New Music Friday

Marzzhia Janine (MJ) Ancheta, mononymously known as MARZIA, is a Filipino-Canadian R&B singer born and raised in General Santos, Philippines. She has gained recognition around the world for her live performances and vocal range. MARZIA carries a strong influence from R&B, Soul and Pop music, citing Ariana Grande, H.E.R. and Giveon as inspirations.

Now releasing her debut single “SHE IS HER,” the artist shares: “I wanted to emphasize how taking a hold of the right person is so important that instead of looking for the right person, be the right person. On the other hand, it’s also about a guy forgetting a girl’s value and it’s to remind him of how much she really means to him. It’s a realization on either partner’s side that you never realize what you have until it’s gone.”

FRANKIE FLOWERS is an emerging alternative artist from Waterloo, Ontario. She creates a genre-bending sound by merging her love for dark-wave and post-punk music, as well as combining elements from other genres. FRANKIE has a dark, psychedelic, and eclectic vibe that urges you to escape reality and experience the unknown. 

“You can lust for anything,” says FRANKIE. “People, money, power – we’re all longing for something.” Her aptly-titled new single “LUST” feels dark and desperate, with echo and reverb that drown out the verses, in contrast with the punchy chorus.

Brisbane based Symphonic Folk Powerhouse Valhalorehave made a triumphant return with the release of their epic new single ‘Horizon’.

Born out of the disappointments of the Covid pandemic, career uncertainty and personal tragedy, ‘Horizon’is a heartfelt and empowering ode to hope in the face of finality.

‘Horizon’ is the first single from their long awaited second studio album, ‘Beyond The Stars’, scheduled for release later this year. Valhalorehave also announced that they will be supporting industry heavyweights Blind Guardian as a part of ‘The God Machine’ Australian tour. 

Established in 2015, VALHALORE have swiftly become an unstoppable force in the Australian metal scene, blending elements of Melodic Death, Power and Symphonic Metal. They have since toured across the world with the likes of Ensiferum, Kamelot, Wind Rose, Alestorm and Arch Enemy.

After sitting on their new material for some time, Valhalore are once again ready to unleash their intoxicating sonic universe to the world. 

New single ‘Horizon’ is available on all major online streaming services.

VALHALORE TOUR DATES 
Supporting Blind Guardian

8th Feb – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne, VIC

9th Feb – Northcote Theatre (Sold Out), Melbourne, VIC

10th Feb – Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Tickets available at www.overdrivetouring.com | 18+ only