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Anna Lunoe has joined forces with pop icon Melanie C for “Girl,” a high-energy dance track that fuses Lunoe’s signature production with the former Spice Girl’s powerhouse vocals.
The song, which first surfaced during Lunoe’s set at London’s Drumsheds last year, marks a full-circle moment for the Australian DJ and producer.
“People say never to meet your idols but getting to meet Mel backstage at Coachella in 2024 and subsequently become friends was one of my favourite moments of last year,” Lunoe said. “It’s been so amazing to get to know the wonderful person behind the icon and this song found its home with Mel’s incredible vocal tone and heart. Is this actually happening? Ahh!”
Melanie C echoed the sentiment, saying, “After meeting at Coachella last year Anna and I have become great friends, we have so much in common, our love of music, being mums and dancing our asses off,” the British singer said.
“I’m super excited to be collaborating on Girl, it’s a banger!” she added.
With its hypnotic bassline and anthemic chorus, “Girl” showcases both artists’ strengths. The song’s lyrics capture a sense of release and empowerment: “I got all these things on my mind, and you know it / You got all these things on your mind, and we know it / Cause we got all these things on our mind / Gotta let them go.”
The collaboration follows a massive year for Lunoe, who released her album Pearl in 2024 and played major festivals, including Boiler Room Sydney and Beyond the Valley. She also served as a support act on The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour.
Lunoe will perform at Sydney’s Mardi Gras Heaps Gay party on March 2 and is set to hit the stage at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 16.
“Girl” is out now via NLV Records.
Anyone hoping Tyler The Creator is about to release a full jazz album may want to lower their expectations. The Odd Future founder has long incorporated jazz elements into both his music and production style. No matter which creative direction he chooses for a project, traces of jazz can be heard throughout much of his discography. Because of that, many fans have spent years wondering what it would sound like if he fully embraced the genre for an entire album.
Recent hints have sparked speculation that new music could be on the horizon. However, when an Instagram account suggested that a "new era" was approaching and claimed Tyler would dive further into his jazz influences, the rapper quickly dismissed the rumor. "not at all lol and do not get stuck on this idea please," he responded.
One reason fans began theorizing about a possible new project was a subtle update to Tyler's Instagram bio. According to Complex, the bio now says, "Satchmo, Sag Harbor," a phrase that appears to reference Louis Armstrong's famous nickname, Satchmo, as well as Sag Harbor, New York, a village known for serving as a refuge for Black families during the Jim Crow era.
While there is still no confirmation that Tyler will release new music this year, fans can look forward to the return of Camp Flog Gnaw. The annual festival is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on November 14 and 15. As is tradition, the full lineup has not yet been announced, but Tyler's attention to detail and track record with the event suggest attendees will have plenty to be excited about.
We will continue sharing any developments involving Tyler The Creator as they emerge. In the meantime, fans remain hopeful that new music will eventually arrive as a follow up to Chromakopia and Don’t Tap The Glass. Check out his comments above and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
