflects on childhood memories

personal and melancholic elements. The lyric video uses footage documented by Alyssa herself, showing moments linked to memories, personal journeys and the atmosphere of the song. Peluk Aku Lagi was introduced through a lyric video on YouTube earlier this month and is available on digital streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. For the production, Mukti Irianto served as vocal director. The song and lyrics were written by Fajar Sandy.

Alyssa works within a pop sound with personal and melancholic elements.

Peluk Aku Lagi focuses on longing for moments shared with loved ones.

Bambee dances into new era SCANDINAVIAN pop artiste Desiree Hagman or Bambee, who became a cornerstone of bubblegum dance culture and a touchstone for millions of fans across dance floors, gaming communities and the internet, is back with a new single Red Rider .

Shye drops dream-pop album The Doves Came Home SINGAPOREAN indie-pop singer songwriter and producer Shye has unveiled her sophomore album The Doves Came Home – her most expansive and personal record to date, it journeys through memory, distance and the quiet act of coming home to oneself. Rooted in 90s dream-pop with elements of shoegaze and alt-rock, the album unfolds like a slow-burning dream, moving between the weightless and the overwhelming. Shye’s airy vocals drift over shimmering guitars before dissolving know where it ends. Somehow, that is where the peace is found,” said Shye. The album’s focus track In The End serves as its emotional and melancholic core, drawing from the atmospheric sensibilities of Cocteau Twins, Ride and The Smashing Pumpkins. Grounded in a

into walls of distortion and noise, creating a constant push and pull between intimacy and scale, softness and tension. Rather than offering resolution, The Doves Came Home lingers in the in-between – where love fades in and out, silence speaks louder than words and clarity arrives quietly. The result is a fragile, introspective sonic world, filled with all the words we wished we had said.

A bold and infectious leap forward that honours everything that made Bambee unforgettable while embracing the energy of today’s creator-driven pop world, Red Rider builds on the momentum of her previous single Bambeeland . “ Red Rider feels like the truest version of what I have always wanted to make – music that moves you, that you can feel in your whole body. My fans have carried this world with me for so long and now we are building something new together. I cannot wait to see what they create with this one.” Sharpening Bambee’s signature sound into a high-energy, movement focused anthem built for the TikTok era, the single was written and produced by long-time collaborator Jens Christian Ringdal. Ringdal, who helped define the original Bambee sound in the 2000s, blends the nostalgic warmth of Eurodance with a contemporary pop

quiet acceptance of impermanence, the track reinforces the record’s central theme – that letting go is not an end, but a necessary step toward finding your way back to yourself. As the album unfolds, this stillness evolves from uncertainty into self-discovery,

The Doves Came Home invites listeners into a psychological refuge of vulnerability and quiet revelation.

Bambee is a huge hit on TikTok.

shaping a body of work that feels deeply personal and sonically cohesive. While In The End captures the subtle realisation of time moving forward, it is just one chapter in a 14-track record that feels expansive and deeply personal: A reflection on returning, not to a place, but to oneself.

edge for the track. Bold character energy, kinetic hooks and irresistible momentum make Red Rider a natural catalyst for dance trends, fan cosplay and viral content. The single is not just nostalgia, but an evolution of Bambee’s sound.

“It is a reminder that though clarity may arrive, acceptance takes time. Eventually, you begin to trust a direction without needing full certainty. Like a dove in mid-flight, you do not rush the landing but instead let yourself be carried, even if you do not

The Doves Came Home is Shye’s most expansive and personal record to date.