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  • VOILÀ, YORKE: 170 Russell, Melbourne, 12/02/2026

    Photos by: Pahan Senevirathne  Words by: Lucinda Scott Special thanks to Destroy All Lines If you squeezed into the sold out 170 Russell on Thursday expecting a safe pop show, you were in the wrong place. LA based duo VOILÀ might have blown up online but the Magic Word tour proves that the live stage is […]
  • LOVE PEACE WAR is Michellar’s Single Out Now

    Good Day Noir Family,
    There is an immediate sense of intimacy when Michellar introduces LOVE PEACE WAR – acoustic remix.

    LOVE PEACE WAR is Michellar’s Single Out Now

    A gentle guitar strum pulls you inside without asking for attention. The voice enters softly and sincerely, and the emotional direction becomes clear.

    This performance does not rely on volume or excess. It relies on presence, and that choice proves effective.

    The vocal delivery carries a fragile strength. At times, it feels suspended, almost as if it could drift away with the slightest breath. That quality brings to mind the delicate balance once mastered by Simon & Garfunkel, where emotion lived in restraint rather than force. She channels a similar honesty while maintaining her own identity.

    The arrangement stays minimal throughout. Guitar and voice lead the entire journey, while a subtle double-tracked vocal appears at key moments. That second voice adds contrast and gently separates verse from chorus. It introduces a dynamic shift without breaking the calm atmosphere. Because of this, the track never feels static, even with such a reduced structure.

    Lyrically, the message is universal and clear. Love, peace, and conflict are presented without irony or distance. Still, the simplicity never feels shallow.  The line “love is all that we need” arrives without drama, yet it lands with quiet confidence. In a time when many productions aim for complexity, this choice feels refreshing.

    Another strong element lies in the recording approach. The vocal sounds incredibly close, almost as if Michellar were performing in the same room. That proximity strengthens the emotional impact and reinforces the acoustic nature of the remix. Meanwhile, the guitar remains warm and supportive, never overshadowing the voice.

    LOVE PEACE WAR – acoustic remix succeeds because it trusts simplicity. It speaks softly, yet it resonates deeply. Through minimal tools and honest delivery, Michellar creates a moment that invites reflection and calm.

    LOVE PEACE WAR – acoustic remix is Michellar’s Single Out Now!


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    LOVE PEACE WAR is Michellar’s Single Out Now

    Michellar, hailing from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, United States, is the talented artist behind the captivating original single, Dreaming. She has been writing songs from a tage of 15 and had a 40 year hiatus from the skill. Until recently , her Songwriting craft has been ignited by a confidence boosting acceptance to the deYoung Museum Open Call Exhibition in 2023 and has since written many songs and have released 22 singles in 9 months.




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  • War On Women Announce New Album “Time Under Tension”; Release New Single “Messages Unsent”

    Smartpunk Records and War On Women are teaming up for a big year of new music that’s as timely as ever. The band’s fifth full-length album, “Time Under Tension,” comes out on May 8, 2026. While the upcoming record fulfills fans’ cravings for thoughtful lyrics and powerful punk energy rooted in advocacy, the band also experiments with melodic genre […]
  • Welsh Post-Punk Band Bambees Release Video For “NOEYES//NOLOVE”

    BAMBEES release their new video for single ‘NOEYES//NOLOVE‘, out now on Flip Flop Records. “NOEYES//NOLOVE is built around a loud, groovy riff and fast, physical momentum — made for sweaty rooms. The track plays with the idea of a parasite living inside you: a negative part of yourself that drains you and can’t be removed. It’s handled […]
  • Nottingham Psych-Rock Trio Cult Of Dom Keller Release New Single And Video

    Nottingham band Cult Of Dom Keller are today releasing ‘Let Me Go Satan’, the second single to be taken from their long-awaited new album ‘Unholy Drum’, out March 27th 2026. Their first album in five years lands produced by Angus Andrew of LIARS, with whom the band struck up a fruitful creative partnership with when […]
  • Trip-Hop Pioneer Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation) Partners With Berlin-Based Analog Atelier RESØR For Signature Rotary Mixer

    Eric Hilton, the producer, DJ, and composer best known as the co-founder of Thievery Corporation, has partnered with Berlin-based boutique analog rotary mixer atelier RESØR for Trust A Thief — Eric Hilton Signature Series, a limited edition, hand-built discrete rotary mixer/hi-fi preamplifier, designed from the ground up around Hilton’s personal approach to listening, mixing and flow. This isn’t a […]
  • Guilt Trip Drop “God Forgives” EP; Share Video For “Dirt” + “Angel Eyes”

    Manchester, UK-based five-piece GUILT TRIP — Jay Valentine [vocals], Jak Maden [guitar], Sam Baker [guitar], Tom Aimson [drums], and Lily Kilcoyne [bass] — are one of the most exciting and fast-rising bands in heavy music. They have surprise-dropped the three-song EP, God Forgives, today, February 11. Listen and get it here. It includes two new tracks — “Dirt” (which premiered on Daniel P Carter’s Radio 1 Rock show on February 9) and […]
  • ANGEL DU$T Release New Album “COLD 2 THE TOUCH”

    Angel Du$t can’t be stopped. The most daring band in punk/hardcore recently joined forces with Run For Cover Records and today they’ve released their new album, “Cold 2 The Touch”. Arriving February 13th, the record is a  26-minute blast of eclectic and hard-hitting music that makes it clear that Angel Du$t can’t be contained within the confines of narrow subgenres, and that a […]
  • Story Of The Year Release New Album “A.R.S.O.N.”

    “A.R.S.O.N.” marks the next evolution of Story Of The Year’s signature sound and raw, personal lyricism – elements that have earned the band a dedicated global following. An acronym for “All Rage, Still Only Numb,” the album channels their trademark energy into a powerful exploration of anxiety, emotional turmoil and inner darkness. With a dynamic blend of modern post-hardcore, […]
  • Frozen Soul Release New Single And Video “Absolute Zero”

    Revered death metal / hardcore forerunners Frozen Soul unleash their fierce 53-second “Absolute Zero” – no bells, no whistles, just a punch to the gut. “More relevant than the day written – with all of the chaos happening in our country, with ICE killing and ripping apart families, ‘Absolute Zero’ comes as our stance against authoritarianism and the monsters that […]