OPHELIA RECORDS RELEASES VOLUME 11 OF BI-ANNUAL RISING ARTISTS SERIES ‘ADVENT’

Out on Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records

Ophelia Records releases Volume 11 of its rising artists series ‘Advent’. The installment features a diverse lineup of standout producers in melodic bass and dubstep, continuing to serve as an invaluable tool for music discovery in the scene.

As the official record label of melodic dubstep leader Seven Lions, Ophelia Records is a label that promotes independent dance music across a wide range of genres. In just five years, Ophelia has become one of the hottest labels in electronic music thanks to its tight-knit community and ability to connect fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, psytrance, drum & bass, house and beyond. With over 200 catalog releases from acts such as SLANDER, Excision, Kill The Noise, MitiS, Jason Ross, NGHTMRE, Wooli, Trivecta, Blastoyz, Crystal Skies and Last Heroes, Ophelia has multiple #1 iTunes dance records and has been supported on the covers of mint and danceXL with additional playlisting on New Music Friday, Dance Rising, Bass Arcade and SiriusXM BPM. The label has also sold out showcases at Echostage, Avant Gardner and Red Rocks, as well as hosted festival stage takeovers at Electric Zoo, Miami Music Week, Nocturnal Wonderland and more.

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WELCOME SONICA, A NEW MUSIC PLATFORM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR INDEPENDENT MUSIC PRODUCERS AND ARTISTS

The official launch of Sonica, a new music platform designed specifically for independent music producers and artists. Built by musicians who understand the workflow firsthand, Sonica offers a powerful alternative to other existing platforms, giving artists a permanent home for their music and complete control over how they share and earn from their work.

For years, independent artists have pieced together their online presence using tools that weren't built for them. Links expire. Catalogs scatter across multiple platforms. And worst of all, most services take a cut of earnings that should go directly to artists.

With Sonica, every track you upload stays live, organised, and discoverable. Turn a simple link into an invitation for listeners to step into your world. Whether you're sending a private preview to collaborators, sharing a new EP with fans, or organizing your entire back catalog, Sonica gives you the tools to present your music exactly how you envision it.

Sonica charges zero commission on sales. No platform fees, no hidden cuts, no friction between you and your supporters. Whether you're an independent musician, label owner, or collective, you get a dedicated space to connect with listeners, build community, and grow financially while maintaining total ownership.

Sonica is an independent platform created by people who live this workflow every day. Our mission is simple: give artists a permanent home for their music and a fair, transparent way to share, grow, and earn. We empower creators with tools that prioritize ownership, connection, and artistic freedom.

SIMINA GRIGORIU RETURNS TO DRUMCODE LTD WITH ‘DIVINE ASSIGNMENT’ EP

OUT NOW ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS

Following the success of her 2024-released ‘Declare Me’ EP on Drumcode LTD, Simina Grigoriu returns to the label with ‘Divine Assignment’, a four-track body of work that captures her ongoing evolution as one of Berlin’s most precise and purposeful techno producers. Where ‘Declare Me’ was assertive and driving, ‘Divine Assignment’ feels more expansive and sculpted - a release that channels raw rhythmic energy through a framework of clarity, tension and spatial awareness. It’s the sound of an artist refining her identity while keeping the intensity that has always defined her sets and productions.

The title track ‘Divine Assignment’ opens with immediate propulsion - a stripped yet muscular groove built around agile percussion and fragmented vocal cuts that flicker through the mix like sparks. Its rhythm feels alive and alert, a study in forward motion that nods to early warehouse sensibilities while remaining unmistakably modern. ‘Layers Of Reality’ storms ahead with a relentless pulse, its fast tempo and intricate percussion interweaving like machinery in motion. Metallic shards and jittering patterns collide, propelling the track with kinetic energy that leaves no space untouched.

The EP’s third offering ‘Love Honey’ leans into groove and swing, its percussive flow interwoven with subtle melodic fragments that ripple beneath the surface. There’s a warmth to it - a sense of ease that contrasts beautifully with the EP’s harder edges. Finally, ‘Shatter Pattern’ closes the EP with lively, fractured percussion and a rolling energy that feels spacious and dynamic. Its rhythmic interplay leaves room to breathe, unfolding with intricate layers and evolving textures that keep the listener engaged until the last beat. Together, these tracks form a narrative that’s cohesive yet dynamic - four interconnected expressions of rhythm and restraint.

Across more than a decade of production and performance, Simina Grigoriu has cultivated a sonic signature that bridges physical power and cerebral detail. As the founder of Kuukou Records, she continues to champion forward-thinking techno while carving her own path as both curator and creator. ‘Divine Assignment’ stands as another marker in her ongoing trajectory - a release that reaffirms her technical finesse, artistic discipline and commitment to a sound that’s as driven as it is deeply human.

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