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By Leasia Korbel

Fury Weekend’s latest synthwave single “Constellation” (feat. Mari Kattman) is, in his own words, the “Second song of upcoming album continue new saga of Fury Weekend universe, dedicated to love, space, and galaxy.”

Mari Kattman’s enchanting vocals take center stage in this fervent single coupled with thoughtful lyrics. From the the infectious rhythm section to the shimmering synths, every aspect of the track is meticulously crafted to evoke feelings of happiness and exhilaration.  Fury Weekend’s adept production skills shine through in “Constellation,” as he effortlessly blends elements from synthwave and indie pop to create a unique and captivating musical experience, and offers fans a beautiful homage to the ’80s. Whether enjoyed on the dance floor or through headphones, this infectious track is sure to leave a lasting impression.

The Fury Weekend project was created when Belarus-based Ars Nikonov chose to combine his love of classic rock, electronic music, and ‘80s culture into a forward-thinking music venture. The result is a dystopian synthwave sound that blends bright synth melodies and gritty guitar work into a singular music vision of the future.

The uniqueness of Fury Weekend should come as no surprise given the artist’s background, which involves ambitious projects ranging from industrial to post-rock. Diversant: 13, Cold in May, Martian Love, Seanine, and Tribal A.D. are some of the many names that fill Ars’ creative resume, and each of those has given the creator the experience and tools needed to make an impact with his retro-futuristic synthwave project.

Mari Kattman is a solo artist who also collaborates with Tom Shear of Assemblage 23 on a project named Helix, whose vocals are characterized by moments of lush harmonies with strategic vocal/musical syncopation resembling that of the hip hop genre. Her music can be described as having a good balance of ambient pads cut up by ticking high hats with deep and boomy kicks. 

By Leasia Korbel

If you thought Daedric’s release of Mortal was complete back in August of 2023, strap in. The ride is about to get a rocky. Daedric announces their Mortal Deluxe album goes live on March 22.

While the original was a full blown high octane ride the deluxe edition adds electrifying remixes from both SWARM, known for his dark EDM, and Voicians, known for his Drum & Bass Rock creations, as well as an electrifying reimagined version of “Only.” “I’m very grateful to SWARM and Voicians for their incredible remixes of ‘Alchemy’ and ‘Coldharbour,'” explains Daedric. “I really feel that it completes my vision for “Mortal” as a full-spectrum musical journey. From Metal, Electronic, Pop and Rock. It’s all there.”

Dropping today is the “Alchemy” (SWARM Remix). Brace yourselves for an exhilarating sonic experience as Daedric’s brutal vocals take center stage throughout this Electro, Industrial, EDM infused single. The ominous track, as only SWARM could create it is a fierce and energetic homage to the original. The collaboration between these two forces results in a track that is both dynamic and relentless, showcasing the perfect blend of rock and EDM and threatening to crack a hole in the space time continuum in its totality.

Mortal Deluxe is the final quest. An immense experience the listener deserves and a rousing conclusion to my debut installment.

Daedric

The Texas-based metal venture Daedric’s original debut album Mortal was a feral offering to the altar of Electronic Metal. From the triumphant entry of “Wretched” the band burst onto the scene with a stunning vocal performance from from Hope in their alluring music video for the debut single. “Wretched” set the stage for their next singles, the alluring yet brutal “Sepulchre” and the heavy industrial “Dawnbreaker” each with their own accompanying music video setting the tone and quality the band wanted to share. The album was produced by Geoff Rockwell (Memphis May Fire, Crown the Empire) and Clay Schroeder, with all but “Wretched” being mixed by renowned mixer Joey Sturgis, also known for his work with Of Mice & Men, Asking Alexandria, and We Came As Romans.

Whether you’re an Elder Scrolls fan or just a music lover, Daedric leads you on a quest of apparent destiny with music that ranges from unrelenting breakdowns, incorporating hypnotic beats and cinematic transitions, coupled with vocals that range from ethereal to brutal, savage to soulful. The album performs a delicate dance between ethereal and ominous, delicate and harsh building up to new heights with each new single Mortal encapsulates the human condition in its entirety. We are flawed, we are brief, but we are vital.

Singles from the album have already gained traction across multiple platforms including Spotify features on multiple official playlists, such as: All New Metal, New Blood, Heavy Queens, Epic & Melodic, Industrial Metal, The Core, Alternative Metal, Kickass Metal, Rock Hard, All New Rock, Progressive Metal, misfits 2.0 and more. Other notable editorial support has been seen from VEVO across Rock and Metal music video playlists on VEVO’s YouTube & App playlists as well as VEVO’s linear TV programming channels. The project has also quickly resonated with an international audience with strong support from the Eastern Europe platforms VK and Yandex supporting multiple tracks across the platform’s respective Rock and Metal playlists.

Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Kaixo for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed over 300K followers across all platforms, scored mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, and Metal Injection. They’ve also gained notoriety on the Daedric Official Tik Tok Account covering the hit single “This Is Halloween.”

Upon Daedric’s inception in Late 2020, they had a goal to create a dark Synthwave project that established a modern fantasy element that was lacking across the dystopian-filled genre. With Geoff’s captivating production, Clay’s syncopated riffs and Kristyn’s hypnotic vocal delivery, “Wretched” was forged and set forth an inevitable sound. More importantly, it opened the doors for true exploration. Over the next year Daedric would expand their writing across multiple genres, blending metal drums and industrial grooves with an amalgamation of synth, guitar and orchestration, all leading to a diverse soundscape to showcase Kristyn’s immense vocal range.

Our goal was to create something unique and captivating, yet grounded in raw human emotion and I truly believe we accomplished that.” Mortal is not a predictable journey, much like the quests of Skyrim and Oblivion, it is bound by a fatal pulse. We are truly alive. We are ‘Mortal.

Daedric

By Leasia Korbel

FiXT is proud to announce Cincinnati, Ohio 4-piece Hard Rock band ENMY has joined the label’s roster in a multi-album deal. To celebrate, FiXT is rereleasing a deluxe edition of the group’s debut album Breaking Down featuring their hit songs “Clarity”, “Demon Eyes” and “Burn” plus a new cinematic mix of “Never Healing.”

ENMY have already established themselves as a powerful hard rock force with nearly 400,000 monthly listeners across all platforms. Intense and raw the group brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore and command a brutal stage show with loyal fans who commute as far away as New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia, and Florida to catch them live on their home turf.

“I remember hearing ENMY for the first time and being immediately hooked. Their songwriting, production, and ability to blend electronics and metal seamlessly, made it obvious to me that they would be great fit as part of the FiXT roster. Dig into the deluxe edition of their debut album ‘Breaking Down’ and give them a follow on socials to keep up with new music coming soon.”

Klayton, FiXT President & Co-Founder

“I am very excited to be working with ENMY. When I first heard them back in 2020 they immediately caught my ear as a potential fit for FiXT. Their catchy songwriting and impeccable production mixed with their ability to fuse hard rock with electronic programming make them a natural fit here at FiXT. I think these guys have insane potential and I’m looking forward to being a part of the journey in helping them reach that potential!”

James Rhodes, FiXT Vice President & Co-Founder

“I’m so excited to welcome ENMY to the FiXT roster! We’ve been wanting to work with this group for quite some time, and we are so stoked that it has finally worked out. They have such a professional and modern sound that fits the FiXT style perfectly. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for ENMY in there time with FiXT!”

Dave Hansen, FiXT A&R Manager

If their live shows are anything to go by, ENMY is a force to be reckoned with. I was fortunate to catch them in Covington, KY. It was their first live show with drummer David Nester, who also drums for Aaron Lewis (Staind) but has worked with Staind, Greta Van Fleet, Korn, Marilyn Manson, White Chapel, All That Remains, and Atreyu.

ENMY roamed the crowd during the shows featuring Noorha, Softspoken, and Sakoya, chatting with loyal fans who’d driven from as far away as New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia, and Florida to see them on their home turf near Cincinnati, Ohio on November 11. They gave me and my family a warm welcome, excited to see us and excited about things to come with FiXT.

ENMY roamed the crowd during the shows featuring Noorha, Softspoken, and Sakoya, chatting with loyal fans who’d driven from as far away as New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia, and Florida to see them on their home turf near Cincinnati, Ohio on November 11. They gave me and my family a warm welcome, excited to see us and excited about things to come with FiXT.

The lights were low but the energy from the crowd was sky high the moment ENMY took to the stage. Despite the technical difficulties, which included a laptop rolling off of its chair the show continued on without a hitch, which included a joke about anyone from FiXT who could fix the problem. Sadly I could not.

We entered that day curious, excited to attend a live performance, and left fans fortunate to be able to observe the next chapter of ENMY’s journey from behind the scenes. I highly encourage anyone to give these guys a show, attend a live show. You won’t be disappointed. Welcome to the FiXT fam, ENMY!

“When we set out as a band we were dedicated to the mindset of being independent. We wanted to always have the freedom to do what we wanted. We also wanted anyone that was involved with our band to share our passions for creating something special, so we have always been extremely careful about the team we have around us. James reached out to us a couple years ago, I believe it was right after Never Healing was released in 2020. We had remained in contact ever since and it wasn’t until we began speaking again in 2023 that we really became familiar with who FiXT was and what they represent. It’s funny how everything comes together, but we are extremely happy to join the FiXT family. When we really began piecing everything together it was clear that we aligned on everything in terms of direction, music, and brand. The best is yet to come from ENMY and FiXT will be a big part of that.”

ENMY