Earlier this year, NAVA made an entrance by the strange door with their thunderclap-labelled debut single “Ritual.” Comprising Milan-based Iranian singer-songwriter Nava Golchini as well as arranger Francesco Fugazza, Elia Pastori and Marco Fugazza, the weird-pop outlet is back today with a brand new single which keeps on digging pop abysses.

Reminescent of some Charli XCX‘s recent tracks but infused with dark and Persian flavours, NAVA‘s autotune-driven new song “NAVIGATE” is an explorative trip into hazy wetlands. Like a snake, Golchini‘s vocals slide and sneak out until we eventually discover the chorus which comes to light up these somber and bewitching soundscapes.

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This week we re-energize you with “0300 (HUMAN)”, the soft-blooming new song by London heartthrob D.A.N. Swedish electronic artist Brynäs knows how to de-frost us with his gentle beats and warming undertones on “Timmermansgatan”.

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“The Game & The River” is the newest and ever so addictive new track by rising UK vocalist Rookes, who blends conscious topics and personal experiences into her experimental an unique sound. With NAVA we have a mysterious newcomer that makes us more curious thanks to her “RITUAL” song. Famous DJ Cheney Ray is now focusing in her career as producer/singer under the moniker CRAY. Her last single “Peaches” is the perfect example of her talent.

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A broothing volcano, ready to erupt us with pop. Soothing dark wave from sunny Sweden has caught us up in a “Storm(s)” with a little help from duo Lalume. Get sexy with new track “Psychic Playmate” released by producer Tickle Torture.

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Ugliness can be beautiful when artists are working on it. In the music industry, there is actually no shortage of examples: Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, or Arca and Jesse Kanda more recently have all explored these traditionally repellent universes. The pain and the gloom both fascinate and frighten. Scars, fluids and entrails are part of us. They are somehow poetic, metaphorical and meaningful. Whether you’re alive, hurt, or dead, they’re eventually closer to our truth and lives than any other embellished pieces of art.

In the surgical video for their debut single “Ritual”, which was inspired by the works of visionary designer Gareth Pugh, NAVA dive into the visceral to sing about the evil sides of love. The visuals are raw and epileptic. They showcase images of skin folding and cuts and the voice of Iranian singer-songrwriter Nava Golchini comes and sneaks into them like a snake. It’s a beautiful and horrifying depiction of the aches and pains that eat you from the inside.

Iran-via-Milan band NAVA also comprises producer and arranger Francesco Fugazza, Elia Pastori and Marco Fugazza. The foursome’s percussion-driven debut track “Ritual” will easily take you into a trance. Its terrifyingly vibrant synthesizers are captivating. “Ritual” is an aptly-named song which sounds like being hidden under a bed with a uncontrollable urge to see the monster entering the room.

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